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greekbum · 3 June 2012, 12:30 PM

I bought this 1 new when I was a teenager and have worn it most of my life. Its my long term keeper and life long companion. Show me yours.

roh123 · 3 June 2012, 06:56 PM

My first Rolex which have taken quite some effort and time to restore to this condition. I owe some members here great gratitude for all the help they given me. This baby will never leave me now.

I know it's not a perfect watch but it's perfect to me.

Keeperoftime · 3 June 2012, 11:13 PM

Probably my beater 16750...

I love the vibe of the watch. That's right "THE VIBE".

azguy · 3 June 2012, 11:15 PM

Great watches guys

mistral · 3 June 2012, 11:24 PM

drockadam · 3 June 2012, 11:33 PM

Haven't got it yet! Still got years to go, it'll probably be a 16610.

topcat30093 · 4 June 2012, 01:18 AM

I now wish that I had held onto the first Rolex that I ever bought.

It was a S/S Submariner which I purdcahesd from an AD in London during the mid 80's.

Oh, hindsight is such a beautiful thing!!

swish77 · 4 June 2012, 01:36 AM

Here's my 3 mil. 5512. Took me forever to find one with virtually untouched lugs and pristine, matching dial/hands. It lives on a '73 stamped USA rivet bracelet, matching the watch year. Got the fattest-font insert I could find. You should never say never ... but I'm saying never! This one's a keeper.

1675-David · 4 June 2012, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by roh123

My first Rolex which have taken quite some effort and time to restore to this condition. I owe some members here great gratitude for all the help they given me. This baby will never leave me now.

I know it's not a perfect watch but it's perfect to me.

FremStar · 4 June 2012, 01:55 AM

My Rolex grail and the only Rolex reference that truly matters to me! I am very happy to own my 1655!

1675-David · 4 June 2012, 03:42 AM

Sam, thats just gorgeous!!

bulldogge · 5 June 2012, 10:39 AM

My forever watch because it was my father's and he has passed: Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1338856291.425938.jpg
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My bride suggested I get this one so I can wear my dad's for special occasions: Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1338856576.705697.jpg
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They both have "special" meaning and I can honestly say I believe that they will both be with me until I pass them on to my children or godchildren.

Warnsboy · 5 June 2012, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roh123

My first Rolex which have taken quite some effort and time to restore to this condition. I owe some members here great gratitude for all the help they given me. This baby will never leave me now.

I know it's not a perfect watch but it's perfect to me.

Another Effort>>>>>>

Thanks to so many:

Jim H., Orchi, Wilton, Mark Greenburg, Bob Ridley, Greekbum and all those from TRF and VRF who contribute so much.... for we who want to learn so much......

Perfect to me and my firstmkeeper

Warnsboy · 5 June 2012, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roh123

My first Rolex which have taken quite some effort and time to restore to this condition. I owe some members here great gratitude for all the help they given me. This baby will never leave me now.

I know it's not a perfect watch but it's perfect to me.

A beauty Per....

sfglenrock · 5 June 2012, 12:17 PM

Would have to be my first Rolex sub. I'm not sure I could find one I like any better than this. And thanks to one of the TRF members for help in finding. It makes me smile whenever I wear it, which is quite often. Here's a pic from Cape Cod...

s4dan · 5 June 2012, 05:12 PM

The watch dad left me:

I wear it every single day..and if I have to take it off for any periods of time because of the job I do, then it's in my pocket - never leaves me. Wonder if I could ever wear another watch???

AG1 · 5 June 2012, 05:41 PM

Probably this 1680. Bought it a year ago. Birthyear watch with box and papers, including
the original sales receipt and several service receipts from 80's and 90's. I'm the third
owner of the watch. First owner bought it in 1980 at Mappin & Webb (UK) and owned it until some time in the 2000s.

Warnsboy · 5 June 2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by s4dan

The watch dad left me:

I wear it every single day..and if I have to take it off for any periods of time because of the job I do, then it's in my pocket - never leaves me. Wonder if I could ever wear another watch???

