newbie to vintage rolex sport watch

Dear Purist

I want to start a collection of Rolex vitnage diving watch and I don't know where to start, can anyone give me some advice please. As a first attempt, I don't want to spend too much, comex is too much for me. I have in mind: 1680 red sub, 1665 double red and the tripe 6 matt dial. I saw the tripe 6 first and I like it best becasue of the crystal glass, quick set date movement and the tritium lume markers, sort of a mix of new and old. But would this be considered as a non-vintage piece due to the crystal glass v plexi glass?

please help me with the rarity (relative production vol or time period), the price range of these 3 pieces. thanks.

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If you don't want to spend too much money, avoid the DRSD.

By: amanico : February 26th, 2011-00:36

As well as the Red Sub, because if you want one complete box and papers, you will have to pay for it. In general, if you don't want to spend too much money, avoid the Rolex Vintage. The Triple 6 SD is a nice compromise. Some will tell you that the fact th...

Well said Nicolas

By: Highlander65 : February 26th, 2011-04:57

Aslo--each example varies in terms of rarity. Saying Red Sub is like saying Daytona. There are Tropical aka chocolate Red Subs, Mark I 's, and later examples with feet first on dial. If you are looking to save money--Vintage Rolex not a good idea. Collect...

Totally agree with Nic and Steeler, but also consider a 1680 white...

By: ImranLondon : February 26th, 2011-06:06

these are wonderful, why not a 5512 or 5513? and as Nic said, 1665 "great white"..another fantastic piece, good luck! Imran

plexi glass top

By: ivanclai : February 27th, 2011-18:53

Thanks for the comment, yes you are right, dome plexi glass face gives it a special charm of yesteryears. And I check out the price again, DRSD is a lot of money, red sub is a bit less but still a lot. 5512 and 5513 seems to be good start. I have seen 166...

The 1665 rail dial is much rarer than a Double Red.

By: amanico : February 28th, 2011-00:35

I would definitely go for it, but, once again, a complete one would cost the same price than a DRSD without box and papers. The good question is: Are you willing to pay the price for a nice Vintage Rolex? If not, forget it. Best, Nicolas.