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22 August 2024, 06:04 AM
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You can only have 1 vintage Rolex
Would love to know which Rolex model folks would choose if they could only own one vintage piece. As someone who wants to keep their collection very tight, I'm really trying to limit myself to one vintage Rolex and it's a hard one...
I suppose to share first, my contenders are between the 1675, 16520, 1680 and 5512... can't decide which speaks to me the most! Anyhow, curious to hear what model folks would want to have if they were only able to keep one vintage Rolex in their collection - sentimental stuff aside! |
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22 August 2024, 06:26 AM
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Of those, it would probably be the 5512 for me.
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22 August 2024, 06:42 AM
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1675. Can't beat the Pepsi colours.
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22 August 2024, 07:10 AM
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I couldn't. . . .but 5512 for the purity.
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22 August 2024, 07:10 AM
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I'd probably go with a 1680 red.
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22 August 2024, 07:20 AM
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Tough choice but - Gilt 5513 for me
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22 August 2024, 08:25 AM
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16520!
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22 August 2024, 08:59 AM
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If I could only have one vintage Rolex?
Without a doubt it would be the Rolex GMT Master 6542, i.e, The Pussy Galore. Give me that bakelite bezel! 
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22 August 2024, 09:11 AM
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I'd definitely keep my 6263 as my only vintage if I had to choose, with my 5512 a close second.
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22 August 2024, 09:11 AM
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6265!
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22 August 2024, 09:16 AM
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 6542 as the runner-up but just.... |
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22 August 2024, 09:24 AM
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6426, I love the slimness and simplicity of them.
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22 August 2024, 09:36 AM
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22 August 2024, 09:54 AM
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22 August 2024, 11:26 AM
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1675 Pepsi
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22 August 2024, 11:30 AM
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22 August 2024, 12:56 PM
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22 August 2024, 12:56 PM
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5513 Gilt dial for me!
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22 August 2024, 02:41 PM
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A tough choice...but 5517 Milsub...if I could find one...
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22 August 2024, 07:45 PM
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My 1979 18078 passed down when my dad passed. He wore all the time bought new never taking it off. No better feeling to wear a passed down watch that your dad loved wearing. I'm thinking it's time to wear it the same way selling my 2 Rolex and Patek and wear my dad's watch as my one and only. Age plays a part as I'm 66yoa.
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22 August 2024, 09:46 PM
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1665 Great White
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22 August 2024, 09:57 PM
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1665 drsd
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22 August 2024, 10:21 PM
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22 August 2024, 10:50 PM
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 Right now, I'm properly terrified of vintage pieces. |
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22 August 2024, 10:52 PM
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22 August 2024, 11:24 PM
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23 August 2024, 12:04 AM
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For me, it's my restored 1914 or 1915 Great War Rolex trench watch with Rebberg 18 jewel Extra Prima movement. It still keeps great time after ~110 years.
  
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23 August 2024, 04:04 AM
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In all seriousness, that is one incredible timepiece. Sent from my CPH2583 using Tapatalk |
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23 August 2024, 10:05 PM
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I haven't worn my 1675 in a year, and the 5513 hardly sees the light of day, I will sell them both (or trade 'em). My (very humble service dial) 1016 is the hands-down winner in the daily-wear stakes, for years and years now. Everything you need in a watch, and nothing you don't.
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24 August 2024, 12:38 AM
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1675!
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