Rolex collector Mike Wood is offering 10 (!) vintage timepieces for sale at the Military Watch Resource.An incredible collection of some very sought-after Rolex models.Trades are not welcome according to the for sale ad, so if the money is flowing back into his passion for watches, I am very curious to know what it will be
Starting in the left upper corner (and going clockwise), you see a:Rolex Thunderbird Turnograph in 18ct white gold and stainless steel, circa 1968.This is a very rare watch as it was issued to the Peruvian Air-Force (Fuerza Aerea del Peru).Fitted to Rolex USA Jubilee bracelet.(Ref.1625);Rolex Mk I Great White Sea-Dweller.No original documentation.(Ref.1665);Rolex Black Panda Sigma Dial Oyster Cosmograph.Rolex boxes, open guarantee certificate, Daytona booklet.(Ref.6263);Rolex Mk 4 Double Red Sea-Dweller.Rolex boxes, booklets, wallet and punched papers guarantee certificate.(Ref.1665);Rolex Steve McQueen / Freccione Explorer II.Very complete set with all Rolex boxes, booklets, service documentation, wallet, purchase receipt and guarantee certificate.(Ref.1655);Rolex British military Royal Navy issue Submariner.Watch is fitted with a replaced caseback.(Ref.5513);Rolex British military Royal Navy issue Submariner.Caseback issue numbers re-engraved.(Ref.5513);Rolex British military Army issue Submariner.A very rare and completely full-spec ref.5517 watch (this reference is exclusive to the British military!), caseback has some abrasion over the engraved issue numbers.Recently serviced at Rolex UK with all supporting documentation.(Ref.5517);Rolex British military Royal Navy issue Submariner.A rare and completely full-spec watch, case has some light battle scarsRecently serviced at Rolex UK with all supporting documentation.(Ref.5513);Rolex British military Royal Navy issue Submariner.Rare Navy issue ref.5517 watch (this reference is exclusive to the British military!).Watch is fitted with a replaced caseback.Serviced at Rolex UK in 2003 with all supporting documentation.(Ref.5517).Yes, I know.I had to gasp for breath as well.You can find more pictures and Mikes contact details by following this link.Thanks to Dustin of the Dutch RF for the heads up.