Toadtorrent Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 In gathering up the courage to start modding, like many, I think of vintage the Rolex as a departure point to what may well be an all consuming hobby. Whether or not some of the existing out-of-the box vintage reps are accurate, I think few can argue (hah hah) that some of the vintage designs are the nicest looking watches out there. We've seen some amazing examples from the mod-masters out there of Franken-rollies, and amazing aging and distressing work using a variety of tools (Scotchbrite pads, Dremels, etc) and household appliances (washers and dryers). Attached below are a collection of reference pictures of fine examples of some of the rarer vintage Rolexes to use as reference and inspiration. ================== THINGS TO NOTE ================== Remembering that these are considered excellent examples of rare watches, what I found interesting is the variance in crown guard shape. In the pictures below you will find thick crown guards, pointy crown guards, non-symmetrically shaped crown guards and everything in between. So, for those who are concerned about the accuracy of their crown guard shaping, with vintage, ANYTHING GOES!!! If anyone says your crown guards are wrong...you just tell them they're just rare and vintage. As well, the GMT 1675 apparently (though not pictured) comes with a display back. So, references that any Rolex with a display back is a fake is not necessarily true. Thanks to Stephane, Nanuk, By-Tor, Repaustria and others for the inspiration behind this post. The pics are all taken from an amazing auction to be held on these actual pieces by Antiquorum, and resized for your viewing pleasure and in case they take the post down after the auction. The text is pretty much taken verbatim from Antiquorum as well...just formatted with the occasional comment. Original Antiquorum Reference Link ============================= REF 1665 - Single Red Sea Dweller (SRSD) ============================= This is the SUPER Big Kahuna. REFERENCE: Prototye Rolex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Great work! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Very nice thread. Thank you so much. Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greystash Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Great effort Toadtorrent. Didn't know some of thoes existed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Great writeup . thx Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted February 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Very nice thread. Thank you so much. Thank YOU for all your vintage Rollie stuff. After reading all your posts, and looking at your watchbox pix from the GTG I was hoping you would find this thread. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted February 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Great work! Thanks! After drooling over your keynote pieces for some time (that's bike and DRSD)...I was glad to be able to find some additional reference material. It's too bad they showed just a picture of the open 9 instead of the flat 3's as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Briliant work. Big thanks for this amazing guide!!! I have updated my MBW + vintage Rolex reference guide with this link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Interesting factoid about the DR shown... it doesn't say Submariner 2000 on the dial. Can you find a photo of a SRSD for this fine tutorial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Great reference Toadtorrent! I am adding this post to my list of 'keepers'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Interesting factoid about the DR shown... it doesn't say Submariner 2000 on the dial. Can you find a photo of a SRSD for this fine tutorial? Done! I had been searching for a good pic of a SRSD for quite some time earlier but to daate, still haven't found one. I've included the best I could find. I also updated the post to include a meters first 1680, and a standard DRSD (Submariner 2000). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Toady, you inspired me. I went and l33ched all the Antiquorum pictures and put them in one place, reduced for convenience. I've got all the large ones if anyone is after anything specific. Click the logo to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Pug, my hard drive thanks you. I am such a picture [censored]. I appreciate that link BIG TIME. Toad, thanks for the post. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Thanks to Toadtorrent and Pugwash for your exceptional pictorial reference guides. This was a generous contribution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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