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gt0279a · 15 June 2018, 06:13 AM

Searching for a pristine vintage piece is no easy task.

I've dealt with so many fussy vintage dealers, ask the wrong question and the watch is suddenly no longer available or many misrepresent the condition, offer impossible buying restrictions, etc.

Now add to that the exhaustive wait lists at ADs for new SS models I never thought any watch would be coming my way.

But - it all aligned yesterday with a birth year Rolex and New SS coming my way.

There are a few amazing people that make searching for the perfect pieces still worthwhile.

Still no AD 'relationship' for me, but perhaps that's ok.

Photos to come!

rmlovett1 · 15 June 2018, 06:20 AM

Very cool! Congrats!

gt0279a · 15 June 2018, 07:04 AM

Thanks.

Received a new photo from seller, unpolished 1680:

Urosfan · 15 June 2018, 07:04 AM

Congrats

air_king · 15 June 2018, 07:09 AM

Wow, beautiful watch congrats!

Flybak · 15 June 2018, 07:13 AM

Looks great! Congrats and well-worth the hunt

Fany · 15 June 2018, 08:21 AM

Nice watch, congrats.

PLNYC · 15 June 2018, 08:40 AM

Very nice!

037 · 15 June 2018, 08:42 AM

That's in great shape! Excellent score!

De Carlo · 15 June 2018, 08:44 AM

it is in good condition...nice catch.

Boaters · 15 June 2018, 08:45 AM

Looks good

CoveWatch · 15 June 2018, 08:46 AM

great find! congrats

watchmework · 15 June 2018, 08:55 AM

Congrats!

Roy Rolls · 15 June 2018, 09:50 AM

Looks great !

brandrea · 15 June 2018, 09:52 AM

Nice Steve, congratulations

AJM914 · 15 June 2018, 10:26 AM

Congrats looks great!

c41006 · 15 June 2018, 10:28 AM

Congrats

uniqueMR · 15 June 2018, 10:33 AM

gt0279a · 15 June 2018, 01:30 PM

Thanks all.

Will post of a photo of the new SS watch when I receive it tomorrow.

oldman2005 · 15 June 2018, 03:29 PM

Congrats!

gt0279a · 15 June 2018, 10:01 PM

Here is my current collection, have two open slots in my case.

gt0279a · 16 June 2018, 12:33 AM

#1 Has Landed:

Not the clearest photo, but my wrist is a flat 7 1/4"

SLS · 16 June 2018, 01:38 AM

Both are very nice, congrats!

dhknola · 16 June 2018, 01:43 AM

that vintage sub is what I think it's all about; amazing watch and one that could constitute a one watch collection!

gt0279a · 22 June 2018, 01:22 AM

Finally received #2!

1977 1680

037 · 22 June 2018, 01:36 AM

Both look great! Huge congrats

That 1680 dial is immaculate.

flon · 22 June 2018, 01:53 AM

They both look splendid, such beauty.

T01 · 22 June 2018, 02:00 AM

Congrats!

importstunna · 22 June 2018, 02:02 AM

Congrats and quite a diver collection you have!

SG56 · 22 June 2018, 02:04 AM

Very nice! Congratulations!!

15 June 2018, 08:40 AM	#8
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	Very nice! __________________

15 June 2018, 10:26 AM	#16
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats looks great! __________________

15 June 2018, 10:33 AM	#18
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,694	__________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

15 June 2018, 01:30 PM	#19
gt0279a "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Georgia Watch: All of them Posts: 569	Thanks all. Will post of a photo of the new SS watch when I receive it tomorrow. __________________ Current: Rolex Daytona 116500 \| Rolex Submariner 116610 \| Zenith El Primero 03.2150.400/69 Past: Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 \| Rolex Submariner 16610 \| Rolex Submariner 1680

15 June 2018, 10:01 PM	#21
gt0279a "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Georgia Watch: All of them Posts: 569	Double Incoming Here is my current collection, have two open slots in my case. __________________ Current: Rolex Daytona 116500 \| Rolex Submariner 116610 \| Zenith El Primero 03.2150.400/69 Past: Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 \| Rolex Submariner 16610 \| Rolex Submariner 1680

