No longer produced vintage...Let's see them!

[macstiltskin]

I recently have noticed how striking some of the vintage Rolex are that are shown by members. In fact I think that many are more appealing than current production models are. One in particular was a chronograph (posted by a MOD a few days back?) made prior to the Daytona, which I thought was a much better looking chronograph. Also Martin (JDC) has a stunning older Datejust? I think.

Do you know of, or have your own opinions on models which are no longer in production yet outshine their current counterparts. Pics would be nice.

[Alcan]

This is about as vintage as you can get. From 1908, the year that Rolex was trademarked.

[Dan Pierce]

Every damn one of these references are no longer in production. Guess that's good and bad.:thinking::chuckle:
dP

[jdc]

Tudor submariner 76100 circa 1985
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll319/jackdavidcharlo/L1030155.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll319/jackdavidcharlo/L1030179.jpg
Rolex oysterdate with roulette wheel circa 1956
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll319/jackdavidcharlo/Oysterdate%206494/L1040684.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll319/jackdavidcharlo/L1040696.jpg
GMT II, Y serial first sold 2002
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll319/jackdavidcharlo/L1000318.jpg

[Clay]

The 1665 has been out of production for years...and the 16600 met the same fate recently....A pity in my opinion...
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/1680/1665s001.jpg

[JimSnyder]

My 2 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :cheers:

[Skullring]

This is my 16660 Sea Dweller from 1985.
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu274/skullring/IMGP5521.jpg

[macstiltskin]

Great stuff fellas, Al, that's a great watch to start the thread with. Dan that bezel on the chronograph has got me a little puzzled? Although it's a fantastic looking watch, as they all are. Martins Oysterdate not Datejust as I thought (dimwit), is stunning.
Keep them coming.:thumbsup:

[eparisini]

I like Vintage Rolex, here are some of mine :cheers:

[adam78]

Non-tool models

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0953-1.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0959.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0950.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0943.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0802.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0807.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0811.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0804.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0799_2.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0798.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0809.jpg

[Skullring]

Martin that Oysterdate Precision is a beauty.

[Dan Pierce]

Dan that bezel on the chronograph has got me a little puzzled?

What's got ya' puzzled?
dP

[Davvan]

....Tudor 7021 Snowflake from 1968. It´s my daily beater....just like Dans...but in worse shape...it needs som TLC...but I can´t live without it......not yet :cheers: That fades bezel just drives me nutz

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/davvan75/IMG_0961.jpg

David

[macstiltskin]

What's got ya' puzzled?
dP

I suppose I expected to see a tachymetre bezel, I'm not sure how that bezel would be used? I'm pretty sure I'm gonna end up feeling stupid here. :rofl::rofl:

Keep em coming guys :thumbsup:

[jdc]

....Tudor 7021 Snowflake from 1968. It´s my daily beater....just like Dans...but in worse shape...it needs som TLC...but I can´t live without it......not yet :cheers: That fades bezel just drives me nutz

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/davvan75/IMG_0961.jpg

David

I love that faded bezel David :cheers:

[jdc]

Martin that Oysterdate Precision is a beauty.

Thanks Phillip :thumbsup:

[Troy]

Mine:cheers:79705

[PHPuser]

I'm sure you have seen this before and in case you haven't

http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu209/PHPuser/Rolex/74950010-1-1.jpg

[Welshwatchman]

Non-tool models

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0953-1.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0959.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0950.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0943.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0802.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0807.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0811.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0804.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0799_2.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0798.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/SOTC%20with%20light%20tent/IMG_0809.jpg

Wow, now there's some vintage!.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

I've never seen most of these dial combos before. Thanks for the pictures.:cheers:

[T5AUS]

They are interesting early examples Adam and look to be in great condition :thumbsup:

Here are a couple of my favourite Subs the 62 pcg 5512 & the tudor 61 pcg 7928 :cheers:

[Dan Pierce]

I suppose I expected to see a tachymetre bezel, I'm not sure how that bezel would be used? I'm pretty sure I'm gonna end up feeling stupid here. :rofl::rofl:

Keep em coming guys :thumbsup:

No worries.:thumbsup: I use the bidirectional rotating bezel for a second timezone or just as a simple timer. I'm a self confessed bezel fiddler.:read: It's a feature I use often and find indispensable.:cheers:


Great pics and watches, everyone. :clap::clap::clap: It's been a blast to peruse.:dude::dude:
dP

[Gerry]

This is about as vintage as you can get. From 1908, the year that Rolex was trademarked.

Nice watch, Al!

Can anyone else see a face here?

http://www.rolexforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=79609&stc=1&d=1249385290

Great thread, everyone! Some beautiful pieces here!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[T5AUS]

[QUOTE=Gerry;1297621]Nice watch, Al!

Can anyone else see a face here?

http://www.rolexforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=79609&stc=1&d=1249385290

Spooky, perhaps Her Wilsdorf himself, well spotted Gerry :chuckle::rofl:

[pz93c]

My 1603.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/PZ93C/Picture009.jpg

[Alcan]

A few more of our old timers (no pun intended). :chuckle:

Nancy's 1930's telephone dial

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Alcan3/NancytelephoneRolex2.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Alcan3/NancytelephoneRolex4.jpg


Her 1960 cocktail watch

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Alcan3/NRolex1.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Alcan3/6robo1d.jpg


Circa 1940 British military pocket watch

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Alcan3/rolexpocketwatch-1.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Alcan3/Rolexpocketcaseback.jpg

1950 Tudor.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Alcan3/SchneiderTudor5.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Alcan3/SchneiderTudor1.jpg

My 1630 Datejust, a caliber 1570 movement in a pre-OysterQuartz case

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/Alcan3/16301.jpg

[buz-lh]

A couple more not made any longer.

