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Lisa · 26 July 2011, 02:35 AM

Recently had my 30th high school reunion. Who'd have thought one of my classmates was into vintage Rolex? I asked if I could post a pic of his watch - a 1959 Zephyr. I think it's beautiful. He bought it in New York shortly after high school graduation. Thought you might like to see it, too. If anyone has any info about this watch, please share.

dddrees · 26 July 2011, 03:41 AM

Thats very interesting. Absolutely no numbers on the dial. Thats kind of neat looking.

Lisa · 26 July 2011, 07:55 AM

I like the bezel, too. Never seen one like it.

kyle L · 26 July 2011, 07:56 AM

Nice watch! I think it's called the Zephyr because of that bezel style.

dddrees · 26 July 2011, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

I like the bezel, too. Never seen one like it.

I agree, I think it looks pretty neat.

Chris B · 26 July 2011, 08:31 AM

Great story & pic Lisa, what memories it must hold for your classmate

There's one for sale here, looks a birth-year bargain for someone to me !

http://www.retrovintagewatch.com/rol...perpetual.html

Cross-hair dial....I'd forgotten I knew that, don't know whether to blame the pinot or senility

Lisa · 26 July 2011, 10:02 AM

Nice, Chris. Thanks for the pic. I bet he has no idea of its value...

Mark020 · 26 July 2011, 08:34 PM

Nice one. One thing I've never seen on a Rolex of that period is the fact that is has no Swiss or something under the 6.

johnbeth · 26 July 2011, 08:46 PM

Looks good!

Andad · 26 July 2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

Nice watch! I think it's called the Zephyr because of that bezel style.

Looks good.

Dan Pierce · 26 July 2011, 09:30 PM

Love the elegant simplicity of the Zephyr.

dP

rfknauss · 27 July 2011, 02:03 AM

Lisa ..... nice vintage Rolex!

Johny · 27 July 2011, 07:41 AM

thats a new thing lisa...kindergarten reunion.

Lisa · 27 July 2011, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

thats a new thing lisa...kindergarten reunion.

Oooh... smooth.

Johny · 27 July 2011, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Oooh... smooth.

honest

you look about 6 in that pic lisa.

cruvon · 27 July 2011, 10:10 AM

nice and simple:)

Michael M. · 27 July 2011, 10:13 AM

Isnt that dial refinished, the top line doesn't line up perfectly?

SWIMPRUF · 27 July 2011, 12:42 PM

Nice watch and very clean looking.

26 July 2011, 02:35 AM	#1
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	High School Reunion Rolex Recently had my 30th high school reunion. Who'd have thought one of my classmates was into vintage Rolex? I asked if I could post a pic of his watch - a 1959 Zephyr. I think it's beautiful. He bought it in New York shortly after high school graduation. Thought you might like to see it, too. If anyone has any info about this watch, please share.

26 July 2011, 03:41 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Thats very interesting. Absolutely no numbers on the dial. Thats kind of neat looking. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 July 2011, 09:30 PM	#11
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Love the elegant simplicity of the Zephyr. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

27 July 2011, 02:03 AM	#12
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Lisa ..... nice vintage Rolex! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

27 July 2011, 07:41 AM	#13
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	thats a new thing lisa...kindergarten reunion. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

26 July 2011, 07:55 AM	#3
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	I like the bezel, too. Never seen one like it.

26 July 2011, 07:56 AM	#4
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Nice watch! I think it's called the Zephyr because of that bezel style.

26 July 2011, 08:31 AM	#6
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Great story & pic Lisa, what memories it must hold for your classmate There's one for sale here, looks a birth-year bargain for someone to me ! http://www.retrovintagewatch.com/rol...perpetual.html Cross-hair dial....I'd forgotten I knew that, don't know whether to blame the pinot or senility

26 July 2011, 10:02 AM	#7
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Nice, Chris. Thanks for the pic. I bet he has no idea of its value...

26 July 2011, 08:34 PM	#8
Mark020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,133	Nice one. One thing I've never seen on a Rolex of that period is the fact that is has no Swiss or something under the 6.

26 July 2011, 08:46 PM	#9
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Looks good!

27 July 2011, 10:10 AM	#16
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	nice and simple:)

27 July 2011, 10:13 AM	#17
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Isnt that dial refinished, the top line doesn't line up perfectly?

27 July 2011, 12:42 PM	#18
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Nice watch and very clean looking. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

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