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16 July 2009, 10:13 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: PETER
Location: Singapore
Watch: 1665 SD
Posts: 768
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Thanks to the recession......
Someone here once asked if this recession is a good time to pick up vintage Rolexes.Well, my answer is a definite YES.
Prices of vintage Rolex, especially for me , the GMTs, have gotten to very reasonable levels. Here's what I got this year.......hopefully more to come.  Hope everyone like what they see.......P. A 1675 and a 16750.....  A 1803.....  A 6mil 5513 with a gloss dial....  And a couple of TIGERs...... 
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17 July 2009, 01:03 AM
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Real Name: Russ
Location: Southern NJ
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Recession? What recession??
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17 July 2009, 02:40 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Jet
Location: SoCal, USA
Watch: SD/Sub/GMT/Daytona
Posts: 796
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Wow Peter, you certainly know how to find the gems!
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17 July 2009, 04:41 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Monty
Location: Georgia
Watch: Sub LV
Posts: 787
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Great purchases!!
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17 July 2009, 06:14 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: 4Q
Location: Nowhere near you
Watch: 169622, 124060
Posts: 2,014
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Very, very nice Peter.
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17 July 2009, 07:16 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Brent
Location: St Louis
Watch: Rolex Sub Date
Posts: 1,516
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great purchases
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16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675 |
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17 July 2009, 08:05 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: USA
Watch: GMT-Master II
Posts: 3,417
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Recently I bought an S series 16700 GMT for less than $3000.
I think it is a nice watch for the money even though it is not really a "vintage" Rolex in my way of thinking. Maybe someone can advise me if, in fact, that was a reasonable price to pay. I also am considering an U series Zenith movement Daytona for $9000. Although I have only been interested in these watches for a couple of years, the prices appear to be lower by 20-25% than they were 2 years ago. I am open to any input if someone wishes to offer their insight. |
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17 July 2009, 08:16 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Damien
Location: United Kingdom
Watch: Sea Dweller
Posts: 207
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Lovely collection
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17 July 2009, 08:27 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: NYC
Watch: ya mawt!
Posts: 3,448
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Awesome GMT's!
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17 July 2009, 09:50 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Real Name: Scott
Location: GMT -7
Watch: GMT's & Sub's
Posts: 10,401
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Congrats, you have done well!
Scott
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17 July 2009, 10:41 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Real Name: Adam C.
Location: W. Washington
Watch: it vary.
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Recession / collection
Nice stuff!
I've also been happy with the availability of watches. I had had a couple 60's and 70's Submariners (Tudor + Rolex) pass through my hands about 20 years ago and last year I sold a 14060 I purchased new in 1999. I immediately regretted the sale and started looking for an earlier Submariner and/or GMT to replace it. In the past 6 months I've been able to find an RSC serviced '64 GMT 1675, a late 80's 5513 which Bob Ridley brought back into shape, a couple small Tudor Subs for my son and wife, a 16610 and an early 60's 5512 (not shown). Plus a couple [inoperable] Rolex Oysterdate Precision and an earlier ladies watch from Thailand. Not sure if the prices are higher or lower than in years past, but sellers seem motivated. 
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GMT-Master 1675 - Explorers - Rolex & Tudor Submariners - Omega Speedmasters - etc. Last edited by achova; 17 July 2009 at 10:49 AM.. Reason: grammar |
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17 July 2009, 11:01 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Sydney
Watch: 41mm DateJust II
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You wiped out your first name on your receipt but we all know your name....hehehe
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17 July 2009, 11:30 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Real Name: Steve Gold
Location: California
Posts: 294
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That 1675 is gorgeous. Yes, a good time to be buying things. After this passing storm, when the sun comes back out, so to speak, pieces will climb right back up in price.
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17 July 2009, 11:41 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Allan
Location: California
Posts: 3,210
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Great watches! Great buys! Congratulations!
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17 July 2009, 11:43 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Allan
Location: California
Posts: 3,210
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Is that a blue and purple bezel insert?
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17 July 2009, 11:54 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Real Name: Mike
Location: Kentucky
Watch: 16610 1675 Speedy
Posts: 1,057
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Congrats on the GMT's.
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17 July 2009, 01:51 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: PETER
Location: Singapore
Watch: 1665 SD
Posts: 768
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17 July 2009, 01:53 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Allan
Location: California
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17 July 2009, 02:23 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Dan P
Location: Vancouver. Canada
Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :)
Posts: 2,436
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Beautys
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