JoJo35 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 A good friend and fellow vintage rolex enthusiast mentioned to me that the rolex collector community seems to admire different styles of rolex in cycles. He mentioned that is wasn't that long ago when bubble backs were still all the rage, and were very much the "it" watches in the collector community. I'll be honest, I've never really thought much about it until recently. Until now, I've focused mainly on the sports and tool watches. Maybe because I'm getting a little older now, my tastes for sports watches has been fulfilled, or perhaps because now I've learned enough to appreciate much more than I used to. Recently, I've had the opportunity to open the door to some true vintage. In this case, a 100% original 1952 6084 Semi-Bubble Back. IMO, for a 57 year old watch, this piece is in astounding condition. With nice clean sharp edges on the case lugs, and the very rare original "super oyster" crown (most of these crowns were replaced with screw down twin-locs upon servicing). This piece also has a set of beautiful alpha hands, and a blue steel second hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 That is absolutely stunning... never let them TOUCH that crown!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 It's beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 A good friend and fellow vintage rolex enthusiast mentioned to me that the rolex collector community seems to admire different styles of rolex in cycles. He mentioned that is wasn't that long ago when bubble backs were still all the rage, and were very much the "it" watches in the collector community. That is a beautiful watch. Classic designs never go out of style, but they do fall out of fashion. Your friend is absolutely right about those cycles. When I got into collecting (early 80s), the Rolex Price was the watch that everyone (at auctions & in watch collecting circles) was abuzz about. But, by the end of the decade, the ever-fickle cognoscenti had moved on to the next big thing (sport watches) & you rarely ever heard about the Prince anymore. Had Rolex only been quick on their heels & re-issued the Prince in 1982, they would have made a killing (before the fashion trend subsided). Same case with the recent big watch fad. Had they turned out the Deep Sea in '98 (when Panerai was the hottest tamale in the pot), they could have cashed in before the fashion magazines began touting the return of the classically understated gentleman's watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 All these classic designs are growing on me. I'm getting my second DateJust currently. But, the Rolex you posted recently are one step further in class Jojo. I hope I will see them soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Thank you to everyone for taking the time to post up your kind comments. My next step now is to send this piece up to the master for his expert service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 That really is a gorgeous watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted October 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Thanks TJ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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