15 June 2018, 06:13 AM	#1
gt0279a "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Georgia Watch: All of them Posts: 569	Double Incoming Searching for a pristine vintage piece is no easy task. I've dealt with so many fussy vintage dealers, ask the wrong question and the watch is suddenly no longer available or many misrepresent the condition, offer impossible buying restrictions, etc. Now add to that the exhaustive wait lists at ADs for new SS models I never thought any watch would be coming my way. But - it all aligned yesterday with a birth year Rolex and New SS coming my way. There are a few amazing people that make searching for the perfect pieces still worthwhile. Still no AD 'relationship' for me, but perhaps that's ok. Photos to come! __________________ Current: Rolex Daytona 116500 \| Rolex Submariner 116610 \| Zenith El Primero 03.2150.400/69 Past: Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 \| Rolex Submariner 16610 \| Rolex Submariner 1680

15 June 2018, 06:20 AM	#2
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,457	Very cool! Congrats!

15 June 2018, 07:04 AM	#4
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats

15 June 2018, 07:09 AM	#5
air_king "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: US Posts: 383	Wow, beautiful watch congrats!

15 June 2018, 07:13 AM	#6
Flybak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Canada Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 1,606	Looks great! Congrats and well-worth the hunt

15 June 2018, 08:21 AM	#7
Fany Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 113	Nice watch, congrats.

15 June 2018, 08:42 AM	#9
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	That's in great shape! Excellent score!

15 June 2018, 08:44 AM	#10
De Carlo Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Baytown Posts: 79	it is in good condition...nice catch.

15 June 2018, 08:45 AM	#11
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Looks good

15 June 2018, 08:46 AM	#12
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	great find! congrats

15 June 2018, 08:55 AM	#13
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Congrats!

15 June 2018, 09:50 AM	#14
Roy Rolls "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 468	Looks great !

15 June 2018, 09:52 AM	#15
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,585	Nice Steve, congratulations

15 June 2018, 10:28 AM	#17
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,918	Congrats

15 June 2018, 03:29 PM	#20
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Congrats!

16 June 2018, 12:33 AM	#22
gt0279a "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Georgia Watch: All of them Posts: 569	#1 Has Landed: Not the clearest photo, but my wrist is a flat 7 1/4" __________________ Current: Rolex Daytona 116500 \| Rolex Submariner 116610 \| Zenith El Primero 03.2150.400/69 Past: Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 \| Rolex Submariner 16610 \| Rolex Submariner 1680

16 June 2018, 01:38 AM	#23
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	Both are very nice, congrats! __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

16 June 2018, 01:43 AM	#24
dhknola "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,153	that vintage sub is what I think it's all about; amazing watch and one that could constitute a one watch collection!

22 June 2018, 01:22 AM	#25
gt0279a "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Georgia Watch: All of them Posts: 569	Finally received #2! 1977 1680 __________________ Current: Rolex Daytona 116500 \| Rolex Submariner 116610 \| Zenith El Primero 03.2150.400/69 Past: Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 \| Rolex Submariner 16610 \| Rolex Submariner 1680

22 June 2018, 01:36 AM	#26
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	Both look great! Huge congrats That 1680 dial is immaculate.

22 June 2018, 01:53 AM	#27
flon Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: usa Posts: 31	They both look splendid, such beauty.

22 June 2018, 02:00 AM	#28
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	Congrats!

22 June 2018, 02:02 AM	#29
importstunna "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: World Watch: BLNR Posts: 855	Congrats and quite a diver collection you have!

22 June 2018, 02:04 AM	#30
SG56 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,674	Very nice! Congratulations!! __________________ Sea-Dweller 116600 - the manly one GMT II 16710 - the manly one Daytona 116500 - the manly-womanly one Yacht-Master 268622 - the chick version Speedy Mitsukoshi <3 Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAF141C.BA0824 - the chick version Thank you logan5tx!!! Have to link it. Too long for the signature. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=14

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