Rolex

Over the course of 2018, I wrote a number of articles that aimed to put together a list of Rolex that were no longer in production but were from the post 1990 era. The aim was to identify watches that are cool in their own right, great references, modern ...  

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Focuses on the "Swiss Only" aspect

cool watch, but not as rare as a pureblood Swiss Only (data taken from when i did the analysis) ...  

Thanks for this compilation Joe now it will be even easier to return to them Cheers D

from the collection of vlad With something like this, I can end my Neo-vintage quest ! Best, Mahesh., ...  

But maybe there was another reason.

In teh context of what I was trying to do, i would look elsewhere for a Chrono

I don't see the Daytonas as daily beaters to be fair. Also, their prices have now rocketed and I was looking for beater value!

Sub 20k,imho a great honest daily watch

It’s interesting no sea Dweller makes the list because historically it is that reference that produced some many nuances and rarities.

If one looks at post 1990 and not from current production, there is not a lot of great choice. I would be very tempted to put the SD4000 on the list

Still, considering that in its era it was Rolex’s most technically advanced and most expensive professional watch in its era it is amazing what a virtual bargain it is today compared to many other references of that era.

I am a huge fan of the Sea-Dweller. Probably one of my favourite genre within Rolex. And the 16600 is absolutely a great watch. I suspect I will need to compile a second list!!!

I am humbled.

A great guide to Rolex neo-vintage watches. Some really interesting pieces in your list. The only one of these I ever owned is the Kermit but unfortunately I sold it a couple of years ago. Not the only watch I regret selling. 😭 But such is life. Best, V. ... 

I own quite a few on the list...LoL I do love variation and I think Rolex ...and particularly the sports models..... make a great choice for daily beater

the golden era of Rolex ,very reliable strong watches ,strong healthy bracelets no worry to wear it daily and yet all the charm what an older watch has

Informative, magnetising, enticing, luring....in other words: a WIS shouldn’t read it. Or maybe he should 😉

Got myself, The Bully. Just about the time you wrote those posts on sports Rolexes. Cool, watch. What a coincidence. I bought this before I read your post. Thanks. Cheers 🍻 Geross ...  

So much vintage DNA. Yet built like a tank. Simplicity of the dial is superb. I love this watch

I have been semiconsciously tried to avoid this series of yours to save myself from yet another pursuit.... you list too many compelling reasons to find one of these half modern references that I have excused myself from for a number of reasons. Now this ... 

.....makes a lot of sense!

I feel the same. Aaaaaaaarrrrgggghhhh.

with the 14060M LGF... Loving that watch for what it is and what it represents to me. And those other posts are indeed very tempting Rolae as well. CC ...  

Many of us have fallen to this ‘plague’ Joe was so kind to create. So glad I managed to get my hands on it. ...  

I had no chance, in hindsight.

Great theme, great analyses and even greater watches! Best Blomman

informative, thanks