Had a quick search and couldn’t see a similar thread.
I know there’s a lot of guys keen on the vintage Rolex stuff on here but like to play their cards close to their chest.
The vintage Rolex forums tend to be American based so thought it would be good to see guys on here’s collections-only current please as we will all have said goodbye to some.
I’m going to call vintage 4 digit and 5 digit matte dials though if you feel like including other stuff you feel should be in then go ahead.
I’ll start with my current 4
1665 Great White Seadweller-1979
1680 red sub - 1972
5513 Sub -1972
1016 Explorer -1972
All these were got from guys on Tz I may add.
So let’s see them !
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I have this one.
14k gold on Milanese
Little 34mm caliber 1225
My first and only Rolex a nice Precision from around 1973. The bracelet and case make it wear larger than a usual 34mm case I think
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Just a couple from me, 16750s:
16800 from 82
Some really great watches here! Great thread idea.
One more antique than vintage
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Here’s my two
60’s 5513
70’s 1675
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Mk3 Maxi on Rubber B to mix it up a bit!
From 1973. Not really worn any more...
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A type 1 Maxi 5513 - very white plots and likely original insert
And a red sub, cant quite remember year but Duncan Potter took this picture when doing a movement service years ago
Very fat font on the insert
Looks like a kissing 4
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A beautiful example of a gold 6084 - not mine any longer as it's off to its new owner on Monday!
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Some beautiful watches posted so far.
My 1680 below.
Certainly has a certain beauty and style - IMHO very attractive - been looking for a good one at the right price - but I read, (correct me if I am wrong), that only Rolex can service them, and I wonder when they are 30 years old that will stop - presumably there are others who can service these Rolex Quartz
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5513 (c.1967)
1680 (c.1972)
I'll dig out this photo. . .
Air-King-Date from 1978 - complete with original receipt (from my Dad) and box / papers.
My 1680 from 1978 i think.
Superb Jim, that insert has taken it to another level, well done.
Yep it’s a bit special Jim, it’s the only vintage I have heard of that the bezel lock still works and the bezel serrations are so sharp they almost cut you, that’s what laying in a drawer for 40+ years does.
Cheers I picked it up 6 years ago back when they were a third of the price they are now
This I've only had about a year and as soon as I picked it up I sent it of to Rolex for the full works and its still only warranty :)
Thanks chap it is a beauty
My only Rolex.
Some lovely watches here. Especially the puff lume 5513's.
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My only one, vintage Rolex, until Tuesday