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archie42 · 6 December 2008, 08:17 AM

Hello,
Just curious as to the spread of MODERN ROLEX vs VINTAGE ROLEX.....

Personally I prefer modern peices.... I can't really see the value in paying big $$$$ for an older piece.

I have owned a few vintage pieces in my time.... 1680 white, 1680 red, 1655 explorer II, prince, snowflake tudor with and without date....

Personally I love the feel of a modern piece.....

I am a just fan of the sapphire crystal....

Spark · 6 December 2008, 08:19 AM

There are threads running including a lot of the watches you mention having owned.
Especially Steves and Snowflakes

I prefer acrylic crystals

Bobareno · 6 December 2008, 08:27 AM

I liked new, but that was 20 years ago, so now vintage for me(new becomes vintage, just wait for it).

Lol-x · 6 December 2008, 08:28 AM

The forum deals with both modern and vintage, and with the number of threads and posts you will find that your choice is definitely not limited to one or the other.

I like both modern and vintage, each have their virtures and their vices.

I don't particularly like the sapphire crystal as it does reflect quite a lot and appears to cast a haze on the dial quite often.

Vintage don't tend to have good or functional lume on the dial and hands and that can be a downside. Spare parts and servicing can be a big and annoying issue at times.

oztimelord · 6 December 2008, 08:35 AM

I love both vintage and modern as long as they are Daytona's

. The older have more character but the new ones are functionally more robust.

As you can see the forum caters for a variety of collectors. Hence I find it a great source of knowledge and fun.

Enjoy

stevemulholland3 · 6 December 2008, 09:33 AM

vintage all the way!!
you have to love the soft warm glow of an acrylic crystal on an iridescent dial...
but modern has their appeal as well.

mike · 6 December 2008, 10:19 AM

While they share similarities vintage speaks to a golden age the likes of which we will never see again. Much of the aura and heritage of all that is Rolex was a result of the great pieces of yesteryear and the men that wore them.

Modern pieces point the way Rolex perceives itself now and in the future.

Both have their champions. Of the two vintage will always hold a special place for me. When I started--they were modern.

redshirt1957 · 6 December 2008, 10:22 AM

Mike stole me line, but here goes. I was modern before I was vintage. Or as that old country song said "I was country before country was cool".

SLS · 6 December 2008, 10:26 AM

Careful....you'll find yourself wanting to sell off all your modern pieces to fund your vintage appetite! I started modern, but I love vintage pieces and I am focusing more on that!
~Scott

buz-lh · 6 December 2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

Careful....you'll find yourself wanting to sell off all your modern pieces to fund your vintage appetite! I started modern, but I love vintage pieces and I am focusing more on that!
~Scott

Same here, I love the look of vintage, and the history of Rolex's success is right there in those watches.

GVmil · 6 December 2008, 01:28 PM

I was vintage before I was modern.
2 of each

JJ Irani · 6 December 2008, 01:35 PM

Personally, I'm vintage!!

My watches are modern!!

Dan Pierce · 6 December 2008, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

The forum deals with both modern and vintage, and with the number of threads and posts you will find that your choice is definitely not limited to one or the other.

I like both modern and vintage, each have their virtures and their vices.

I don't particularly like the sapphire crystal as it does reflect quite a lot and appears to cast a haze on the dial quite often.

Vintage don't tend to have good or functional lume on the dial and hands and that can be a downside. Spare parts and servicing can be a big and annoying issue at times.

Well said, Steve.

dP

oldrolex · 7 December 2008, 12:01 AM

I was vintage and then went modern. still respect the vintage but love the modern feel, look and touch of the new ones.

Spark · 7 December 2008, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

The forum deals with both modern and vintage, and with the number of threads and posts you will find that your choice is definitely not limited to one or the other.

I like both modern and vintage, each have their virtures and their vices.

I don't particularly like the sapphire crystal as it does reflect quite a lot and appears to cast a haze on the dial quite often.

Vintage don't tend to have good or functional lume on the dial and hands and that can be a downside. Spare parts and servicing can be a big and annoying issue at times.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Well said, Steve.

dP

All encompassing just how it should be.
We even like other makes like RADO, well some of us aye JJ

Dan Pierce · 7 December 2008, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spark

All encompassing just how it should be.
We even like other makes like RADO, well some of us aye JJ

dP

bodybump · 7 December 2008, 12:35 AM

I love modern watches...vintage not so much..probably i dont know much about it...i love the look of a newer design of watches...i want to be updated..

Tony-GB · 7 December 2008, 01:25 AM

I prefer modern for daily wear. Tritium with no glow? Acrylic that scratches? No thanks.

I do want a birth year watch, but purely for the fact of owning a watch as old as me. Anyone know where I can buy a decent sundial with box & papers?

charliec · 7 December 2008, 01:36 AM

I thought I liked modern but after looking at several TRF threads on vintage pieces I'm starting to desire some vintage pieces ?????

Alcan · 7 December 2008, 01:57 AM

Vintage and modern both have their following. For me the lure is hunting down a rare vintage piece and resurrecting it. I currently have this one out to one of the premiere watchmakers for a complete makeover. Movement restoration, case work, new hands, etc, etc. It's a 1908 Wilsdorf & Davis pendant watch, hallmarked to the same year that Wilsdorf registered the name "Rolex". Estimated completion date is mid to late March, '09, after which Nancy will have it to wear on a chain or pin. The watchmaker has said that he'll take pix along the way, I'll post them when its done.

Lamone · 7 December 2008, 02:26 AM

Vintage all the way!
There's just something about the acrylic crystal and the dial.

