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mike · 30 May 2009, 11:13 PM

There's just something special about vintage. The look, the history, these were the watches that gave Rolex It's special heritage.

As a collector, I've centered my efforts on the sports models I grew up with, indeed a few of my watches I really did "grow up" with.

For me it's hard to imagine a collection of vintage sport without these references;

The 5513,

Perhaps the iconic vintage diver. Not the most rarest of references, nevertheless the 5513 sets the mark. Possessed of a rich history, both in peace and war, the 5513 represents everything you need in a "tool watch".

MK III maxi, 6.04 mil

The 1680,

The first diver to have a date feature, the 1680 is my favorite vintage diver.

With it's wonderful crystal, the 1680 makes a unique statement, and has always held a special place for me.

Whether RED, III/70 caseback,2.5 mil. non-hack.

or WHITE,5.6 mil.

It's a reference I will never be without.

The 1675,

My first Rolex and my sentamental favorite. This was the reference that started it all for me.

I'm fortunate to have a couple of them, but the wonderful GILT dial of a past era is just to beautiful for words.

I shutter to think how many of these dials were lost at service.

1.3 mil.

Such a special feeling on the wrist.

sojourner · 30 May 2009, 11:23 PM

Wow, superb collection...I could not agree more with your sentiments..!! Thanks for your post!

Dan Pierce · 30 May 2009, 11:25 PM

Great thread, Mike.

Thanks for sharing.

dP

Tools · 31 May 2009, 12:22 AM

Some real beauties there.......

SLS · 31 May 2009, 12:48 AM

Very nice Mike! Love that 1675!
Scott

Imtiaz · 31 May 2009, 01:57 AM

Nice work Mike. The Red Sub is superb. Also the Non COSC 14060 seems to be calling me.

T5AUS · 31 May 2009, 04:08 AM

Great selection Mike, that early gilt dial GMT is a must have for me,

buz-lh · 31 May 2009, 04:22 AM

I always love seeing your watches Mike, thanks for posting.

Subexplorer · 31 May 2009, 07:57 AM

I completely agree with your feelings Mike!

Vintage Rolex have a very special look, and the pass of time gives them such a warm
touch in the color the luminous markings get, the look of their domed "plastic" instead of cool and flat look of present glass, etc. Their dials also look less cluttered with less text, specially in the 5513 line, and old Daytonas.
I also own brand new Rolex, and like and enjoy them very much. Their accuracy is usually outstanding, as well as their depth rating.
But vintage is so lovely and fun to wear on our wrist!!
Very nice collection, hope you enjoy them very much and in good health!
best cordial regards, Abel

lobo58 · 31 May 2009, 10:17 AM

Mike! You da man. Astounding collection. I want to be you.

Lion · 31 May 2009, 01:17 PM

Mike, Thanx for sharing pictures of your collection with us. I really like you GMT!!!

mfer · 31 May 2009, 02:48 PM

Every time you post that 1675.......

*sigh*

Wonderful collection Mike. I wanna grow up and be just like you!

30 May 2009, 11:13 PM	#1
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	A few of my favorities There's just something special about vintage. The look, the history, these were the watches that gave Rolex It's special heritage. As a collector, I've centered my efforts on the sports models I grew up with, indeed a few of my watches I really did "grow up" with. For me it's hard to imagine a collection of vintage sport without these references; The 5513, Perhaps the iconic vintage diver. Not the most rarest of references, nevertheless the 5513 sets the mark. Possessed of a rich history, both in peace and war, the 5513 represents everything you need in a "tool watch". MK III maxi, 6.04 mil The 1680, The first diver to have a date feature, the 1680 is my favorite vintage diver. With it's wonderful crystal, the 1680 makes a unique statement, and has always held a special place for me. Whether RED, III/70 caseback,2.5 mil. non-hack. or WHITE,5.6 mil. It's a reference I will never be without. The 1675, My first Rolex and my sentamental favorite. This was the reference that started it all for me. I'm fortunate to have a couple of them, but the wonderful GILT dial of a past era is just to beautiful for words. I shutter to think how many of these dials were lost at service. 1.3 mil. Such a special feeling on the wrist.

30 May 2009, 11:23 PM	#2
sojourner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas, US Posts: 271	Wow, superb collection...I could not agree more with your sentiments..!! Thanks for your post! __________________ "As long as there are explorers, Rolex will continue to travel to the ends of the Earth, and back."

30 May 2009, 11:25 PM	#3
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,123	Great thread, Mike. Thanks for sharing. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

31 May 2009, 12:22 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,473	Some real beauties there....... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

31 May 2009, 12:48 AM	#5
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Very nice Mike! Love that 1675! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

31 May 2009, 01:57 AM	#6
Imtiaz Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: De Location: Tokyo Watch: Daytona, Sub, DS, Posts: 1,046	Nice work Mike. The Red Sub is superb. Also the Non COSC 14060 seems to be calling me.

31 May 2009, 04:08 AM	#7
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	Great selection Mike, that early gilt dial GMT is a must have for me,

31 May 2009, 04:22 AM	#8
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I always love seeing your watches Mike, thanks for posting. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

31 May 2009, 07:57 AM	#9
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	I completely agree with your feelings Mike! Vintage Rolex have a very special look, and the pass of time gives them such a warm touch in the color the luminous markings get, the look of their domed "plastic" instead of cool and flat look of present glass, etc. Their dials also look less cluttered with less text, specially in the 5513 line, and old Daytonas. I also own brand new Rolex, and like and enjoy them very much. Their accuracy is usually outstanding, as well as their depth rating. But vintage is so lovely and fun to wear on our wrist!! Very nice collection, hope you enjoy them very much and in good health! best cordial regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

31 May 2009, 10:17 AM	#10
lobo58 Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Masschusetts Watch: Omega Planet Ocean Posts: 399	Mike! You da man. Astounding collection. I want to be you.

31 May 2009, 01:17 PM	#11
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Mike, Thanx for sharing pictures of your collection with us. I really like you GMT!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

31 May 2009, 02:48 PM	#12
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Every time you post that 1675....... sigh Wonderful collection Mike. I wanna grow up and be just like you! __________________ member#3242

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