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Alan111 · 25 September 2019, 01:21 AM

Lately, I've been very interested in vintage gold pieces from Rolex. I don't know what changed my focus, but I've been drawn to a few yellow gold vintage pieces like the 16528, 16718 (on jubilee of course) and 18238.

I tried on a 18238 last week, and it seemed a bit too tapered / dainty for my wrists. I do not wear oversized watches (I am even of the opinion that the modern Daytona looks a drop too big on my 6.75" wrist), but I think the slimmer and more tapered design of the 5-digit models really resonates with me. Here are a few examples of watches I've been eyeing lately.... who's with me?!

(not my pics)

Onikage · 25 September 2019, 01:23 AM

Definitely.

1665fan · 25 September 2019, 01:41 AM

How about the black dial Daytona

BisonHead · 26 September 2019, 02:17 AM

Very nice

zapokee · 26 September 2019, 12:22 PM

Very nice. Be sure to try before you buy - gold head and gold bracelet tend to be a bit more blingy in real life than in photos.

05carbondrz · 26 September 2019, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by zapokee

Very nice. Be sure to try before you buy - gold head and gold bracelet tend to be a bit more blingy in real life than in photos.

A lot more Blingy to Me.

Toronto Soup King · 26 September 2019, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by zapokee

Very nice. Be sure to try before you buy - gold head and gold bracelet tend to be a bit more blingy in real life than in photos.

For the sports watches, sure, those are pretty bold. But when I'm wearing my all-gold 1012 or 1013, most casual observers are going to guess it's a Seiko SGF model or similar plated watch. There are so many lookalikes of the classic 101x watches I don't think anyone has ever commented on mine except friends of mine who wear them too!

daveo5 · 27 September 2019, 12:50 AM

My 15007 Date, in 14 k, from 1976, it’s my daily

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Tom1675 · 27 September 2019, 04:42 AM

Daytona of the two. Its a great reference and the inverted 6 dial helps... Would prefer a nipple dial GMT (more$$ though).

And I agree, you're definitely getting your bling on with an all-gold sports watch.

Wiener48 · 27 September 2019, 12:20 PM

Like them, thanks for showing

Dr.Smellody · 27 September 2019, 12:49 PM

Love my 167188. Good luck on the hunt!

mobster600 · 30 September 2019, 02:20 AM

i cant imagine a Daytona being too big on you.....women pull off Daytonas. I dont know what to tell you.....if the DD is too small the Daytona is too big....A sub and gmt have more presence then the Daytona.

Rolex might not be for your my friend...sorry.

daveo5 · 30 September 2019, 08:31 AM

My ‘76 Date 34 mm

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nigelk · 3 October 2019, 03:41 PM

I always loved the all gold watches compared to their stainless steel versions :D

bonatto · 3 October 2019, 06:50 PM

Good lord that first daytona is stunning

1William · 3 October 2019, 09:14 PM

Very nice. I admire the older PM watches.

77T · 3 October 2019, 10:08 PM

The one I liked the most was a YG wideboy 1803...right up until a burglar scarfed it.

It’s still out there somewhere but both the police report and Rolex theft report may bring it home again someday.

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petehk · 3 October 2019, 10:33 PM

SS is great but sometimes the extra shine and weight really perks up your day! Here's mine 16238 with Saudi Armed Forces dial.

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AS1 · 3 October 2019, 11:11 PM

nice thread. my 1680/8 is one of my favorite pieces! vintage YG rocks

okthenor · 4 October 2019, 09:36 AM

That watch is a beauty.

okthenor · 4 October 2019, 09:39 AM

Both, but I was referring to the Daytona.

25 September 2019, 01:21 AM	#1
Alan111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,605	Vintage Gold Pieces Lately, I've been very interested in vintage gold pieces from Rolex. I don't know what changed my focus, but I've been drawn to a few yellow gold vintage pieces like the 16528, 16718 (on jubilee of course) and 18238. I tried on a 18238 last week, and it seemed a bit too tapered / dainty for my wrists. I do not wear oversized watches (I am even of the opinion that the modern Daytona looks a drop too big on my 6.75" wrist), but I think the slimmer and more tapered design of the 5-digit models really resonates with me. Here are a few examples of watches I've been eyeing lately.... who's with me?! (not my pics)

25 September 2019, 01:23 AM	#2
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	Definitely. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

3 October 2019, 10:08 PM	#17
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,714	The one I liked the most was a YG wideboy 1803...right up until a burglar scarfed it. It’s still out there somewhere but both the police report and Rolex theft report may bring it home again someday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

25 September 2019, 01:41 AM	#3
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,590	How about the black dial Daytona

26 September 2019, 02:17 AM	#4
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	Very nice

26 September 2019, 12:22 PM	#5
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,344	Very nice. Be sure to try before you buy - gold head and gold bracelet tend to be a bit more blingy in real life than in photos.

27 September 2019, 12:50 AM	#8
daveo5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Las Vegas NV Watch: 14060M COSC Posts: 1,329	My 15007 Date, in 14 k, from 1976, it’s my daily Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

27 September 2019, 04:42 AM	#9
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,172	Daytona of the two. Its a great reference and the inverted 6 dial helps... Would prefer a nipple dial GMT (more$$ though). And I agree, you're definitely getting your bling on with an all-gold sports watch.

27 September 2019, 12:20 PM	#10
Wiener48 Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Vienna Posts: 1,299	Like them, thanks for showing

27 September 2019, 12:49 PM	#11
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,197	Love my 167188. Good luck on the hunt!

30 September 2019, 02:20 AM	#12
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,477	i cant imagine a Daytona being too big on you.....women pull off Daytonas. I dont know what to tell you.....if the DD is too small the Daytona is too big....A sub and gmt have more presence then the Daytona. Rolex might not be for your my friend...sorry.

30 September 2019, 08:31 AM	#13
daveo5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Las Vegas NV Watch: 14060M COSC Posts: 1,329	My ‘76 Date 34 mm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

3 October 2019, 03:41 PM	#14
nigelk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Singapore Posts: 68	I always loved the all gold watches compared to their stainless steel versions :D

3 October 2019, 06:50 PM	#15
bonatto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: UK/EU Posts: 222	Good lord that first daytona is stunning

3 October 2019, 09:14 PM	#16
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,731	Very nice. I admire the older PM watches.

3 October 2019, 10:33 PM	#18
petehk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Just Rolex Posts: 79	SS is great but sometimes the extra shine and weight really perks up your day! Here's mine 16238 with Saudi Armed Forces dial. Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

3 October 2019, 11:11 PM	#19
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	nice thread. my 1680/8 is one of my favorite pieces! vintage YG rocks

4 October 2019, 09:36 AM	#20
okthenor "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 202	That watch is a beauty.

4 October 2019, 09:39 AM	#21
okthenor "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 202	Both, but I was referring to the Daytona.

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