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mike_uk · 2 April 2011, 06:32 PM

Looking at a 70's Daytona this afternoon and as i'm not up on vintage Rolex's is there anything I should be looking for or avoiding?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Mike.

HL65 · 2 April 2011, 09:34 PM

That opens up a lot of possibilities. I would suggest before buying a vintage Daytona that you know everything there is to know about the one you are buying. I would ask someone who knows or share all photos as there are many nuances with them that are important and no detail should be overlooked. The best reference to me is the book Daytona- A Legend is Born. Anyway--best of luck and before you buy -know what you buy and of course buy the seller.

padi56 · 2 April 2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

That opens up a lot of possibilities. I would suggest before buying a vintage Daytona that you know everything there is to know about the one you are buying. I would ask someone who knows or share all photos as there are many nuances with them that are important and no detail should be overlooked. The best reference to me is the book Daytona- A Legend is Born. Anyway--best of luck and before you buy -know what you buy and of course buy the seller.

X2 Just be careful especially with anything vintage like the Daytona or Red subs SD etc.

Puffy · 2 April 2011, 10:38 PM

i'd try on in burlington arcade then buy from here or network54...

HL65 · 2 April 2011, 10:45 PM

Again--Can't stress this enough: BUY NOTHING until YOU KNOW EXACTLY EVERY SINGLE DETAIL of the REFERENCE you are BUYING!!!

* That goes from movement -all lines and detail on movement--printing on dial--hands--insert--numbers on side of case--both sides--etc. etc. If you do homework
upfront in vintage-you will be better off in long run!! Again--Invest in the Book: Daytona A Legend is Born. It will show you every single detail so you can compare
with whatever watch you are looking at. I have seen so many fakes out there and it is ususally in smallest detail!!

Puffy · 3 April 2011, 12:01 AM

also ask Yazo, he went shopping for a vintage daytona recently

Michael M. · 3 April 2011, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

That opens up a lot of possibilities. I would suggest before buying a vintage Daytona that you know everything there is to know about the one you are buying. I would ask someone who knows or share all photos as there are many nuances with them that are important and no detail should be overlooked. The best reference to me is the book Daytona- A Legend is Born. Anyway--best of luck and before you buy -know what you buy and of course buy the seller.

Yes be careful of topnotch fakes, and franken watches!

TKB · 3 April 2011, 02:02 AM

Steelerfan1965 put me on to the 6263 PN and I must say that I have been converted to vintage. My WG YM II might have to wait a little longer. I still need some education on the vintage Daytonas myself but that's the direction I'm headed with my next piece

Yazo · 3 April 2011, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

also ask Yazo, he went shopping for a vintage daytona recently

LOL.... thanks buddy!! Like Ken said... be very careful.. lots of fakes and junk out there... and they LOVE to feast on the ignorant. Make sure you do your due diligence if you intend on buying... if you can take pictures, take em and post em here - detailed shots on the dial/hands, case, bracelet, caseback off, movement etc.

Don't be discouraged, it can take a while to find the right piece... but when you do there is no better feeling. Good luck buddy!

Puffy · 3 April 2011, 11:21 PM

i'd ask Steve Mulholland or Jacek Kozubek if they can help... at least then you've bought the seller and that's what's most important

2 April 2011, 06:32 PM	#1
mike_uk Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Essex, UK Watch: 116505 RG Daytona Posts: 67	Looking at a 70's Daytona today, any pointers? Looking at a 70's Daytona this afternoon and as i'm not up on vintage Rolex's is there anything I should be looking for or avoiding? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Mike.

2 April 2011, 09:34 PM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	That opens up a lot of possibilities. I would suggest before buying a vintage Daytona that you know everything there is to know about the one you are buying. I would ask someone who knows or share all photos as there are many nuances with them that are important and no detail should be overlooked. The best reference to me is the book Daytona- A Legend is Born. Anyway--best of luck and before you buy -know what you buy and of course buy the seller. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 April 2011, 10:38 PM	#4
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	i'd try on in burlington arcade then buy from here or network54... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

2 April 2011, 10:45 PM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Again--Can't stress this enough: BUY NOTHING until YOU KNOW EXACTLY EVERY SINGLE DETAIL of the REFERENCE you are BUYING!!! * That goes from movement -all lines and detail on movement--printing on dial--hands--insert--numbers on side of case--both sides--etc. etc. If you do homework upfront in vintage-you will be better off in long run!! Again--Invest in the Book: Daytona A Legend is Born. It will show you every single detail so you can compare with whatever watch you are looking at. I have seen so many fakes out there and it is ususally in smallest detail!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 April 2011, 12:01 AM	#6
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	also ask Yazo, he went shopping for a vintage daytona recently __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

3 April 2011, 02:02 AM	#8
TKB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Tai Location: Chicago Watch: 118339 Meteorite Posts: 289	Steelerfan1965 put me on to the 6263 PN and I must say that I have been converted to vintage. My WG YM II might have to wait a little longer. I still need some education on the vintage Daytonas myself but that's the direction I'm headed with my next piece __________________ "Death Before Dishonor" WG DD Diamond Meteorite CC "Z" SS DJ Tux Dial Roulette Wheel "M"

3 April 2011, 11:21 PM	#10
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	i'd ask Steve Mulholland or Jacek Kozubek if they can help... at least then you've bought the seller and that's what's most important __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

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