TIA Timepiece Thread

[KaLL]

Since TIA seems to have a penchant for these wonderful time keeping tools, and indie told me to make a thread, i thought i'd make a thread.

Please enjoy some vintage Rolex under 8k

ROLEX Explorer I Reference 1016

The Explorer, first introduced in 1953, is as classic a Rolex as is still being made. The 1016 was in production for more than 25 years, which means that many great examples are still in circulation. Its design DNA still lives on in the newest iteration released a few years ago. It’s understated, laid back, and unlike a brand new Submariner, it’s not an obvious choice, which I always find a bonus. Add a nylon NATO strap in place of the steel bracelet for the finishing touch.

Price: $6,000 – $7,000

ROLEX Datejust Reference 1601 in 18K Gold

I’m certainly no great oracle of fashion (a simple google search will make that clear) but vintage gold watches are exempt from the criticism of wearing something “cheesy.”. Something about the gold mixture 30 years ago was more a subdued brassy color than the bright luster of new 18kt watches. And with the price of gold where it is, you’ve got two investments in one. Women have taken to wearing the gold Datejust in recent years, but it’s still very much a man’s watch.

Price: $7,500 – $8,000

ROLEX Submariner Reference 5513

The 5513 is another reference that was produced for many years, and with the introduction of the new model Submariners this year, this non-date dive watch has just gotten one revision older, making it that much more distinguishable from the all-too-standard issue modern day Sub. Shop around and find one with aged luminous markers to really stand out from the crowd.

Price: $5,500 – $7,000

ROLEX GMT Master Reference 1675

One of the more undervalued watches in the vintage Rolex sport family is the GMT Master. It hasn’t followed the same arc in value increase like the others in the lineup, but a recent overhaul of the GMT Master II 5 years ago raises this watch’s vintage profile. If you’re in the market for an Explorer II ref. 1655 and find the price too steep, both watches share the same movement, effectively making a GMT an orange-hand Explorer II with a rotating 24 hour bezel.

Price: $5,500 - $6,500

ROLEX Explorer II Reference 16550 (Black Dial)

Collectors love the cream dial version of this watch, which was white when originally sold in the mid ‘80s but turned to a beautiful custard color thanks to a chemical reaction in the paint mixture. Those watches are out of the price range (13-15k) but its less famous black dial variant still sells at a very reasonable price. It’s not without its own distinguishing details, either; certain dials have “crazed” or cracked resembling a spider web due to a faulty finish on the dial (16550 just wasn’t their reference) and more often the luminous hour markers have also faded to cream.

Price: $4,500 – $5,500

Most of these would be out of our price range but are still sexy nonetheless.

[r dub]

Chronocentric

Check the luxury brand/watch break down, pretty cool.

[sblack]

I have a Gold Rolex

Similar to the second one IIRC.

[r dub]

Thoughts on Tissot?

[Damon_3388]

[r dub]

My house uses bricks to keep it up, no need for a mobile.

[KaLL]

negged

[Damon_3388]

My house uses bricks to keep it up, no need for a mobile.

Weighs less than the iPhone... Why is that "brick" so popular?

[r dub]

Weighs less than the iPhone... Why is that "brick" so popular?

We've been through this a million times.

Anyway, if you think people buy watches just for telling the time...then good luck to you.

[Dev One]

Despite wearing a watch everyday, I still occasionally pull out my iPhone to see the time/date

[John Smith]

The more basic the watch the better imo.

[Damon_3388]

Anyway, if you think people buy watches just for telling the time...then good luck to you.

I don't see the appeal beyond that TBH, but that's just me. I'm not a jewellery guy at all.

[Dogbloke V2]

Im gonna buy a fake rolley one day and a real one and only wear the fake around

[Mr Snrub]

Im gonna buy a fake rolley one day and a real one and only wear the fake around

Why buy a real one then...

[Dogbloke V2]

Why buy a real one then...

To tell people I have a real one.


Plus I can say big face rolleys, I GOT 2 OF THOSE