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cruvon · 16 November 2011, 12:52 PM

Hi, just wondering how many here collect vintages from other brands too besides Rolex and if so which brands? What are your feelings on other vintage brands you have tried collecting v/s Rolex vintage collecting?

Also would love to hear from those who collected various brand vintages before going 100% vintage Rolex and reasons why.

kyle L · 16 November 2011, 12:54 PM

Omegas!

Alex1974 · 16 November 2011, 01:00 PM

Hi Cruvon,

YES, I have a few vintage watches and I love them ALL.
Please have a look at this post and you can even see those : http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=202703

Regards,
Alexander

PS A Rolex vintage is on my list....

cruvon · 16 November 2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

Omegas!

wow Kyle, awesome Omega collection, know this is a Rolex forum but guess you wouldn't be biased, how would you rate the Omegas v/s the Rolexes?:)

cruvon · 16 November 2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex1974

Hi Cruvon,

YES, I have a few vintage watches and I love them ALL.
Please have a look at this post and you can even see those : http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=202703

Regards,
Alexander

PS A Rolex vintage is on my list....

You've got a beautiful and varied collection Alex, well done! Yupz, noticed you need one of the Rolex biggies in that list, which one you looking at adding?

Tudor66 · 16 November 2011, 01:19 PM

I sold all of my valuable vintage omega's, hamiltons, etc, here's what's left...

Dan Pierce · 16 November 2011, 01:23 PM

Mid 40's Pierce chrono because it has my name on it.

Seiko's because of the diversity of models and relative inexpensive hit to the wallet.

dP

Alex1974 · 16 November 2011, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruvon

You've got a beautiful and varied collection Alex, well done! Yupz, noticed you need one of the Rolex biggies in that list, which one you looking at adding?

Thanks a lot !
I would like to go for a Submariner Ref. 5512 "pointed crownguards", but tough to get nowadays.

But don't worry, it WILL happen, just a question of time

Regards,
Alexander

cruvon · 16 November 2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbieone

I sold all of my valuable vintage omega's, hamiltons, etc, here's what's left...

wow, that was quite a collection you annihilated for Rolexes am assuming.:)

Maxtor · 16 November 2011, 01:39 PM

Wow, very interesting vintage Seikos. Love the last one best.

cruvon · 16 November 2011, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Mid 40's Pierce chrono because it has my name on it.

Seiko's because of the diversity of models and relative inexpensive hit to the wallet.

dP

Wow, a watch with your name is awesome, saved you from etching it on the caseback:), lucky you weren't named Comex though;). Those Seikos are beauties.

cruvon · 16 November 2011, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex1974

Thanks a lot !
I would like to go for a Submariner Ref. 5512 "pointed crownguards", but tough to get nowadays.

But don't worry, it WILL happen, just a question of time

Regards,
Alexander

You mean a 4 liner 5512 era one like one that's available with Andrew Shear or an earlier one? Am sure you will find the right one to add in.
http://sheartime.com/product/1962-ro...ner-ref-5512-2

Dan Pierce · 16 November 2011, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxtor

Wow, very interesting vintage Seikos. Love the last one best.

Thanks, Max!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruvon

Wow, a watch with your name is awesome, saved you from etching it on the caseback:), lucky you weren't named Comex though;). Those Seikos are beauties.

Thanks!

dP

Alex1974 · 16 November 2011, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruvon

You mean a 4 liner 5512 era one like one that's available with Andrew Shear or an earlier one? Am sure you will find the right one to add in.
http://sheartime.com/product/1962-ro...ner-ref-5512-2

Oh thanks, after I have seen the price.......I feel a bit sick again

Well, no hurry, one day....

Thanks and regards,
Alexander

cruvon · 16 November 2011, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex1974

Oh thanks, after I have seen the price.......I feel a bit sick again

Well, no hurry, one day....

Thanks and regards,
Alexander

Don't worry, you will get there:)

Clay · 16 November 2011, 03:48 PM

How about 1930's Mickey's???

Alex1974 · 16 November 2011, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cruvon

Don't worry, you will get there:)

@Cruvon, have you received my message ???? My sent items is empty but I guess this is because I'm a newcomer.

Regards,
Alexander

cruvon · 16 November 2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex1974

@Cruvon, have you received my message ???? My sent items is empty but I guess this is because I'm a newcomer.

Regards,
Alexander

Thanks, I just did:)

cruvon · 16 November 2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Clay

How about 1930's Mickey's???

Awesome collection, I would wear those with pride when visiting Disneyland or spending time doing kiddie activities:)

GlennW · 16 November 2011, 04:12 PM

My first vintage watch (1966 Speedmaster)....I still own it today and currently the only non Rolex (vintage) watch that I own.