[mike]

Stunning examples guys.:clap::clap:

I'll throw in a couple,

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff286/mike381/DSC00145-1.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff286/mike381/141_4127-50.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff286/mike381/150_5010-50.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff286/mike381/150_5008.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff286/mike381/DSC00309850-1.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff286/mike381/156_5655.jpg

[JohnEaton]

Two old vintage divers 1680 Red and White

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/DirtCheapJohn/white16802.jpg


http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/DirtCheapJohn/white16803.jpg


http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/DirtCheapJohn/AnOldDiver11.jpg


http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/DirtCheapJohn/AnOldDiver12.jpg


http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/DirtCheapJohn/AnOldDiver13.jpg

[macstiltskin]

Fantastic pictures coming in guys. John that Red Sub really does stand out! :thumbsup: :cheers:

[JohnEaton]

Fantastic pictures coming in guys. John that Red Sub really does stand out! :thumbsup: :cheers:

Thank you, it's a chocolate dial :cheers:

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/DirtCheapJohn/lovechocolate5.jpg

[snoLexKöning]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/3799592896_7b49908357_b.jpg

[Lol-x]

1016, sorry about the dust, but what can you do :twit:

80384

[rose_romanDateJust]

there are some pretty nice watches in this thread! keep up the good work work. and congrats on having those watches

[macstiltskin]

there are some pretty nice watches in this thread! keep up the good work work. and congrats on having those watches

Totally agree with the above statement. I'm getting some inspiration to spend my hard earned $ on here, so keep them coming. :thumbsup::clap::clap::clap:

[mcjp6]

how about a 60's 6694 Precision, a 70's 5501 Air King, my first Rolex an 80's 16030 DJ and my 90's 14060 Sub its not the M version and not made anymore so I can post that..:thumbsup:

[agw2872]

Some truly beautiful vintage watches members have. I applaud your good taste:clap::clap::clap::clap:

[bagel]

My trios of tudor monte carlos ..... :joy:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa190/bagel68/R2007-12-08015.jpg

..... and my another trios of rolex big bubbleback ..... :joy::joy:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa190/bagel68/10Jul09_009.jpg

[KCRandy]

1951 with waffle face

[LarryK]

18038 from 1978- Chocolate Vignette Diamond dial- only
made for a few years in the mid 1970's .....

http://www.fototime.com/%7B9287B390-4E91-41E8-A7BC-E7C771EB7135%7D/origpict/picture.jpg

19019 also from 1978- very rare OQ in White Gold ....

http://www.fototime.com/2CE5BD7F5A74B69/orig.jpg

1803 in Rose Gold from 1971 - My favorite watch ever- and I sold it :(

http://www.fototime.com/B3BD8B95D469118/orig.jpg

1803 in Rose Gold from 1964 - The hands made this watch ....

http://www.fototime.com/0CF97A9CE8C3014/orig.jpg

[Czechman]

19019 also from 1978- very rare OQ in White Gold ....
http://www.fototime.com/2CE5BD7F5A74B69/orig.jpg

OMG... That's beautiful! I'll trade you a kidney for it :bawling:

[mgm]

Non-tool models


Beautiful watches, very nicely photographed; but now I'm off to the chiropractor to get the left lean kink out of my neck:read:!

[volkersports]

83114

[Paulie]

This one's in the shop for service, and adding 5 links to make it fit me. :rofl:

http://homepage.mac.com/pmalysz/liz-old.jpg

[Rory Mole]

Hi there,

I purchased this Air King Date back in 1980 here in Cape Town, South Africa.

Dealers tell me that Rolex does not make Air King with the date any more.

Anyone able to tell me how to get rid of the scratches on the glass?

Thanks

[greekbum]

Try Poly watch it works. An Air King Date you dont see many nice!!!!!!

[mgm]

Any light abrasive will work, even toothpaste. But if the scratches are deeper, I use wet sandpaper (mask off everything but the crystal), using as high a grade as will remove the scratch. That is generally 1500 grit, followed by 2000, followed by 3000. At that point, the polishes will finish the job.

[Tools]

Not quite a vintage yet..

But it was discontinued a decade ago.........

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa67/LD_album/GMT/GMTMasterOut.jpg

[mcjp6]

My new "old" 5513...:agree:

[mgm]

Bad, Larry. Bad, Michael. Meaning good. :thumbsup::cheers:

[Submarino]

Enjoy!!!

[RLX-lvr]

Here are my two discontinued beauties.

79170 Bigblock

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii286/RLX-lvr/30b21fe2.jpg


And my 7021 Snowflake

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii286/RLX-lvr/17b8503b.jpg

They sure don't make them like they use to.:chuckle:

[bishonen1]

Lots of rain today, so went with the early Sub 5513.http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o183/bishonen1/rolexPT034.jpg

[Rory Mole]

Thanks Gregory... much appreciated.