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JSolution · 15 July 2021, 06:25 AM

Came across this picture yesterday, can’t remember where.

I would wear this watch today it’s lovely, shows how timeless Rolex really is.

Crazy to think that is nearly a 100 year old watch.

My oldest is probably a 1980s day date so I won’t bother entering :)

Let’s see em who’s got the title!

77T · 15 July 2021, 07:04 AM

I have no claim as to oldest but wanted to share the hi-Res image of that 1931 watch.

And provide the oldest Rolex Oyster Cushion Case from 1926.

So I guess I have the older picture…

Anyone wanting to peruse the Rolex history book, here is a link: https://newsroom.rolex.com/about-rolex/history-of-rolex

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BLNR Nairobi · 15 July 2021, 07:09 AM

Beautiful

JSolution · 15 July 2021, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

I have no claim as to oldest but wanted to share the hi-Res image of that 1931 watch.

And provide the oldest Rolex Oyster Cushion Case from 1926.

So I guess I have the older picture…

Anyone wanting to peruse the Rolex history book, here is a link: https://newsroom.rolex.com/about-rolex/history-of-rolex

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Thanks !

cronos · 15 July 2021, 07:36 AM

I almost bought this one at a Rolex AD on Monday,until looked in my wallet for a credit card and remembered that I had left it at a restaurant the day before. Doh!

peterskinner · 15 July 2021, 07:39 AM

How about claiming the title of oldest owner, not oldest watch.

JSolution · 15 July 2021, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by peterskinner

How about claiming the title of oldest owner, not oldest watch.

Feel free to make it

JerBear · 15 July 2021, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

I have no claim as to oldest but wanted to share the hi-Res image of that 1931 watch.

And provide the oldest Rolex Oyster Cushion Case from 1926.

So I guess I have the older picture…

Anyone wanting to peruse the Rolex history book, here is a link: https://newsroom.rolex.com/about-rolex/history-of-rolex

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I'm sure the WIS at the time complained about the lugs

77T · 15 July 2021, 08:28 AM

I’d like to see the fixed ones like that cushion case has. All the more for love of nato.

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enzomn · 15 July 2021, 08:30 AM

I own a 66 OP. My brother owns a 58 Date and my sis in law owns a mid 40's

JSolution · 15 July 2021, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by enzomn

I own a 66 OP. My brother owns a 58 Date and my sis in law owns a mid 40's

Any pics, are they regularly worn. That’s pretty old!

Davis&Co · 17 July 2021, 03:22 AM

Not the oldest, but thought some might be interested. My father was a young Company Commander in Korea in 1953. When his tour was over his men bought this watch for him in the PX for $60 as a going home gift. I assume it is a 1953.

emtee · 17 July 2021, 03:32 AM

This could be a really good thread. Enjoying the pix so far.

Meyrin · 17 July 2021, 03:34 AM

That 1931 OP is amazing!! I wouldn't hesitate wearing it today either. Probably a nice 35mm case...?

JSolution · 17 July 2021, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Davis&Co

Not the oldest, but thought some might be interested. My father was a young Company Commander in Korea in 1953. When his tour was over his men bought this watch for him in the PX for $60 as a going home gift. I assume it is a 1953.

Amazing thanks for sharing

cronos · 17 July 2021, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis&Co

Not the oldest, but thought some might be interested. My father was a young Company Commander in Korea in 1953. When his tour was over his men bought this watch for him in the PX for $60 as a going home gift. I assume it is a 1953.

Wow! My "birth year" watch,lol.

HiBoost · 17 July 2021, 07:48 AM

My brother's 1956 OP. He wears it several days a week and the timekeeping is amazing. Was showing +0s/d when it arrived and I put it on the machine.

In the "shoulda woulda coulda" folder I almost bought a 1915 Rolex trench watch with a Rebberg calibre earlier this year. Had I known I could win this thread I surely would have :)

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JSolution · 17 July 2021, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by HiBoost

My brother's 1956 OP. He wears it several days a week and the timekeeping is amazing. Was showing +0s/d when it arrived and I put it on the machine.

In the "shoulda woulda coulda" folder I almost bought a 1915 Rolex trench watch with a Rebberg calibre earlier this year. Had I known I could win this thread I surely would have :)

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Ha there’s no prize unfortunately Jeff ..

Great example though these pictures are great. Amazing they work for so long.

Snaponmyrolex · 18 July 2021, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis&Co

Not the oldest, but thought some might be interested. My father was a young Company Commander in Korea in 1953. When his tour was over his men bought this watch for him in the PX for $60 as a going home gift. I assume it is a 1953.

Touching story. Your father was held in very high esteem by his men.

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Corius · 18 July 2021, 08:21 AM

The 1926 and 1931 look so contemporary. It's funny how the world changes but exquisite design is timeless.

Lew Archer · 18 July 2021, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis&Co

Not the oldest, but thought some might be interested. My father was a young Company Commander in Korea in 1953. When his tour was over his men bought this watch for him in the PX for $60 as a going home gift. I assume it is a 1953.

Fantastic, and says much about your father and his service…and leadership.

NachoNeal · 18 July 2021, 09:16 AM

And here I was all proud of myself to have an early 90s day date.

