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Andrejb · 26 March 2018, 04:51 AM

Picked up this 1503 OP date, solid 14k gold

Anyone else a fan of solid gold vintage? What do you think of this piece?

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soflonative · 26 March 2018, 05:15 AM

Always been a fan of all gold vintage, especially with the jubilee band. DJ all gold with jubilee band and hidden clasp is one of my all time fav’s, similar to the current 116238.
Also love the blue dial!

Congrats!

tomchicago · 26 March 2018, 05:20 AM

That would look great on a Horween strap too.

gmtuae · 26 March 2018, 05:21 AM

I was just thinking about picking up a YG vintage peice. I’m a little intimidated by authenticity and pricing. Where did you start?

GradyPhilpott · 26 March 2018, 05:22 AM

I like this one I picked up a few months back.

77T · 26 March 2018, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by gmtuae

I was just thinking about picking up a YG vintage peice. I’m a little intimidated by authenticity and pricing. Where did you start?

I suggest studying the model you’re interested in.
Then work with a trusted vintage seller. There’s a list of them in a sticky on the TRF Vintage Sub-Forum.

77T · 26 March 2018, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I like this one I picked up a few months back.

Very nice Grady. My old 1803 DD had a similar look.

Richard Carver · 26 March 2018, 05:43 AM

Love my 1972 1802 DD with oxblood Stella and rivet oyster...

Wembleyisgreen · 26 March 2018, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrejb

Picked up this 1503 OP date, solid 14k gold

Anyone else a fan of solid gold vintage? What do you think of this piece?

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Great looking watch. How easily does the Gold scratch?

mountainjogger · 26 March 2018, 06:32 AM

My first Rolex was a vintage YG Date with J band. It was probably the most comfortable watch I have owned.

Andrejb · 26 March 2018, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by gmtuae

I was just thinking about picking up a YG vintage peice. I’m a little intimidated by authenticity and pricing. Where did you start?

I have a fairly decent network of vintage collectors here in Canada who are always offloading pieces that don’t get enough wrist time. But to be completely honest with this watch I got extremely lucky. I found it on Kijiji (which is like a Canadian craigslist). I took a chance on it and immediately got RSC to take a look and all was gravy! The jubilee is quite stretched and does need some Michael Young magic so I will be sending it to him in the next few weeks for a full restore.

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Romeomikehotel · 26 March 2018, 08:00 AM

Very nice

Dr.Smellody · 26 March 2018, 10:30 AM

Love it!!!!

The Thomas J · 26 March 2018, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrejb

Picked up this 1503 OP date, solid 14k gold

Anyone else a fan of solid gold vintage? What do you think of this piece?

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I am a fan. Very nice!

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DarknerImperator · 26 March 2018, 08:32 PM

Very nice!!!
Mine ....

Sublovin · 26 March 2018, 08:45 PM

Like that very much...looks good with the tattoos. Nice contrast

Brian HCM#1 · 27 March 2018, 12:17 AM

Here’s my 1803

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The Thomas J · 27 March 2018, 12:53 AM

Here is my 1803...

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watchyou · 27 March 2018, 01:57 AM

My pink gold and yellow gold 1803

rootbeer7 · 27 March 2018, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by watchyou

My pink gold and yellow gold 1803

Absolutely stunning. My next move might be for an 1803.

pablofields · 27 March 2018, 04:47 AM

Great pieces folks. I’m a big fan of YG. My hodgepodge 16758 transitional on Oysterflex w Daytona clasp.

Alcan · 27 March 2018, 05:00 AM

The ultimate stealth Rolex, my ref 6222.

One of the very few series of watches that Rolex has ever authorized without their name on the dial, for the now-defunct Canadian Timothy Eaton department store chain. The dial reads 1/4 CENTURY CLUB, and they were presented to employees for 25 years service. One of the very few gold manual wind oyster models out there as well.

diverdick · 27 March 2018, 06:32 AM

This article got me started on the path to my gold Submariner. Originally published in Skin Diver magazine October 1970 and written by legendary diver Dick Anderson. I haven’t posted the article on line in many years so there may be many new members not familiar with the story. Enjoy!

