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jac67 · 25 February 2007, 09:57 PM

Share the love. Post your favourite vintage Rolex.

Here's mine.

1665 Sea-Dweller

John.

President · 25 February 2007, 10:06 PM

Prince maybe?

Lol-x · 25 February 2007, 10:15 PM

I don't have just one favorite, I love them all, but I'll give this one a go:

padi56 · 25 February 2007, 10:24 PM

Steve John excellent vintage watches with the original proper vintage Rolex maxi dials.

Earl · 25 February 2007, 10:37 PM

very good pictures of imo two very nice watches!

Earl

Tomko · 25 February 2007, 11:00 PM

Sunday night and you're bored??? It's only 8:00 AM Sunday morning - no wonder you're bored - you're ahead of your time...

Definately not COSC certified!

gmt 16750 · 26 February 2007, 12:19 AM

tough call but I think the 1680 just nudges it

Cheers - Neil

A. Jacobs · 26 February 2007, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmt 16750

tough call but I think the 1680 just nudges it

Cheers - Neil

Neil,

That is my "grail" vintage Rolex

. I hope to come across one some day in the future.

nko51 · 26 February 2007, 02:14 AM

I don't have mine anymore, the new Rolex's made me sell it!

Lloyd · 26 February 2007, 04:13 AM

over 40 and still running, the whole week-end so far.

A. Jacobs · 26 February 2007, 04:18 AM

Lloyd,

I love the "distressed" look of your Sub

It shows that even though a Rolex has taken a beating, it still looks great.

Solo118 · 26 February 2007, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lloyd

over 40 and still running, the whole week-end so far.

40 years, I cant believe you I would say 15 tops... WOW its in good shape!

tonelar · 26 February 2007, 12:30 PM

I have no vintage Rolex... however these are some niiiice pics, y'all.

bwalkerVintage · 26 February 2007, 12:43 PM

Man - some beautiful examples of pristine dials. If mine had been as nice as some, I would have never had it replaced.

Here is my "new" vintage:

Happy Sunday night!

Prince · 26 February 2007, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwalkerVintage

Man - some beautiful examples of pristine dials. If mine had been as nice as some, I would have never had it replaced.

Here is my "new" vintage:

Happy Sunday night!

Yes, but Brendan - yours is beautiful NOW, and SO BLOODY COOL!!!

ROLEX4EvEr · 26 February 2007, 06:35 PM

Nice pics guys

Chris B · 27 February 2007, 01:08 AM

Great thread & pics guys, thanks for sharing.

My favourite has to be the 1956 DJ my son bought me for my 50th birthday last year.

santaclaus2100 · 27 February 2007, 01:30 AM

Brendan,

Can't help noticing the beautiful, GMT II root beer dial that you have.

Realllly niiice!!

I am in a bit of a "toss up" between a TT GMT II root beer and the regular Pepsi dial.

Just how "rare" is the root beer dial? I know that your piece is the "nipple dial" correct? I am not sure how current is the production. But just curious as to how many pieces Rolex makes compared to the regular SS versions.

bwalkerVintage · 27 February 2007, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by santaclaus2100

Brendan,

Can't help noticing the beautiful, GMT II root beer dial that you have.

Realllly niiice!!

I am in a bit of a "toss up" between a TT GMT II root beer and the regular Pepsi dial.

Just how "rare" is the root beer dial? I know that your piece is the "nipple dial" correct? I am not sure how current is the production. But just curious as to how many pieces Rolex makes compared to the regular SS versions.

Thanks for the compliment!

Just to make sure we are on the same page, my watch is a GMT Master circa 1971. I am pretty sure the "nipple dial" did not ever come on the GMT II (see pic below). In terms of numbers and ratios, I wouldn't even know where to find those statistics, maybe someone else on here would. I know prince just acquired a rootbeer GMT II and is really excited about it, he might be able to give you a little more information on the GMT II production years, etc.

One thing I do know is that I was able to choose between the brown bezel and a TT bezel - obviously I chose the brown, but of course that is probably a personal preference type of thing. I'm not sure if the GMT II ever came with the brown bezel option (except maybe the all 18K) - maybe someone else would know.

My GMT dial:

The GMT II dial:

Any other questions, let me know!

diablojota · 27 February 2007, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

Great thread & pics guys, thanks for sharing.

My favourite has to be the 1956 DJ my son bought me for my 50th birthday last year.

I love how that DJ looks. That is quite a stunner. Nice gift.

Spark · 27 February 2007, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

Great thread & pics guys, thanks for sharing.

My favourite has to be the 1956 DJ my son bought me for my 50th birthday last year.

