>>>A few photos of the latest addition to the collection...

Daytona_John · 02-17-2007, 12:11 PM

...my watch collection of course! :rocks:

I picked up this vintage 1972 Rolex Submariner - a very rare variant with red lettering on the dial. They are very hard to come by, so even though the watch was in poor condition when I bought it, I was able to do a complete restoration. Like?

BMW F22 · 02-17-2007, 12:16 PM

whooaa

me want...

BlueLion · 02-17-2007, 12:25 PM

always wanted a black faced daytona

Daytona_John · 02-17-2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueLion

always wanted a black faced daytona

I've had one...very nice, but I actually prefer the white. It's more legible, and Rolex makes compartively fewer white dial watches.

Viral · 02-17-2007, 03:44 PM

the vintage looks nice.............how much?

Brunotheboxer · 02-17-2007, 04:50 PM

my dad had that watch when i was young.

Daytona_John · 02-17-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Viral

the vintage looks nice.............how much?

Red Subs are bringing rediculously high prices these days....8k isn't unheard of. Double Red Sea-Dwellers are bringing over 20k.

herbz · 02-17-2007, 05:56 PM

although rolex isn't my personal taste (i like thinner watches), i must admit thats beautiful. restoration looks perfect. not a mark on it that i can see.

1001 · 02-17-2007, 08:40 PM

nice...how much did the restoration cost u??? how long did it take??

spydrz · 02-17-2007, 09:20 PM

Nice! Makes my lowly TAG look like a Casio...

Daytona_John · 02-18-2007, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by herbz

although rolex isn't my personal taste (i like thinner watches), i must admit thats beautiful. restoration looks perfect. not a mark on it that i can see.

I actually just did a 2 part article series on the restoration project. Here's the "before" picture of what the watch looked like when I first bought it:

And the "after" photo once all the work was done:

You can read the articles on my Rolex site, www.rolexreferencepage.com - they're marked "new."

Daytona_John · 02-18-2007, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 1001

nice...how much did the restoration cost u??? how long did it take??

Much less, and far more quickly than it would cost most other people - I'm "in the business."

BlueLion · 02-18-2007, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytona_John

I've had one...very nice, but I actually prefer the white. It's more legible, and Rolex makes compartively fewer white dial watches.

you mean theres something out there where i dont like the more expensive version more!!!

Daytona_John · 02-18-2007, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueLion

you mean theres something out there where i dont like the more expensive version more!!!

LOL! Sorry - the two watches are exactly the same in price.

BlueLion · 02-18-2007, 10:13 AM

oh well that makes more sense...about how much are they

0700700 · 02-18-2007, 08:55 PM

Rolex are great everyday wathces ! congrats

Daytona_John · 02-18-2007, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 0700700

Rolex are great everyday wathces ! congrats

Thanks much!

Neurorad · 02-19-2007, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by spydrz

Nice! Makes my lowly TAG look like a Casio...

I've got watch envy, too.

And Go Spiders! (moving all fingers on extended hands) I went to UR undergrad (RC'91). I see you're UR Law, spydrz, on your rear plate.

Axxlrod · 02-19-2007, 06:46 PM

Nice restoration. I'm a Panerai guy myself.

Daytona_John · 02-20-2007, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Axxlrod

Nice restoration. I'm a Panerai guy myself.

Nice watches with a VERY devoted following of fans.

Robin_NL · 02-20-2007, 07:40 AM

Wearing my IWC 3227 Ingenieur with pride I find myself wanting to wear my Sub all the time:More comfy. I traded in a 9-11 2001(no joke) ss Explorer II white dial, 1st owner, box/papers. 8/10 condition.Nice watch as well.

RokX · 02-22-2007, 10:48 PM

Rolex is a little out of my price range

but I have an Omega myself and LOVE it to death! hardly take it off! lol

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