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Old 25 August 2023, 04:22 AM   #1
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Where to buy original vintage Rolex ads?

Maybe an oddball question, but I've been searching high and low and I only seem to come across reproductions of vintage Rolex ads, some of which were graphically stunning.
Anyone knows a good source that sells real vintage ads and billboard?
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Old 25 August 2023, 12:17 PM   #2
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Doesn’t really answer your question but if you like the ads, this book can’t be beaten. A comprehensive, chronological catalog of every ad. Highly recommend.


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Old 25 August 2023, 12:18 PM   #3
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Old 25 August 2023, 12:57 PM   #4
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Nice - thanks for the reply.


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Old 25 August 2023, 06:46 PM   #5
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It might be a lost market, considering the large percentage of fakes out there.
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Old 25 August 2023, 07:51 PM   #6
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Ad Patina


He’s based out of Chicago
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Old 25 August 2023, 07:59 PM   #7
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Doesn’t really answer your question but if you like the ads, this book can’t be beaten. A comprehensive, chronological catalog of every ad. Highly recommend.


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Fantastic :thumbsup. I may just pick up a copy
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Old 25 August 2023, 08:02 PM   #8
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And another

Thanks Tony
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Old 28 August 2023, 09:11 AM   #9
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It might be a lost market, considering the large percentage of fakes out there.

Irrespective, the catalog spec photography, and ad copy are archeological gold.


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Old 28 August 2023, 12:41 PM   #10
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Thanks, great, have bought one. Pretty much available at least on Amazon Italy or Spain.
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Old 29 August 2023, 09:56 AM   #11
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Thanks, great, have bought one. Pretty much available at least on Amazon Italy or Spain.

After coming across this, I was very curious about the author and how she was able to get access to all this artwork. She’s pretty unknown in the English-speaking corners of the internet. And my schoolboy grasp or European languages is embarrassingly poor.


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Old 29 August 2023, 10:13 AM   #12
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I was sold on Rolex after i saw my first AD for the Day Date in 18kt yellow gold. 40 plus years ago.
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