MAJ75 922 Posted September 10, 2019 Hi All, Two-tone watches are extremely polarising in the watch community, I must admit that when I got seriously into watches around 2014 the last thing on my radar was a bi-metal piece. Over the years that followed I have seriously changed my tune. Last year I was fortunate to pick up my Birth Year Day-Date & I decided that I would supplement that piece with a reference 16713 GMT2 when the right one came along. I had to sacrifice some great pieces to partially finance this but since I made the decision I haven't looked back & I'm really enjoying this as part of the daily rotation. Despite being 15 years old this 2004 Y Serial this was really well looked after & has all of the boxes, paperwork & even the original swing tags etc (one features the original sales price of £3730). My plan moving forwards is to pick up one gen next year (finances allowing) & ultimately to have seven pieces to rotate around. Overall as far as Rolex is concerned I've decided I'm a 4 & 5 digit man! A few pictures below to mark the occasion: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,861 Posted September 10, 2019 Oooo I knew this would be good before opening. Absolutely jaw dropping mate, wear her in good health! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi55 4,707 Posted September 10, 2019 Oh my oh my Congrats!!! Love your photography which shows the two tone in all its glory It’s always interesting to see how collecting tastes evolve. I went from classy old-money dress watches to blinged out watchslut in zero time. 6 minutes ago, MAJ75 said: My plan moving forwards is to pick up one gen next year (finances allowing) & ultimately to have seven pieces to rotate around. Does that mean no more reps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,376 Posted September 10, 2019 @MAJ75 you have such fantastic taste my friend Love that it is an absolute stunner , what did you let go of? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piccolo 673 Posted September 10, 2019 Great watch and stunning pics as always! Congrats mate! Enjoy it often... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,746 Posted September 10, 2019 What a lovely watch and lovely photos. Congratulations mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCShrek 494 Posted September 10, 2019 I dont know which is more beautiful, the watch or your macro photo skills. Count me envious on both! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted September 10, 2019 54 minutes ago, deju said: Oooo I knew this would be good before opening. Absolutely jaw dropping mate, wear her in good health! @dejuThanks for the kind words mate, pleased to get this one into the stable. 49 minutes ago, semperfi55 said: Oh my oh my Congrats!!! Love your photography which shows the two tone in all its glory It’s always interesting to see how collecting tastes evolve. I went from classy old-money dress watches to blinged out watchslut in zero time. Does that mean no more reps? @semperfi55 Cheers Mate, I love this community & have reps in my weekly rotation (I don't plan going all gen for a few years at least). Weekly Rotation: 1 - Speedy Pro (G) 2 - Navitimer (G) 3- 16713 GMT (G) 4- Day-Date (G) 5 - TC 16610LV (REP) 6 - IWC 3714 (rotate between white dial/gold numerals & the Jackie Chan) (REPS) 7 - Space Dweller/1680 (REP) 35 minutes ago, splke said: @MAJ75 you have such fantastic taste my friend Love that it is an absolute stunner , what did you let go of? @splkeThanks Sir. I sacrificed my franken linen DJ, Longines Moonphase (gen), 50's Baume & Mercier Chrono & Rolex 6494. 26 minutes ago, Piccolo said: Great watch and stunning pics as always! Congrats mate! Enjoy it often... @PiccoloThanks Chief, not quite in the league of your FG Sub..... 10 minutes ago, NCRich said: What a lovely watch and lovely photos. Congratulations mate. @NCRichMany Thanks, appreciated. 5 minutes ago, SCShrek said: I dont know which is more beautiful, the watch or your macro photo skills. Count me envious on both! @SCShrekCheers Bud, for some reason I struggle to capture Subs & GMts but these give a good idea of the piece for posterity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi55 4,707 Posted September 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, MAJ75 said: 1 - Speedy Pro (G) 2 - Navitimer (G) 3- 16713 GMT (G) 4- Day-Date (G) 5 - TC 16610LV (REP) 6 - IWC 3714 (rotate between white dial/gold numerals & the Jackie Chan) (REPS) 7 - Space Dweller/1680 (REP) I admire your discipline and decisiveness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,273 Posted September 10, 2019 Some people say I'm not a fan of two tone (and they'd be right), but that is stunning! And what a stable it joins; great collection. I'd love a group shot...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,133 Posted September 10, 2019 Lovely...........thanks for sharing it with the rest of us. Your photographic skills go from strength to strength......................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted September 10, 2019 59 minutes ago, TheFreckledTampon said: Some people say I'm not a fan of two tone (and they'd be right), but that is stunning! And what a stable it joins; great collection. I'd love a group shot...... Thanks for the words my friend, I'll get that group shot done.....watch this space.... 56 minutes ago, RussP said: Lovely...........thanks for sharing it with the rest of us. Your photographic skills go from strength to strength......................... @RussPThank you Sir, I'm still enjoying the shooting..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CollieWobbles 236 Posted September 11, 2019 WOW lucky you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howitzer 1,974 Posted September 11, 2019 Beautiful watch @MAJ75, congratulations. The 16713 is the best looking two-tone watch going I reckon, never mind the best looking two-tone Rolex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted September 11, 2019 Yes, excellent shots and watch , congrats. I LOVE TT Rolex also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not That Rich 21 Posted September 11, 2019 Wow that is lovely, enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted September 11, 2019 7 hours ago, CollieWobbles said: WOW lucky you 7 hours ago, Howitzer said: Beautiful watch @MAJ75, congratulations. The 16713 is the best looking two-tone watch going I reckon, never mind the best looking two-tone Rolex. 5 hours ago, NFleischer said: Yes, excellent shots and watch , congrats. I LOVE TT Rolex also. 3 hours ago, Not That Rich said: Wow that is lovely, enjoy Thanks for all of the kind words my friends, a lot of blood, sweat & tears went into getting it together for this one....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM284 1,518 Posted September 11, 2019 @MAJ75 that is a stunner through and through! Beautiful addition to your amazing collection sir! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rokerite 2,441 Posted September 11, 2019 That thing is far to beautiful to actually wear! As others have said beautiful watch and pictures that actually DO do the watch justice. Enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrluwin 282 Posted September 11, 2019 (edited) Congrats! Not usually a fan of two-tones but that is a cracker, enjoy! Edited September 11, 2019 by Mrluwin Correcting auto-correct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hanski 40 Posted September 11, 2019 Handsome watch! TT’s are really growing on me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sigg 106 Posted September 11, 2019 Simply beautiful. First time I have seen a TT like that. Stunning, enjoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted September 11, 2019 Sweet AF! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,437 Posted September 11, 2019 Absolutely stunning mate! Truly stunning. Photos are spectacular too. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdnica 107 Posted September 11, 2019 What everyone else said.....! Truly gorgeous. Did you do any refinishing or 'refreshing'? Or did it actually live this long in mint condition? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites