Any fans of solid gold vintage?

[The Thomas J]

Originally Posted by diverdick

This article got me started on the path to my gold Submariner. Originally published in Skin Diver magazine October 1970 and written by legendary diver Dick Anderson. I haven’t posted the article on line in many years so there may be many new members not familiar with the story. Enjoy!





The challenge of finding Dick’s watch was elusive but I did manage to speak with his widow and first wife (Pictured) who confirmed the tale. The watch has been safely stowed in the family bank vault and circumstances precluded a personal examination. It did not deter me from hunting down more known examples of the first gold Submariners ever produced.

I like the gold Sub and Daytona. They are so nice. I was lucky enough to wear a gold Daytona once and it's like wearing a gold brick on your wrist. Everyone who saw me eyes were immediately drawn to my wrist. It's a little to much attention for me.

Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk

[ViktorFrankenstein]

I like them as well. This is a 18038 I picked up about 1 year ago. Took me a while to wear with confidence, but it became my daily timer now. Takes me back in time and caters to my nostalgic sentiment. Whenever I look at it, I think it's beautiful.
Contrarily to what we might expect, I also found it is less recognized by others. To them it might just look like some fake bling.

[waspy1]

I love a bit of old gold




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[offrdmania]

Originally Posted by antbkny

Gold vintage is cool

That poor water damaged King Midas. The downfall of that model was the lack of water proofing.

[Dr.Smellody]

I love gold!

My 167188:



Yes 88 not 8!

[Dr Watches]

I love these. How stretch prone is the Presidential bracelet on the five digit Day Dates? I'd hate to buy one and have to replace the $$$ bracelet.

Unfortunately the shiny shine shine six digit models don't appeal to me at all.

[Phrank]

Originally Posted by Dr Watches

I love these. How stretch prone is the Presidential bracelet on the five digit Day Dates? I'd hate to buy one and have to replace the $$$ bracelet.

Unfortunately the shiny shine shine six digit models don't appeal to me at all.

As with any reference, it's all about finding the right one.

I found this A serial, 18238 Day-Date, was told it was a safe queen, still had the stickers on the caseback, and when I took it to get serviced, the technician said it was in astounding shape after quickly checking the movement and deciding if the crown needed replacing (it didn't :-))

Bracelet on mine is in perfect condition, zero stretch, and couldn't be happier with the watch.

Just have to take your time and be patient and hunt for the right one, eventually you'll find one.

[Dr Watches]

^^^ that’s really nice. An A serial would have to be one of the later years of these. They went six digit really early.

[The Thomas J]

I am not a good picture taker. Here is my 1803.


This is this weeks rotation.

Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

[mobster600]

Beautiful, one can really appreciate these. I want them all lol

[Mitcho28]

Just back from RSC!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[BisonHead]

Some great watches, really liked the Gold Sub story thanks for sharing.

[rootbeer7]

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Absolutely stunning. My next move might be for an 1803.

It happened!!

[dsquared2]

Gold watches are awesome!!

Personally I prefer new Rolex models than the vintage ones but they both are special pieces.

[vintagehartmann]

[Richard Carver]

Great thread. :)

[janice&fred]

Originally Posted by Richard Carver

Great thread. :)

yes we are big fans of vintage gold watches and i'm just a little jealous with all the pics.

ok i'm a lot jealous.

[Onewatchguy82]

Originally Posted by antbkny

Gold vintage is cool

Elvis' seen this in person

[Richard Carver]

Originally Posted by janice&fred

yes we are big fans of vintage gold watches and i'm just a little jealous with all the pics.

ok i'm a lot jealous.

Good to see you Fred, any new adventures?

[janice&fred]

Originally Posted by Richard Carver

Good to see you Fred, any new adventures?

hi Richard good to see you too. nothing too terribly exciting adventure-wise lately so i'm leering at all the nifty watches you guys post and muttering under my breath "that should be mine!"

[Richard Carver]

Originally Posted by janice&fred

hi Richard good to see you too. nothing too terribly exciting adventure-wise lately so i'm leering at all the nifty watches you guys post and muttering under my breath "that should be mine!"

Say hi to Janice for me. :)

[Jsol]

DD 1803 circa 1969. I named her Goldilocks.

[Kingsking]

Originally Posted by Andrejb

Picked up this 1503 OP date, solid 14k gold

Anyone else a fan of solid gold vintage? What do you think of this piece?




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Beautiful, bit small for me at 34mm but im curious what you paid for it? fellow Canadian wants to know :)

[Vlad]

Originally Posted by alcan

the ultimate stealth rolex, my ref 6222.

One of the very few series of watches that rolex has ever authorized without their name on the dial, for the now-defunct canadian timothy eaton department store chain. The dial reads 1/4 century club, and they were presented to employees for 25 years service. One of the very few gold manual wind oyster models out there as well.

love it!!!!!

[Vlad]

few more non perpetual (ok, Bobme lugs one is a perpetual)

[BisonHead]

Gold on riveted bracelet, classic classic.

[ravenhome777]

@The Thomas J - Is this the guy that Moki refers to?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK7Ua-73TZs

[slide95]

I love those old Chronographe Suisse watches, they are available with all sorts of great dial varieties and when I first started to wear a vintage watch these were a great affordable way of getting a good sized, very attractive and obviously vintage watch onto my wrist. A lot of Landeron and Venus movements which are quite servicable.

The gold cased ones have a reputation for having very thin gold cases and hollow lugs and are known as ´onion skin cases´. Some have heavier gold cases than others.

For some reason they have not really risen with the rest of the market and so today represent good value as an affordable inroad into vintage if one is not too brand conscious as they can be found starting at a couple hundred euros.

It´s hard to tell from the one picture posted but they look to have interesting dial variations and be in good shape so he shouldn´t have a problem finding new owners for them.

Here´s mine which was my first vintage chrono, my first vintage watch in 18kt rose and also my first watch to be stopped and taxed by our friends at customs and excise :(

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by Kingsking

Beautiful, bit small for me at 34mm but im curious what you paid for it? fellow Canadian wants to know :)

6500CAD


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Kingsking]

Originally Posted by Andrejb

6500CAD


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

good price, do you still have it?