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Mike1066 · 13 July 2012, 10:57 PM

Gents:

I am a recent, first time vintage owner. I just picked up a 1665 and it is sweeeeet.

I also am fortunate enough to own a 16600, which is also AWESOME. And, i am surprised by how different the two are.

As a recent owner, I have obviously been studying my watch and staring at it for hours and hours

and I really am loving all the vintage aspects - domed crystal, matte dial, no WG surrounds, larger hour markers, etc.

But, my question to you is: What do you love MOST about vintage that modern Rolexes don't possess? What draws you to vintage aesthetically?

For me, it is the domed crystal. The way that it changes the look of the dial depending on the angle you glance at the watch - its just too cool.

Hope everyone is having a good Friday.

V/R

Mike

cruvon · 13 July 2012, 11:02 PM

For me it's the patinated lume, shouts out character on a vintage!

Jagatai · 13 July 2012, 11:41 PM

For me it's the patina, plexi, gilt hands, dings n scratches and loads of character

Rolexpilot · 13 July 2012, 11:48 PM

It's old.

azguy · 13 July 2012, 11:53 PM

Plexi

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Mike1066 · 13 July 2012, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jagatai

For me it's the patina, plexi, gilt hands, dings n scratches and loads of character

I think MOST implies one thing!!

airchitect · 14 July 2012, 12:02 AM

Patina! Character is the most important trait of all. Yuppies always buy new while connoisseurs appreciate something aged to perfection. :-)

caryyee · 14 July 2012, 12:05 AM

The well used 'old' vintage look with the faded dials and domed plexi glass. What I don't like are the super flimsy folded bracelets!

XXoF · 14 July 2012, 12:14 AM

Patina + Plexi = Character

Frogman4me · 14 July 2012, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruvon

For me it's the patinated lume, shouts out character on a vintage!

+1

Chamfers, plexi, faded inserts, matching tritium pearls, matte dials, Pcg's, gilt, red writing, drilled lug holes, folded bracelets! So much character

phillycheez · 14 July 2012, 02:02 AM

It actually takes time, effort and patience to buy a vintage.

Mike1066 · 14 July 2012, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillycheez

It actually takes time, effort and patience to buy a vintage.

Very valid point.

patek.wis · 14 July 2012, 02:37 AM

Matte dials, big crystals = win

Rod. · 14 July 2012, 11:46 PM

It's not mainstream.
Not that Rolexes are, but vintage is that much more unique.
Have had mine from new (1972) and it's my daily wearer.

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ncstate1201 · 14 July 2012, 11:49 PM

For many of the reasons listed above: patina, age, style, I actually like them more than the modern watches, plus many of the ones I buy (since I don't own a Newman or DRSD) are a much better value to me than the modern Rolex. So while I like all the design elements others mentioned, I think the value of what you get for the same amount of money as a new Rolex is much higher!

Beelzy · 14 July 2012, 11:51 PM

A nice matte dial, creamy plots and a superdome plexi..........need I say more?

Eric88 · 15 July 2012, 12:28 AM

Plexi and brushed silver date wheels with open 6 and 9 plus other cool number fonts (4 and 3).

Brit78 · 15 July 2012, 12:36 AM

I just love the different look of the matte dial compared to modern.

landroverking · 15 July 2012, 12:52 AM

I think it is the dials and they just seem more comfortable.
I know my 1675 wore easier than my SD.
Also I like the lug holes.

psv · 15 July 2012, 01:02 AM

The fact that some yahoo cannot walk in to the nearest mall/shopping district and pick one up. The vintage pieces are more unique, it takes knowledge, time and a bit of luck to get great piece.

Darlinboy · 15 July 2012, 01:26 AM

I like the way they look and the fact mine have been around as long (or longer) than I have.

Also like that they don't make them anymore, and made a lot fewer of them than in the modern era. I see modern Rolexes quite often, have yet to run across anyone in the wild wearing one like mine.

LI Matt · 15 July 2012, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darlinboy

I like the way they look and the fact mine have been around as long (or longer) than I have.

Also like that they don't make them anymore, and made a lot fewer of them than in the modern era. I see modern Rolexes quite often, have yet to run across anyone in the wild wearing one like mine.

+1

I'm sure I've said this here before, but ... there's something neat about having a piece of machinery that's about as old as I am, that's still functioning.

And I have also never seen another model like mine in the wild.

TakesALickin · 15 July 2012, 02:24 AM

I'm old enough to remember the 60s, so I like the connection to my youth. To me a vintage watch from that era gives the same thrill as reading an old Life magazine from the same period. I get transported back in time vicariously. It's pretty cool.

1675-David · 15 July 2012, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillycheez

It actually takes time, effort and patience to buy a vintage.

x2

Twsns · 15 July 2012, 05:40 AM

Patina, matte dials, fat font inserts, plexi, and less clunky then a new Rolex. Vintage is beautiful.

knapp8297 · 15 July 2012, 01:39 PM

Love the plexi. Just screams unique!
And honestly the most comfortable of my 3

U5512 · 15 July 2012, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twsns

Patina, matte dials, fat font inserts, plexi, and less clunky then a new Rolex. Vintage is beautiful.

