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Selection of 1930's Rolex Prince. 1930s Prince.. : ) ...  

Vintage 1950s bubbleback Rolex with8 Rolex Crowns on the dial......  

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Thanks for your kind words! Been collecting vintage watches since 1988. Times flies, almost 20 years and I am getting Old! The Rolex Prince & Bubblebacks used to be very popular :?? Left to Right: Patek Philiipe 0990, Prince Straight, Two Tone Prince Bran...  

I really like the old advertisement showing the product shots : ) I was offered a rolex Prince Jump hour in 1988...but I couldn't afford : (...  

Regret selling the Rolex 1016 & 5504 to my friends.....  

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One of my favourite bubblebacks..Different sizes, materials and dials. : )...  

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Which looks like a 6542? Nice trio there. What is the other sub? I don't see it very well... Best. Nicolas

The submariner is a 6536/1 from 1957.. : )

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There are slight difference in the shape of the crown with the earlier one having "rounder" crown and later narrower one.....  

Wow, 2 1655! You're a lucky guy! Thanks for sharing this nice pair. Are you olny collecting Rolex Watches? Best. Nicolas

Just bought the stanless steel bracelt from The Rolex Center.....  

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Can anyone please teach me how to take photos of the watch without reflections? Sometime, I am able to get shoot of the dial but sometimes, it has lots of reflections?...  

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Rolex 6062 This message has been edited by maxbliss888 on 2010-03-08 23:47:47...  

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Just found this steel Rolex 8171 Moonphase : )...  

1) You appear to be the type of obsessive individual I like. Why haven't we met? 2) Please tell me you are British. 3) Absolutely stunning set of watches....I love them. Fantastic. What a great way to start the day here...open that post and see those watc... 

... Wow, I´m really impressed! That´s an awesome collection, with many examples which tryly deserve an special presentation with much detailed photography! I specially love that Padellone, and 6062 triple calendar! Well not to mention the Prices and... Ok... 

Thanks for your kind words. I am from Singapore and I have stated to collect vintage watches since 1988. During the early days, vintage watches are not expensive as many collectors focus on painting, porcelain and other real antiques. As such, I was able ... 

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Thanks for sharing, great collection, these princes and pateks are breathtaking.

...vintage Rolex. 1941 Bubbleback: Well, I also have this 1980s Datejust that I don't think is quite old enough yet to classify as "vintage": And you can still see the family resemblance: ...  

Nice bubbleback with the rare subsidiary seconds.. : )

Does anyone know where I can send a 1934 Rolex Prince to be overhauled in the U.S.? My home is in Southern California. Probably easier to find service in the U.K. Any help would be appreciated. Many thanks !

Sorry, I only know watch maker in Hong Kong... Just found a steel Prince.. ...  

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The newly renovated hall looks great! I was expecting to have a new Rolex Daytona but the changes are too subtle and small. Went to visit smaller brands such as Glycine airman watch as well as the independence watch makers were fun!

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You have an extensive and wonderful collection of vintage Rolex. It would be fantastic if you would tell us about the journey you have been on in this collection. What particular watches you have come to love and why? It would be fascinating to hear.

My favourite watches are the Rolex Prince and the bubbleback from the early period. During the late 80s-90s, the Rolex sports watches were worthless and many collectors were going for the real vintage pieces. During weekend, we would gather at the old cof... 

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I have always love the Rolex bubbleback. This is one of my favourite with 9 crowns instead of 1 with the bombe case This message has been edited by maxbliss888 on 2013-07-20 06:19:52 ...  

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Thanks! Really love these vintage pieces

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maintaining same post for 6 years Cheers D

Thanks! Didn't realize that 6 years have passed so quickly as I am still busy trying to formulate my watch collection...haha!

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It's quite tough to take photos with these curved plastic glass.. : )

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Thanks! Small family... : )

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Thanks for your kind word. Trying to start a small collection of military watches.. : )

Trying to collect the WWW dirty dozen ... Dirty Dozen military watches : Buren Cyma Eterna Grana IWC JLC Lemania Longines Omega Record Timor Vertex

But great idea! Best, Nicolas

Haha...maybe will be dirty half dozen... : )

Thanks for the encouragement... Will try! 1. JLC 2. IWC 3. Vertex 9 more to go..

The Grana, too. In my opinion. Best, Nicolas

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thanks! Trying to collect one by one....

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Some of my watches are in Singapore and I am working and living in Bangkok at the moment. Will try to take photos when back Singapore on holiday. Bezel has been replaced : (

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I hope you could pardon this photo ... Even though these vintage Rolexes are not the hot items, it deserves its place in the world of vintage world collection.. With the increasing prices for the Vintage sports models and the emergence of good re conditio...  

