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SBWOLLMAN · 13 October 2019, 07:12 AM

Dear Fellow TRF members,

While recently visiting the RRL men’s store in Malibu, I noticed a small sample of vintage Rolex timepieces available for sale (with generous markups of course). Nonetheless, I wanted to share the small in-store rotation for your viewing pleasure. My favorite is the 1970s black dial Submariner (~$17K).

Happy Rolexing everyone, and enjoy the pictures.

Best,
Seth

Mystro · 13 October 2019, 07:14 AM

So Rolex is now a fashion watch and it has the factory distressed look just like denim jeans. First Costco and now RL.

Robtayham · 13 October 2019, 07:29 AM

I’d view RP as a trusted seller. I wonder what’s their return policy.

The Libertine · 13 October 2019, 07:31 AM

Interesting- thanks for posting!

jlovda · 13 October 2019, 07:34 AM

Is it a sin to state what the prices were? Curious minds want to know.

Nikrnic · 13 October 2019, 07:51 AM

High rent of course
Nice to look at..

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Laszlo · 13 October 2019, 08:16 AM

That Sub is beautiful.

othertbone · 13 October 2019, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Robtayham

I’d view RP as a trusted seller. I wonder what’s their return policy.

Maybe they could get you a hulk

locutus49 · 13 October 2019, 09:07 AM

The NY RL store on Madison used to have some vintage watches; Ralph was always a watch guy even before he started his own line.

Dan S · 13 October 2019, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

That Sub is beautiful.

Plenty of service parts installed unfortunately.

Robtayham · 13 October 2019, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by othertbone

Maybe they could get you a hulk

Not interested. After reading on TRF about the on-line scams, it makes the identification of trusted sellers important. I do wonder if RL is focused more on the ‘look’ of the watch versus making sure it’s all original parts.

TheDude · 13 October 2019, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan S

Plenty of service parts installed unfortunately.

Was thinking the exact same thing.

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Meyrin · 13 October 2019, 11:46 PM

Whatever it is I like the Rolex with the white dial in the first picture...!

TheDude · 14 October 2019, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Meyrin

Whatever it is I like the Rolex with the white dial in the first picture...!

Looks an awful lot like this watch

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Styles Bitchley · 14 October 2019, 04:22 AM

I know Ralph is a watch guy, but I’m pretty sure I remember reading that he’s not a big fan of Rolex, despite having a Datejust. I think he’s into Cartiers.

jesterosb · 15 October 2019, 02:29 AM

I bet they are consignment pieces given the number of watch dealers in LA catering to Hollywood. Either way a man’s gotta eat! Thanks for sharing.

Cooper33 · 15 October 2019, 03:10 AM

In NYC the Double RL store also sells a few vintage pieces (have never seen more than 6 though), mostly focused on Rolex. I wouldn't necessarily trust them blindly

ma.st. · 15 October 2019, 03:33 AM

I was in the NYC store late summer this year and they had a meters first sub, a 1675, a 1680, a speedy, a snowflake blue Tudor and one other watch I can't remember. All were quite overpriced, had overpolished cases and would require a closer inspection and conversation if interested. Cool to see them in the case though as I wasn't expecting it

PatRols · 15 October 2019, 08:30 PM

The RRL Malibu store has actually, in addition to the display, a full catalog of vintage watches.
Like already said, not the best examples of collectible vintage but always fun to stop by while wife is doing shopping next door at Madison...

13 October 2019, 08:16 AM	#7
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,851	That Sub is beautiful. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

13 October 2019, 07:14 AM	#2
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,698	So Rolex is now a fashion watch and it has the factory distressed look just like denim jeans. First Costco and now RL.

13 October 2019, 07:29 AM	#3
Robtayham "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Texas Posts: 532	I’d view RP as a trusted seller. I wonder what’s their return policy.

13 October 2019, 07:31 AM	#4
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Interesting- thanks for posting!

13 October 2019, 07:34 AM	#5
jlovda "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: John Location: Midwest Watch: 5513,1675,216570 Posts: 1,465	Is it a sin to state what the prices were? Curious minds want to know.

13 October 2019, 07:51 AM	#6
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,158	High rent of course Nice to look at.. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

13 October 2019, 09:07 AM	#9
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	The NY RL store on Madison used to have some vintage watches; Ralph was always a watch guy even before he started his own line.

13 October 2019, 11:46 PM	#13
Meyrin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Ian Location: Hamburg Watch: Sub 14060 Posts: 1,116	Whatever it is I like the Rolex with the white dial in the first picture...!

14 October 2019, 04:22 AM	#15
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,396	I know Ralph is a watch guy, but I’m pretty sure I remember reading that he’s not a big fan of Rolex, despite having a Datejust. I think he’s into Cartiers.

15 October 2019, 02:29 AM	#16
jesterosb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 55	I bet they are consignment pieces given the number of watch dealers in LA catering to Hollywood. Either way a man’s gotta eat! Thanks for sharing.

15 October 2019, 03:10 AM	#17
Cooper33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: New York Posts: 385	In NYC the Double RL store also sells a few vintage pieces (have never seen more than 6 though), mostly focused on Rolex. I wouldn't necessarily trust them blindly

15 October 2019, 03:33 AM	#18
ma.st. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: west coast Posts: 124	I was in the NYC store late summer this year and they had a meters first sub, a 1675, a 1680, a speedy, a snowflake blue Tudor and one other watch I can't remember. All were quite overpriced, had overpolished cases and would require a closer inspection and conversation if interested. Cool to see them in the case though as I wasn't expecting it

15 October 2019, 08:30 PM	#19
PatRols "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Paris Watch: A few... Posts: 102	The RRL Malibu store has actually, in addition to the display, a full catalog of vintage watches. Like already said, not the best examples of collectible vintage but always fun to stop by while wife is doing shopping next door at Madison...

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