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timebroker · 5 August 2007, 07:32 AM

Hi,

Are there any people on here who are really into vintage Rolex?
Seems to me that almost everything on here is about new or less than 5 year old ones.

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 August 2007, 07:33 AM

Mike!

Or Padi56

Rubenonfire · 5 August 2007, 07:34 AM

I like a handful of vintage watches, and PLENTY of our fellow members have excellent vintage collections. Mike's got pretty much every SS sport Rolex ever made!

Welshwatchman · 5 August 2007, 08:04 AM

There are indeed a few "vintage" pieces or recent classics abound.

There are other forums dedicated purely to vintage and I think the vintage nuts tend to gravitate towards those forums

timebroker · 5 August 2007, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

There are indeed a few "vintage" pieces or recent classics abound.

There are other forums dedicated purely to vintage and I think the vintage nuts tend to gravitate towards those forums

Any links for vintage Rolex?

Tools · 5 August 2007, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by timebroker

Any links for vintage Rolex?

Time Zone has a vintage forum..

But hey, that's the competition...There are much nicer and more friendly folks here...

Still, if you have that vintage itch.....ya gotta scratch it, just come back..

timebroker · 5 August 2007, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Time Zone has a vintage forum..

But hey, that's the competition...There are much nicer and more friendly folks here...

Still, if you have that vintage itch.....ya gotta scratch it, just come back..

Everybody knows Time Zone but I do not like it that much for the same reasons and their lay out is really bad imo.

mike · 5 August 2007, 11:38 AM

Go here,

http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/

Wonderfull gentlemen with some real experts on all things Rolex vintage!

The dial section alone is worth the price of admission.

And yes I tend to prefer the older references. This was a different era where watches really were used as part of necessary equiment for a specific task and were treated as such.

My favorites have always been the GMT family and the Subs.
While I'm fortunate to have examples of both vintage and modern, vintage is where my heart is.

I guess being the orginal owner of some they don't really seem that old to me.

My humble group,

Robb · 5 August 2007, 11:42 AM

WOW!!! Mike, that is unbelievable!!!

timebroker · 5 August 2007, 11:43 AM

Humble he says

You do like sports models yes

Forgot I had that link in favorites but never checked it out, immediately found a link in a thread there to another forum (french) with incredible Tudor Submariner info, if anybody is interested ... http://forumamontres.forumactif.com/index.htm

alglez · 5 August 2007, 11:46 AM

that's a nice collection!!!!!

Andad · 5 August 2007, 12:02 PM

I have one vintage Tudor but wouldn't want to get it wet.

timebroker · 5 August 2007, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

I have one vintage Tudor but wouldn't want to get it wet.

I like the case, looks a lot like a vintage Vacheron I once had to take care of.

Gaijin · 5 August 2007, 12:31 PM

I have a "D" serial number YM. Does that count?

Tools · 5 August 2007, 12:33 PM

.
When I grow up...I wanna be just like Mike

timebroker · 5 August 2007, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

.
When I grow up...I wanna be just like Mike

Still got a lot of growing to do!

Andad · 5 August 2007, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KansaiVet

I have a "D" serial number YM. Does that count?

Yes, but only qualifies with a pix.

mikey · 5 August 2007, 01:19 PM

I am a vintage owner and lover. I mentioned $2500 for a Submariner at a nearby pawnshop that specializes in genuine rolex and a fellow memeber mentioned yeah if its 10-20 years old. I would agree the majority mostly buy Brand New and 5 years at a minimum.

Gaijin · 5 August 2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Yes, but only qualifies with a pix.

Your wish is my command...

Andad · 5 August 2007, 04:58 PM

Wow, That dark blue dial sure makes the maxi work well.

Gaijin · 5 August 2007, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Wow, That dark blue dial sure makes the maxi work well.

Thanks. My pictures suck though. JJ has a great one (JJ if you are listening..would you mind?) of this dial. It shows the blue so well. In fact this watch has become my favorite.

JJ Irani · 5 August 2007, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Thanks. My pictures suck though. JJ has a great one (JJ if you are listening..would you mind?) of this dial. It shows the blue so well. In fact this watch has become my favorite.

Here ya go, my friend....some of the best of my ex Blue YM!!

Gaijin · 5 August 2007, 06:25 PM

WOW JJ! YOU ROCK!!

I told you it was beautiful! My crappy pictures do not do it justice...

Thanks JJ!

JJ Irani · 5 August 2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KansaiVet

WOW JJ! YOU ROCK!!

I told you it was beautiful! My crappy pictures do not do it justice...

Thanks JJ!

Yes, Tom....while I do agree that the MAIN beauty and charm of the YM lies in that beautiful, solid gold BEZEL, the BLUE dial cannot compare with the BLUE of the SUB!!

Gaijin · 5 August 2007, 07:04 PM

while I do agree that the MAIN beauty and charm of the YM lies in that beautiful, solid gold BEZEL, the BLUE dial cannot compare with the BLUE of the SUB!!

