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goldboy · 29 September 2023, 08:34 AM

I'd like to find a couple vintage Rolex ads from old magazines to frame in my office. Particularly something with a Submariner or Daytona since I own these and they're my favourite.

I did find the Ad Patina website where I can buy the vintage ads but I'd like to try my hands at sourcing my own.

Any idea what magazines/catalogues Ad Patina uses to source? Or does anyone have any general recommendations of which old magazines I should be looking at?

Old Geezer · 29 September 2023, 11:55 AM

As a kid in the early 70s, I remember seeing ads in Skin Diver Magazine and National Geographic. They were mostly Submariners and Explorers. Car & Driver and Motor Trend had Daytona ads. Those ads are what triggered my fascination with Rolex.
Good luck sourcing what you want.

Rolexken · 29 September 2023, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Geezer

As a kid in the early 70s, I remember seeing ads in Skin Diver Magazine and National Geographic. They were mostly Submariners and Explorers. Car & Driver and Motor Trend had Daytona ads. Those ads are what triggered my fascination with Rolex.
Good luck sourcing what you want.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145294725...mis&media=COPY

Try eBay search vintage Rolex adverts and there’s lots.

tudk · 29 September 2023, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolexken

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145294725...mis&media=COPY

Try eBay search vintage Rolex adverts and there’s lots.

Very cool

mjwalter80 · 30 September 2023, 01:46 AM

relaw · 30 September 2023, 03:08 AM

I think it would be neat to source some old magazines or newspapers from libraries or online sellers for cheap. Perhaps a handful like 15-20. Then go on a scavenger hunt, find them, cut them out yourself, and frame them. Cool project, good luck.

piratfisk · 30 September 2023, 03:18 AM

Alternatively, you could find the highest resolution scanned ads as possible & then either send them to a printer, or put them in a 360dpi 8.5x11 Photoshop document & print them yourself. https://www.google.com/search?q=role...w=1905&bih=929

Alcan · 30 September 2023, 05:54 AM

I've managed to collect a few from various sources such as magazine adverts from my AD and at my dentist's office, eBay, and Santa Claus aka Upper Management.

You might recognize the autograph on the 2nd one.

The last 2 are front and back of a magazine page from 1954. Apparently Moss Bros. in England are still around.

Teddean · 30 September 2023, 10:41 AM

Vintage Town and Country magazine from the 80s had glorious Rolex advertisements.

Moondoggy · 30 September 2023, 01:15 PM

Love the old adverts in a time when it was a real luxury purchase that depreciated 30% as you walked out the door. They were the days.

Old Expat Beast · 30 September 2023, 01:40 PM

I like the ones illustrated by Eric Fraser that apperared the the Illustrated London News in the 1950s. They come up on eBay, too.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...1&postcount=12

lee fowler · 30 September 2023, 04:42 PM

I purchased a job lot of National Geographic magazines and went through them all from different years.

goldboy · 1 October 2023, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lee fowler

I purchased a job lot of National Geographic magazines and went through them all from different years.

Find anything good?

goldboy · 1 October 2023, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

I've managed to collect a few from various sources such as magazine adverts from my AD and at my dentist's office, eBay, and Santa Claus aka Upper Management.

You might recognize the autograph on the 2nd one.

The last 2 are front and back of a magazine page from 1954. Apparently Moss Bros. in England are still around.

Impressive! Which magazine did you have best luck with?

Redemption144 · 1 October 2023, 02:18 PM

I am biased to the Explorer II
https://www.adpatina.com/explorer-ii/

Sorry - just read that you had found this website already. eBay then is your best bet!

lee fowler · 1 October 2023, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by goldboy

Find anything good?

Yes a lot of GMT, Sub, SeaDweller and Day Date.

Filipão · 3 October 2023, 09:50 AM

Get this book.

Worth every penny.

SolanaWatches · 3 October 2023, 09:56 AM

I find it quite amazing that some eBay sellers even thought in the first place of selling Rolex ads pulled out of magazines

goldboy · 3 October 2023, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SolanaWatches

I find it quite amazing that some eBay sellers even thought in the first place of selling Rolex ads pulled out of magazines

I find it odd most of the ones selling on ebay have them listed for around $15-$20, while adpatina has similar ones starting at $80 and up to $800.

Robf52 · 4 October 2023, 03:42 AM

All very cool stuff. Thanks for posting.

mquarter · 4 October 2023, 03:04 PM

You can prints for cheap on Etsy as well

29 September 2023, 08:34 AM	#1
goldboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: canada Watch: Daytona 116500 Posts: 429	Vintage rolex ads from magazines I'd like to find a couple vintage Rolex ads from old magazines to frame in my office. Particularly something with a Submariner or Daytona since I own these and they're my favourite. I did find the Ad Patina website where I can buy the vintage ads but I'd like to try my hands at sourcing my own. Any idea what magazines/catalogues Ad Patina uses to source? Or does anyone have any general recommendations of which old magazines I should be looking at?

