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logo · 27 October 2019, 01:25 AM

I was at a Ralph Lauren recently and saw they had some vintage watches on display so I took a closer look. To my surprise, there was a 1981 submariner in there that I got to try on. Price was 13K, but don’t think it had all original parts. I must say, there was something very special about putting on a vintage piece though with beautiful patina, the light weight, the slim lugs, and subtle discolouration of the hands and date wheel. Made me think that maybe an older GMT, Sub or Explorer2 would be a very neat watch to own one day.

HORNBLOWER · 27 October 2019, 01:26 AM

I have several, they are all wonderful.

derklink · 27 October 2019, 01:37 AM

Agree, though I prefer the mid-2000's neo-vintage models. I bought a near NOS 16570 Polar a couple of months ago and just added a 2005 GMT.

Rolex had to evolve and the modern models/ceramic ones are superb from a tech & engineering perspective. However, the old school ones have their very own charm and remind me of my childhood and youth where I always admired them.

"Vintage" is a world of its own and there are many pitfalls I believe. I'd either contact someone knowledgeable (if you know) to help you with the search/purchase or buy from a trusted vintage seller here.

Good luck!

joli160 · 27 October 2019, 01:45 AM

I enjoy looking at them, really beautiful.
The feel on the wrist I find disappointing. I miss the quality feel of the modern 6 digit and can't get myself to buy one

10klakes · 27 October 2019, 10:56 AM

OP- agreed. I’ve had the same feeling trying them on. The closest I’ve gotten is 5 digit models- 16570, 16610lv, 14060m, and others.... but I plan to go farther back into the 4 digits. Still learning and researching.

Chaching · 27 October 2019, 11:35 AM

One of my personal favorites in my collection. Nothing like true vintage

Subterranean · 27 October 2019, 11:40 AM

Wow Chaching...what a beautiful sea dweller you have there.....Bonza mate :-)

Chaching · 27 October 2019, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Subterranean

Wow Chaching...what a beautiful sea dweller you have there.....Bonza mate :-)

Thanks! One of my favorites

1665fan · 27 October 2019, 12:17 PM

Someone posted pics of the 1680 and the other watches in that store...it did have some replacement parts...that’s being said it’s hard to beat a perfect patina matte dial...every collection needs a few. 5513,1680,1675 or all the above

27 October 2019, 01:25 AM	#1
logo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: North America Posts: 2,348	Vintage appeal I was at a Ralph Lauren recently and saw they had some vintage watches on display so I took a closer look. To my surprise, there was a 1981 submariner in there that I got to try on. Price was 13K, but don’t think it had all original parts. I must say, there was something very special about putting on a vintage piece though with beautiful patina, the light weight, the slim lugs, and subtle discolouration of the hands and date wheel. Made me think that maybe an older GMT, Sub or Explorer2 would be a very neat watch to own one day.

27 October 2019, 01:45 AM	#4
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	I enjoy looking at them, really beautiful. The feel on the wrist I find disappointing. I miss the quality feel of the modern 6 digit and can't get myself to buy one __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

27 October 2019, 11:35 AM	#6
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	One of my personal favorites in my collection. Nothing like true vintage Attached Images

27 October 2019, 01:26 AM	#2
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	I have several, they are all wonderful.

27 October 2019, 01:37 AM	#3
derklink 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Location Location Watch: amacallit Posts: 636	Agree, though I prefer the mid-2000's neo-vintage models. I bought a near NOS 16570 Polar a couple of months ago and just added a 2005 GMT. Rolex had to evolve and the modern models/ceramic ones are superb from a tech & engineering perspective. However, the old school ones have their very own charm and remind me of my childhood and youth where I always admired them. "Vintage" is a world of its own and there are many pitfalls I believe. I'd either contact someone knowledgeable (if you know) to help you with the search/purchase or buy from a trusted vintage seller here. Good luck!

27 October 2019, 10:56 AM	#5
10klakes "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Watch: Collector Posts: 1,482	OP- agreed. I’ve had the same feeling trying them on. The closest I’ve gotten is 5 digit models- 16570, 16610lv, 14060m, and others.... but I plan to go farther back into the 4 digits. Still learning and researching.

27 October 2019, 11:40 AM	#7
Subterranean "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Australia Watch: 1989 16610 Sub Posts: 258	Wow Chaching...what a beautiful sea dweller you have there.....Bonza mate :-)

27 October 2019, 12:17 PM	#9
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	Someone posted pics of the 1680 and the other watches in that store...it did have some replacement parts...that’s being said it’s hard to beat a perfect patina matte dial...every collection needs a few. 5513,1680,1675 or all the above

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