Vintage Rolex Buyer's Guidance to determine the originality of your watch..

[QueueCumber]

Excellent article overall, and very useful to me and others.

[Spoonage]

Wealth of knowledge in this post. Learning a ton on vintage watches. Looking to pick up a couple very soon and this is beyond helpful.

[Bunny4jeff]

Hi, I have an old Rolex Oyster Precision with a design code of what looks like 6426, without removal of the leather strap. It is a ladies model, with serial number between the lugs starting with 166. This dates it to a 1960's model to me, later than the one I have, well, to my inexperienced eyes anyway. Could your post about the way parts are sometimes used in different models possibly explain it?
Thanks for your valued opinion

[Philipp]

MANY Thanks for your responses

Please, if you want to ask me something, send me a email with pictures of your vintage Rolex directly to:

--> [email protected]

Then I can help you better

Cheers,
Philipp

[watchyou]

Thank you so much for the info. Great work Philipp!

[Philipp]

I updated my Vintage Rolex Buyers Guide with more helpful info:


http://rolexpassionreport.com/14962/...-buyers-guide/


Enjoy

[DARGUELOS]

I didn't find information about my Rolex. Reference 652.... Last number possible 5,6 or 8. I couldn't see. Modele depose in back.
it,s a very unusual Rolex and I would like to know some history about it. Somebody knows?
Thanks

[DARGUELOS]

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[Wolfgangkupka]

I just acquired a gold 6265/7 with a non Rolex gold bracelet. Did they come with a leather band and if so where can I buy one (Rolex)
Thanks for all the great information.
Wolf

[Cuba1960]

Inherited a 1960 Sub from Cuba. Sweep/ hand dial. Working. All papers, no box. Don't know if it's a J. riviera or not. Taking it to be appraised today. I think the history of a watch out of 1960 Cuba has to merit some rarity/ worth. Any ideas?

[crick]

I have just purchased a vintage Air King 5500 serial no 987***. Can any one tell me when the 5500 model came into production as there is discrepancy as to the dating of the watch. i have been informed this could either be 1954 or 1963. i would appreciate any information. it has a 1530 movement and i am concerned it might be cobbled together

[petemc1953]

Is this gen
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[petemc1953]

great post

[petemc1953]

http://www.rolexforums.com/attachmen...1&d=1457011932

Purchased from ROLEX AD as original gilt dial What are your thoughts

[vintagemyk]

What a very informative post for novice collectors like me. thank you!

[Philipp]

UPDATED:

http://rolexpassionreport.com/14962/...-buyers-guide/




Enjoy!
Philipp

[ched]

excellent post mate! thanks for shearing.

[hongguang]

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[arexander]

Very informative! and it'll be a great resource when hunting for a 16710 Pepsi!

[cadictun]

So valuable topic.

But could anyone could show me whether this rolex dial is original or was refinished. Many thanks.


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[pierrickboyer]

Absolutely Amazing

Thank you for sharing & taking the time to write it

THANK YOU :)

[mikeandrews]

actually i never used vintage rolex but i really like your post and site.
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i also have some other sites that where you can purchase vintage rolex

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[skuirtgun]

Very useful. Thank you sir.

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[papaours]

amazing post, thank you !

[holdtime]

Wow!

[hartonohosea]

I am planning to start buying vintage watches but there are some questions from the expert here
1. Vintage? As long as not in production can you call them vintage?
2. Which type you recommend for beginner? Submariner or GMT?

Thx you very much and much appreciated

[miasub]

Great thread, lots of excellent info ;)

[Hyoulden]

interesting thank you

[Russ1965]

Hello,
I've been registered on this site for the best part of 4.7 years but haven't posted much at all.
My question to Philipp is this: Some of us collectors prefer to purchase vintage watches that have been professionally restored (not by the manufacturer, but by a suitably qualified watch smith).
From a personal perspective, I don't like wearing watches that look like they've been in a nuclear war, but understand that connoisseurs prefer that vintage watches look their stated age.
It's an age-old conundrum, but I'd rather stick with my refurbed preference at this juncture in my life.
Happy for comments to be raised, contra or pro.
Russ.

[RootBeerGMT]

Agreed... My watches aren't for sale and never will be. They are for me to wear, show off, and enjoy. I don't care if the value is reduced by cleaning them up and making them shine and stand out. Most people can't afford a watch costing several thousands of dollars. They certainly won't know I have reduced the value of my Rolexs because they shine too much or look near perfect. If they don't like them.... turn away, look elsewhere, or go buy your own and treat it as you please. I wear my watches everyday. Not for special occasions. If I owned the first Rolex ever made.... it would be cleaned, polished, and worn daily. Not hidden in a safe and stared at. To each their own..... I'm just thankful I'm blessed to have what I have and wish everyone else the same.