30 September 2023, 01:46 AM	#5
mjwalter80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Real Name: Mike Location: Seattle Posts: 177	Ebay is definitely your friend here - there are some really cool old advertisements. https://www.ebay.com/itm/14443899413...3ABFBM3I2_mdxi https://www.ebay.com/itm/40385596332...Bk9SR-CNv5ncYg https://www.ebay.com/itm/27534067859...3ABFBM5uDQmdxi https://www.ebay.com/itm/11592100194...Bk9SR-bg0JncYg https://www.ebay.com/itm/32575209110...Bk9SR-bg0JncYg https://www.ebay.com/itm/14443831395...3ABFBMhsLTmdxi https://www.ebay.com/itm/35503140482...Bk9SR4jC05ncYg https://www.ebay.com/itm/22575398477...Bk9SR4bC05ncYg __________________ ♛ DJ41 Fluted Jubilee Blue Stick ♛ Daytona 116500LN Black ♛ 126610 LV Sub ♛ DJ41 Fluted Oyster Wimbledon ♛ Ω Seamaster "60 years of Bond" ♛ Cartier Santos Blue ♛ Ω Speedmaster Sapphire Sandwich and Chronoscope ♛ GS SBGJ249 GMT and Cherry Blossom ♛ Oris 65 ♛ JLC Reverso Duoface Calendar Q3918420 ♛ Cartier Tank ♛ Vintage Doxa, Longines

30 September 2023, 03:18 AM	#7
piratfisk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: Finest City Watch: 16233, 116619LB Posts: 2,129	Alternatively, you could find the highest resolution scanned ads as possible & then either send them to a printer, or put them in a 360dpi 8.5x11 Photoshop document & print them yourself. https://www.google.com/search?q=role...w=1905&bih=929 __________________ What's the time? It's time to get ill. Wishlist: 128236; 5396G; 15550ST; 384.029

30 September 2023, 01:15 PM	#10
Moondoggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Berty Location: NI/Aust/USA Watch: and wait Posts: 3,105	Love the old adverts in a time when it was a real luxury purchase that depreciated 30% as you walked out the door. They were the days. __________________ Permanent social programs that finance and enable poor life choices usually keep the “intentions matter more than results” crowd in control. Never argue with a fool, as eventually it will be difficult to tell the difference.

30 September 2023, 01:40 PM	#11
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,403	I like the ones illustrated by Eric Fraser that apperared the the Illustrated London News in the 1950s. They come up on eBay, too. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...1&postcount=12 __________________ _______________________

29 September 2023, 11:55 AM	#2
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Earth Watch: 126619LB and more Posts: 5,207	As a kid in the early 70s, I remember seeing ads in Skin Diver Magazine and National Geographic. They were mostly Submariners and Explorers. Car & Driver and Motor Trend had Daytona ads. Those ads are what triggered my fascination with Rolex. Good luck sourcing what you want.

30 September 2023, 03:08 AM	#6
relaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14	I think it would be neat to source some old magazines or newspapers from libraries or online sellers for cheap. Perhaps a handful like 15-20. Then go on a scavenger hunt, find them, cut them out yourself, and frame them. Cool project, good luck.

30 September 2023, 10:41 AM	#9
Teddean "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Watch: DJ EXP DD Posts: 1	Vintage Town and Country magazine from the 80s had glorious Rolex advertisements.

30 September 2023, 04:42 PM	#12
lee fowler 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 2,510	I purchased a job lot of National Geographic magazines and went through them all from different years. __________________ Instagram: @lee1563

1 October 2023, 02:18 PM	#15
Redemption144 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: SoCal Watch: Explorer II Posts: 73	I am biased to the Explorer II https://www.adpatina.com/explorer-ii/ Sorry - just read that you had found this website already. eBay then is your best bet!

3 October 2023, 09:56 AM	#18
SolanaWatches 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2023 Real Name: Sebastien Location: San Diego Posts: 373	I find it quite amazing that some eBay sellers even thought in the first place of selling Rolex ads pulled out of magazines

4 October 2023, 03:42 AM	#20
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 4,710	All very cool stuff. Thanks for posting. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

4 October 2023, 03:04 PM	#21
mquarter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Asia Watch: 5-digit steel Posts: 384	You can prints for cheap on Etsy as well __________________ ♛ Submariner 14060m, 2-line ♛ Explorer II 16570, polar ♛ Cosmograph Daytona 16520, white dial

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