TRF's vintage forum "complete set" club

[Paladin]

"Complete set", that hard to find Valhalla for the vintage Rolex enthusiast that brings with it a satisfaction and sense of completeness like no other.
 
I am hoping that those of you lucky enough to have them will share photos of your vintage Rolex "complete sets" that you have collected. Photos and information in this thread can act as a reference for others seeking the same "vintage gold" for themselves. Also feel free to add any more information on the provenance of the set.

Reference number of watch
Serial Number sequence for approximate date of manufacture
Date and place of original purchase if known
Purchased from original owner?

[GeoGio Greece]

5513 - All original - Purchased by me, all info requested is shown on the photos.No invoice, no tags, I do not remember ever getting any. The watch is regularly used, in all conditions, in sea, air, land !!

[azguy]

Originally Posted by GeoGio Greece

5513 - All original - Purchased by me, all info requested is shown on the photos.No invoice, no tags, I do not remember ever getting any. The watch is regularly used, in all conditions, in sea, air, land !!

Freakin amazing watch and documents

[whiskyguy]

3 from me

All from original owners

1675 GMT 1.9 million
Military Provenance



5513
5 million serial
With some "spares"


16520 Daytona

[Paladin]

Originally Posted by Paladin

"Complete set", that hard to find Valhalla for the vintage Rolex enthusiast that brings with it a satisfaction and sense of completeness like no other.
 
I am hoping that those of you lucky enough to have them will share photos of your vintage Rolex "complete sets" that you have collected. Photos and information in this thread can act as a reference for others seeking the same "vintage gold" for themselves. Also feel free to add any more information on the provenance of the set.

Reference number of watch
Serial Number sequence for approximate date of manufacture
Date and place of original purchase if known
Purchased from original owner?

I would like to add one more information request, while it is a bit duplicative of a posting elsewhere, can you include;

Reference number of the box (if available).

[toph]

great idea and great pictures!!

[Paladin]

I have three complete sets I will photograph and post tomorrow.

Personally, I am waiting for TRF member Springer to ste up and impress us all!

[greekbum]

Complete set 1675 GMT (it is listed elsewhere on this forum) mods if not ok please remove. I added it for reference purposes.

[Paladin]

Originally Posted by greekbum

Complete set 1675 GMT (it is listed elsewhere on this forum) mods if not ok please remove. I added it for reference purposes.

Care to share the provenance info?

Serial number series/year of mfg?
Date and place first sold?

Thx

[xf384c]

Keep posting, this is interesting to see.

[CaveDiver]

Nikos, notice the 9/11 date on the paperwork. sad day to remember

[azguy]

Originally Posted by CaveDiver

Nikos, notice the 9/11 date on the paperwork. sad day to remember

1973 though, I'd love to have complete set

[colpol]

Now this is what I call a "Great thread"

[Paladin]

Rolex GMT ref.# 16753 serial number 6,360,xxx. Manufacture date circa 1979/1980
Bought from original owner, purchased new in 11/10/1983
box: Bufkor large box, 1st generation
 
 
 
Rolex Day-Date ref # 18238, W serial number, manufacture date circa 1994
Purchased new in 09/24/96
Box: ref # 71.00.08
 

 
Rolex Submariner ref # 16610, "U" series, manufacture date circa 1997
I am original owner, purchased new in 12/20/1998
box: ref # 68.00.08
 

[hennabav]

I'll play....here's some of my old set:



My other set:

[TheChimp]

Guys,
Here are my two complete sets:
Fat Lady


Sea-Dweller


I figure I'd revive this thread.

Ken

[GlennW]

How about a Tudor? My 7928 sub from 1964.

[zeuloa]

Originally Posted by hennabav

I'll play....here's some of my old set:



My other set:

Love that price!