Rolex

Selection of 1930's Rolex Prince. 1930s Prince.. : ) ...  

Vintage 1950s bubbleback Rolex with8 Rolex Crowns on the dial......  

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Thanks for your kind words! Been collecting vintage watches since 1988. Times flies, almost 20 years and I am getting Old! The Rolex Prince & Bubblebacks used to be very popular :?? Left to Right: Patek Philiipe 0990, Prince Straight, Two Tone Prince Bran...  

I really like the old advertisement showing the product shots : ) I was offered a rolex Prince Jump hour in 1988...but I couldn't afford : (...  

Regret selling the Rolex 1016 & 5504 to my friends.....  

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One of my favourite bubblebacks..Different sizes, materials and dials. : )...  

Semi Bubbleback...  

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Rolex Red submariner Mk VI from the year 1972 ...  

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Which looks like a 6542? Nice trio there. What is the other sub? I don't see it very well... Best. Nicolas

The submariner is a 6536/1 from 1957.. : )

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There are slight difference in the shape of the crown with the earlier one having "rounder" crown and later narrower one.....  

Wow, 2 1655! You're a lucky guy! Thanks for sharing this nice pair. Are you olny collecting Rolex Watches? Best. Nicolas

Just bought the stanless steel bracelt from The Rolex Center.....  

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Can anyone please teach me how to take photos of the watch without reflections? Sometime, I am able to get shoot of the dial but sometimes, it has lots of reflections?...  

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Rolex 6062 This message has been edited by maxbliss888 on 2010-03-08 23:47:47...  

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After 18 years, finally managed to get a Rolex Ref 1655 mk 5 with box and papers from Hong Kong. Watch was from the year 1981 but only sold in 1984. ...  

Fully restored by Rolex Center Hk Rolex Explorer 2 ref 1655 Mk 7 & Unrestored 1655 Mk 5 ...  

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Just added one Rolex Hooded Bubbleback ref 3064 with subsidiary seconds from 1938. ...  

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This is a Rolex Square Bubbleback ref 4645, 31mm in diameter. ...  

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The following are fake Rolex Bubbleback watches and a handwind watch. Beware! Pho ...  

Just found this steel Rolex 8171 Moonphase : )...  

Even though the ref 8171 is a triple calendar moon phase watch, I would classified it as part of the Rolex Big Bubbleback collection as it was also using the full bubbleback movement with additional parts. The Rolex 8171 is 38mm in diameter and is a huge ...  

1) You appear to be the type of obsessive individual I like. Why haven't we met? 2) Please tell me you are British. 3) Absolutely stunning set of watches....I love them. Fantastic. What a great way to start the day here...open that post and see those watc... 

... Wow, I´m really impressed! That´s an awesome collection, with many examples which tryly deserve an special presentation with much detailed photography! I specially love that Padellone, and 6062 triple calendar! Well not to mention the Prices and... Ok... 

Thanks for your kind words. I am from Singapore and I have stated to collect vintage watches since 1988. During the early days, vintage watches are not expensive as many collectors focus on painting, porcelain and other real antiques. As such, I was able ... 

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Thanks for sharing, great collection, these princes and pateks are breathtaking.

Over the years, have managed to grow the rolex Big Bubbleback ...  

...vintage Rolex. 1941 Bubbleback: Well, I also have this 1980s Datejust that I don't think is quite old enough yet to classify as "vintage": And you can still see the family resemblance: ...  

Nice bubbleback with the rare subsidiary seconds.. : )

Does anyone know where I can send a 1934 Rolex Prince to be overhauled in the U.S.? My home is in Southern California. Probably easier to find service in the U.K. Any help would be appreciated. Many thanks !

Sorry, I only know watch maker in Hong Kong... Just found a steel Prince.. ...  

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The newly renovated hall looks great! I was expecting to have a new Rolex Daytona but the changes are too subtle and small. Went to visit smaller brands such as Glycine airman watch as well as the independence watch makers were fun!

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You have an extensive and wonderful collection of vintage Rolex. It would be fantastic if you would tell us about the journey you have been on in this collection. What particular watches you have come to love and why? It would be fascinating to hear.

My favourite watches are the Rolex Prince and the bubbleback from the early period. During the late 80s-90s, the Rolex sports watches were worthless and many collectors were going for the real vintage pieces. During weekend, we would gather at the old cof... 

Small brother of the Explorer 1016 ...  

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I have always love the Rolex bubbleback. This is one of my favourite with 9 crowns instead of 1 with the bombe case This message has been edited by maxbliss888 on 2013-07-20 06:19:52 ...  

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Thanks! Really love these vintage pieces