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actionkwj · 10 November 2015, 03:22 AM

I ran across this slate dial serti dial two-tone Sub and didn't even know it existed and I'm blown away - absolutely stunning and I'm not normally a serti dial fan. If anyone here has one, post your pics

Otherwise, what other rare beauties are there out there? In the name of all that's WIS, lets see your rarely seen Rolex models and other great brands too!

Pic not mine from the web

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padi56 · 10 November 2015, 03:31 AM

No modern day Rolex is rare although some were made in smaller numbers,if you really want some really rare Rolex then find one of the left hand wind Rolex now they are rare..

THC · 10 November 2015, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

No modern day Rolex is rare although some were made in smaller numbers,if you really want some really rare Rolex then find one of the left hand wind Rolex now they are rare..

Excellent ....

Danny83 · 10 November 2015, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

No modern day Rolex is rare although some were made in smaller numbers,if you really want some really rare Rolex then find one of the left hand wind Rolex now they are rare..

Do you have any photos of one of those watches?

versatile1 · 10 November 2015, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Do you have any photos of one of those watches?

To be honest I don't know if this is a genuine "from the factory" right handed Sub but it's a very easy mod to do on any Rolex

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greggsiam · 10 November 2015, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by versatile1

To be honest I don't know if this is a genuine "from the factory" right handed Sub but it's a very easy mod to do on any Rolex

I just can't wrap my mind around it being easy. If you rotate the movement 180 degrees, the date will be upside down. What am I missing?

versatile1 · 10 November 2015, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by greggsiam

I just can't wrap my mind around it being easy. If you rotate the movement 180 degrees, the date will be upside down. What am I missing?

You don't rotate the movement, you rotate the dial

padi56 · 12 November 2015, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Do you have any photos of one of those watches?

Think there are a few pictures on forum,but there have been only very small numbers of left hand wind watches made by Rolex a few Subs, SD and DJs .They only made a few in S.Steel and just a very small number in 18kt gold subs only. Plus some that were specially made for the left handed Comex divers.And a very small amount of the DJs were specially made in the mid and very late 1950s. Plus some manual wind Oysterdates not as rare as the DJ but still collectible and now as rare as hens teeth.Plus some watches were converted by a non Rolex source now these are not as collectible as the genuine Rolex ones so be careful when buying.

This is just a list of the most popular there are many many more that I would consider as being rare some more than others.

Model 6429 Steel Oyster Commando.
Any early 1930s- 40s Rolex Prince.
Any of the old Rolex chronographs 6236 etc
COMEX Submariner or SD
Early cushion case bubblebacks.
Model 6202 Turn-O-Graph.
Any Rolex Military Submariner like say 5510 5517.
Single Red double red Subs SD.
Early Rolex Kew A class Oyster chronometers.
Any of the left hand wind Rolex watches Subs or Datejust.
Any early Milguas watches.
Rare very early GMTs.
Orange hand Explorers
Early 60s Explorer dates like the Airkings TT are very rare
Daytona 6239 6263/5 etc.getting rarer to find in market
Early Rolex watches made only for Canadian market
1939-45 military watches
Rolex Turtle Timer
Airking dates with the roulette date wheels
Rolex Date and Triple date with Moonphase.
Rolex Viceroy.
Rolex Tudor military subs.
Any pre 1988 Rolex sports watch with say a Sultans emblem.
Cartier/Tiffany branded Rolex watches.
Panama Canal special Rolex subs.
Rolex Tudor Monte Carlo Chronograph ref 7159
Rolex Tudor ranger alarm.
Most early Rolex subs.6200/6536/6205/5/6538/5512/3.
First Oyster quartz 5100 Beta 21 movement.

big_raji · 2 February 2016, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

This is just a list of the most popular there are many many more that I would consider as being rare some more than others.

Rolex Tudor Monte Carlo Chronograph ref 7159

Bah. I see this watch all the time. ;)

Just curious though, what made you specifically put the 7159 on your list? I thought there were a few other tudor chronos from the 70s that were more rare.

big_raji · 2 February 2016, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

This is just a list of the most popular there are many many more that I would consider as being rare some more than others.

Rolex Tudor Monte Carlo Chronograph ref 7159

Just curious, what made you specifically add the 7159 to your list? I thought there were some other tudor chronograph models from the 70s that were more rare?

fitzs · 10 November 2015, 07:49 AM

The silver paint Explorer I from the 90's is a pretty rare one.

goldfixer21 · 10 November 2015, 10:18 AM

The slate Serti dial is really not that rare

versatile1 · 10 November 2015, 12:18 PM

Give the guy a break
How about "rarely seen" Rolex

aayates · 10 November 2015, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by versatile1

Give the guy a break
How about "rarely seen" Rolex

x2

goldfixer21 · 10 November 2015, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by versatile1

Give the guy a break
How about "rarely seen" Rolex

I really didn't intend that to come across as snarky. I merely meant that "rare" doesn't apply to a slate Serti dial.

