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macstiltskin · 4 August 2009, 03:04 AM

I recently have noticed how striking some of the vintage Rolex are that are shown by members. In fact I think that many are more appealing than current production models are. One in particular was a chronograph (posted by a MOD a few days back?) made prior to the Daytona, which I thought was a much better looking chronograph. Also Martin (JDC) has a stunning older Datejust? I think.

Do you know of, or have your own opinions on models which are no longer in production yet outshine their current counterparts. Pics would be nice.

Alcan · 4 August 2009, 09:28 PM

This is about as vintage as you can get. From 1908, the year that Rolex was trademarked.

Dan Pierce · 4 August 2009, 09:46 PM

Every damn one of these references are no longer in production. Guess that's good and bad.

dP

jdc · 4 August 2009, 10:02 PM

Tudor submariner 76100 circa 1985

Rolex oysterdate with roulette wheel circa 1956

GMT II, Y serial first sold 2002

Clay · 4 August 2009, 10:20 PM

The 1665 has been out of production for years...and the 16600 met the same fate recently....A pity in my opinion...

JimSnyder · 4 August 2009, 10:57 PM

My 2

Skullring · 4 August 2009, 11:00 PM

This is my 16660 Sea Dweller from 1985.

macstiltskin · 4 August 2009, 11:51 PM

Great stuff fellas, Al, that's a great watch to start the thread with. Dan that bezel on the chronograph has got me a little puzzled? Although it's a fantastic looking watch, as they all are. Martins Oysterdate not Datejust as I thought (dimwit), is stunning.
Keep them coming.

eparisini · 5 August 2009, 12:56 AM

I like Vintage Rolex, here are some of mine

adam78 · 5 August 2009, 01:42 AM

Non-tool models

Skullring · 5 August 2009, 01:45 AM

Martin that Oysterdate Precision is a beauty.

Dan Pierce · 5 August 2009, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Dan that bezel on the chronograph has got me a little puzzled?

What's got ya' puzzled?
dP

Davvan · 5 August 2009, 05:17 AM

....Tudor 7021 Snowflake from 1968. It´s my daily beater....just like Dans...but in worse shape...it needs som TLC...but I can´t live without it......not yet

That fades bezel just drives me nutz

David

macstiltskin · 5 August 2009, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

What's got ya' puzzled?
dP

I suppose I expected to see a tachymetre bezel, I'm not sure how that bezel would be used? I'm pretty sure I'm gonna end up feeling stupid here.

Keep em coming guys

jdc · 5 August 2009, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davvan

....Tudor 7021 Snowflake from 1968. It´s my daily beater....just like Dans...but in worse shape...it needs som TLC...but I can´t live without it......not yet

That fades bezel just drives me nutz

David

I love that faded bezel David

jdc · 5 August 2009, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skullring

Martin that Oysterdate Precision is a beauty.

Thanks Phillip

Troy · 5 August 2009, 07:21 AM

Mine

IMG_0555.jpg

PHPuser · 5 August 2009, 07:41 AM

I'm sure you have seen this before and in case you haven't

Welshwatchman · 5 August 2009, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam78

Non-tool models

Wow, now there's some vintage!.

I've never seen most of these dial combos before. Thanks for the pictures.

T5AUS · 5 August 2009, 09:32 AM

They are interesting early examples Adam and look to be in great condition

Here are a couple of my favourite Subs the 62 pcg 5512 & the tudor 61 pcg 7928

Dan Pierce · 5 August 2009, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macstiltskin

I suppose I expected to see a tachymetre bezel, I'm not sure how that bezel would be used? I'm pretty sure I'm gonna end up feeling stupid here.

Keep em coming guys

No worries.

I use the bidirectional rotating bezel for a second timezone or just as a simple timer. I'm a self confessed bezel fiddler.

It's a feature I use often and find indispensable.

Great pics and watches, everyone.

It's been a blast to peruse.

dP

Gerry · 5 August 2009, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

This is about as vintage as you can get. From 1908, the year that Rolex was trademarked.

Nice watch, Al!

Can anyone else see a face here?

Great thread, everyone! Some beautiful pieces here!

T5AUS · 5 August 2009, 12:57 PM

[QUOTE=Gerry;1297621]Nice watch, Al!

Can anyone else see a face here?

Spooky, perhaps Her Wilsdorf himself, well spotted Gerry

pz93c · 5 August 2009, 03:34 PM

My 1603.

