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Al1969 · 5 December 2016, 02:34 PM

I'm gonna go with the current 6 digits with a couple of exceptions.

GB-man · 5 December 2016, 02:51 PM

I sort of like them all

That said I buy new ones because I don't know my arse from a hole in the ground when it comes to vintage. Some day I'll change that!

Craft&Tailored · 5 December 2016, 03:14 PM

60's and 70's... I pretty much love anything from the golden era though!

regnant · 5 December 2016, 06:44 PM

Current models

sea-dweller · 6 December 2016, 03:42 AM

I love all Rolexes, but love the 5 digit era the best, then the 4, then current.

rollee1 · 6 December 2016, 04:00 AM

As much as modern 6 digits are shiny, bling and glam; chromalight blue, ceramic bezel and glidelock clasp.
My heart is with the 5 digit era pre ceramic, the older case really sits well with me, physically and poetically.

There's a change to Rolex from 2003 for sports models having LEC, close lugs, SEL, parachrom hair spring and engraved rehaut.

F, D, Z, M, V, G 2003-2009
I believe Rolex makes their very best watches during this period, an industry leading game changer.

Danny83 · 6 December 2016, 04:05 AM

6 and 4 digit

sco · 6 December 2016, 04:09 AM

I like the modern era the best overall, but there are some models in each that I would be happy to own.

capote · 6 December 2016, 05:44 AM

40's-60's was the best period for all watch brands IMO

Solo118 · 6 December 2016, 05:47 AM

I would go with today's 6 digit era.

Give me the following and I will be a happy camper!
116500
228235
116610

Base-Z · 6 December 2016, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Smellody

50's and 60's. So many variations. Nothing was perfected. Charming and still functional.

Yes, me too. A great era for so many variations.

southcarolina1801 · 6 December 2016, 07:05 AM

Without a doubt the current 6 digit references. I'll never forget the first time I tried a Rolex on back in the early 00's. At the time I owned an Omega Seamaster Professional and I was shocked at how cheap and flimsy the clasps and bracelets were on a Rolex.

It really turned me off from the brand for several years, fast forward to today and I think Rolex makes the best bracelet in the business. I'm really happy they took that huge step forward.

Adamk · 6 December 2016, 07:10 AM

Late 5-digit references.

strafer_kid · 6 December 2016, 07:33 AM

Probably four and five digit sports!

Hollister · 6 December 2016, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southcarolina1801

Without a doubt the current 6 digit references. I'll never forget the first time I tried a Rolex on back in the early 00's. At the time I owned an Omega Seamaster Professional and I was shocked at how cheap and flimsy the clasps and bracelets were on a Rolex.

It really turned me off from the brand for several years, fast forward to today and I think Rolex makes the best bracelet in the business. I'm really happy they took that huge step forward.

Wow, yeah the crappy old old bracelets.

Possibly you are missing the point of a watch. It's not really about the bracelet.

theflywrist · 6 December 2016, 10:14 AM

70s for me.
I love a matte dial, tritium, acrylic, holes in the lugs, beautiful bevels.
Pure craftsmanship and pure character.
I do own and enjoy modern watches, but we cannot deny that the older models definitely look more like "tool" watches.

landroverking · 6 December 2016, 10:22 AM

Has to be for me the 70s. That's when my collection began.
I just haven't warmed up to the super cases.

hambone1983 · 6 December 2016, 10:35 AM

Its amazing how timeless these watches are, yet Rolex continues to evolve stylistically without losing appeal. I also feel like they keep upping their game technologically.

crowncollection · 6 December 2016, 10:54 AM

70' 80's

springer · 6 December 2016, 12:03 PM

The early to mid 1960s was an interesting time for vintage Rolex. Although I have owned very few from that era, if I had to narrow it down based on the many that I have owned, I would vote for the early 1980s era. I love those quick set date watches.

Afghanvet · 6 December 2016, 01:09 PM

Another vote for the 5-digit models... although I'd love a Sub Red too...

behardt · 7 December 2016, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phranxinatra

Current 6 digit references.

I agree

Ar_Mi · 7 December 2016, 12:45 AM

60's to Late 60's produced some of the best Rolex designs thats are still the inspiration of todays designs.. My personal fav era.. if only i could go back in time and bring back some watches.

Gold Crown · 7 December 2016, 04:26 AM

The mid 80s that's when you could buy a GMT two tone for around $2500 and I purchased a new 18K Daytona from an AD for $6000 with a discount because they couldn't give them away then because the President was so popular at that time.