Very nice Dan!!

alanski · 5 June 2012, 10:37 PM

for me it would be these two .
pretty hard to replace either of them

, the milsub took me over 5 yrs to get and unless i really needed to sell it i wouldnt

and the gilty sub i got the other week its just lovely and what an old sub should be

RLX-lvr · 5 June 2012, 11:11 PM

Of all my vintages, my 1675 gilt will be my life watch.

Alcan · 5 June 2012, 11:44 PM

This one.

1973jhg · 1 November 2019, 09:03 PM

Hello
Some one knows who is Wilton??

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3 June 2012, 12:30 PM	#1
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Your Vintage Rolex Keeper I bought this 1 new when I was a teenager and have worn it most of my life. Its my long term keeper and life long companion. Show me yours. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

3 June 2012, 11:13 PM	#3
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Probably my beater 16750... I love the vibe of the watch. That's right "THE VIBE". __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

3 June 2012, 11:24 PM	#5
mistral "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: GMT-5 YKZ Posts: 285	My Vintage Keeper........

4 June 2012, 01:18 AM	#7
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	I now wish that I had held onto the first Rolex that I ever bought. It was a S/S Submariner which I purdcahesd from an AD in London during the mid 80's. Oh, hindsight is such a beautiful thing!! __________________

4 June 2012, 01:36 AM	#8
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 7,001	Here's my 3 mil. 5512. Took me forever to find one with virtually untouched lugs and pristine, matching dial/hands. It lives on a '73 stamped USA rivet bracelet, matching the watch year. Got the fattest-font insert I could find. You should never say never ... but I'm saying never! This one's a keeper. Attached Images

3 June 2012, 06:56 PM	#2
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	My first Rolex which have taken quite some effort and time to restore to this condition. I owe some members here great gratitude for all the help they given me. This baby will never leave me now. I know it's not a perfect watch but it's perfect to me.

3 June 2012, 11:15 PM	#4
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Great watches guys

3 June 2012, 11:33 PM	#6
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Haven't got it yet! Still got years to go, it'll probably be a 16610.

4 June 2012, 01:55 AM	#10
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Great Thread! My Rolex grail and the only Rolex reference that truly matters to me! I am very happy to own my 1655! Attached Images __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

4 June 2012, 03:42 AM	#11
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	Sam, thats just gorgeous!!

5 June 2012, 10:39 AM	#12
bulldogge "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: united states Posts: 80	My forever watch because it was my father's and he has passed: My bride suggested I get this one so I can wear my dad's for special occasions: They both have "special" meaning and I can honestly say I believe that they will both be with me until I pass them on to my children or godchildren.

5 June 2012, 12:17 PM	#15
sfglenrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ & Cape Cod Watch: Smallcrown Posts: 287	Would have to be my first Rolex sub. I'm not sure I could find one I like any better than this. And thanks to one of the TRF members for help in finding. It makes me smile whenever I wear it, which is quite often. Here's a pic from Cape Cod... __________________ Steve

5 June 2012, 05:12 PM	#16
s4dan Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 694	The watch dad left me: I wear it every single day..and if I have to take it off for any periods of time because of the job I do, then it's in my pocket - never leaves me. Wonder if I could ever wear another watch???

5 June 2012, 05:41 PM	#17
AG1 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 104	Probably this 1680. Bought it a year ago. Birthyear watch with box and papers, including the original sales receipt and several service receipts from 80's and 90's. I'm the third owner of the watch. First owner bought it in 1980 at Mappin & Webb (UK) and owned it until some time in the 2000s.

5 June 2012, 10:37 PM	#19
alanski "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Posts: 196	for me it would be these two . pretty hard to replace either of them , the milsub took me over 5 yrs to get and unless i really needed to sell it i wouldnt and the gilty sub i got the other week its just lovely and what an old sub should be

5 June 2012, 11:11 PM	#20
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Of all my vintages, my 1675 gilt will be my life watch.

5 June 2012, 11:44 PM	#21
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	This one. Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

1 November 2019, 09:03 PM	#22
1973jhg "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Barcelona-spain Posts: 24	Hello Some one knows who is Wilton?? Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk

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