Alcan · 5 August 2009, 06:24 PM

A few more of our old timers (no pun intended).

Nancy's 1930's telephone dial

Her 1960 cocktail watch

Circa 1940 British military pocket watch

1950 Tudor.

My 1630 Datejust, a caliber 1570 movement in a pre-OysterQuartz case

buz-lh · 6 August 2009, 12:40 AM

A couple more not made any longer.

mike · 6 August 2009, 01:06 AM

Stunning examples guys.

I'll throw in a couple,

JohnEaton · 6 August 2009, 02:42 AM

Two old vintage divers 1680 Red and White

macstiltskin · 6 August 2009, 05:54 AM

Fantastic pictures coming in guys. John that Red Sub really does stand out!

JohnEaton · 6 August 2009, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macstiltskin

Fantastic pictures coming in guys. John that Red Sub really does stand out!

Thank you, it's a chocolate dial

4 August 2009, 03:04 AM	#1
macstiltskin Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: France Posts: 357	No longer produced vintage...Let's see them! I recently have noticed how striking some of the vintage Rolex are that are shown by members. In fact I think that many are more appealing than current production models are. One in particular was a chronograph (posted by a MOD a few days back?) made prior to the Daytona, which I thought was a much better looking chronograph. Also Martin (JDC) has a stunning older Datejust? I think. Do you know of, or have your own opinions on models which are no longer in production yet outshine their current counterparts. Pics would be nice.

4 August 2009, 10:20 PM	#5
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	How about these... The 1665 has been out of production for years...and the 16600 met the same fate recently....A pity in my opinion...

4 August 2009, 11:00 PM	#7
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	This is my 16660 Sea Dweller from 1985. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

5 August 2009, 01:42 AM	#10
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,829	Here are some of mine Non-tool models __________________ Cheers, Adam

5 August 2009, 01:45 AM	#11
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Martin that Oysterdate Precision is a beauty. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

4 August 2009, 10:02 PM	#4
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Tudor submariner 76100 circa 1985 Rolex oysterdate with roulette wheel circa 1956 GMT II, Y serial first sold 2002

4 August 2009, 11:51 PM	#8
macstiltskin Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: France Posts: 357	Great stuff fellas, Al, that's a great watch to start the thread with. Dan that bezel on the chronograph has got me a little puzzled? Although it's a fantastic looking watch, as they all are. Martins Oysterdate not Datejust as I thought (dimwit), is stunning. Keep them coming.

5 August 2009, 05:17 AM	#13
Davvan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Location Location Watch: out..make way!! Posts: 725	Here´s my... ....Tudor 7021 Snowflake from 1968. It´s my daily beater....just like Dans...but in worse shape...it needs som TLC...but I can´t live without it......not yet That fades bezel just drives me nutz David __________________ Mare Nostrum

5 August 2009, 07:21 AM	#17
Troy Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Troy Location: Calgary, Alberta Watch: Tudor Sub. 7928 Posts: 1,275	MineIMG_0555.jpg

5 August 2009, 07:41 AM	#18
PHPuser Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: John Location: River City Ky Watch: none anymore Posts: 249	I'm sure you have seen this before and in case you haven't

5 August 2009, 12:57 PM	#23
T5AUS "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: Brisbane Aus. Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,443	[QUOTE=Gerry;1297621]Nice watch, Al! Can anyone else see a face here? Spooky, perhaps Her Wilsdorf himself, well spotted Gerry __________________ www.journeyjottings.com

5 August 2009, 03:34 PM	#24
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	My 1603.

5 August 2009, 06:24 PM	#25
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	A few more of our old timers (no pun intended). Nancy's 1930's telephone dial Her 1960 cocktail watch Circa 1940 British military pocket watch 1950 Tudor. My 1630 Datejust, a caliber 1570 movement in a pre-OysterQuartz case __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

6 August 2009, 01:06 AM	#27
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Stunning examples guys. I'll throw in a couple,

6 August 2009, 02:42 AM	#28
JohnEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Eaton Location: Nome Alaska USA Watch: Red1680 metres 1st Posts: 1,869	Two old vintage divers 1680 Red and White __________________ Perfection lies not in the organic whole but in the isolated fragment

6 August 2009, 05:54 AM	#29
macstiltskin Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: France Posts: 357	Fantastic pictures coming in guys. John that Red Sub really does stand out!

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