rusky27 1,804 Posted June 8, 2014 Aye Vic, gotta be pheonix NATO - not had a prob with comms to JJ think it was how buzy he is though maybe be the auld alliance thing going on too lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FuzzyCoyote 2 Posted June 8, 2014 Wahey, congrats on the 1,000th. Knew you would be pretty close to mine lol. Not much of a Rolex man myself. Like the Daytona though so can totally appreciate the collection there. Onwards and upwards mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 8, 2014 Having seen Conex's 'tonas I've decided I really need a few Paul Newmans! Here's my 6265 fresh from being finished by SSTEEL, Yuki dial with correct subdial positioning, replaced crown and "vintagized" case! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormyNight 0 Posted June 8, 2014 Thanks Fuzzy! I've got these other bits that will probably all end up getting "The works" at some stage too... DRSD MBK1680 Pepsi 1675 That Daytona is stunning DC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conex 0 Posted June 8, 2014 Having seen Conex's 'tonas I've decided I really need a few Paul Newmans! Here's my 6265 fresh from being finished by SSTEEL, Yuki dial with correct subdial positioning, replaced crown and "vintagized" case! DC One can never have enough Vin'Tonas. It's written in the scriptures. Lovely watch mate, Love SS Bezels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Happy 1 Posted June 8, 2014 Inspirational stuff here guys, I'm loving these vintage rollies. My list keeps growing...... Congrats on 1000 posts BTW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 8, 2014 You have probably seen most of these from me, but I had a major problem with my photobucket so most of these pictures aren't up on here Dude I also think your sunglasses might be broken DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conex 0 Posted June 8, 2014 Yeh damn those vintage Persols. Always breaking. Cheap rubbish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 8, 2014 Yeh damn those vintage Persols. Always breaking. Cheap rubbish. Haha, joking aside I'd love a pair of Persol sunnies! Exquisite taste my friend! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conex 0 Posted June 8, 2014 Yeh damn those vintage Persols. Always breaking. Cheap rubbish. Haha, joking aside I'd love a pair of Persol sunnies! Exquisite taste my friend! DC It does seem we have very similar tastes mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conex 0 Posted June 8, 2014 I was lucky to pick up those particular Persols. They are a Limited edition Steve McQueen model with blue lenses. I happened to be working a contract and one of the people at the gathering I was supervising was a rep for Persol. I had a vintage pair of Rayban aviators with me at the time. Original Bausch and Lomb lensed Raybans from the 70s. They were really quite beaten up. The guy asked if he could have a photo taken of him wearing them as he was a keen vintage sunglasses collector. I of course said yes. Then he fished out a pair of those ltd editions and gave them to me. Proper chuffed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 8, 2014 You lucky bastard, I'm gonna wear my Raybans everywhere from now on, just in case (although they're not vintage ones)! Indeed very similar taste, some would say discerning DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conex 0 Posted June 8, 2014 You lucky bastard, I'm gonna wear my Raybans everywhere from now on, just in case (although they're not vintage ones)! Indeed very similar taste, some would say discerning DC Agreed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J!m 289 Posted June 9, 2014 Nice collection! All you need now is a 1680 and the set is complete. And, the 5517 second hand looks good- I had to modify mine to get closer to the correct shape... I don't think anyone has a perfectly shaped one out there. Most reps use the Seamaster 300 seconds hand which has a long tail... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conex 0 Posted June 9, 2014 Nice collection! All you need now is a 1680 and the set is complete. And, the 5517 second hand looks good- I had to modify mine to get closer to the correct shape... I don't think anyone has a perfectly shaped one out there. Most reps use the Seamaster 300 seconds hand which has a long tail... If you read the history of the 5517 the hands were often replacwd by Seamaster hands due to damage in the field. They were quite often a mixture of parts from other watches, thats what makes them so unique to collectors. I can't pull up the link right now as I am on my phone but there is a great story on their history on the web that explains how army watch smiths and quartermasters did botch jobs to get them working again so they could pass them onto new operatives. Do a google search. Fascinating reading. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudonym 0 Posted June 9, 2014 I'm a little late to the party. Congrats on the milestone buddy. Glad I could be of assistance lately. My (growing) vintage collection White 1680 on B&S rugged leather strap Red 1680 5513 5513 Tiffany & co 6263 16800 All I need is a Sea Dweller, milsub, TC v6, DSSD, 1675, Exp II... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 9, 2014 I'm loving the Tiffany 5513 Rob, where's that from?! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted June 9, 2014 Congrats on the milestone and more so on the vintage eyecandy. This thread is just wonderful. Any link for an inexpensive good base 5512 or great white available please? Would like to try one where I just have to change the crown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 9, 2014 Cartels 5512 is a great case watch if you're thinking of getting it done by Rolex Addict mate!! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudonym 0 Posted June 9, 2014 I'm loving the Tiffany 5513 Rob, where's that from?! DC Was a gift from the OP last sale we concluded. Top bird, is our Vic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 92 Posted June 9, 2014 nyckid where the hell is your goldie????? Post it!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted June 9, 2014 I'm a little late to the party. Congrats on the milestone buddy. Glad I could be of assistance lately. My (growing) vintage collection White 1680 on B&S rugged leather strap Red 1680 5513 5513 Tiffany & co 6263 16800 All I need is a Sea Dweller, milsub, TC v6, DSSD, 1675, Exp II... Lovely collection their... Next two/three purchases for me are a 5517 MilSub, 1675 GMT and Conex Sub to go with the Red 1680, RD SD and 6263 I've already got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudonym 0 Posted June 9, 2014 These threads sure do drum up a lot of business for our TDs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conex 0 Posted June 9, 2014 I'm a little late to the party. Congrats on the milestone buddy. Glad I could be of assistance lately. My (growing) vintage collection White 1680 on B&S rugged leather strap Red 1680 5513 5513 Tiffany & co 6263 16800 All I need is a Sea Dweller, milsub, TC v6, DSSD, 1675, Exp II... Lovely collection their... Next two/three purchases for me are a 5517 MilSub, 1675 GMT and Conex Sub to go with the Red 1680, RD SD and 6263 I've already got. I assume you mean Comex Sub lol. I have stamped myself on your mind my friend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted June 9, 2014 I assume you mean Comex Sub lol. I have stamped myself on your mind my friend No, I'm having a speical one made with your name on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
