Rolex

My key focus for watch collecting has mainly with the vintage series and the closest modern versions was the Rolex 16800. I have always longed for the Rolex 16610LV (2003-2010) made to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Rolex Submariner. I have misse...  

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Thanks FabR! After waiting for a long time, my Tudor P01 has finally arrived. Love the odd shape and the controversial history ...  

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Even though I am not a collector for modern Rolex watches, somehow the number keeps growing like rabbits. The Rolex Milgauss together with the Green submariner and the Tudor P01. This got to stop... Rolex Milgauss, Tudor P01, Rolex Submariner Kermit ...  

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Hi! It’s the old Kermit from 2008..

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Thanks! The Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 1002 was produced from the 1950s through the 1980s. It is characterized by its 34mm case and smooth bezel and it comes in stainless steel, 14k gold and 18k gold. The timepiece originally featured a robust 26 je...  

After much deliberation, I have finally gave in to modern watch and and decided To accept that modern watches are nice and collectible too. Hope you like it as much as I do! ...  

The Tudor Advisor was first introduced in 1957 with the reference 7926, which was in production until 1968 when it was replaced by the reference 10050. This 7926 is powered by the Adolph Schild manual-winding caliber 1475 with alarm function. The Ref. 792...  

The Rolex Ref 1607 Datejust has a tree bark bezel. The watch is from 1965 with the early pointed Alpha hands. I think this watch looks better with leather strap than it’s original gold bracelets. Not too gaudy I hope and the Matt black dial give it a low ...  

Rolex Oysterdate Perpetual Waffle Creamy Dial 6518 using Rolex 1030 “Butterfly” movement. Watch is from 3rd quarter 1954. The Oysterdate Pepetual looks similar to the early Rolex Oyterdate Precision except that one is automatic and the other is handwind T...  

The Normal Rolex Prince shares a similar movement for the Gruen Doctor's the movements were from movements from Aegler, Greun's doctor watch was sold in the US while the Rolex Prince were sold in Europe and rest of the world. ...  

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Thanks! The Rolex Prince, Alpina Gruen and Gruen doctor watch have all shared a similar movements from Aegier, However, there is a different between the normal Doctor watch verus the Jump Hour Doctor watch. For the Rolex, Alina Gruen and Gruen's Jump hour...  

In 1956, Rolex conceived of a new variant of Turn-O-Graph to honor the Thunderbirds, a U.S. Air Force squadron devoted to aerial demonstrations. Rolex built the model Reference 6609 upon Datejust (the 36mm Oyster Case), but with an 18k gold case and the r...  

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The Rolex Royal has many references : 2280 Royal, Royalite 4444 4365 6044 6144 6422 6444 6426 This Rolex Royal Reference 6422 has a case diameter of 35mm and is one of the larger manually wound watch. It is from 1958. The dial has aged to a nice ivory col...  

The 'Rolex ref. 1630 was introduced a few years earlier than the Oysterquartz as its predecessor. From a quick glance, from a case and bracelet standpoints look similar to the Oysterquartz. There are two automatic versions namely the stainless steel versi...  

Thanks! When I first looked at it, I found it weird looking comparing it with the regular vintage Rolex series. However, I have decided to take out my prejudices and view it as something non Traditional Rolex and remembering that it was produced in the 19...  

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1018 is a simple looking ,watch produced for just a few years of Rolex’s history. What makes the Reference 1018 attractive is the size and chronometer certified. There are many Rolex Oyster, Oysterdate etc at 30mm, 34mm bu...  

Rolex 18k bubbleback ref 3372 The Rolex Bubbleback Story: Bubblebacks marked the introduction of the first successful self winding wrist watch movement. The name bubble back derives from the rounded case back to accommodate the self winding movement. The ...  

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The Rolex 6105 is often referred to as the “Big Bubble Back” or “Ovettone” or 大倌財 by collectors, due to the generous volume of its case. The Big Bubbleback is considered as one the PrevDatejust model. Found within the aperture at 3 o’clock is the date ind...  

My Rolex 6105 has a stainless steel winding crown instead of a gold crown. Since it’s a Stainless steel with gold bezel, the correct crown should be a gold one. I am lucky to be able to find a correct crown for it .... Before After... ...  

This is another versions of the Big bubbleback. There are several generations of the so called Big Bubbleback namely : Rolex 4467 ( from year 1945-1949) caliber 745, only in solid gold, Rolex 5030 (solid gold) 5031 (Steel and gold) 5075, 6031 (from year 1...  

Interesting read.... most probably a Rolex 5031... ...  

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There are some Differences between the Rolex 6105 versus 5031 in terms of Case shape. The Rolex 6105 has a curve inner lugs while the Rolex 5031 has a straight lugs as below: ...  

These are three variations of the Pre Datejust Rolex 5031,6031, 6105 (L to R) ...  

There are several versions of the Rolex 16570 covering Tritium dial, Swiss only dial, Swiss Made dials. The Rolex Explorer 2 Ref 16570 will be able to join the vintage Rolex series in a couple of years... ...  

This is a Rolex 6605 from the year 1957, Q2. Basing on the model number, the Rolex 6605 was only produced from 1956-1959 before it was being replaced by the 1600,1601,1603. This is one of the classic Pre Modern Datejust, which has the overall look and fee...  

