Sub007 Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 My Vintage Rolex CollectionThe time has come to finally show you all my vintage Rolex collection. I love every one of them and still wondering about what should come next. Suggestions?Thanks for watching! - Sub007 Nr. 1: Rolex 16014 Franken Datejust (built by StoneP)Parts: Gen 16014 Case, Gen Tube, Gen Stem& 600 Crown, Gen Caseback, Gen Bezel, Gen Linen Dial, DWO (rep), Clark 25-135 xtal, 2834 movement, Rep Jubilee and ends (Riyi), Gen spec 2.0 mm springbarsI´m a sucker for vintage rolex and the Datejust seemed such an elegant and very wearable watch, especially when wearing suits and cuffed shirts. Sourced this watch with StoneP who is just great guy with too many Rolex parts LOL. So when he wanted to get rid of some parts I pulled the trigger. But then the franken bug bit me and I wanted more, more and more...so while I intended to `just` buy GEN dial I ended up buying fully built Franken. But the result is just breathtaking, linen dial is something you have to see in real life and this is a 6 million gen case in pristine condition. Engine turned, I love it and at 36mm it feels so nice on the wrist. Found a very nice rep jubilee on the bay from Riyi002 (what a gentleman) and fitted some gen spec springs to it. Nr. 2: Rolex GMT 16700 (TW Maker with GEN Insert)So I just love this watch because it really adds colour to the black and white of Rolex Sports watches. The rep insert was really bad so I changed it for this GEN insert (required a new bezel as well). And now it looks and feels like GEN to me. Got this particular watch from Marvellous Replica (not sure if he´s TD here) but he is one of my favourite TD´s. This for sure is a keeper!!!Nr. 3: Rolex 5513 Franken Submariner Parts: Cartel 5513 case (Modded to a 1984 5513 by Rolojack), Helenarou Caseback, NOS Swiss ETA 2846, GEN ROLEX 5513 Spider Dial, GEN TUDOR Mercedes Hands, GEN ROLEX 5513 Insert, GEN ROLEX T-19, Aftermarket Bezel Assembly, Athaya 702 tube & crown, Yuki Bracelet and clasp, WSO 580 ends, Gen spec spring barsThis was the one that got me all started with vintage Rolex in the first place. It has been discussed by my elaborately on this forum. And thanks to the great craftmanship of Rolojack and assembly and watchmaking skills of DR3M3L (Mod at RWI) this baby is now finished. Love the clean look of it and the gen spider dial is really making this a one of kind 5513. Nr. 4: Rolex 16600 SeadwellerParts: Stock BP SD with TC Dial, TC hands, TC insert, TC bracelet & clasp, GEN 704 Crown, Swiss ETA movementThis baby originally comes from @OCCB2 who is by far one the greatest guys I ever met on the forums. True gentleman and went out on a limb to get this baby safe from CONUS to EU. It originally came with TC crown but fitted one of my 704 crowns as the TC kept slipping. And now it is a nice and steady beater with great lume, has date but no cyclops (so no issues LOL) and TC parts surely make this one badass rep that could certainly meet up with GEN. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rg21044 Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 You should build a 1680 next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tienbang Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Love the 5513!!!Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Very nice collection! Some of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Nice start! Every collection needs a vintage Daytona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Beautiful collection. A 6538 should be next.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 As a good friend here on the forum once said to me "If you looked at God's wrist, he'd be wearing a 1665". I'm not a one for religion but I can't argue with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift7777 Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Beautiful collection, enjoy them. 5513' are my fav's next to a good 1016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Nice work. I would go with a Daytona next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub007 Posted August 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Guys, thanks for the compliments and suggestions. I´m definitely feeling the love for a Daytona. Actually I have been looking for more than a year now. Actually lusting for these babies, so if anyone would like to part with it and be sure that it gets some TLC from vintage rolex lover Here are the daytona´s I´m looking for..or actually `drooling` for would be better word to describe my state of mind towards these precious timepieces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) Congratulation on your collection ! The nice genuine boxes definitely bring these nice pieces to a higher level. You are just starting... When you are on that slope, a few years later you'll pass the 20 watches milestone with a smile !!! Edited August 16, 2015 by rolojack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywatch Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Great collection, some of my all-time favorites you have there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Great collection! Very nice pieces, all of them. I really like that 16700. The MR offering is excellent out of the box with some slight mods. I'm not a GMT case shape expert, but the crown guards on his offering are the best I've seen and are perfect for a 16700 since that model didn't have the highly distinctive boxy shape that the 1675 did. Those boxes are awesome, too. Where did you find those? All from the same seller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift7777 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Amazing collection, very well thought out. That 5513 is fantastic and the gen spider dial must of cost a small fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub007 Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Amazing collection, very well thought out. That 5513 is fantastic and the gen spider dial must of cost a small fortune.Yep :-) just saw similar one being offered on the bay for $990...so go figureSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphillipe Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 LOVE your collection. Love the boxes as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinguru Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Love your collection and especially the gmt. Where did you source the new bezel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam smith Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Most of the rolex seamaster watches have that special dial which other rolex does not have.I have my rolex sea master and still looks new after so many years.I think i should sell my rolex to get a new model of seamaster.Should it be right to sell rolex?BTW sea master and yatchmaster both are very best watches of rolex. Edited to remove link to sales thread. That's not how we play ball here, friend. -admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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