if you had $7,000 to spend what vintage rolex can or would you buy?

[xhype]

any suggestions

[Jagatai]

An Explorer I

[psv]

A good complete b&p minty 5513 or 5512 would fit your budget.

[Eric88]

1675 or 1680 with possibly some $ left over.

[phillycheez]

5512

[kyle L]

Vintage 1016, 1675, 1680, 5513/2, etc...

[Tudor66]

1680

[gregorpal]

1675, gilt

[Rsvrider]

I would say Fat Lady but you already own a GMT.
Go sub 5513 or if you can find a 5512 for the price. Then again, how cool would it be to own a collection of GMTs different vintages.
Choices, vertical collection or horizontal

[jedly1]

$7k will buy you a few things , but id use the $7k to buy the best quality 5513 I could find !

[Frogman4me]

9411, 1680 white or 5513

Glad to see your interest in vintage :)

[Rsvrider]

Originally Posted by xhype

any suggestions

[azguy]

Originally Posted by xhype

any suggestions

we'll spend your money, no problem.....

Like others said, since you own a GMT, I'd find a 5513, perfect pair

[Mike1066]

Great, patina-heavy 1680.

Or a nice, radial dial 1675 with lots of patina.

Or, if you are SUPER lucky and looking for someone REALLY wanting to sell, you may be able to get a service dial 5508 with great patina for all the money you mentioned (plus some shipping most likely )

V/R

Mike

[xhype]

The thing is im trying to learn aboit buying vintage watches i met a guy a few days ago and he had the most sexiest 5513 i have no idear what the hell was a meters first ment untill he told me and the way his own looked i just wanted one he said he was a collector and now im here but i see a lot of people put parts together and call it a sub and thats what i dont want so any input would be nice. Also i was looking to buy a pam but in a few years i may not like it so ill stick to rolex and
if its not to much to ask can i see some pictures of nice vintage watches please

[Mike1066]

Easiest way to avoid a frankenwatch 5513 is to buy from one of the top, top trusted sellers on the forum or online - PM anyone here and they can point you in the right direction. You spend a little extra, but you get 100% piece of mind.

[azguy]

Since you are in NY, reach out to this guy:

http://www.sheartime.com/about

[Michael M.]

Originally Posted by kyle L

Vintage 1016, 1675, 1680, 5513/2, etc...

X2

[SennaFan]

It would not buy a 1680 from Eric...that much is true.

[xhype]

Originally Posted by SennaFan

It would not buy a 1680 from Eric...that much is true.

who's Eric? i would really like a red sub but it seems a decent one is more than 7,000 and that is my budget.

[Jagatai]

Eric is tops!! 10pastten.com

[adam78]

Originally Posted by gregorpal

1675, gilt

I second that, or perhaps a late gilt 5513.

[Frogman4me]

Originally Posted by jagatai

eric is tops!! 10pastten.com

+1

[1675-David]

Originally Posted by gregorpal

1675, gilt

x2

[Coatox]

This one



1680 white for sur

[clarkhardball]

My guess would be a "watch only" 1680 or a B&P 5513.

[Eric88]

Originally Posted by xhype

who's Eric? i would really like a red sub but it seems a decent one is more than 7,000 and that is my budget.

SennaFan was making an inside joke. He knows that I have a beauty of a 1680 that is worth around your budget.

But there is another Eric. Eric Ku, who is a vintage dealer extraordinaire. You should also check with Jacek from HQ Milton.

[bluemartinifan]

Originally Posted by azguy

Since you are in NY, reach out to this guy:

http://www.sheartime.com/about

X2
I bought this 5513 from Andrew Shear - to eliminate any worry about buying a correct and original Rolex - Andrew is 1 of the most respected vintage Rolex sellers on any continent and he is in your back yard. Tell him your budget, what you want, take your time and enjoy the process. You should be able to buy a really nice 5513 in the $5500 - $6500 range from a trusted pro seller - or you can spend far less and always worry about buying a put together watch - one that will be difficult to resell.

[Psmith]

Matte dial 16800 and spend the change on something else...

[GregoryZ]

I would definitely buy the 'king' of all watches...a vintage Day-Date! Not only are you buying a great watch, your also getting the added value of having a few ounces of .750 gold. Perfect investment and a great watch too!