Lordofrolex · 10 November 2015, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by versatile1

Give the guy a break
How about "rarely seen" Rolex

X2.

I think that's what he meant. He just said it wrong.

watchwatcher · 10 November 2015, 12:35 PM

Good looking watch.

sea-dweller · 10 November 2015, 03:04 PM

I've seen a serti Sub, 18K Daytona and several 18K Subs.

BNA/LION · 10 November 2015, 03:17 PM

I really like the TT Serti Sub too. I fell for the Champaign Serti Dial as I like the gold and blue combination. The Slate dial like the one in your picture can definitely be found for sale if you are looking. Nice to see your enthusiasm and appreciation for Rolex!

actionkwj · 10 November 2015, 05:11 PM

Actually the OP said "rarely seen" LOL

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dabbotjordan · 10 November 2015, 05:59 PM

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1969 oysterdate

Old Expat Beast · 10 November 2015, 06:03 PM

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1969 oysterdate

A great watch, the 6694, but super-popular at one time, especially here in HK, and still see many of them in shop windows, and on the wrists of older people

RinkRolex · 2 February 2016, 02:20 AM

I concur.

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A great watch, the 6694, but super-popular at one time, especially here in HK, and still see many of them in shop windows, and on the wrists of older people

RThiem · 12 November 2015, 12:18 PM

Is this considered rare?

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wmoore · 12 November 2015, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RThiem

Is this considered rare?

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not rare at all, poor photos are quite common

RThiem · 13 November 2015, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by wmoore

not rare at all, poor photos are quite common

I thought I was a trend setter.

RThiem · 13 November 2015, 03:45 AM

Is this any better?

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inLine4 · 13 November 2015, 01:06 PM

Here you go. Not as common but looks great.

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JohnBaker3 · 2 February 2016, 02:37 AM

The Rolex Yachtmaster with this dial:

Only 3 known examples on the planet!

datejusting · 3 February 2016, 11:45 AM

A white gold Datejust, ref no. 1601/9, from 1972 is probably one of the rarest of all Rolex watches. I have not seen one but have seen pictures and an article on the internet about it.

10 November 2015, 03:22 AM	#1
actionkwj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san diego Watch: me soak up the sun Posts: 1,245	Rarest sightings? I ran across this slate dial serti dial two-tone Sub and didn't even know it existed and I'm blown away - absolutely stunning and I'm not normally a serti dial fan. If anyone here has one, post your pics Otherwise, what other rare beauties are there out there? In the name of all that's WIS, lets see your rarely seen Rolex models and other great brands too! Pic not mine from the web The Rolex Cowboy

10 November 2015, 03:31 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,035	No modern day Rolex is rare although some were made in smaller numbers,if you really want some really rare Rolex then find one of the left hand wind Rolex now they are rare.. __________________ 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

10 November 2015, 12:18 PM	#13
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	Give the guy a break How about "rarely seen" Rolex __________________ Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. Life is a cruel teacher It will give you the test first and the lesson later

10 November 2015, 03:04 PM	#18
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I've seen a serti Sub, 18K Daytona and several 18K Subs. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

10 November 2015, 05:11 PM	#20
actionkwj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san diego Watch: me soak up the sun Posts: 1,245	Rarest sightings? Actually the OP said "rarely seen" LOL The Rolex Cowboy

10 November 2015, 07:49 AM	#11
fitzs Banned Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Watch: SKX009, 16570 T<25 Posts: 122	The silver paint Explorer I from the 90's is a pretty rare one.

10 November 2015, 10:18 AM	#12
goldfixer21 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 805	The slate Serti dial is really not that rare

10 November 2015, 12:35 PM	#17
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,002	Good looking watch.

10 November 2015, 05:59 PM	#21
dabbotjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: Nice Watch: Rolex Posts: 752	image.jpeg 1969 oysterdate

12 November 2015, 12:18 PM	#24
RThiem "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 5	Is this considered rare? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 November 2015, 03:45 AM	#27
RThiem "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 5	Is this any better? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 November 2015, 01:06 PM	#28
inLine4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: KC Location: GMT-5 Watch: GSAR Posts: 2,104	Rarest sightings? Here you go. Not as common but looks great. Sent from my iPhone 6+ __________________ "Be Real, Buy Real."

3 February 2016, 11:45 AM	#30
datejusting "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Al Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,153	A white gold Datejust, ref no. 1601/9, from 1972 is probably one of the rarest of all Rolex watches. I have not seen one but have seen pictures and an article on the internet about it.

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