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Old 22 August 2024, 06:04 AM   #1
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You can only have 1 vintage Rolex
Would love to know which Rolex model folks would choose if they could only own one vintage piece. As someone who wants to keep their collection very tight, I'm really trying to limit myself to one vintage Rolex and it's a hard one...

I suppose to share first, my contenders are between the 1675, 16520, 1680 and 5512... can't decide which speaks to me the most!

Anyhow, curious to hear what model folks would want to have if they were only able to keep one vintage Rolex in their collection - sentimental stuff aside!
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Old 22 August 2024, 06:26 AM   #2
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Of those, it would probably be the 5512 for me.
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Old 22 August 2024, 06:42 AM   #3
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1675. Can't beat the Pepsi colours.
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Old 22 August 2024, 07:10 AM   #4
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I couldn't. . . .but 5512 for the purity.
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Old 22 August 2024, 07:10 AM   #5
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I'd probably go with a 1680 red.
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Old 22 August 2024, 07:20 AM   #6
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Tough choice but - Gilt 5513 for me
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Old 22 August 2024, 08:25 AM   #7
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Old 22 August 2024, 08:59 AM   #8
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If I could only have one vintage Rolex?

Without a doubt it would be the Rolex GMT Master 6542, i.e, The Pussy Galore.

Give me that bakelite bezel!
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Old 22 August 2024, 09:11 AM   #9
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I'd definitely keep my 6263 as my only vintage if I had to choose, with my 5512 a close second.
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Old 22 August 2024, 09:16 AM   #10
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I'd definitely keep my 6263 as my only vintage if I had to choose, with my 5512 a close second.
I've changed my mind...I'm with the 6263...Big Red!!

6542 as the runner-up but just....
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Old 22 August 2024, 12:56 PM   #11
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I'd definitely keep my 6263 as my only vintage if I had to choose, with my 5512 a close second.
Let’s see the 5512!
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Old 22 August 2024, 11:24 PM   #12
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3.7 serial.
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Old 3 November 2024, 11:16 PM   #13
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3.7 serial.
Jesus man. Can we have a ride in your Time Machine next time you go back?
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3.7 serial.
That is absolutely stunning
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Old 22 August 2024, 09:36 AM   #15
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If I could only have one vintage Rolex?



Without a doubt it would be the Rolex GMT Master 6542, i.e, The Pussy Galore.



Give me that bakelite bezel!
100% absolutely yes. This is the way forward for me.

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Old 22 August 2024, 09:54 AM   #16
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If I could only have one vintage Rolex?

Without a doubt it would be the Rolex GMT Master 6542, i.e, The Pussy Galore.

Give me that bakelite bezel!
Yes please! A Paul Newman dial Daytona is also the top top
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Old 22 August 2024, 11:26 AM   #17
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Old 22 August 2024, 11:30 AM   #18
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If I could only have one vintage Rolex?

Without a doubt it would be the Rolex GMT Master 6542, i.e, The Pussy Galore.

Give me that bakelite bezel!
Beautiful watch, but if I can only have one, it's going to be one I'm comfortable wearing every day. That bezel is probably the most fragile and irreplaceable part of any vintage Rolex that I can think of.
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Old 22 August 2024, 10:21 PM   #19
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If I could only have one vintage Rolex?

Without a doubt it would be the Rolex GMT Master 6542, i.e, The Pussy Galore.

Give me that bakelite bezel!
Oh my

Yours?
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Old 22 August 2024, 10:50 PM   #20
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Oh my

Yours?
Lord Thunderin' no......

Right now, I'm properly terrified of vintage pieces.
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Old 22 August 2024, 09:24 AM   #23
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6426, I love the slimness and simplicity of them.
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Old 22 August 2024, 12:56 PM   #24
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5513 Gilt dial for me!
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A tough choice...but 5517 Milsub...if I could find one...
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Old 22 August 2024, 07:45 PM   #26
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My 1979 18078 passed down when my dad passed. He wore all the time bought new never taking it off. No better feeling to wear a passed down watch that your dad loved wearing. I'm thinking it's time to wear it the same way selling my 2 Rolex and Patek and wear my dad's watch as my one and only. Age plays a part as I'm 66yoa.
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For me, it's my restored 1914 or 1915 Great War Rolex trench watch with Rebberg 18 jewel Extra Prima movement. It still keeps great time after ~110 years.





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Old 23 August 2024, 04:04 AM   #30
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For me, it's my restored 1914 or 1915 Great War Rolex trench watch with Rebberg 18 jewel Extra Prima movement. It still keeps great time after ~110 years.
Joke's on you, that watch is only 6.5 years old.

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