Paladin · 16 November 2011, 07:03 PM

Omega Constellation pie pans....and some old Concords.

jwalther · 16 November 2011, 09:03 PM

These have all passed through my watch box over the years. . .

Subexplorer · 16 November 2011, 10:19 PM

Though I had always focused in specializing in one brand (Rolex), I also own several other various brands, and found special enjoyment in the Omega brand.

Omega offers a very good quality, recognized brand, diversity of interesting models, some of them, true classics, and you can build a nice collection with a fraction of investment required with Rolex.
Just my point of view.
Kind regards, Abel.

bb3188 · 16 November 2011, 10:42 PM

Great Photos !! love those early speedies,
early SM 300 and the early seamaster 321 chrono.....

that DOXA is quite out there !!!

thanks for sharing :)

conrail · 16 November 2011, 11:39 PM

Omega really did have some awesome watches in the 50s-70s.

h.chang · 17 November 2011, 12:37 AM

I am impressed by the number and variety of Omegas that you all have. I only have two!

Keeperoftime · 17 November 2011, 12:43 AM

Yes. I failed.

Rolex, for me is something dear and I cannot stray away from. I do love Omega and Audemars and Patek (just not the enthusiast)

It's my opinion Rolex collector's are just cooler.

Keeperoftime · 17 November 2011, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clay

How about 1930's Mickey's???

Wow! Amazing collection.

h.chang · 17 November 2011, 12:44 AM

I have a pair of Jaegers L C. One dress manual winding watch and the other a memovox
pocket watch with half hunter case cum table watch/clock cum alarm clock!

HORNBLOWER · 17 November 2011, 12:47 AM

I have crossed the rubicon to Tudor and will never look back (until a nice 16760 comes along!)

16 November 2011, 12:52 PM	#1
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	Have you tried vintage watch collecting from other brands besides Rolex? Hi, just wondering how many here collect vintages from other brands too besides Rolex and if so which brands? What are your feelings on other vintage brands you have tried collecting v/s Rolex vintage collecting? Also would love to hear from those who collected various brand vintages before going 100% vintage Rolex and reasons why. __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

16 November 2011, 01:23 PM	#7
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,733	Mid 40's Pierce chrono because it has my name on it. Seiko's because of the diversity of models and relative inexpensive hit to the wallet. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

16 November 2011, 09:03 PM	#22
jwalther "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lexington Posts: 459	These have all passed through my watch box over the years. . . __________________ Grand Seiko SBGR051

16 November 2011, 10:19 PM	#23
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Though I had always focused in specializing in one brand (Rolex), I also own several other various brands, and found special enjoyment in the Omega brand. Omega offers a very good quality, recognized brand, diversity of interesting models, some of them, true classics, and you can build a nice collection with a fraction of investment required with Rolex. Just my point of view. Kind regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

16 November 2011, 11:39 PM	#25
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	Omega really did have some awesome watches in the 50s-70s. __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

16 November 2011, 12:54 PM	#2
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Omegas!

16 November 2011, 01:00 PM	#3
Alex1974 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Alexander Location: China Posts: 89	Hi Cruvon, YES, I have a few vintage watches and I love them ALL. Please have a look at this post and you can even see those : http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=202703 Regards, Alexander PS A Rolex vintage is on my list....

16 November 2011, 01:39 PM	#10
Maxtor 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,439	Wow, very interesting vintage Seikos. Love the last one best.

16 November 2011, 03:48 PM	#16
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	How about 1930's Mickey's???

16 November 2011, 04:12 PM	#20
GlennW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 231	My first vintage watch (1966 Speedmaster)....I still own it today and currently the only non Rolex (vintage) watch that I own.

16 November 2011, 07:03 PM	#21
Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	Omega Constellation pie pans....and some old Concords.

16 November 2011, 10:42 PM	#24
bb3188 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 323	Great Photos !! love those early speedies, early SM 300 and the early seamaster 321 chrono..... that DOXA is quite out there !!! thanks for sharing :)

17 November 2011, 12:37 AM	#26
h.chang "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Selangor, Malaysi Watch: Rolex Prince 1937 Posts: 15	I am impressed by the number and variety of Omegas that you all have. I only have two!

17 November 2011, 12:43 AM	#27
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Yes. I failed. Rolex, for me is something dear and I cannot stray away from. I do love Omega and Audemars and Patek (just not the enthusiast) It's my opinion Rolex collector's are just cooler. __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

17 November 2011, 12:44 AM	#29
h.chang "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Selangor, Malaysi Watch: Rolex Prince 1937 Posts: 15	I have a pair of Jaegers L C. One dress manual winding watch and the other a memovox pocket watch with half hunter case cum table watch/clock cum alarm clock!

17 November 2011, 12:47 AM	#30
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,636	I have crossed the rubicon to Tudor and will never look back (until a nice 16760 comes along!)

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