The challenge of finding Dick’s watch was elusive but I did manage to speak with his widow and first wife (Pictured) who confirmed the tale. The watch has been safely stowed in the family bank vault and circumstances precluded a personal examination. It did not deter me from hunting down more known examples of the first gold Submariners ever produced.

mobster600 · 27 March 2018, 07:05 AM

I love the vintage gold watches.

Djay · 27 March 2018, 07:06 AM

Very nice

Richard Carver · 27 March 2018, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by diverdick

This article got me started on the path to my gold Submariner. Originally published in Skin Diver magazine October 1970 and written by legendary diver Dick Anderson. I haven’t posted the article on line in many years so there may be many new members not familiar with the story. Enjoy!

Hey Dick, good to see you, been awhile. :)

watchyou · 27 March 2018, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Absolutely stunning. My next move might be for an 1803.

Thank you

GED · 27 March 2018, 10:02 AM

Love those Day-Dates with Stella dials.

cwilson13 · 27 March 2018, 10:29 AM

Someday I will own a Stella.
Until then, I can contribute this...

antbkny · 27 March 2018, 10:42 AM

Gold vintage is cool

26 March 2018, 05:15 AM	#2
soflonative 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,063	Always been a fan of all gold vintage, especially with the jubilee band. DJ all gold with jubilee band and hidden clasp is one of my all time fav’s, similar to the current 116238. Also love the blue dial! Congrats! __________________ Rolex 1500,1504,116233,(2)116234,116238 116334,118138, 126610LN,126710BLRO,126719BLRO,126718GRNR

26 March 2018, 05:21 AM	#4
gmtuae "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Washington, USA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 29	I was just thinking about picking up a YG vintage peice. I’m a little intimidated by authenticity and pricing. Where did you start? __________________ A Lion doesn't concern himself with the opinions of sheep.

26 March 2018, 05:22 AM	#5
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	I like this one I picked up a few months back. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

26 March 2018, 06:32 AM	#10
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,675	My first Rolex was a vintage YG Date with J band. It was probably the most comfortable watch I have owned. __________________ The King of Cool.

27 March 2018, 06:32 AM	#23
diverdick "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dick Clark Location: Los Angeles CA Watch: 1680/8 Submariner Posts: 59	First Gold Submariners This article got me started on the path to my gold Submariner. Originally published in Skin Diver magazine October 1970 and written by legendary diver Dick Anderson. I haven’t posted the article on line in many years so there may be many new members not familiar with the story. Enjoy! The challenge of finding Dick’s watch was elusive but I did manage to speak with his widow and first wife (Pictured) who confirmed the tale. The watch has been safely stowed in the family bank vault and circumstances precluded a personal examination. It did not deter me from hunting down more known examples of the first gold Submariners ever produced. Last edited by diverdick; 27 March 2018 at 06:45 AM.. Reason: grammar

26 March 2018, 04:51 AM	#1
Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	Any fans of solid gold vintage? Picked up this 1503 OP date, solid 14k gold Anyone else a fan of solid gold vintage? What do you think of this piece? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 March 2018, 05:20 AM	#3
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	That would look great on a Horween strap too.

26 March 2018, 05:43 AM	#8
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Love my 1972 1802 DD with oxblood Stella and rivet oyster...

26 March 2018, 08:00 AM	#12
Romeomikehotel "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 95	Very nice

26 March 2018, 10:30 AM	#13
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,388	Love it!!!!

26 March 2018, 08:32 PM	#15
DarknerImperator "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Francesco Location: Italy Posts: 115	Very nice!!! Mine ....

26 March 2018, 08:45 PM	#16
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,593	Like that very much...looks good with the tattoos. Nice contrast

27 March 2018, 12:17 AM	#17
Brian HCM#1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 109	Here’s my 1803 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 March 2018, 12:53 AM	#18
The Thomas J Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 185	Here is my 1803... Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk

27 March 2018, 01:57 AM	#19
watchyou "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 909	My pink gold and yellow gold 1803

27 March 2018, 07:05 AM	#24
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,509	I love the vintage gold watches.

27 March 2018, 07:06 AM	#25
Djay "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Netherlands Posts: 17	Very nice

27 March 2018, 10:02 AM	#28
GED "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Over Yonder Watch: d-d40wg Posts: 746	Love those Day-Dates with Stella dials.

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