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Air-king-date from owned and bought by my father and now owned by me, all original recently serviced by Rolex:
Not seeing much love for the old Explorers in this thread, so here's my nice old 1016 gilt. Sorry crap photo with lots of dust, etc, but not much time to set it all up or work on it at all...
Great size on my puny wrists, great quality - a (nearly) 50 year old that starts up almost instantly on being picked up and runs beautifully. Worn on a nice Rolex leather strap, it's also extremely comfortable - it sometimes feels as if I'm not wearing a watch. Not as in-your-face as the divers we're seeing so many beautiful examples of in this thread, and the gilt lettering makes the branding even more discrete. Having said that, I would not wear it on a shopping trip to Buenos Aires, but it is perfect under a suit at work. I love the fact that the watch is exremely functional as a day to day instrument for just telling the time - no messy complications, and the design and colouring make it very easy to read. The dial is showing its age (though you can't see it in the photo) in a dignified way and the markers and numbers make it look like it's constantly in an old sepia photo (the photo on this thread is shot under normal indoor lighting conditions in my house, so fairly representative of how the watch really looks, though with the usually orangey tinge to the light).
I got this one after umming and ahhing about a really perfect example in a local watch shop. When I finally decided to take the plunge, it had been sold from under my nose (having sat around the shop for a few weeks previously). Then I nearly talked one fellow member here into selling me his (but he wisely pulled out). Helpfully, he put me onto Mike Wood's case - he had this '66/'67 gilt explorer in his virtual shop window and by this point there really was no turning back. One quick and painless deal followed and now I'm very happy with the watch.
Air-king-date from owned and bought by my father and now owned by me, all original recently serviced by Rolex:
“ Ford... you're turning into a penguin. Stop it.” HHGTTG
mine and the wifes,and my daughters when shes old enough
I bought this about 12 years ago from the bizarrely named Mr Consignment's shop in an arcade off Nathan Road in Hong Kong.
I love it.
Lovely watch - I also have a thing for the old Explorers. Out of my budget right now, but what figures are we talking here?Originally Posted by bmpf
Not seeing much love for the old Explorers in this thread, so here's my nice old 1016 gilt. Sorry crap photo with lots of dust, etc, but not much time to set it all up or work on it at all...
This is my 1984 5513, 8.2million serial number with Type V matt maxi dial, that I purchased from a jewellers in Scotland a couple of years ago.
Currently it's on one of Eddies black pvd Nato's but I also wear it on one of Eddie's Bond Nato's and it's original bracelet.
Currently fitted is a service Tropic 19 plexi (quite scratched), but I have a NOS T19 dome to be fitted at some stage.
The dial and hands are an even matching creamy colour and the case is in excellent shape.
2280 Bubbleback, awaiting a plan. Dates from the 1940s and was bought by my wife's grandfather.
I'm a bit scared of it in reality, but it works ok, maybe I should just wear it..... :shock:
Here are my best three. They get a lot of wrist time these days.
1978 Submariner
1975 (circa) Snowflake
1972 Monte Carlo
lovely Explorer I
Tudor Submariner
Rolex Submariner 2 tone
Rolex Bubbleback
and lastly
Just love these which have become safe queens except for the Explorer I
Slippery slope old Rolex . Great to see so many Tudor's too
Here is my favorite , my 1983 Matte Dial 16660 :D which is my daily wearer .
I don't have any good photos though, so have cheated & included 2 to try & show the dial colour better
Blimey.
A Ranger.
Aren't these rarer than hen's teeth ?
Now that's exactly what I'm after!Slippery slope old Rolex . Great to see so many Tudor's too
Here is my favorite , my 1983 Matte Dial 16660 :D which is my daily wearer .
I don't have any good photos though, so have cheated & included 2 to try & show the dial colour better
WOW! What a thread!!
some great watches :)
Are they ? The wife wears it everyday,washing gardening.... :shock:Blimey.
A Ranger.
Aren't these rarer than hen's teeth ?
As requested, a bit closer...I never was one for rules :wink:
No longer in my possession but such a rare beasty I hope it gets excused...
... and of course it's considerably older now at 60/61
Gray
My wife's Tudor Sub, a 75090 version, bought it from a well respected fellow forum member a few months back. Great watch and she has worn the watch every day for the last few weeks!
Menno
If you ever feel like changing your wife (including watch) please let me know :)Are they ? The wife wears it everyday,washing gardening.... :shock:Blimey.
A Ranger.
Aren't these rarer than hen's teeth ?
Air King 5500, 8 mil serial putting it at 1984. Bought it a couple of years ago from a US ebay seller - I was kinda, sorta, half considering one and doing a bit of research on ebay when suddenly there it was with a buy-it-now at least 30% cheaper than I had seen anywhere else. A couple of seconds to read the seller's feedback and then [s:3fipdl37]pulled the trigger[/s:3fipdl37] bought it.
Some stunning watches in this thread guys. Particularly like the Explorers. I will own a Rolex some day 8)
will do ..... :wink:If you ever feel like changing your wife (including watch) please let me know :)Are they ? The wife wears it everyday,washing gardening.... :shock:Blimey.
A Ranger.
Aren't these rarer than hen's teeth ?
It's been good to see so many wonderful Rolex watches, but in particular to see Tudor watches taking off in popularity.
I seem to recall not so many years ago when the Tudor Ranger was often regarded with suspicion - it's a lovely watch and it's good to see its reputation apparently restored.
Probably this one...
