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SteelSubmarinerGuy · 21 July 2017, 12:36 AM

I'll go first!!!

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Chadridv · 21 July 2017, 12:44 AM

My dad's EXII 1655. Wore it for almost 40 years. Watched him build multiple houses wearing this watch, never took it off! It's a legend in my family.

Below that is my grandfather's (dad's dad) Datejust Thunderbird (the SS Gray Dial). It's amazing to have them in the hand and on the wrist. Super cool feeling.

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timeseek · 21 July 2017, 01:11 AM

What is considered vintage? After so many years, or no longer manufactured?

captain_NEMO · 21 July 2017, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by timeseek

What is considered vintage? After so many years, or no longer manufactured?

If I were to guess, I'd say any timepiece that is at least 20-25 years old.

RMC12 · 21 July 2017, 01:43 AM

My one and only vintage piece at the minute!

JP Chestnut · 21 July 2017, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by captain_NEMO

If I were to guess, I'd say any timepiece that is at least 20-25 years old.

It depends who you ask. I doubt anyone would view a glossy dial, WG surround, sapphire crystal 16610 Sub as "vintage" despite being released well over twenty years ago.

Anything with a matte dial, acrylic crystal, or both is a safe bet. Even so, something like an OQ is vintage for sure.

butler9999 · 21 July 2017, 02:12 AM

1961: 5512 - 4 line / chapter ring

Wing Zero · 21 July 2017, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by butler9999

1961: 5512 - 4 line / chapter ring

Holy guacamole

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Tom1675 · 21 July 2017, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Wing Zero

Holy guacamole

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Schneikeeeyz! Nice!

roh123 · 21 July 2017, 02:50 AM

That 5512 is just perfection. I wouldn't need anything else.

A bit curious of their appraisal. How much do they claim it's worth?

butler9999 · 21 July 2017, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by roh123

That 5512 is just perfection. I wouldn't need anything else.

A bit curious of their appraisal. How much do they claim it's worth?

Phillip Ridley did the work. We decided to do it "right" and we left nothing undone, and the service, band, crystal and parts were not cheap...but worth it. Everything is period correct and the band is nearly perfection too. The value is more for my insurer, not necessarily what I could get.

lee fowler · 21 July 2017, 04:59 AM

This for me, from 1963 a Double Swiss Underline GMT.

Richard Carver · 21 July 2017, 05:04 AM

1972 1802 with an oxblood stella dial and a rivet oyster

The moose · 21 July 2017, 05:05 AM

The rarest one in the bunch...RG 1601 on RG big logo rivet;

ahantel · 21 July 2017, 05:07 AM

bulter9999 - Philip did similarly good work on my 1959 5512. Excellent character, that man.

roh123 · 21 July 2017, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by butler9999

Phillip Ridley did the work. We decided to do it "right" and we left nothing undone, and the service, band, crystal and parts were not cheap...but worth it. Everything is period correct and the band is nearly perfection too. The value is more for my insurer, not necessarily what I could get.

I think you can get a lot more than you think. Well done anyways

roh123 · 21 July 2017, 05:51 AM

No idea if I misunderstand the topic but here's my small contribution.

I would love to upgrade the 5508 to a either a chapter ring 5512 or a perfect late gilt 5513. It's just so hard to find good examples for sale..

lee fowler · 21 July 2017, 06:35 AM

This as well!

springer · 21 July 2017, 06:38 AM

1961 5512 4-liner Submariner, tulip dial, with original 7206 bracelet and a 1967 GMT-MASTER 1675.

rootbeer7 · 21 July 2017, 06:43 AM

Long E 1675

roh123 · 21 July 2017, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

1961 5512 4-liner Submariner, tulip dial, with original 7206 bracelet and a 1967 GMT-MASTER 1675.

Wow! Really nice 5512 springer.

sensui · 21 July 2017, 06:54 AM

I can't post with these big guns blazing. Great collection/pieces gentlemen.

Blakerhodes · 21 July 2017, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by RMC12

My one and only vintage piece at the minute!

Great piece. Who makes that strap ? Looking for a similar strap for my red sub and have bought some awful ones lately.

RMC12 · 21 July 2017, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Blakerhodes

Great piece. Who makes that strap ? Looking for a similar strap for my red sub and have bought some awful ones lately.

I bought it from Bulang and Sons. They have some great straps to choose from.

springer · 21 July 2017, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by sensui

I can't post with these big guns blazing. Great collection/pieces gentlemen.

Come on Big John, I know you have some nice ones put away!!!!

sacsha00786 · 21 July 2017, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by RMC12

My one and only vintage piece at the minute!

Lovely!

RMC12 · 21 July 2017, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sacsha00786

Lovely!

Thanks mate. Beautiful double red!!

SteelSubmarinerGuy · 21 July 2017, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by captain_NEMO

If I were to guess, I'd say any timepiece that is at least 20-25 years old.

Correct!

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Kiaraff · 21 July 2017, 08:32 AM

1016 Gilt chapter ring

Dr.Smellody · 21 July 2017, 08:39 AM

My pencil hand lollipop non-submariner 6205.

21 July 2017, 12:36 AM	#1
SteelSubmarinerGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 508	Let's see some of your Vintage Legends I'll go first!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 July 2017, 12:44 AM	#2
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	My dad's EXII 1655. Wore it for almost 40 years. Watched him build multiple houses wearing this watch, never took it off! It's a legend in my family. Below that is my grandfather's (dad's dad) Datejust Thunderbird (the SS Gray Dial). It's amazing to have them in the hand and on the wrist. Super cool feeling. Ooops, Hosting issues, pics to follow. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

21 July 2017, 01:11 AM	#3
timeseek "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: None Posts: 66	What is considered vintage? After so many years, or no longer manufactured?

21 July 2017, 02:50 AM	#10
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	That 5512 is just perfection. I wouldn't need anything else. A bit curious of their appraisal. How much do they claim it's worth?

21 July 2017, 05:04 AM	#13
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	1972 1802 with an oxblood stella dial and a rivet oyster

21 July 2017, 05:05 AM	#14
The moose Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Posts: 968	The rarest one in the bunch...RG 1601 on RG big logo rivet;

21 July 2017, 05:07 AM	#15
ahantel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5512, 1016, 1675 Posts: 61	bulter9999 - Philip did similarly good work on my 1959 5512. Excellent character, that man.

21 July 2017, 05:51 AM	#17
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	No idea if I misunderstand the topic but here's my small contribution. I would love to upgrade the 5508 to a either a chapter ring 5512 or a perfect late gilt 5513. It's just so hard to find good examples for sale..

21 July 2017, 06:54 AM	#22
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	I can't post with these big guns blazing. Great collection/pieces gentlemen.

21 July 2017, 08:32 AM	#29
Kiaraff "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Antwerp - Belgium Posts: 116	1016 Gilt chapter ring

21 July 2017, 08:39 AM	#30
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,199	My pencil hand lollipop non-submariner 6205.

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