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Just collect one by one... ...  

Under appreciated watches... ...  

just collect some old watches... : O ...  

its the boy size.. 28mm or 30 mm...

I must admit I am not a huge Datejust fan but this pink gold bezel some how has its charm.. ...  

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Have a Merry Christamas This message has been edited by maxbliss888 on 2015-12-24 00:15:12 ...  

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Nice watches there sir Julian

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Nice watches though Julian

Yeap, this is the last!

The way to enjoy the who post is in picture view. Top right menu when in the post click on the mountain icon next to the magnifier.

Thanks Bill. In fact, this is one of my FIRST forum site that I have participated, which is why I have sentimental feeling for the tread. With the influx of social media, facebook, instagram etc, sometimes I wonder how many still wants to participate in a... 

Do you really want to through it away. Fashions come and go but forums like ours is about people not about material. Every post is put up with passion. It is up to you. Maybe more of Au Revoir "see you later" vs A dieu - Farewell. Bill

Thanks! I just hope that i dont bore anyone. I must say that the Rolex sport watch prices have gone up to a rediculously high level now compare with many years ago. In those days, most sports watches were affordable. Moreover, watch collecting was easier ... 

Agree on that, Max. Now, there are some impossible missions. I have several friends looking for a good non service 6538 dial... For several years, now. Best! Nicolas

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Hi! Thank for your kind words. No offense taken. As long as it's OK to post here, I am glad to continue to share my journey of vintage watch collecting...

Times flies! : ) Early Tudor ...  

Yes, you are right... Should be late 94010 Tudor... Vintage now

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This is the "dress watch" version of Explorer, smaller in size in 34mm with gold bezel and gold winding crown. The 5500 is the steel version.

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Rolex 1016 gilt, 1016 Tropical, 6610, 5500, 5501 with Rolex 16550, 1655 ...  

Rolex Explorers. A good 6350 with a waffle dial, and a very nice tropical 1016 like yours, that is something I thought about more than once! Best, Nicolas

I have been trying to do that for a while...still have a few more to go..

Made for Eaton Dept store for 25 years service ...  

I am not a Tudor collector. This model ref 7809 using the cal 390 apparently was used in the British North Greenland Expedition of 1952-54. Nice size at 34mm without crown (small by todays standard). ...  

Rolex 6564 from III 1956 using the cal 1030 ...  

Rolex 1803 from 1977. Given the escalation of prices for sports modles, these classic models seemed values for money.. ...  

Love the Rolex 1601 in blue dial. Not sure why but seemed like the blue dial during the 1970s tended to have issues.. ...  

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Although I have been a WatchProSite member for almost 7 years, I have completely missed this amazing thread until today. Thank you. Kind regards Francois

This is my small journey in vintage watch collection. Sometimes I bought the wrong things along the way And sometimes good.... Hope you enjoy ..

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Just plain lucky to find these watches... : )

I am not a strong Tudor collector but fell in love with this one.. ...  

This dressed Explorer that has been neglected by many.. ...  

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Twin brothers found each other after being separated for 59 years. Happy reunion ...  

..you live in Geneva and every morning you go down in the Rolex vault and get few watches for your enjoyment LOL!

Happy Friday everyone! This is a heavily aged Oysterdate from the 1950s with a different shades of brown... ...  

What do you not have dear Max?

This is a 36x44mm,14K pink and steel ROLEX Ref 6104 Big Bubbleback oyster OVEVTONE from circa 1952. According to some research about 1000 of these combined ref 6105 and 6104 Ovetone models were made. The ref 6105 model is with the coin/milled engine turne...  

...when it jumped to 41mm. This thread is amazing, you are amazing Max! Cheers Francois

Thanks all! There are a few versions of the Rolex bubblebacks ranging from the lady's version, 28mm version (boy size), 30-32mm normal version and 34mm Semi Bubbleback and the big 36mm bubbleback which evolved to become the Datejust, (with the inclusion o... 

.....a Grande Collection voyaging with an Immense knowledge Kind regards Francois

Rolex ref 6104 with Rolex ref 1600 smooth bezel from the 1970s, The 1600 is with the sigma "O T SWISS T O" dial, denotes that the markers are made of white or yellow gold. ...  

My old 6542. The original bezel has been replaced as the old bezel has been broken. Sorry for the old dirty dial. ...  

This is a black gilt dress watch version of Explorer 5701 with date made for the Canadian market. ...  

The 5701 is much more appealing to me.....Thank you Max for sharing so many of your treasures

Thanks! The dial is actually looked quite aged. Im looking for a service dial... ...  