That is beautiful Chris, what a lovely present!!!!
You must be very loved.

Spark · 27 February 2007, 08:08 AM

I expect you've all seen it more than once too often now, but here it is anyway......

santaclaus2100 · 27 February 2007, 02:18 PM

Brendan,

Yes, you are quite right. I do know that the nipple dial is vintage, but was not sure whether it extended to the GMT II.

Well, now I know, thanks for enlightening.

The piece that I am eyeing is the TT GMT II root beer dial, in root beer bezel too. And TT oyster bracelet.

bwalkerVintage · 27 February 2007, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by santaclaus2100

Brendan,

Yes, you are quite right. I do know that the nipple dial is vintage, but was not sure whether it extended to the GMT II.

Well, now I know, thanks for enlightening.

The piece that I am eyeing is the TT GMT II root beer dial, in root beer bezel too. And TT oyster bracelet.

No need to knock yourself on the head about that - I just recently learned the name "nipple dial".

The one you are looking at sounds really nice!!! - I want to get a oyster bracelet too so I can switch around as the mood suits - hunting right now for one.

Feel free to use the Rootbeer club signature once you get it - happy to see more coming into the club. When I came to this forum, I felt sure I would be in the minority. Love to see some pics of it!

Good luck with the acquisition

jac67 · 27 February 2007, 10:38 PM

Beautiful watches, and in great condition!

John.

25 February 2007, 09:57 PM	#1
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25 February 2007, 10:24 PM	#4
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25 February 2007, 11:00 PM	#6
Tomko "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa - Canada Posts: 115	Sunday night and you're bored??? It's only 8:00 AM Sunday morning - no wonder you're bored - you're ahead of your time... Definately not COSC certified! __________________ Tomko Current: TT LN GMT-Master II 2007 Tudor Oyster-Prince Quartz 1999 Victorinox Swiss Army 1994 Lassale 1987 Retired: Seiko Quartz 1981 Timex LCD 1979 Timex mini-sub style 1975 Timex 1971

26 February 2007, 02:14 AM	#9
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	I don't have mine anymore, the new Rolex's made me sell it! __________________

26 February 2007, 04:18 AM	#11
A. Jacobs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Watch: SS Sub Date 16610 Posts: 629	Lloyd, I love the "distressed" look of your Sub It shows that even though a Rolex has taken a beating, it still looks great. __________________ Rolex Submariner 16610 "Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity."

25 February 2007, 10:06 PM	#2
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Prince maybe?

25 February 2007, 10:15 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,333	I don't have just one favorite, I love them all, but I'll give this one a go:

25 February 2007, 10:37 PM	#5
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	very good pictures of imo two very nice watches! Earl

26 February 2007, 12:19 AM	#7
gmt 16750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Neil Location: Borders, Scotland Watch: what your doing. Posts: 970	tough call but I think the 1680 just nudges it Cheers - Neil

26 February 2007, 12:30 PM	#13
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	I have no vintage Rolex... however these are some niiiice pics, y'all. __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

26 February 2007, 12:43 PM	#14
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	Man - some beautiful examples of pristine dials. If mine had been as nice as some, I would have never had it replaced. Here is my "new" vintage: Happy Sunday night!

26 February 2007, 06:35 PM	#16
ROLEX4EvEr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Freddy Location: NYC Watch: My Back Posts: 819	Nice pics guys __________________

27 February 2007, 01:08 AM	#17
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,627	Great thread & pics guys, thanks for sharing. My favourite has to be the 1956 DJ my son bought me for my 50th birthday last year. Last edited by Chris B; 27 February 2007 at 01:10 AM.. Reason: typo

27 February 2007, 01:30 AM	#18
santaclaus2100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Han Location: Singapore Watch: TT GMT Master II Posts: 130	Brendan, Can't help noticing the beautiful, GMT II root beer dial that you have. Realllly niiice!! I am in a bit of a "toss up" between a TT GMT II root beer and the regular Pepsi dial. Just how "rare" is the root beer dial? I know that your piece is the "nipple dial" correct? I am not sure how current is the production. But just curious as to how many pieces Rolex makes compared to the regular SS versions.

27 February 2007, 02:18 PM	#23
santaclaus2100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Han Location: Singapore Watch: TT GMT Master II Posts: 130	Brendan, Yes, you are quite right. I do know that the nipple dial is vintage, but was not sure whether it extended to the GMT II. Well, now I know, thanks for enlightening. The piece that I am eyeing is the TT GMT II root beer dial, in root beer bezel too. And TT oyster bracelet.

27 February 2007, 10:38 PM	#25
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Beautiful watches, and in great condition! John.

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