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jlovda · 5 October 2018, 09:32 AM

I just finished reading some of the Rolex background and history off Wikipedia. It made me wonder, who on this forum can claim to have the oldest model in their personal collection. What kind of a story do you have behind it?

Richard Carver · 5 October 2018, 11:03 AM

This should probably be in the vintage section. Watches from the 20s are around, many more from the 30s up but from the teens and aughts are understandably rare. :)

Here's my oldest one, a relative baby at 50 (1968)

1625 TOG

Vince KSA · 5 October 2018, 11:13 AM

A truly great looking watch Richard. The bezel is in remarkable condition, likewise the gold coronet look fabulous.

There is something quite special about these old watches. What size is it, I imagine at 50 years old the standard size for a gents watch would be around 36mm?

Tmac478 · 5 October 2018, 11:27 AM

Here's my oldest. '66 5513

Watch This · 5 October 2018, 12:04 PM

Really old.

J_1964 · 5 October 2018, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Watch This

Really old.

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Investr · 5 October 2018, 12:28 PM

My oldest (honestly) is my white Daytona C at a little over two years. I dont think ill be in medal contention.....

Brazicano · 5 October 2018, 01:16 PM

I have a 1944 bubble back

Houstongator · 5 October 2018, 06:00 PM

1943 Rolex Sport

Richard Carver · 5 October 2018, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince KSA

A truly great looking watch Richard. The bezel is in remarkable condition, likewise the gold coronet look fabulous.

There is something quite special about these old watches. What size is it, I imagine at 50 years old the standard size for a gents watch would be around 36mm?

Yes, 36mm.

Mathlar · 5 October 2018, 08:46 PM

I need to get my post count up so I can post pictures...

Someone will chime in shortly with an early trench watch, I am sure. My oldest watch is a Wilsdorf trench watch, but Marconi-branded from 1915.

DP63 · 5 October 2018, 09:25 PM

My oldest is a 34 yr old 16660 SD so wont be in contention for any medals either I would imagine, but I'm really interested with whats hopefully going to appear on this thread.

padi56 · 5 October 2018, 09:57 PM

1934 Rolex Prince doctor style dial 17 jewel.

1932 Rolex Prince 15 jewel

strafer_kid · 5 October 2018, 10:00 PM

My oldest is a 1968 GMT 1675....next my 1979 Sub 1680.

Chadridv · 5 October 2018, 10:15 PM

My dad has some pretty old stuff, he’s got a few more recognizable
Vintage pieces too. When I sit at a desktop I’ll add a few more pics...

cop414 · 5 October 2018, 10:21 PM

Here’s your winner, 1908, owned by our own Alcan.

An amazing restoration too!
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=585715

Chadridv · 5 October 2018, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cop414

Here’s your winner, 1908, owned by our own Alcan.

An amazing restoration too!
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=585715

Wow that’s awesome.

jlovda · 5 October 2018, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cop414

Here’s your winner, 1908, owned by our own Alcan.

An amazing restoration too!
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=585715

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

DP63 · 5 October 2018, 11:31 PM

I knew something stunning would come out of this .... the "Phoenix" indeed.

In addition .... I love that 1934 doctor style Rolex Prince you have padi56 ... absolutely beautiful.

mray6375 · 5 October 2018, 11:42 PM

Ref 6564, 1957-58. Bad pic.

R!$ · 6 October 2018, 02:51 AM

I have a 1601 from the 40's

I try not to get any older than that because everything is either too small or delicate.

Navarino · 6 October 2018, 03:01 AM

Ref 6584 from the mid 1950s. Gift from my grandfather. He purchased it during his undergraduate years in London. Second photo of the movement courtesy of LA WatchWorks who helped me out with it!

MILGAUSS88 · 6 October 2018, 04:13 AM

I will shoot for the oldest wrist watch.

Here is my 1915 Marconi and 1918 Unicorn

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77T · 6 October 2018, 04:37 AM

I agree with Richard - the real heavy hitters are in Vintage section.

I won’t try yo trump anyone with my Rolex pencil stuck in the sand like a sundial...

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yoniman · 6 October 2018, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

My dad has some pretty old stuff, he’s got a few more recognizable
Vintage pieces too. When I sit at a desktop I’ll add a few more pics...

Fantastic! Can post an extreme close up or a macro of any, please.

Cheers

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5 October 2018, 09:32 AM	#1
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5 October 2018, 11:03 AM	#2
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	This should probably be in the vintage section. Watches from the 20s are around, many more from the 30s up but from the teens and aughts are understandably rare. :) Here's my oldest one, a relative baby at 50 (1968) 1625 TOG

5 October 2018, 11:13 AM	#3
Vince KSA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Saudi Arabia Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 752	A truly great looking watch Richard. The bezel is in remarkable condition, likewise the gold coronet look fabulous. There is something quite special about these old watches. What size is it, I imagine at 50 years old the standard size for a gents watch would be around 36mm?

5 October 2018, 11:27 AM	#4
Tmac478 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Tony Location: SF Bay Area Watch: RG Skydweller Posts: 1,469	Here's my oldest. '66 5513

5 October 2018, 12:28 PM	#7
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	My oldest (honestly) is my white Daytona C at a little over two years. I dont think ill be in medal contention.....

5 October 2018, 01:16 PM	#8
Brazicano "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Georgia Watch: 126710blnr Posts: 108	I have a 1944 bubble back

5 October 2018, 06:00 PM	#9
Houstongator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: jb Location: Texas Posts: 2,258	1943 Rolex Sport

5 October 2018, 08:46 PM	#11
Mathlar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: UK Posts: 11	I need to get my post count up so I can post pictures... Someone will chime in shortly with an early trench watch, I am sure. My oldest watch is a Wilsdorf trench watch, but Marconi-branded from 1915.

5 October 2018, 09:25 PM	#12
DP63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: DP Location: Scotland Watch: 18078 Posts: 795	My oldest is a 34 yr old 16660 SD so wont be in contention for any medals either I would imagine, but I'm really interested with whats hopefully going to appear on this thread.

5 October 2018, 10:00 PM	#14
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	My oldest is a 1968 GMT 1675....next my 1979 Sub 1680.

5 October 2018, 11:31 PM	#19
DP63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: DP Location: Scotland Watch: 18078 Posts: 795	I knew something stunning would come out of this .... the "Phoenix" indeed. In addition .... I love that 1934 doctor style Rolex Prince you have padi56 ... absolutely beautiful.

5 October 2018, 11:42 PM	#20
mray6375 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Fort Worth, Texas Watch: BLNR, 116610LV Posts: 312	Ref 6564, 1957-58. Bad pic. Attached Images

6 October 2018, 02:51 AM	#21
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	I have a 1601 from the 40's I try not to get any older than that because everything is either too small or delicate.

6 October 2018, 03:01 AM	#22
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	Ref 6584 from the mid 1950s. Gift from my grandfather. He purchased it during his undergraduate years in London. Second photo of the movement courtesy of LA WatchWorks who helped me out with it!

6 October 2018, 04:13 AM	#23
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,190	I will shoot for the oldest wrist watch. Here is my 1915 Marconi and 1918 Unicorn Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

6 October 2018, 04:37 AM	#24
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,013	I agree with Richard - the real heavy hitters are in Vintage section. I won’t try yo trump anyone with my Rolex pencil stuck in the sand like a sundial... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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