Hope you like this Tudor Ranger 90220 ...  

It is Friday again, I have been used to admire some gems from you collection almost every Friday, I am missing it today Kind regards Francois

Hi! Been busy lately! Hope you like this Non Sport Rolex 1601 ...  

Rolex 1603 with ZRC ...  

I have only some other divers and some military watches... I was told that he ZRC watches were used by the French diver and Fireman.. ...  

I wish you a great weekend. Best regards

in history of internet So cool Don't let go mate Keep it alive Cheers D

Have a great Friday! Rolex 6105 Pink gold bezel ...  

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The 1600 is not bad either, I quite like it too. All the best to you, I hope you are well. Best regards Francois

Thanks! Rolex 1600 with Rolex 1601 pink gold bezel , Buckley dial. ...  

Thanks! been busy lately with work. ...  

Its a 33mm

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Rolex made for Eaton departmental store ...  

Collection of Eaton Quarter Century Club by Rolex ranging from the early Prince doctor watch style, Bubbleback, Hand wind and automatic. The hardest to find is the Steel bubbleback type ...  

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hi! Everyone! It has been a while! My latest find.. Rose gold bezel Datejust Yellow gold bezel versus rose gold bezel ...  

ALA as Thunderbird.. ...  

Thanks all for your kind words and support!

I’m very glad to add to the longest live thread in watch collecting history! Cheers! 🍾🥂 I remember when you started posting pictures of your great collection. It was picture and picture and picture behind picture. Everybody was like hey! What’s up with th... 

Thanks for your kind words! This simple thread started as a way to document my vintage watch collection. I am from Singapore and I have been working and living overseas for the past 20+ years from Vietnam, to Cambodia, to Taiwan to Hong Kong, than to Thai... 

Your long time point of view as a collector. There is a boom in vintage watch prices. In Mexico, even the poor kept examples, with repainted dials, over polished cases, franken watches, etc etc, have almost tripled in price. And that is too bad because un... 

Start the new year with a simple a Rolex 6085 semi Bubbleback in rose gold bezel and a Rolex Speedking also in Rose gold bezel .. Rolex 6085 semi Bubbleback in rose gold bezel Rolex Speedking with rose gold bezel ...  

Hope you like them.. Rolex Bubbleback Rolex Bubbleback collection ...  

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Rolex Turn O Graph ref 1625 Rolex 6609 & 1625. Under rated quasi "sports" models... ...  

Cheers mate 11 years and counting!

Rolex Skyrocket was produced for Canadian soldiers going overseas in WW2 and was marketed towards fighter pilot ...  

Gold 1601 with so called ghost dial ghost dial ...  

Yes, just found it from a collector yesterday...

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The Rolex Zephyr must be one of the underrated and under valued Rolex (together with the Rolex Turn O graph 6609, 1625). It has its unique dial quartered by two perpendicular lines and a particular fluted bezel. There are no metal markers and instead, the...  

The Viceroy ref 3359 with Pink gold bezel and crown is one of the more unusual vintage Rolex watches simply because the Oyster case is so unique in appearance with a stepped flat top case. It has a similar movement as the Rolex Speedking. It comes in stai...  

What is the other reference at the right in your third picture? Looks great! René

Hi! Its a Rolex Speedking with pink gold bezel..

Thanks! Have a great day ahead!

Hi! Take care everyone during this period of Covid 19.. Rolex 1008 Zephyr in silver dail & Black ...  

Yes. It’s a strange model in a way. Hope you like this combined images ...  

Cheers, Francois

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Finally managed to find it after 32 years of waiting and searching... Take care everyone! ...  

I love this watches from old times, and they wear so elegant! Best and congrats! René

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I was told that the Tudor 7934 handwind watch was made for the Middle East market. Tudor 7934 Rolex Ref 1008 Zephyr, Prince Jump Hour, Tudor 7934 ...  

There was one at the following link; watchcharts.com

These Tudors come in two sizes : Tudor ref 7803 smaller 31mm and the Tudor ref 7934 in 34mm In addition, it comes in Red, Green and Blue and two kind of textures dials (flat and honeycomb dial) Below is my friend Gary's collections showing two sizes and 3...  

For those who loves the Middle East market edition watches, here is another Tudor made for Saudi Arabia with the dial showing the map of Saudi Arabia plus with markers using the local language writings. This is another boy size watch using case by Rolex a...  

Keep them coming!

Thank you very much!

There are many versions of the Rolex Datejust and this is a reference, 1607, characterized by a “bark” finish on the beze. ...