Boopie · 7 December 2008, 03:47 PM

I bought my watch new but I admit I drool over photos of vintage watches (especially the dress watches) every time someone posts them.

I received a vintage (1940s) Movado sports watch for my birthday recently. We just had it cleaned but didn't touch the dial (it had sat without a crystal for decades) or hands. I love the way the watch looks, and was surprised to see that the lume on the hands actually still works. Vintage Rolexes are even more amazing.

6 December 2008, 08:17 AM	#1
archie42 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 96	Is this forum mainly MODERN or also Vintage? Hello, Just curious as to the spread of MODERN ROLEX vs VINTAGE ROLEX..... Personally I prefer modern peices.... I can't really see the value in paying big $$$$ for an older piece. I have owned a few vintage pieces in my time.... 1680 white, 1680 red, 1655 explorer II, prince, snowflake tudor with and without date.... Personally I love the feel of a modern piece..... I am a just fan of the sapphire crystal....

6 December 2008, 08:28 AM	#4
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	The forum deals with both modern and vintage, and with the number of threads and posts you will find that your choice is definitely not limited to one or the other. I like both modern and vintage, each have their virtures and their vices. I don't particularly like the sapphire crystal as it does reflect quite a lot and appears to cast a haze on the dial quite often. Vintage don't tend to have good or functional lume on the dial and hands and that can be a downside. Spare parts and servicing can be a big and annoying issue at times. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

6 December 2008, 08:35 AM	#5
oztimelord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Rene Location: Australia Watch: PN 6241 Daytona Posts: 466	I love both I love both vintage and modern as long as they are Daytona's . The older have more character but the new ones are functionally more robust. As you can see the forum caters for a variety of collectors. Hence I find it a great source of knowledge and fun. Enjoy __________________ Regards Rene PN 6241, 6239, 6263, 16520, 116509, 116520

6 December 2008, 10:26 AM	#9
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Careful....you'll find yourself wanting to sell off all your modern pieces to fund your vintage appetite! I started modern, but I love vintage pieces and I am focusing more on that! ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

6 December 2008, 01:28 PM	#11
GVmil "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gotham Posts: 79	I was vintage before I was modern. 2 of each __________________ Milgauss GV, TT Daytona, 5513 Sub, 1675 GMT, SS/WG TOG, Panerai 233K, Sinn U1 Black

6 December 2008, 08:19 AM	#2
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	There are threads running including a lot of the watches you mention having owned. Especially Steves and Snowflakes I prefer acrylic crystals

6 December 2008, 08:27 AM	#3
Bobareno Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 739	I liked new, but that was 20 years ago, so now vintage for me(new becomes vintage, just wait for it).

6 December 2008, 09:33 AM	#6
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	vintage all the way!! you have to love the soft warm glow of an acrylic crystal on an iridescent dial... but modern has their appeal as well.

6 December 2008, 10:19 AM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	While they share similarities vintage speaks to a golden age the likes of which we will never see again. Much of the aura and heritage of all that is Rolex was a result of the great pieces of yesteryear and the men that wore them. Modern pieces point the way Rolex perceives itself now and in the future. Both have their champions. Of the two vintage will always hold a special place for me. When I started--they were modern.

6 December 2008, 10:22 AM	#8
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Mike stole me line, but here goes. I was modern before I was vintage. Or as that old country song said "I was country before country was cool".

6 December 2008, 01:35 PM	#12
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Personally, I'm vintage!! My watches are modern!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

7 December 2008, 12:01 AM	#14
oldrolex Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: WI, USA Watch: DD Wanted Posts: 580	I was vintage and then went modern. still respect the vintage but love the modern feel, look and touch of the new ones.

7 December 2008, 12:35 AM	#17
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	I love modern watches...vintage not so much..probably i dont know much about it...i love the look of a newer design of watches...i want to be updated.. __________________

7 December 2008, 01:25 AM	#18
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	I prefer modern for daily wear. Tritium with no glow? Acrylic that scratches? No thanks. I do want a birth year watch, but purely for the fact of owning a watch as old as me. Anyone know where I can buy a decent sundial with box & papers? __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

7 December 2008, 01:36 AM	#19
charliec "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 969	I thought I liked modern but after looking at several TRF threads on vintage pieces I'm starting to desire some vintage pieces ????? __________________ Milgauss GV DSSD SS Daytona White Mid-size DJ Tudor 18ct Prince

7 December 2008, 01:57 AM	#20
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Vintage and modern both have their following. For me the lure is hunting down a rare vintage piece and resurrecting it. I currently have this one out to one of the premiere watchmakers for a complete makeover. Movement restoration, case work, new hands, etc, etc. It's a 1908 Wilsdorf & Davis pendant watch, hallmarked to the same year that Wilsdorf registered the name "Rolex". Estimated completion date is mid to late March, '09, after which Nancy will have it to wear on a chain or pin. The watchmaker has said that he'll take pix along the way, I'll post them when its done. Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

7 December 2008, 02:26 AM	#21
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Vintage all the way! There's just something about the acrylic crystal and the dial.

7 December 2008, 03:47 PM	#22
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	I bought my watch new but I admit I drool over photos of vintage watches (especially the dress watches) every time someone posts them. I received a vintage (1940s) Movado sports watch for my birthday recently. We just had it cleaned but didn't touch the dial (it had sat without a crystal for decades) or hands. I love the way the watch looks, and was surprised to see that the lume on the hands actually still works. Vintage Rolexes are even more amazing.

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