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alwayshere · 30 August 2021, 05:37 PM

Fell in love with vintage Rolexes in early 2014 when I picked up the 16750 with matte dial. Have continued the hobby and happy to report I finally managed to pair the 16750 with a couple of 1680s.

The white 1680 has a Sternkruz aftermarket crystal (waiting for a genuine to land in the post). Managed to source genuine hands from a gentleman here on the forum (thank you). The ones were aftermarket when I bought the watch.

The red 1680 is a Mark IV dial, looks like tritium service hands.

Bezel inserts and bracelets on both are later service types.

Not sure what to do hunt for now.... any suggestions? i'm also out of money

swaini3 · 30 August 2021, 09:47 PM

Nice watches... I would save some money and get different inserts to swap every now n then ;)

baumare · 31 August 2021, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by alwayshere

Fell in love with vintage Rolexes in early 2014 when I picked up the 16750 with matte dial. Have continued the hobby and happy to report I finally managed to pair the 16750 with a couple of 1680s.

Not sure what to do hunt for now.... any suggestions? i'm also out of money

Nice pieces! I can't help you with the money but plenty of suggestions!

You got the Submariner cover so I may go for an Explorer.

The 1655 if you win the Lottery:

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16570 for a more reasonable budget

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Or a 1675/3 - 16753 for a change and have some gold in your life

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Obviously the list can go on: 5513 is must for Sub and 1803 or 18038 if you really like gold.

I hope I didn't confuse you more... good luck with your hunt!

L.K Johnson · 31 August 2021, 12:06 AM

DD 1803 in white gold will be a nice complement:

Oyster Perp · 31 August 2021, 02:26 AM

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Flexjet · 31 August 2021, 03:12 AM

5512

Jackie Daytona · 31 August 2021, 03:46 AM

Beautiful collection! I would say go for an Explorer II variant as someone mentioned above.

Or even an Exp or OP really to mix it up. Many of those older OPs have some really nice variations and can be had relatively affordably for Rolex. They aren’t striking at first but the elegance of them is something very nice and understated that will grow on you. A nice piece to mix it up from sport models.

horologyhour · 31 August 2021, 06:06 AM

16550 cream dial 👋 PC: Bulang & Sons

FTX I · 31 August 2021, 06:37 AM

Outstanding trio OP

zapokee · 31 August 2021, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by alwayshere

Not sure what to do hunt for now.... any suggestions? i'm also out of money

Probably a new missus if you've blown all the funds on watches.

I'm joining LKJ in suggesting a WG 1803. It's an awesome piece of kit, IF you can find one with a decent President bracelet.

Dan S · 31 August 2021, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by alwayshere

Not sure what to do hunt for now.... any suggestions? i'm also out of money

Vintage Seiko?

alwayshere · 31 August 2021, 10:30 AM

thanks for all the suggestions gents!

I think the 1655 and 1803 are great ideas! I had a 16570 black dial but didn't love it so sold it recently. I have a 1601 which I gave to Dad so the 1803 would be a nice addition. I'll put these on the hunt list.

On the vintage seiko suggestion - I know probably tongue in cheek but I actually love vintage seikos too. I have a fair few of them - latest acquisition is the 6106 black dial rally like this one below.

Dan S · 31 August 2021, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by alwayshere

On the vintage seiko suggestion - I know probably touch in cheek but I actually love vintage seikos too. I have a fair few of them - latest acquisition is the 6106 black dial rally like this one below.

That's a great piece. Actually, I was only partly joking, since I also like vintage Seiko. My latest below:

alwayshere · 31 August 2021, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan S

That's a great piece. Actually, I was only partly joking, since I also like vintage Seiko. My latest below:

hey thats a really nice piece Dan. I have never seen that one before! Does the centre seconds reset to 12 o clock when you hit the pusher? Really nice piece. Gorgeous dial too.... have you got some money to loan me....

edit: sorry my sh1tty internet limited the results - found it now! great historical piece. YIKES - just saw the price too!

Dan S · 31 August 2021, 12:53 PM

Thanks. Yeah it was Seiko's first chronograph and was originally released to commemorate the '64 Tokyo Olympics. No running seconds, just a normal chronograph sweep hand that starts, stops, and resets with the pusher. You can accumulate minutes by aligning the bezel with the minute hand. Prices have been rising a bit, but definitely not Rolex money. ;-)

alwayshere · 31 August 2021, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by swaini3

Nice watches... I would save some money and get different inserts to swap every now n then ;)

sorry I should have mentioned, the 1680 red came with its original kissing 4 insert - its a little faded with some marks so have just put it aside for now. frankly, I love the newish look so prefer the clean black bezel appearance.

zapokee · 31 August 2021, 01:49 PM

The old Seikos are awesome value.

I had a couple of King Seikos a few years ago. Can't remember how I ended up with two, or what I traded them for, but they were great for a few hundred bucks.

If all else fails, the Seiko SKX 007 is THE budget mechanical watch. Now sadly disco'd but still readily available.

alwayshere · 31 August 2021, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by zapokee

The old Seikos are awesome value.

I had a couple of King Seikos a few years ago. Can't remember how I ended up with two, or what I traded them for, but they were great for a few hundred bucks.

If all else fails, the Seiko SKX 007 is THE budget mechanical watch. Now sadly disco'd but still readily available.

the good vintage Seikos have run though... I remember picking up 6105s for a mere couple of hundred bucks. Now they are close to $1K. Bargains are hard to find across the board.