I think you've captured everything about vintage Rolex. So simple looking yet elegant, and will stand up to great abuse.

Jason71 · 15 July 2012, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knapp8297

Love the plexi. Just screams unique!
And honestly the most comfortable of my 3

+1

Plexi = Sexy

Kingair · 15 July 2012, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

+1

Plexi = Sexy

x 2 !

HAGS

HERITAGE82 · 15 July 2012, 10:45 PM

I love the fact that no 2 are ever exactly the same....!

13 July 2012, 10:57 PM	#1
Mike1066 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 16600 Posts: 728	What do you love MOST about Vintage? Gents: I am a recent, first time vintage owner. I just picked up a 1665 and it is sweeeeet. I also am fortunate enough to own a 16600, which is also AWESOME. And, i am surprised by how different the two are. As a recent owner, I have obviously been studying my watch and staring at it for hours and hours and I really am loving all the vintage aspects - domed crystal, matte dial, no WG surrounds, larger hour markers, etc. But, my question to you is: What do you love MOST about vintage that modern Rolexes don't possess? What draws you to vintage aesthetically? For me, it is the domed crystal. The way that it changes the look of the dial depending on the angle you glance at the watch - its just too cool. Hope everyone is having a good Friday. V/R Mike __________________ V/R Mike

13 July 2012, 11:02 PM	#2
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	For me it's the patinated lume, shouts out character on a vintage! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

15 July 2012, 12:36 AM	#18
Brit78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Cincinnati/NKY Posts: 1,671	I just love the different look of the matte dial compared to modern. __________________ 118239, 16710, 16610lv

15 July 2012, 01:26 AM	#21
Darlinboy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,695	I like the way they look and the fact mine have been around as long (or longer) than I have. Also like that they don't make them anymore, and made a lot fewer of them than in the modern era. I see modern Rolexes quite often, have yet to run across anyone in the wild wearing one like mine. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

15 July 2012, 02:24 AM	#23
TakesALickin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Indianapolis Watch: Seiko SBDX001 Posts: 256	I'm old enough to remember the 60s, so I like the connection to my youth. To me a vintage watch from that era gives the same thrill as reading an old Life magazine from the same period. I get transported back in time vicariously. It's pretty cool. __________________ Living on a ledge, just past the edge...

13 July 2012, 11:41 PM	#3
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	For me it's the patina, plexi, gilt hands, dings n scratches and loads of character

13 July 2012, 11:48 PM	#4
Rolexpilot Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 157	It's old.

13 July 2012, 11:53 PM	#5
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Plexi crystalncrown.jpg

14 July 2012, 12:02 AM	#7
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,784	Patina! Character is the most important trait of all. Yuppies always buy new while connoisseurs appreciate something aged to perfection. :-)

14 July 2012, 12:05 AM	#8
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	The well used 'old' vintage look with the faded dials and domed plexi glass. What I don't like are the super flimsy folded bracelets!

14 July 2012, 12:14 AM	#9
XXoF "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: Netherlands Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 33	Patina + Plexi = Character

14 July 2012, 02:02 AM	#11
phillycheez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Portland Posts: 398	It actually takes time, effort and patience to buy a vintage.

14 July 2012, 02:37 AM	#13
patek.wis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Will Location: Canada Watch: The Sky Posts: 1,824	Matte dials, big crystals = win

14 July 2012, 11:46 PM	#14
Rod. "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Rod. Location: Canada Watch: 5513 Posts: 118	It's not mainstream. Not that Rolexes are, but vintage is that much more unique. Have had mine from new (1972) and it's my daily wearer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 July 2012, 11:49 PM	#15
ncstate1201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC/USA Posts: 295	For many of the reasons listed above: patina, age, style, I actually like them more than the modern watches, plus many of the ones I buy (since I don't own a Newman or DRSD) are a much better value to me than the modern Rolex. So while I like all the design elements others mentioned, I think the value of what you get for the same amount of money as a new Rolex is much higher!

14 July 2012, 11:51 PM	#16
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	A nice matte dial, creamy plots and a superdome plexi..........need I say more?

15 July 2012, 12:28 AM	#17
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,238	Plexi and brushed silver date wheels with open 6 and 9 plus other cool number fonts (4 and 3).

15 July 2012, 12:52 AM	#19
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I think it is the dials and they just seem more comfortable. I know my 1675 wore easier than my SD. Also I like the lug holes.

15 July 2012, 01:02 AM	#20
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	The fact that some yahoo cannot walk in to the nearest mall/shopping district and pick one up. The vintage pieces are more unique, it takes knowledge, time and a bit of luck to get great piece.

15 July 2012, 05:40 AM	#25
Twsns Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: New York Watch: 5513 Posts: 72	Patina, matte dials, fat font inserts, plexi, and less clunky then a new Rolex. Vintage is beautiful.

15 July 2012, 01:39 PM	#26
knapp8297 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 34	Love the plexi. Just screams unique! And honestly the most comfortable of my 3

15 July 2012, 10:45 PM	#30
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,419	I love the fact that no 2 are ever exactly the same....! __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

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