Vintage Rolex Collection in 1 Photo

[BrazenC5]

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[DaMan1990]

All great collections 🤩

[saxo3]

Originally Posted by BrazenC5

Very very nice collection!

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by BrazenC5

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Now THAT is how it’s done.

[baumare]

Here's some...

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[fizz]

Originally Posted by BrazenC5

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That's close to perfection...what else does a vintage love need?

[fizz]

Looking for inspiration?

Here ya go.

Al vintage, All rolex, all love!

[TimeLord2]

I do wonder if @rolexest remembers creating this thread? No matter, those are some amazing watches! Makes me wish I had more money and time!
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[rolexest]

Originally Posted by BrazenC5

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Wow I am drooling over this photo. What an amazing collection. What's the story behind these watches? How did you come about finding them?

[rolexest]

Originally Posted by Pete_McC

Sticking with my pre 2000 watches as a very loose vintage group.

Here’s my
1953 6202 Turnograph
1978 17000 Oysterquartz
1980 1655 Explorer II
1984 16550 Explorer II
1991 14270 Explorer I Blackout & silver gilt dial
1995 Tudor 75090 Submariner


The variety and rarity of vintage is what gets me. People talk about ‘limited edition’ modern Rolex, but they are often made in their hundreds of thousands over a period of a decade and people desperately try to find subtle font differences to make them seem special. However when you look at the 6202, for example, you’d be hard pushed to find two with the same dial and hand combination from the 18 months they were made.

Vintage takes a bit more research to find what you want, to learn about it and to find a great example. Modern just requires that you look on Instagram to see what the cool kids are wearing and then hit up a grey market seller for a ‘me too’ watch.

Not saying I don’t like modern Rolex, I have a few, but they aren’t as exciting as the older ones!

Beautiful! I especially love that 1655 of yours.

[rolexest]

Originally Posted by Dan S

Ah, but how old must a watch be for it to be considered vintage?

Fair enough lol. Honestly I know its not correct but 5 digits are vintage enough for me to classify them as such

[rolexest]

Originally Posted by AzHadEnuf

The sub is a 16610 so it’s questionable “vintage” but it turned 30 this year. The 6263 is ‘70 and the 1601 is from ‘72.

That Daytona is something special. Give me that over a modern one any day. The pricing one them is unbelievable. Were you lucky enough to grab it before the craze?

[rolexest]

Originally Posted by iclick

Here's my crew:

1. Rolex GMT 1675 (Mk. 1) - One owner for 51 years. Original bezel, dial, date wheel, and hands.
2. Tudor 79170 Big Block Chronometer
3. Tudor 79180 Big Block Chronometer
4. Tudor 79090 Submariner

All have correct bracelets. I rotate #2-4 monthly, but the GMT is worn only occasionally. I almost never removed the GMT from my wrist for the first 45 years.

I would love to add a 1675 to my collection. There's such a charm to the worn bezel. Canadian Military Tudor Sub is also on my list but I am having such a difficult time sourcing one.

[rolexest]

Originally Posted by zapokee

I'm not sure people with large collections will want to post pictures, purely for security resasons...

Fair enough, and I expected this reply. But for those willing, I'd love to see 'em

[rolexest]

Originally Posted by Dr.Smellody

I can't do it in one photo. Maybe one day if I have them out. Here are my vintage ranging from 1915 to 1991.

That no crownguard sub is spectacular. What reference is that?

[rolexest]

Originally Posted by Bob the brush

My only true vintage, my 1016, still worn in rotation, still my favourite!

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The 1016 is honestly one of my favorite vintage Rolex's. I love its simplicity.

[rolexest]

Originally Posted by baumare

Here's some...

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Wow I've never seen a Tiffany Sea-Dweller personally. Is that your collection? What's your favorite of the bunch?

[rolexest]

Originally Posted by fizz

Looking for inspiration?

Here ya go.

Al vintage, All rolex, all love!

Consider me inspired lol

[rolexest]

Originally Posted by TimeLord2

I do wonder if @rolexest remembers creating this thread? No matter, those are some amazing watches! Makes me wish I had more money and time!
@Fizz
@Beaumare
@BrazenC5
@Pete_McC
@AzHadEnuf
@iclick
@Bestdj777
@GrantD
@Kingface66
@Dr.Smellody
@Bob the brush
@donaker
@Slimpee

Lol my bad, gimme a slap on the wrist

[TimeLord2]

Originally Posted by rolexest

Lol my bad, gimme a slap on the wrist

Hahahahhahah!

[AzHadEnuf]

Originally Posted by rolexest

That Daytona is something special. Give me that over a modern one any day. The pricing one them is unbelievable. Were you lucky enough to grab it before the craze?

Thank you. My Dad bought it new for $235 52 years ago. I’ve had it since ‘83.

[rolexest]

Originally Posted by AzHadEnuf

Thank you. My Dad bought it new for $235 52 years ago. I’ve had it since ‘83.

Wow isn't that amazing. It's pretty unobtainable for me in today's world. Even more special that it was your dad's.