Untitled by Noodlefish, on Flickr
Some of my humble collection of vintage tudor ..... :P
Some of my humble collection of rolex big bubbleback ..... :P
Just back from a walk in the woods, alpenglow and an old Sub are a nice combination.
That's because there are so many fake TR's about Dave. :(
If you see a red Ranger run away.
I'm not sure if they were ever extant in reality but there are plenty of fakes.
Cheers,
Neil.
late 77, 5513. Mk 0 or 'pre comex" dial, depending on your view point. Now, i'd like to know from the experts about the dial. Steve Mulholland put a post on vrf about the difference between this dial and the pre comex, which doesnt have the maxi dial?
A classic Daytona 6239.
In the 2 million serial range. Has been for a service at Rolex in 1999 but has since been turned down as its too old to be serviced by them.
Given to me by my father. He bought it on Bond street down in London in the early 70's and threw the box and papers in the bin :evil:
My older brother was given first choice from his watch collection when he hit 21 and fortunately for me he chose a Cartier. Dad's collection also includes an ancient Zenith a couple of Rados a couple of Omega dress watches and this beauty.
I knew nothing about watches at the time and chose this one because I thought it was an absolute stunner :lol: Unfortunately since then I obviously did some research and found out about the watch and its history. I used to wear it all the time when I first got it, I still love it but never wear it due to its value and the difficulty of replacing parts. My dad has in fact been encouraging me to sell it for a while now and buy something else with the funds that I will wear. I nearly sold it instead of a Porcelain dial 16520 and now regret not doing so as although its a better looking watch I would have worn the 16520 more often.
Corrrrr....that is just.... wow, lost for words :shock:
Ding dong !
the daytona is very nice,will have to get by with second best,although you can see a family resemblance
My 1968 - 7021/0 on TM retro rubber
One 79170 Big block and 79090 sub
Some lovely pieces on this thread, thanks for sharing :)
My current 2 vintage Rolex pieces cover the dress/sports bases
From 1970 this red Sub
From 1972 this Precision which I wear on leather as a nice dress watch
Ones that have sadly departed over the last year or two are these - gone to good homes though :
Like bmpf, I'm a fan of early Explorer 1s. This one - a 1964 gilt dial, closed minute track 1016, has been a favourite since I got it. It doesn't get worn enough (getting to the point where dinging it would be a real shame), so the 16800 Sub makes more of an appearance. I love the patina of the whole thing, it's sheer depth of character and just its absolute class in a world of shouty bling.
This is my 5513. It's an '87 and has a 'Swiss only' gloss service dial, I'm told possibly beacuase it was swapped out as this was the year of the faulty batch resulting in the 'spider web' dials - who knows...
I sometimes think of trading it in for a matt maxi dial 5513, but then the wg surrounds catch the light through the plexi and I can't bring myself to do it! Didn't have to go far for this watch, someone at work owned it, knew I was into watches and offered me first refusal. It was at Bexley at the time and the wait for it to come back was agonising! He was given teh watch by his ex-wife, when they split he kept the watch, she got the house! The original box and papers were in the loft but she wont give them up :twisted: ! Maybe some of those terrible eBay stories of how B&P are lost really are true! (But I doubt it :D )
Untitled by Rabc3, on Flickr
Cheers,
Rob
I guess these are my favorites, an early 1675 with a "radial" dial, an old MkII Seadweller, and my trusty 6536 Sub.
That 6536 is a cracker. :)
Cheers,
Neil.
As everybody seems to be posting multiple vintages :wink: I thought I would add a few more of mine..... '40's Oyster Royal.
'50's 6422
1965 1603
6564 from 1964
Cheers,
Neil.
Wow, I think this is the best thread I've ever seen!
Not having a seperate pic to hand theese are my current ones and the 5513 probably just edging it in the "vintage" stakes
I FEEL LIKE I'M DIAGONALLY PARKED IN A PARALLEL UNIVERSE
Not a single watch on this thread that I don't like - which helps explain the appeal of these brands, as does the fact that so many old ones survive in such lovely, patinated condition.
I'm after a Tudor Prince Oysterdate (from the 80s/90s) for one of the kids at present, but would fancy that Ranger for myself.
Great thread.
Picture taken on a camera phone in the pub last night - this is not mine unfortunately (and not for want of trying).
This much-loved and battle-scarred SD was bought new by the owner 30 years ago and he claims he will be buried with it. He was distraught a couple of years ago when he lost the original bezel in a neighbour's garden and apparently still goes around there to hunt for it occasionally.
I love stories like this. I wish I was a one watch type o' guy, life would be so much simpler and considerably cheaper.
Cheers,
Gary
my best which took a lot of work to get
if this watch could talk wonder what it would tell us
ps..... Mr andyg i knew it had to be the 1665 one of my all time favourites :)
Thank you sir! Here's a better photo for you.
//falten
Very nice Alan. I can see you are proud of owning that classic Sub.my best which took a lot of work to get
if this watch could talk wonder what it would tell us
ps..... Mr andyg i knew it had to be the 1665 one of my all time favourites :)
Thanks Dave , hope alls good your way mate?Very nice Alan. I can see you are proud of owning that classic Sub.my best which took a lot of work to get
if this watch could talk wonder what it would tell us
ps..... Mr andyg i knew it had to be the 1665 one of my all time favourites :)
Al
This is my favourite so far. Very understated.my best which took a lot of work to get
if this watch could talk wonder what it would tell us
ps..... Mr andyg i knew it had to be the 1665 one of my all time favourites :)
The cake doesn't look bad either!
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