Gotta agree with ya there JJ. The dial on the Blue Sub is simply one of a kind. Can never be properly duplicated in any way. Its the most beautiful shade of blue I have ever seen.

rolexsubuk · 5 August 2007, 07:07 PM

mike that is one awesome collection

CPTL · 5 August 2007, 07:43 PM

Mike: that is a fantastic collection. There's one missing (not that I can really say that such a collection is in any way deficient).

I've seen a few pics of an older Exp II. The bezel markings are more subtle, and it has an orange 24-hour hand. Anyone have one in white?

mike · 5 August 2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CPTL

Mike: that is a fantastic collection. There's one missing (not that I can really say that such a collection is in any way deficient).

I've seen a few pics of an older Exp II. The bezel markings are more subtle, and it has an orange 24-hour hand. Anyone have one in white?

Thanks!

I believe you're speaking of the reference 1655. Released circa 1971 till about 84-85. The 1655 was released as a watch used by those involved in cave exploration. The reference used the same 1575 movement as the GMT, but with a unique "orange" 4th hand. The use of a larger hand was said to have been done because of increased visability in adverse conditions. Not very popular during it's run the 1655 has become a grail to many collectors.
The watch was only released with a black face. The white Exp II did not debut untill the introduction of the 16550.

Noteworthy; their were 16550s released that had the dials turn a "cream" color. Some feel this was caused by a defect in the paint mix used at the time. Orginally many collectors would only seek those "creams" bearing a rail dial, but it seems creams now are accepted with a non-rail configuration.

I did, in fact have a 1655 at one time. It now resides in a good home with another collector,

I've always thought the 16550 cream was a lovely watch!

Not my Photo,

Gaijin · 5 August 2007, 08:46 PM

Wow!

CPTL · 5 August 2007, 08:47 PM

That's the one!! I think it's very unique, though I'm drawn to the white face as it really dresses up the watch. I'll stick to the black face for the sub-date (which I should be getting in 2-3 weeks!!). I guess I'll "settle" for the newer white Exp-II when the time comes.

5 August 2007, 07:32 AM	#1
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Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	I like a handful of vintage watches, and PLENTY of our fellow members have excellent vintage collections. Mike's got pretty much every SS sport Rolex ever made! __________________ Throw your Rollies in the sky, wave 'em side to side, now keep your hands high.

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5 August 2007, 11:38 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Go here, http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/ Wonderfull gentlemen with some real experts on all things Rolex vintage! The dial section alone is worth the price of admission. And yes I tend to prefer the older references. This was a different era where watches really were used as part of necessary equiment for a specific task and were treated as such. My favorites have always been the GMT family and the Subs. While I'm fortunate to have examples of both vintage and modern, vintage is where my heart is. I guess being the orginal owner of some they don't really seem that old to me. My humble group,

5 August 2007, 11:43 AM	#10
timebroker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Filip Location: Belgium Posts: 1,619	Humble he says You do like sports models yes Forgot I had that link in favorites but never checked it out, immediately found a link in a thread there to another forum (french) with incredible Tudor Submariner info, if anybody is interested ... http://forumamontres.forumactif.com/index.htm Last edited by timebroker; 5 August 2007 at 12:12 PM.. Reason: Extra

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alglez "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: houston Watch: TT blue sub Posts: 252	that's a nice collection!!!!!

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Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	I have one vintage Tudor but wouldn't want to get it wet. Attached Images __________________ E

5 August 2007, 12:31 PM	#14
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I have a "D" serial number YM. Does that count?

5 August 2007, 12:33 PM	#15
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	. When I grow up...I wanna be just like Mike

5 August 2007, 01:19 PM	#18
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	I am a vintage owner and lover. I mentioned $2500 for a Submariner at a nearby pawnshop that specializes in genuine rolex and a fellow memeber mentioned yeah if its 10-20 years old. I would agree the majority mostly buy Brand New and 5 years at a minimum.

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Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Wow, That dark blue dial sure makes the maxi work well. __________________ E

5 August 2007, 06:25 PM	#23
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	WOW JJ! YOU ROCK!! I told you it was beautiful! My crappy pictures do not do it justice... Thanks JJ!

5 August 2007, 07:04 PM	#25
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	while I do agree that the MAIN beauty and charm of the YM lies in that beautiful, solid gold BEZEL, the BLUE dial cannot compare with the BLUE of the SUB!! Gotta agree with ya there JJ. The dial on the Blue Sub is simply one of a kind. Can never be properly duplicated in any way. Its the most beautiful shade of blue I have ever seen.

5 August 2007, 07:07 PM	#26
rolexsubuk Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: mark Location: cheshire england Watch: 16610 Posts: 98	mike that is one awesome collection

5 August 2007, 07:43 PM	#27
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Wow!! But one missing Mike: that is a fantastic collection. There's one missing (not that I can really say that such a collection is in any way deficient). I've seen a few pics of an older Exp II. The bezel markings are more subtle, and it has an orange 24-hour hand. Anyone have one in white?

5 August 2007, 08:46 PM	#29
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Wow!

5 August 2007, 08:47 PM	#30
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	That's the one!! I think it's very unique, though I'm drawn to the white face as it really dresses up the watch. I'll stick to the black face for the sub-date (which I should be getting in 2-3 weeks!!). I guess I'll "settle" for the newer white Exp-II when the time comes.

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