freddy333

Still lugging my Pingo around

Macro shots of some of my watches, assuming they were not mine & I was ignorant of their histories, would leave me unconvinced, but definitely scratching my head. So I would expect similar reactions from other collectors. That is not to say that there are not more astute collectors than anyone here -- there certainly are. But pics of some of my watches have, inadvertently (ie., by people finding them on google & reposting them), made their way to a number of gen sites without public concern. So you just never know..

The DRSD is a modified aftermarket dial. It has been seen (& fooled) many a gen vintage Rolex collector. The 2 GMTs are -- a repainted gen 6542 dial plate (white) & a repainted ETA plate (black), both by Kirk Rich --which used to be (1 of 2) official Rolex dial refinishers (maybe still are, but I am not sure now). Since I have been AWOL for the past few years & you do not know me, I will add to Sogeha's comments by adding that I've been collecting since the mid-80s, am an amateur watchsmith (mostly of vintage Rolex), was a founding member of Timezone (pre-2k) & had a close relative who was a master watchmaker with Rolex before he went indy. Oh & I welcome constructive & respectful criticism. Finally, there are multiple threads detailing the histories of all of these watches that you may still be able to find using RWG's search (though I believe some of the thread links got discombobulated in the search index during 1 of the previous site upgrades, so they may require some extra effort to locate). (the 'Graph (left) is gen & the 2nd pic depicts the gen 1036GMT movement & parts that went into the white GMT)

Only because I had this unopened, pre-2000 rep sitting here on my desk when I came across your post --

Dials

I think you are right about that target price. Between the dead-end that computer watches have become, the decreasing value of the dollar (causing investors to trade dollars for investment grade collectibles) & the increasing demand (especially among the uber wealthy tech set) for vintage Rolex, especially Daytonas, I suspect that the final hammer price may surprise even the generally jaded vintage Rolex markets. I think most of the billionaire classes got the message early this year that governments are now targeting them like a fog of hungry mosquitoes pursuing juicy picnic'rs.

Industry executives say soaring global wealth, driven by stocks and crypto, along with a proliferation of online watch collector and information sites have spawned a whole new generation of young collectors buying and selling watches online. Social media has also powered sales, as more collectors like to flash their Swiss status symbols on Instagram and TikTok. Luxury watch shortage drives growth of $20 billion secondhand market as start-ups rush to cash in

A 1968 Rolex Daytona With a Rare “John Player Special” Dial Is Headed to Auction for the First Time

Good point. Some quartz watches have very useful functions that are just not possible with analog. If you are skiing, I can see how having a timepiece that is also a warning device would be very useful. My Pingo has a depth gage and limited (diving) computer alarms/functions, making it much more practical when diving than just a reliable timekeeper like the Submariner.

Yes, between 2 slices of rye with a dollop of mayo.

All good points, but the same case can be made for doing away with a wristwatch altogether in favor of a smartphone. Why wear a quartz watch when you already carry a phone that is probably more accurate than your watch (most smart phones routinely auto-correct themselves through your provider)? Of course, the answer is that, for most gentlemen, there is only 1 acceptable way to display style or status & that is via jewelry. Unless you go in for garish wedding bands or are of Italian ancestry (wear a pinky ring), a wristwatch is your only piece of daily jewelry. & while a Prius will get you from point a to point b, few will view the gentleman behind the wheel of an eco-wagon like they will a Mercedes or Lexus. Similarly, if you dress to impress, rather than to fade into the masses, I think your watch should be up to the task. That said, there ARE some very cool quartz watches, I often wear 1 myself. But I would never suggest they are a preference for any reason other than variety or safety (if the potential exists that you may be headed into questionable locales).

They make great mulch, too.

Buy only from a long-standing, reputable (ie., they guarantee the authenticity of their wares) dealer, who specializes in vintage Rolex.

Better red than dead

I do not know how long you have had the parts in that case, but gen Rolex parts have been going pretty steadily up since I began collecting. If you have not already done so, it might be time to check current values.

Paraphrasing myself circa 2005-ish - Today's outrageous asking price for a Rolex <fill-in-the-blank> will seem like a bargain a year from now. 1 of the few constants in life.

Rolex Watch Company UK SALES HAVE QUADRUPLED IN JUST 10 YEARS and more than doubled since 2016. BREAKING NEWS: Rolex shrugs off the pandemic with sales rocketing 13% in 2020 The average price of a Rolex Daytona has increased 34% over the past year to reach nearly $48,000. Rolex Daytonas have outperformed the stock market over the past year as collectors pile in to the $20 billion secondary market for luxury watches

Me, too. But I'm not blinded by my love of Lennon's music to take what he says too seriously. Alot of Lennon's lyrics were nonsense. Here, John attempts to explain (unsuccessfully) to young Joe Biden that Imagine wasn't intended to be a blueprint for a new political system, it was just a way to pay for another swimming pool. Watch -

The Beat Brothers may have sung the praises of socialism, but they are pure caPitalists, with a capital P (for Patek) Paul is wearing an Aquanaut Reference 5167A, and Ringo is wearing the original 'Jumbo' Aquanaut [Reference 5065-1A] John Lennon Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Chronograph [Reference 2499]

Wearing my Vostok Amphibian, the Soviet's version of the Doxa

I doubt their values will reach the same astronomical levels, but if Rolex does rebrand the poor-selling Cellini line, I think Cellinis, like the 2 you posted (I have been eyeing the model on the left), may mimic the delayed-demand pattern set by the poor-selling 62xx Daytonas in the years after being discontinued. And with Rolex pulling the trigger in the midst of years-long waiting lists, media buzz about demand outstripping supply & at a time when techie types are dumping their fashionable computer watches for classically stylish gentlemen's timepieces........well, unlike the US president, I doubt anyone at Rolex is asleep at the wheel or unable to read &/or accurately get ahead of new market trends.

If you have the cash, it might be time to invest in a Rolex Cellini. Leave it in its original box/packing, untouched, in a safe place for 10 years. Then, if you are lucky, that Cellini may pay for your kid's college or your retirement. According to a well-placed source, who asked not to be named, this year the Cellini name will be retired; with Rolex’s more artisan watches given a new name: Vienna. Rolex rumoured to be dancing Cellini out of the door with Vienna dress watch waltzing in

Not everyone in Silicon Valley is rocking an Apple Watch. In fact, if you run into a member of Collective Horology, a close-knit and highly secretive watch-collectors club born in the country’s technology epicenter, you might spot anything from a vintage Patek to a new high-horology piece to something even more rare: an exclusive collaboration with a major watchmaker. Inside a Secretive Silicon Valley Collective Obsessed With the Finest Watches

It looks like a standard rep that has been abused to infer patina. Unless you find the abuse to your liking, I see nothing special there (under the abuse) that cannot be purchased from most rep sellers.