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J. W. Hall · 6 March 2018, 01:36 PM

Title says (or asks) it all: in your mind, what’s the most underrated vintage Rolex of all time?

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CantStop · 6 March 2018, 01:40 PM

Airking

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sensui · 6 March 2018, 01:51 PM

Datejust/day date with interesting dials.

DLRIDES · 6 March 2018, 01:56 PM

Turn-O-Graph

coelacanthus · 6 March 2018, 01:59 PM

34mm oyster case refs.

Richard Carver · 6 March 2018, 02:06 PM

Ladies dress watches with any Cellini a close second.

Gina Marie · 6 March 2018, 03:25 PM

16800 matt

lpestre · 6 March 2018, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gina marie

16800 matt

+1

roh123 · 6 March 2018, 07:26 PM

I still think the biggest upside would be on perfect gilt models. They are expensive but still too cheap considering rarity and future demand.

Toronto Soup King · 6 March 2018, 11:03 PM

Investment-wise I dunno. But my old 6694 has been through quite a lot (including resurrection-level de-gumming of the movement by my very patient and long-suffering watchmaker) and I bet that thing will keep time for another fifty years. Those old 1210s are amazing, look great, mine is older than me and will last longer than I do!

brandrea · 6 March 2018, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

Turn-O-Graph

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sillo · 7 March 2018, 12:23 AM

This is a pretty tough one and I can go two drastically different ways.

Some of the early 34mm references with gilt dials are still pretty affordable compared to their gilt siblings.

Early 5 digit references that people don't want to call vintage yet because they have sapphire crystals.

nycpassat · 7 March 2018, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roh123

i still think the biggest upside would be on perfect gilt models. They are expensive but still too cheap considering rarity and future demand.

+1

Vlad · 7 March 2018, 02:31 AM

Quartz case model, specifically 5100, 1530, 1630.

and bubblebacks, especially hooded and tropical - gorgeous and rare watches (in nice original condition). Were super hot in the 80s and early 90s - bubble busted, prices fell and never recovered.

Tom1675 · 7 March 2018, 02:32 AM

Underrated or best valued? If underrated, I have seen some very clean 6541s. You just don't see the Milgauss getting the love. A unique honeycomb dial and lightningbolt second hand. You also get patina'd plots as well as dressy plots (at 3,6,9).

Also, the anti-magnetic tech was an advance and probably should be considered a complication which was designed specifically for certain trades, which makes this a true tool watch...

They are probably the least expensive gilt ref you can get.

dysondiver · 7 March 2018, 02:49 AM

airkings just dont seem to get much love , guess its the size thing

AdamG · 7 March 2018, 08:53 AM

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AdamG · 7 March 2018, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dlrides

turn-o-graph

x 3

motoikkyu · 7 March 2018, 08:57 AM

Zephyr. Amazing look on any kind of strap, or on a two-tone bracelet (mine's on a period-correct oyster bracelet with rivets).

Kingface66 · 7 March 2018, 09:00 AM

Explorer II

...OH, I thought you said OVERrated.

(ducking for cover, laying low)

springer · 7 March 2018, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlad

Quartz case model, specifically 5100, 1530, 1630.

and bubblebacks, especially hooded and tropical - gorgeous and rare watches (in nice original condition). Were super hot in the 80s and early 90s - bubble busted, prices fell and never recovered.

I always wanted a "bubbleback" decades ago but never pulled the trigger on one. They were super hot at one time.

MILGAUSS88 · 7 March 2018, 10:27 AM

The Tru-Beat

brandon640 · 7 March 2018, 12:34 PM

5500 AKs! Love them so much, even the corporate dial ones

harry in montreal · 7 March 2018, 01:23 PM

90s Tudor chronos like the Tiger dials sell cheap. Can’t beat one of those!

jvmartin · 7 March 2018, 02:13 PM

White Gold 1803...

zapokee · 7 March 2018, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jvmartin

White Gold 1803...

This. And Milgauss 1019.

John Ireland · 7 March 2018, 05:29 PM

1013

jaisonline · 7 March 2018, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

Turn-O-Graph

Ditto. Turn-O-Graph models.

I'm also thinking the 16622 SS w/ Platinum dial & bezel YMs (started in 1997) will join the list as the early ones will be vintage soon enough. Used 16622s are so cheap on the secondary market despite their original higher MSRPs.

Late 1990s Tudor Chrono models (792xx) without the Tiger logo. The 79270 model is awesome.

Mick8moses · 7 March 2018, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by coelacanthus

34mm oyster case refs.

Agreed.

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J. W. Hall · 7 March 2018, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandon640

5500 AKs! Love them so much, even the corporate dial ones

Agreed. I love my 5500 Air-King but sometimes it feels like I’m the only one :)

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6 March 2018, 01:36 PM	#1
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roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	I still think the biggest upside would be on perfect gilt models. They are expensive but still too cheap considering rarity and future demand. __________________ Instagram: @perj123

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sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	This is a pretty tough one and I can go two drastically different ways. Some of the early 34mm references with gilt dials are still pretty affordable compared to their gilt siblings. Early 5 digit references that people don't want to call vintage yet because they have sapphire crystals. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

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motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	Zephyr. Amazing look on any kind of strap, or on a two-tone bracelet (mine's on a period-correct oyster bracelet with rivets). __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

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CantStop "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: DALLAS Posts: 23	Airking Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

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sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	Datejust/day date with interesting dials.

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coelacanthus "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SF, CA, USA Posts: 148	34mm oyster case refs.

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Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Ladies dress watches with any Cellini a close second.

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Gina Marie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Baby! Posts: 1,068	16800 matt

6 March 2018, 11:03 PM	#10
Toronto Soup King "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Pete Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: 1016. Posts: 694	Investment-wise I dunno. But my old 6694 has been through quite a lot (including resurrection-level de-gumming of the movement by my very patient and long-suffering watchmaker) and I bet that thing will keep time for another fifty years. Those old 1210s are amazing, look great, mine is older than me and will last longer than I do!

7 March 2018, 02:31 AM	#14
Vlad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 813	Quartz case model, specifically 5100, 1530, 1630. and bubblebacks, especially hooded and tropical - gorgeous and rare watches (in nice original condition). Were super hot in the 80s and early 90s - bubble busted, prices fell and never recovered.

7 March 2018, 02:32 AM	#15
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,187	Underrated or best valued? If underrated, I have seen some very clean 6541s. You just don't see the Milgauss getting the love. A unique honeycomb dial and lightningbolt second hand. You also get patina'd plots as well as dressy plots (at 3,6,9). Also, the anti-magnetic tech was an advance and probably should be considered a complication which was designed specifically for certain trades, which makes this a true tool watch... They are probably the least expensive gilt ref you can get.

7 March 2018, 02:49 AM	#16
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	airkings just dont seem to get much love , guess its the size thing

7 March 2018, 08:53 AM	#17
AdamG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: HNL, LDN, SHA Watch: 5 digit ref Posts: 397	.

7 March 2018, 09:00 AM	#20
Kingface66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The Empire State Watch: Many Posts: 3,462	Explorer II ...OH, I thought you said OVERrated. (ducking for cover, laying low)

7 March 2018, 10:27 AM	#22
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,192	The Tru-Beat

7 March 2018, 12:34 PM	#23
brandon640 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 4	5500 AKs! Love them so much, even the corporate dial ones

7 March 2018, 01:23 PM	#24
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	90s Tudor chronos like the Tiger dials sell cheap. Can’t beat one of those!

7 March 2018, 02:13 PM	#25
jvmartin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,349	White Gold 1803...

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John Ireland "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 191	1013

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