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Warnsboy · 25 June 2012, 06:57 AM

IMHO if you have a budget of 7K and your looking to buy a Vinage Rolex, your in a comfortable income range. I would buy a nice 5513 with a matte dial and recent service verified by receipt. Spend in the $4k to $6k range. Do not buy your first vintage watch from EBay! Take advice from here and seek out a reputable seller. There are many out there.

I started with a $2k Datejust. Then a $3k Exp II and found many pitfalls from there to my first vintage. My favorites are now my 5513 "per-comex" and a gilt 1675. I'm glad I called on a few smaller wagers before going all in

Michael M. · 25 June 2012, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by xhype

Thank for all the advice I think I'm looking at the 5513/2 or 1680 I love the date on a watch

Those are good choices

Michael M. · 25 June 2012, 07:02 AM

A 1016 or 1675 gilt in mint condition:cheers

clarkhardball · 25 June 2012, 11:02 AM

Sorry for just posting this now but I did some pencil pushing and my oysterdate 6694 and birthyear 1680 cost me approx 7k. That could be an option for you to scratch both sports and non-sports VR itch. Will post pics tom when I get them from RSC. Btw, 7k does not include what I spent for RSC service

springer · 25 June 2012, 11:22 AM

There are many options for a $7,000 vintage Rolex. If you already have a GMT, why not look at one of the vintage Submariners - the 1680 or 5513. Good luck with your decision.

xhype · 25 June 2012, 12:00 PM

Is there any places in NYC that I can vew some vintage watches illtake a day off for work tomorrow to run around please help

ralpie · 25 June 2012, 01:05 PM

There's a place on 57th called Plaza 57. They have 2 locations within 1 block. Amazing selection but I have no purchasing experience.

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kyle L · 25 June 2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ralpie

There's a place on 57th called Plaza 57. They have 2 locations within 1 block. Amazing selection but I have no purchasing experience.

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My experience with them wasn't too great. Prices were sky high, service was pretty bad. You have to be buzzed out to leave the place.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/midtown-arts...ues-new-york-2

z32turbo · 25 June 2012, 01:08 PM

I'd go after a 5512 or 5513 in that budget range.

jackwebb · 25 June 2012, 01:13 PM

1665 great white or 16660 SeaDevil.

xhype · 25 June 2012, 02:12 PM

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1665 great white or 16660 SeaDevil.

Omg I'm in love i think I know why people go broke

SkyKing31 · 25 June 2012, 01:19 PM

1803 DD .. All factory original

A.Sharp · 25 June 2012, 01:23 PM

I would pick up a yg DD, on a croc band.

A.Sharp · 25 June 2012, 01:23 PM

have you checked out heritage auction??

xhype · 25 June 2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by A.Sharp

have you checked out heritage auction??

Where is that or what is it????

A.Sharp · 28 June 2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by xhype

Where is that or what is it????

It's an auction site, and they have one in NYC. I think it's ha.com , they have a lot of cool old day dates and vintage pieces from time to time.

jackwebb · 25 June 2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by xhype

Omg I'm in love i think I know why people go broke

Hahaha both are on my short list.

xhype · 26 June 2012, 09:28 AM

Well my vintage crave is going to be on hold because I think it's a bit hard and a lot of research it took me 6 months to buy my gmt and I don't want to go down that road again I do love the 5513 and the 1680 but the one I've seen so Dave is in bad shape so I'll just go with a resent sea dweller

kyle L · 26 June 2012, 09:30 AM

Did you see this one?

http://10pastten.com/inventory/detai...?item_id=TA593

drockadam · 26 June 2012, 09:36 AM

I'd probably get a 1680, hopefully with B&P.

**** Picture borrowed from HQ Milton's website.

phillycheez · 26 June 2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

Did you see this one?

http://10pastten.com/inventory/detai...?item_id=TA593

That's a nice one.

25 June 2012, 11:22 AM	#5
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,226	There are many options for a $7,000 vintage Rolex. If you already have a GMT, why not look at one of the vintage Submariners - the 1680 or 5513. Good luck with your decision. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

25 June 2012, 01:08 PM	#9
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I'd go after a 5512 or 5513 in that budget range. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

25 June 2012, 01:13 PM	#10
jackwebb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Louisville KY Watch: crazy Posts: 634	1665 great white or 16660 SeaDevil. __________________ Instagram is jackw3bb https://www.instagram.com/jackw3bb/

25 June 2012, 01:19 PM	#12
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	1803 DD .. All factory original __________________ It's been said that money can never buy happiness which is true, but I'd rather cry while seated in the back of a Rolls Royce limousine instead crying while seated on a bicycle.

25 June 2012, 01:23 PM	#13
A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	I would pick up a yg DD, on a croc band. __________________ A.Sharp "I can't listen to that much Wagner, ya know? I start to get the urge to conquer Poland."

25 June 2012, 06:57 AM	#1
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	IMHO if you have a budget of 7K and your looking to buy a Vinage Rolex, your in a comfortable income range. I would buy a nice 5513 with a matte dial and recent service verified by receipt. Spend in the $4k to $6k range. Do not buy your first vintage watch from EBay! Take advice from here and seek out a reputable seller. There are many out there. I started with a $2k Datejust. Then a $3k Exp II and found many pitfalls from there to my first vintage. My favorites are now my 5513 "per-comex" and a gilt 1675. I'm glad I called on a few smaller wagers before going all in

25 June 2012, 07:02 AM	#3
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	A 1016 or 1675 gilt in mint condition:cheers

25 June 2012, 11:02 AM	#4
clarkhardball "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jake Location: Manila Posts: 323	Sorry for just posting this now but I did some pencil pushing and my oysterdate 6694 and birthyear 1680 cost me approx 7k. That could be an option for you to scratch both sports and non-sports VR itch. Will post pics tom when I get them from RSC. Btw, 7k does not include what I spent for RSC service

25 June 2012, 12:00 PM	#6
xhype "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Brooklyn,NY Watch: Rolex GMT II 16710 Posts: 850	Is there any places in NYC that I can vew some vintage watches illtake a day off for work tomorrow to run around please help

25 June 2012, 01:05 PM	#7
ralpie 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Ral P Location: Northeast Posts: 2,384	There's a place on 57th called Plaza 57. They have 2 locations within 1 block. Amazing selection but I have no purchasing experience. Sent from my HTC VLE_U using Tapatalk 2

25 June 2012, 01:23 PM	#14
A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	have you checked out heritage auction?? __________________ A.Sharp "I can't listen to that much Wagner, ya know? I start to get the urge to conquer Poland."

26 June 2012, 09:28 AM	#18
xhype "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Brooklyn,NY Watch: Rolex GMT II 16710 Posts: 850	Well my vintage crave is going to be on hold because I think it's a bit hard and a lot of research it took me 6 months to buy my gmt and I don't want to go down that road again I do love the 5513 and the 1680 but the one I've seen so Dave is in bad shape so I'll just go with a resent sea dweller

26 June 2012, 09:30 AM	#19
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Did you see this one? http://10pastten.com/inventory/detai...?item_id=TA593

26 June 2012, 09:36 AM	#20
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	I'd probably get a 1680, hopefully with B&P. ** Picture borrowed from HQ Milton's website. __________________ - Adam Instagram:** @GMTSUBTIME

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