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nko51 · 10 February 2007, 01:59 AM

Do you now own a Rolex watch that is at least 40 years old?

padi56 · 10 February 2007, 02:03 AM

Yes and some over 80 years old,pictures in this thread below.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...=rolex+unicorn

And a Ladies Rolex Tudor from 1960 complete with original bright orange box with acrylic lid.

Original Rolex Tudor box.

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nko51 · 10 February 2007, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Yes and some over 80 years old.

That is incredible!

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GerardoG · 10 February 2007, 02:08 AM

36 yrs old only.

Scooby · 10 February 2007, 02:40 AM

Not sure. Based on serial number data (20xxxxx), I believe it is somewhere around 40. Have no papers so can't be sure.

Ragu · 10 February 2007, 02:48 AM

Well,
maybe a 26 year old 16800

ginzo · 10 February 2007, 02:51 AM

My GMT is 30.

Prince Tudor · 10 February 2007, 03:03 AM

2 Tudors.
A large rose manual wind, probably 40-50 yrs old and Prince auto date that would be about 40 years old. Both are still running strong.

Rockrolex · 10 February 2007, 04:18 AM

My oldest Rolex is 25 yrs. A 1983 TT DJ.

watchdawg · 10 February 2007, 04:29 AM

My GMT is 32.

Mrdi · 10 February 2007, 04:58 AM

2
a 40's Ca dial mid
a full size Commando

JJ Irani · 10 February 2007, 05:02 AM

I was born out of a Rolex and I'm 60 years old....guess that makes me vintage, uh?

maverick · 10 February 2007, 05:50 AM

1972, 1680 Sub and a 1803/8 DD circa 1969.

=) maverick

tonelar · 10 February 2007, 06:35 AM

No, but that's not saying that I don't want one... The oldest one I have is barely drinking age in comparison.

Alcan · 10 February 2007, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nko51

Do you now own a Rolex watch that is at least 40 years old?

My Rolex British military pocket watch is from around 1940, and Nancy's vintage is from the mid 1950's. My oldest watch of all isn't a Rolex, but my English fusee pocket watch, circa 1865.

mrbieler · 10 February 2007, 07:03 AM

Not 40, but from the age of acrylic.

1981 16750 GMT
1979 9411/0 Tudor Sub

fat-sam · 10 February 2007, 07:11 AM

54!

Welshwatchman · 10 February 2007, 08:59 AM

No. I would be tempted with a vintage Daytona at anything approaching a sensible price.

mike · 10 February 2007, 09:53 AM

1966--Runs at -1 sec a day.

Next year I'll add more.

Alex Stylianou · 10 February 2007, 04:12 PM

My 50 Year Old Date:

astcell · 10 February 2007, 11:22 PM

I saw a beautiful 9k gold ladies Rolex from 1915. Too bad I know no one who would like it.

A. Jacobs · 10 February 2007, 11:50 PM

No vintage for me yet, but I would love to have a "Red Sub" one of these days.

jac67 · 11 February 2007, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by astcell

I saw a beautiful 9k gold ladies Rolex from 1915. Too bad I know no one who would like it.

Here's one circa 1915 - 9k

John.

padi56 · 11 February 2007, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jac67

Here's one circa 1915 - 9k

John.

Nice old timer John,and at these times right into the mid 20s only about 1 in every five leaving the Rolex factory had the name Rolex on dial.Most were blank so the watch store retailer could put there name on dial.And perhaps movement was stamped or sometimes even a sticker inside case back with the RWC name.Now when the oyster case came in then all oyster cased watches bore the Rolex name.

Lloyd · 11 February 2007, 12:55 AM

Still on time

A. Jacobs · 11 February 2007, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lloyd

Still on time

Beautiful vintage Sub

, But I have to ask-why the rubber strap?

Lloyd · 11 February 2007, 04:59 AM

Having spent R 2000.00 ( $300.00) to give the watch a much needed service, which did wonders for the watch, I didnt have another R 6 300 ( $ 900.00) for a original braclet, Unfortunately South Africa has a very poor rate of exchange.

mailman · 11 February 2007, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lloyd

Still on time

Nice

jac67 · 11 February 2007, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Nice old timer John,and at these times right into the mid 20s only about 1 in every five leaving the Rolex factory had the name Rolex on dial.Most were blank so the watch store retailer could put there name on dial.And perhaps movement was stamped or sometimes even a sticker inside case back with the RWC name.Now when the oyster case came in then all oyster cased watches bore the Rolex name.

Thanks for the clarification Padi.

I just walked into a bric-a-brac auction literally 10 minutes before it started and saw that watch.