This is a Tudor 9080/0 from the year 1974. What make this collectible is Oyster case by Rolex case and winding crown and bracelets. Almost every parts are similar to Rolex except the movement. It has a nice shining lacquered gilt like black dial. ...  

This is another version of the Big Bubbleback ref 5075 with straight lugs from the year 1947. The watch must have been serviced in the late 1950s or early 1960s with a replacement of dial. The size is 36mm. The date alternate between red and black. ...  

Thanks... L to R: Rolex 6105, 6031,6075, 5031 ...  

This is a Rolex 6605 Datejust in 18k gold with the single Swiss, pie Pan dial and early Dauphine hands. This is the generation before the Rolex 1601, 1600, 1603. Many has mistaken the 6605 to be the first series Big Bubbleback as it resembles the earlier ...  

There are a few variations. There is one at 31 mm size (Reference 7803) and another at 34 mm (Reference 7934). ...  

Rolex rose gold ref 6609 Turn O Graph, Rolex yellow gold & steel ref 1630, 1601 Rosegold and steel Datejust ...  

Rolex 1601 white gold bezel versus Rose gold bezel ...  

Tudor 7966 Prince Oysterdate Big Rose watch with 14k white gold bezel from 1965. The steel case measuring 34.5mm excluding the original Rolex signed crown. Many of these early Tudor watches were equipped with Rolex branded automatic caliber 2462 with 25 ...  

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Thanks! Rolex 16014 is unique as it’s a transitional model for Datejust. It has a new movement allowing Quick set for Date but still it still retained the old plastic Crystal from the Rolex Datejust 1601, 1600, 1603 models. ...  

It is often difficult to see the difference between a yellow gold and Rose gold… putting them side by side will enable a clearer viewing ...  

These are Rolex transitional Datejust from vintage 1601 to 16013 & 16014. These watches have the modern quick set movement while retaining the vintage plastic crystal from 1985 & 1987 respectively. ...  

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Very sharp eyes! Yes, it’s on a Berluti messenger bag when I do watch hunting …. Thanks !

18k Rose gold Rolex 6305 Datejust using a semi bubbleback movement vs 1607 ...  

Rolex 6610 Explorer 1 using the cal 1030 butterfly movement ...  

This is a Rolex 6605 with a smooth bezel instead of the fluted bezel and with an aged gilt dial. ...  

Both using gilt dials, both from the 1950s... The ref 6605 often comes with a fluted bezel but this one is a smooth one… the early Rolexes often don’t conform to the strict rules… ...  

Just checked the lugs, the Gold watch is 6604 instead of 6605

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This is an early 1950s Rolex 6309 Pre Thunderbird in rose gold using the semi bubbleback movement ...  

The Rolex 6609 looks similar to the Rolex 6309 except for the bezel insert and the movement ...  

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This is an unusual vintage 1930s Gruen Doctor watch. What is unique about this is that the movement is Chronometer grade Timed 6 positions Rolex marking movement. Normally, there are many Rolex Prince doctor’s watch using Gruen movement. Both Rolex and Gr...  

This is an unusual vintage 1930s Gruen Doctor watch. What is unique about this is that the movement is Chronometer grade Timed 6 positions Rolex marking movement. Normally, there are many Rolex Prince doctor’s watch using the Gruen movement. Both Rolex an...  

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The rolex bubbleback were the king of Rolex for the die hard watch collectors during the 1980-90s ...Recently, there under appreciated watches have started to capture the attention of new collectors. The Bigger brother ref 6031 shares the same case shape ...  

Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling) wears a Rolex Bubbleback with the reference 3372 on a brown leather strap ...  

The Rolex 6426 were made from the late 1950s till 1990-91. Sometimes it is know as Rolex Oyster Royal. Its a very reliable handwind watch with a thin case that is comfortable to wear. ...  

Rolex Bubbleback ref 2764 with subsidiary seconds hands ...  

I have an old Rolex Prince Doctor steel watch case and dust cover found more than 10 years ago together with a bunch of spare parts. I have tried to look for a spare movement alone but without much success. There are many Rolex doctor's watches fitted wit...  

Rolex has made a lot of interesting timepieces ranging from the early trench watches, cushion watch, Prince and Rolex Bubbleback etc. It has also had several sub-brands or subsidiaries over the years, with Tudor being the most prominent. One of those subs...  

Its not easy taking photo of rose gold watch. At certain angles, it looks like yellow. It needs to be placed side by side with yellow gold in order to see the differences.. ...  

These are the early Rolex hand wind watches from the 1930-30s together with a Harwood watch, first automatic watch. Even though these watches are 80-90 years, they still work accurately.. Maxbliss888 ...  

We often see vintage Rolex Prince in 9k, 14k, 18k gold watch or in 1/2 gold (steel & gold) or in silver case. Rolex Prince in stainless steel is produced in very limited number for some reasons. Perhaps steel watches during the 1930s were not luxuriou...  

Jump Hour Doctor watch Jump hour ...  

Tudor Oyster Prince Ranger ref 90220 from the 19780s ...  

70 years old … Vintage Rolex Oysterdate from 1952. Still working strongly ...  

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Thanks! Rolex 6694 handwind watch ...