Accidental Collector: I could use your advice
Hello, all. First post here, and thanks to all of you for sharing your pictures and stories. I wanted to post to first off share an amazing story, and secondly, to request your advice on how to be a good owner of this beautiful piece, as I had never thoug...
beautiful story
treasure it, and remember your friend fondly when you look at it. when the time comes, pass it on. The monetary value it has is just a footnote to its real value!
Welcome here, Joshua. As for your questions..
1/ I wear my vintage watches very often, with great care. 2/ Pressure test once per year or each two years. They will change the gasket if needed. 3/ Even with a pressure test, don't go swimming with it. 4/ Safe, yes, but check it is not humid... 5/ Anyth...
Welcome here.
Thanks for sharing the great story an take care of the beauty. As for your questions, I am not an expert on vintage so I will wait for the more seasoned collectors to provide you the answers. Good luck on your journey.
A huge welcome to the forum.....
What a lovely story. Welcome here. I will try to answer your questions.... >Do you wear these only on special occasions, or do you wear them daily? It seems a shame to risk a scratch, but it’s clearly made for use and abuse! 1) I wear all my vintage Rolex...
Welcome and have fun around here!
But please try to use it not as a tool watch. Get something more easily replaceable for that. And if you want a Rolex that feels sort of vintage like, but you can use without a worry: go for a Rolex Explorer II previous model (16570). But there is so much...
Welcome!
I Joshua, welcome here, I found this forum some months ago and I'm sure you'll find this place beatuful as I do! I am sure that there are members much more educated than me on vintage Subs but I can tell is very beautiful and the story gives it a special ...
With every great watch comes a great story like yours
This one is a true keeper. Most of the red Subs I've seen have aged lume that is very noticeable, yours looks quite pristine. Your bezel insert is also in great shape, no big scratches I can see. One thing I saw from the pictures that is a concern is the ...
