Rolex

I just got back from my grabbing my much needed caffeine fix, and I spotted the guy behind me in line sporting a pristine 1680. (I wish I have had my camera with me).  It was a spectacular beauty.

So, I decided to post this tread and ask everybody to post their vintage beauties as a hommage to the great pieces from the past, that continue to dazzle us and make history wherever they are spotted.

Although not a Sub, here's my contribution.... a 1977 1675. My only vintage so far. Hopefully either a 1680, 5512, or 5513 will join the collection in due time.

Great weekend to all!

Alex

If so, here is my Trio...

16750 from 1981:



1680 Red from 1972/73..



1016 from 1967:



Here the 1016 in a very appealing position, with my Semi Vintage Explo II from 1995:



Then the Vintage I owned and finally sold:

1655 ( Not my pic )...



16 800 From 1985:



1680 White from 1975:



16 550 from 1986:



1675 U.A.E from 1976:



So, the only Tritium Rolex Watches I still own are these 3...





The 1016 belongs to my wife...

Best.
Nicolas

I knew I could count on you, Nicolas.

Your wife's 1016 and your Red 1680, in particular are just great examples to prove that the passing of time is not necessarily a bad thing.

And your 16750, proves that you have great taste... for obviuos reasons.LOL.

One thing that intrigues me, though is your ease for giving up some lovely pieces (orange explorer, white 1680, to mention a few) How do you do it? Do you take Maquiavelli's approach?? A means in order to find and fund one of your holy grails?

Alex

LOLOL

I had no other choice to let them go to fund other more important pieces...

So, that's why...

And If I tell you what I had to sell among my pre vendome Panerai watches, it's even worst...Or better, as it allowed me to put my hands
on really nice treasures, my friend...

Now, it's more difficult to make a selection of what I can sell to fund my next purchases, as I'm very in love with my pieces,
I just can tell you that my 3 Tritium pieces will stay with me till my last day, as they all have a nice, very nice story behind...

And some are friendship watches, too...And this is sacred to me...

best, my friend.

Nicolas

With the right motivation (holy grail watch), I guess you have to learn to make those tough decisions.

Have a great start to the week, my friend.

Alex

The Vintage Rolex watches can perfectly be summed by your 2 watches , 2 icons...A Sub, and a GMT!

Perfect, impeccable taste, my friend.

Best.

Nicolas

you have great taste too my friend

cheers
raph

Both are lovely pieces, sure to draw people into the great world of vintage Rolex.

Best,

Alex

This is my 1603 from 66.
I love this small watch on my big arm!
A real pleasure to wear it. I need an old hands set, but it's just a question of time.

Enjoy

Ca. 1967 5513

Circa 1972 1675

Circa 1978 1680

~Scott

And in stunning condition, too!
Thanks for sharing!
Nicolas

your 1016 and 1680 are both stunning as well, did I read correctly that you let the 1016 go?  That one is on my short list but with vintage prices going where they are it makes it tough to buy with out thinning the collection....and I have not found one I want to let go yet.

~Scott

On my wife's wrist, in fact...
Which is a very nice thing..The watch, not the wife..Well, the wife too! LOL
Best.
Nicolas