L.K Johnson · 31 August 2021, 02:33 PM

Very cool to hear about the vintage Seiko love! I actually just bought my first and it’s on its way to me…can’t wait to have it here! Will post pics once it arrives…

alwayshere · 31 August 2021, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by L.K Johnson

Very cool to hear about the vintage Seiko love! I actually just bought my first and it’s on its way to me…can’t wait to have it here! Will post pics once it arrives…

at the risk of this thread going off topic....

What did you purchased? exciting!

zapokee · 31 August 2021, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by alwayshere

the good vintage Seikos have run though... I remember picking up 6105s for a mere couple of hundred bucks. Now they are close to $1K. Bargains are hard to find across the board.

We're already way off topic. Nothing wrong with a wandering thread, though.

Pretty sure I paid less than 200 bucks for my King Seikos around six years ago, and sold them for not much more. Can't find a decent example for less than a grand in today's market...

LKJ, don't tease - what did you get??

1675-David · 31 August 2021, 05:26 PM

great group!! An old speedy perhaps?

alwayshere · 31 August 2021, 06:09 PM

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great group!! An old speedy perhaps?

got one already - from 1969!

FTX I · 1 September 2021, 12:39 AM

One more vintage Seiko enthusiast here.

L.K Johnson · 1 September 2021, 01:02 AM

Guys…give me until the end of the week and we will have pics of the Seiko : )

alwayshere · 1 September 2021, 09:38 AM

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One more vintage Seiko enthusiast here.

Nice bellmatics mate! these are classics too. I have one as well - have to wind up the alarm for it to ring!

FTX I · 1 September 2021, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by alwayshere

Nice bellmatics mate! these are classics too. I have one as well - have to wind up the alarm for it to ring!

L.K Johnson · 2 September 2021, 03:39 PM

It has arrived…Seikomatic, standing strong at 37mm:

alwayshere · 2 September 2021, 03:47 PM

nice one! what year is that from?

L.K Johnson · 2 September 2021, 05:08 PM

Exact year isn’t stated, only 1960-69

30 August 2021, 05:37 PM	#1
alwayshere "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 1,555	My favourites - 16750 + 1680 Fell in love with vintage Rolexes in early 2014 when I picked up the 16750 with matte dial. Have continued the hobby and happy to report I finally managed to pair the 16750 with a couple of 1680s. The white 1680 has a Sternkruz aftermarket crystal (waiting for a genuine to land in the post). Managed to source genuine hands from a gentleman here on the forum (thank you). The ones were aftermarket when I bought the watch. The red 1680 is a Mark IV dial, looks like tritium service hands. Bezel inserts and bracelets on both are later service types. Not sure what to do hunt for now.... any suggestions? i'm also out of money

31 August 2021, 03:46 AM	#7
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,463	Beautiful collection! I would say go for an Explorer II variant as someone mentioned above. Or even an Exp or OP really to mix it up. Many of those older OPs have some really nice variations and can be had relatively affordably for Rolex. They aren’t striking at first but the elegance of them is something very nice and understated that will grow on you. A nice piece to mix it up from sport models. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

31 August 2021, 12:53 PM	#15
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,171	Thanks. Yeah it was Seiko's first chronograph and was originally released to commemorate the '64 Tokyo Olympics. No running seconds, just a normal chronograph sweep hand that starts, stops, and resets with the pusher. You can accumulate minutes by aligning the bezel with the minute hand. Prices have been rising a bit, but definitely not Rolex money. ;-) __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

30 August 2021, 09:47 PM	#2
swaini3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Mo Location: Dubai Watch: 1675 GMT, DRSD Posts: 1,453	Nice watches... I would save some money and get different inserts to swap every now n then ;)

31 August 2021, 12:06 AM	#4
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,741	DD 1803 in white gold will be a nice complement:

31 August 2021, 03:12 AM	#6
Flexjet "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Brussels Posts: 47	5512

31 August 2021, 06:37 AM	#9
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Outstanding trio OP

31 August 2021, 10:30 AM	#12
alwayshere "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 1,555	thanks for all the suggestions gents! I think the 1655 and 1803 are great ideas! I had a 16570 black dial but didn't love it so sold it recently. I have a 1601 which I gave to Dad so the 1803 would be a nice addition. I'll put these on the hunt list. On the vintage seiko suggestion - I know probably tongue in cheek but I actually love vintage seikos too. I have a fair few of them - latest acquisition is the 6106 black dial rally like this one below.

31 August 2021, 01:49 PM	#17
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,361	The old Seikos are awesome value. I had a couple of King Seikos a few years ago. Can't remember how I ended up with two, or what I traded them for, but they were great for a few hundred bucks. If all else fails, the Seiko SKX 007 is THE budget mechanical watch. Now sadly disco'd but still readily available.

31 August 2021, 02:33 PM	#19
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,741	Very cool to hear about the vintage Seiko love! I actually just bought my first and it’s on its way to me…can’t wait to have it here! Will post pics once it arrives…

31 August 2021, 05:26 PM	#22
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,056	great group!! An old speedy perhaps?

1 September 2021, 01:02 AM	#25
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,741	Guys…give me until the end of the week and we will have pics of the Seiko : )

2 September 2021, 03:39 PM	#28
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,741	It has arrived…Seikomatic, standing strong at 37mm:

2 September 2021, 03:47 PM	#29
alwayshere "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 1,555	nice one! what year is that from?

2 September 2021, 05:08 PM	#30
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,741	Exact year isn’t stated, only 1960-69

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