Chadridv · 18 July 2021, 09:04 PM

These are some of my dads watches, they’re pretty damn old.

garyk · 18 July 2021, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

These are some of my dads watches, they’re pretty damn old.

Winner winner!!

Fjweld · 19 July 2021, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

These are some of my dads watches, they’re pretty damn old.

Wow! How did he source so many vintage pieces? They look really fresh too

Chadridv · 29 July 2021, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Fjweld

Wow! How did he source so many vintage pieces? They look really fresh too

He's been collecting since he was a kid (he's almost 80 now). likely most of these were purchased in the 70s and 80s, in the middle east. But it's possible he picked them up in asia or even the olden days watch shows in miami.

JSolution · 29 July 2021, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

He's been collecting since he was a kid (he's almost 80 now). likely most of these were purchased in the 70s and 80s, in the middle east. But it's possible he picked them up in asia or even the olden days watch shows in miami.

Wow some very interesting pieces in there.

Rolex.c6 · 29 July 2021, 09:18 AM

This is a refreshing thread! I like it. Nice to see some real vintage models!

inadeje · 29 July 2021, 10:25 AM

My two vintage are 5513 from 1968 and neovintage Daytona Zenith 1997

donas · 29 July 2021, 10:37 AM

I have no claim to the prize, but good thread OP, very enjoyable. I really like that 1926 model, love to have that one.

15 July 2021, 06:25 AM	#1
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	Who can claim the title of owning the oldest year Rolex? Came across this picture yesterday, can’t remember where. I would wear this watch today it’s lovely, shows how timeless Rolex really is. Crazy to think that is nearly a 100 year old watch. My oldest is probably a 1980s day date so I won’t bother entering :) Let’s see em who’s got the title!

15 July 2021, 07:04 AM	#2
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,013	Who can claim the title of owning the oldest year Rolex? I have no claim as to oldest but wanted to share the hi-Res image of that 1931 watch. And provide the oldest Rolex Oyster Cushion Case from 1926. So I guess I have the older picture… Anyone wanting to peruse the Rolex history book, here is a link: https://newsroom.rolex.com/about-rolex/history-of-rolex Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

15 July 2021, 08:28 AM	#9
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,013	Who can claim the title of owning the oldest year Rolex? I’d like to see the fixed ones like that cushion case has. All the more for love of nato. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

17 July 2021, 03:22 AM	#12
Davis&Co "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 13	Not the oldest, but thought some might be interested. My father was a young Company Commander in Korea in 1953. When his tour was over his men bought this watch for him in the PX for $60 as a going home gift. I assume it is a 1953. Attached Images

18 July 2021, 09:16 AM	#22
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,856	And here I was all proud of myself to have an early 90s day date. __________________ . Sub No Date (14060); Tudor Ranger; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak.

15 July 2021, 07:09 AM	#3
BLNR Nairobi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Tony Location: Global Watch: All of them. Posts: 1,141	Beautiful

15 July 2021, 07:36 AM	#5
cronos "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: USA Posts: 404	I almost bought this one at a Rolex AD on Monday,until looked in my wallet for a credit card and remembered that I had left it at a restaurant the day before. Doh!

15 July 2021, 07:39 AM	#6
peterskinner "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: East Sussex U Posts: 1,351	How about claiming the title of oldest owner, not oldest watch.

15 July 2021, 08:30 AM	#10
enzomn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: MN Watch: Root Beer, 66 OP Posts: 36	I own a 66 OP. My brother owns a 58 Date and my sis in law owns a mid 40's

17 July 2021, 03:32 AM	#13
emtee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: UK Posts: 1,251	This could be a really good thread. Enjoying the pix so far.

17 July 2021, 03:34 AM	#14
Meyrin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Ian Location: Hamburg Watch: Sub 14060 Posts: 1,163	That 1931 OP is amazing!! I wouldn't hesitate wearing it today either. Probably a nice 35mm case...?

17 July 2021, 07:48 AM	#17
HiBoost "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,528	My brother's 1956 OP. He wears it several days a week and the timekeeping is amazing. Was showing +0s/d when it arrived and I put it on the machine. In the "shoulda woulda coulda" folder I almost bought a 1915 Rolex trench watch with a Rebberg calibre earlier this year. Had I known I could win this thread I surely would have :) Sent from my SM-G960U1 using Tapatalk

18 July 2021, 08:21 AM	#20
Corius Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: UK Posts: 40	The 1926 and 1931 look so contemporary. It's funny how the world changes but exquisite design is timeless.

18 July 2021, 09:04 PM	#23
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	These are some of my dads watches, they’re pretty damn old. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

29 July 2021, 09:18 AM	#28
Rolex.c6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Netherlands/Spain Watch: Sea-Dweller 116600 Posts: 1,030	This is a refreshing thread! I like it. Nice to see some real vintage models! __________________ Rolex.c6 Sea-Dweller 4000 SD4K Ref. 116600

29 July 2021, 10:25 AM	#29
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,906	My two vintage are 5513 from 1968 and neovintage Daytona Zenith 1997 __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

29 July 2021, 10:37 AM	#30
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	I have no claim to the prize, but good thread OP, very enjoyable. I really like that 1926 model, love to have that one.

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