The dial is in very good condition, as well as the quality of the dial markings (that's what caught my attention). I popped the back open and saw Rolex on the movement as well as various markings on the inside of the case.

I can't remember exactly how much I paid for it, but it was around A$250.

It runs great and only loses very little time.

John.

padi56 · 11 February 2007, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jac67

Thanks for the clarification Padi.

I just walked into a bric-a-brac auction literally 10 minutes before it started and saw that watch.

The dial is in very good condition, as well as the quality of the dial markings (that's what caught my attention). I popped the back open and saw Rolex on the movement as well as various markings on the inside of the case.

I can't remember exactly how much I paid for it, but it was around A$250.

It runs great and only loses very little time.

John.

Yes quite a few of the old dials were damage especially the porcelain ones with the reaction of the paint name put on by the retailers.Now when I found my silver Unicorn at a boot sale.I more or less new what it was just paid my £5 and I was gone double quick.And when I got home opened her up sure enough nice Unicorn movement fully signed.And with several service marks scratched on to the silver case back.With prices ranging from 13p and dates
from the early 30s to mid 50s.Now they all looked like they was done by same hand,and there was two initials and a name.So one day put the name into a UK google search and it came up as a Jewellers shop.I rang the shop and asked about the initials and name,the owner said that was his Fathers initials and name, and was the owner watchmaker of the store.He retired late 50s but died early 70s so I must assume watch was either bought there or just serviced there.

10 February 2007, 01:59 AM	#1
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10 February 2007, 02:03 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,766	Yes and some over 80 years old,pictures in this thread below. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...=rolex+unicorn And a Ladies Rolex Tudor from 1960 complete with original bright orange box with acrylic lid. Original Rolex Tudor box. [URL=http://imageshack.us][/URL __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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10 February 2007, 04:58 AM	#11
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	2 a 40's Ca dial mid a full size Commando Last edited by Mrdi; 10 February 2007 at 06:26 AM..

10 February 2007, 05:02 AM	#12
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10 February 2007, 02:08 AM	#4
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	36 yrs old only.

10 February 2007, 02:40 AM	#5
Scooby Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Darren Location: Virginia, USA Watch: GMT Posts: 923	Not sure. Based on serial number data (20xxxxx), I believe it is somewhere around 40. Have no papers so can't be sure.

10 February 2007, 02:48 AM	#6
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 781	Well, maybe a 26 year old 16800

10 February 2007, 02:51 AM	#7
ginzo Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Boston, MA Watch: GMT/1675 Exp/1016 Posts: 196	My GMT is 30.

10 February 2007, 03:03 AM	#8
Prince Tudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Lucas Location: Canada Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 726	2 Tudors. A large rose manual wind, probably 40-50 yrs old and Prince auto date that would be about 40 years old. Both are still running strong.

10 February 2007, 04:29 AM	#10
watchdawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Vic Location: Colorado/UAE Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 492	My GMT is 32.

10 February 2007, 05:50 AM	#13
maverick Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: maverick Location: Prescott Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,180	1972, 1680 Sub and a 1803/8 DD circa 1969. =) maverick

10 February 2007, 06:35 AM	#14
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	No, but that's not saying that I don't want one... The oldest one I have is barely drinking age in comparison. __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

10 February 2007, 07:03 AM	#16
mrbieler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Lost Angeles Watch: all about acrylic Posts: 683	Not 40, but from the age of acrylic. 1981 16750 GMT 1979 9411/0 Tudor Sub __________________ - Jeff Cursimus Cum Forfex

10 February 2007, 07:11 AM	#17
fat-sam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Manuel_Winde Location: London N1- UK Watch: Reverso Duoface Posts: 578	54! __________________ This confession has meant nothing

10 February 2007, 08:59 AM	#18
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	No. I would be tempted with a vintage Daytona at anything approaching a sensible price. __________________ ..33

10 February 2007, 09:53 AM	#19
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	1966--Runs at -1 sec a day. Next year I'll add more.

10 February 2007, 11:22 PM	#21
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I saw a beautiful 9k gold ladies Rolex from 1915. Too bad I know no one who would like it.

10 February 2007, 11:50 PM	#22
A. Jacobs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Watch: SS Sub Date 16610 Posts: 629	No vintage for me yet, but I would love to have a "Red Sub" one of these days. __________________ Rolex Submariner 16610 "Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity."

11 February 2007, 04:59 AM	#27
Lloyd Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Jonathan Lloyd Location: Cape Town SA Watch: Rolex sub 5513 Posts: 78	Cash strapped Having spent R 2000.00 ( $300.00) to give the watch a much needed service, which did wonders for the watch, I didnt have another R 6 300 ( $ 900.00) for a original braclet, Unfortunately South Africa has a very poor rate of exchange.

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