I have been a huge Eric Clapton fan for years. In 2006, I purchased one of his Fender custom shop "Blackie" relics, which sold out within 7 hours of release. (Even though I do not play guitar) We've all known that he was a very big Rolex collector, and with regards to the watches, I've only been able to collect catalogs of his 2001 and 2003 Christies auctions.

So when the opportunity presented itself, I simply could not resist picking this baby up for myself. It is exceedingly rare to find a correct 3-6-9 dial 5513, but one owned by EC, "There is only one." It is one of the "Kissing L" variety, and you can still make out the underline ever so lightly under the Oyster Perpetual. It is showing signs of age, but its lovely history and provenance made it a no brainer for me to pick up. In 2003, the piece went for just shy of $10k usd, and needless to say I paid a bit more....

This is truly a grail piece for me, and I am honored to be able to share it with you all.

I'm thinking... this is now your most favorite watch? very nice!

nt

nice..
A

Congrats on your catch

Godspeed

ag

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Not from Clapton but with underline...


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Cool for you that you could let come truth a dream for you!!
Pure passion Eric!!
rg.Philipp

I'll have to put in a Clapton CD to provide backround music. You are certainly finding many great watches. =)
Dennis

Cheers,
Marco

Fantastic congratulations! -
JJK

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one piece of 'Slowhand's' legendary collection.....nice!


Ross

nt

From such a great an humble guy.
Having talked to EC about his Rolex and now Patek collecting you notice that he's really passionate about it and not just throwing money around as some musicians/famous collectors;-)

Great Piece E!

Ciao, D

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a beauty and historically so as well, from one of the greatest guitarists of our times.

Many will envy this one ..

Rgds Sparky

That is a beauty, with one of the best histories of any watch.

It's all about those special connections we have with a watch... and when it is then such a rare piece... and from such a collection.... you must be flying!!!!

Enjoy!! What a month E!

Fantastico!


Bernhard

The worlds most desireable 369 submariner?

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I'd love to see the catalog of this 2003 EC sale. Is there a link of someone's knowledge? thanks..

http://cgi.ebay.com/CHRISTIES-ERIC-CLAPTON-ROLEX-WATCH-COLLECTION-MORE_W0QQitemZ170397417571QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27ac7a4063





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thanks anyway!

i miss you my old sub.. =)

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nt

This is definetly a Grail watch from a legend no less!
Godspeed
A

How great to have one of Claptons watches.

Big congrats for an excellent watch
And wear it in health
Arturo

Nice score, EK! BTW, just HOW were you lucky enough to get one of those Blackie Stratocasters, I wanna know? :~)

Hard to believe that it went for less than $10K USD just 7 years ago.