Wooddog44 · 7 December 2016, 07:43 AM

Both mine are, by coincidence, K series...

5 December 2016, 02:34 PM	#31
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	I'm gonna go with the current 6 digits with a couple of exceptions. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

5 December 2016, 06:44 PM	#34
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6 December 2016, 03:42 AM	#35
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I love all Rolexes, but love the 5 digit era the best, then the 4, then current. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

6 December 2016, 04:00 AM	#36
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	As much as modern 6 digits are shiny, bling and glam; chromalight blue, ceramic bezel and glidelock clasp. My heart is with the 5 digit era pre ceramic, the older case really sits well with me, physically and poetically. There's a change to Rolex from 2003 for sports models having LEC, close lugs, SEL, parachrom hair spring and engraved rehaut. F, D, Z, M, V, G 2003-2009 I believe Rolex makes their very best watches during this period, an industry leading game changer. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

6 December 2016, 10:54 AM	#49
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	70' 80's __________________ watches many

5 December 2016, 02:51 PM	#32
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I sort of like them all That said I buy new ones because I don't know my arse from a hole in the ground when it comes to vintage. Some day I'll change that!

5 December 2016, 03:14 PM	#33
Craft&Tailored "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,254	60's and 70's... I pretty much love anything from the golden era though!

6 December 2016, 04:05 AM	#37
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	6 and 4 digit

6 December 2016, 04:09 AM	#38
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I like the modern era the best overall, but there are some models in each that I would be happy to own.

6 December 2016, 05:44 AM	#39
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	40's-60's was the best period for all watch brands IMO

6 December 2016, 05:47 AM	#40
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	I would go with today's 6 digit era. Give me the following and I will be a happy camper! 116500 228235 116610

6 December 2016, 07:05 AM	#42
southcarolina1801 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Peach State Posts: 735	Without a doubt the current 6 digit references. I'll never forget the first time I tried a Rolex on back in the early 00's. At the time I owned an Omega Seamaster Professional and I was shocked at how cheap and flimsy the clasps and bracelets were on a Rolex. It really turned me off from the brand for several years, fast forward to today and I think Rolex makes the best bracelet in the business. I'm really happy they took that huge step forward.

6 December 2016, 07:10 AM	#43
Adamk Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Adam Location: U.S Watch: 116710 Posts: 190	Late 5-digit references.

6 December 2016, 07:33 AM	#44
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Probably four and five digit sports!

6 December 2016, 10:14 AM	#46
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,993	70s for me. I love a matte dial, tritium, acrylic, holes in the lugs, beautiful bevels. Pure craftsmanship and pure character. I do own and enjoy modern watches, but we cannot deny that the older models definitely look more like "tool" watches.

6 December 2016, 10:22 AM	#47
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Has to be for me the 70s. That's when my collection began. I just haven't warmed up to the super cases.

6 December 2016, 10:35 AM	#48
hambone1983 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Rick Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,302	Its amazing how timeless these watches are, yet Rolex continues to evolve stylistically without losing appeal. I also feel like they keep upping their game technologically.

6 December 2016, 12:03 PM	#50
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	The early to mid 1960s was an interesting time for vintage Rolex. Although I have owned very few from that era, if I had to narrow it down based on the many that I have owned, I would vote for the early 1980s era. I love those quick set date watches. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

6 December 2016, 01:09 PM	#51
Afghanvet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: Subs, SD4K Posts: 2,272	Another vote for the 5-digit models... although I'd love a Sub Red too... __________________ Subaholics Anonymous

7 December 2016, 12:45 AM	#53
Ar_Mi "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Dubai/Los Angeles Watch: a few Posts: 595	60's to Late 60's produced some of the best Rolex designs thats are still the inspiration of todays designs.. My personal fav era.. if only i could go back in time and bring back some watches.

7 December 2016, 04:26 AM	#54
Gold Crown Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Ross Location: Chicago Area Watch: 6265 18K Daytona Posts: 928	The mid 80s that's when you could buy a GMT two tone for around $2500 and I purchased a new 18K Daytona from an AD for $6000 with a discount because they couldn't give them away then because the President was so popular at that time.

7 December 2016, 07:43 AM	#55
Wooddog44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Long Island Watch: SS Sub Date, TT DJ Posts: 703	2001... Both mine are, by coincidence, K series... Attached Images

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