A few of my favorities

[mike]

There's just something special about vintage. The look, the history, these were the watches that gave Rolex It's special heritage.

As a collector, I've centered my efforts on the sports models I grew up with, indeed a few of my watches I really did "grow up" with.

For me it's hard to imagine a collection of vintage sport without these references;

The 5513,

Perhaps the iconic vintage diver. Not the most rarest of references, nevertheless the 5513 sets the mark. Possessed of a rich history, both in peace and war, the 5513 represents everything you need in a "tool watch".

MK III maxi, 6.04 mil



The 1680,

The first diver to have a date feature, the 1680 is my favorite vintage diver.

With it's wonderful crystal, the 1680 makes a unique statement, and has always held a special place for me.

Whether RED, III/70 caseback,2.5 mil. non-hack.



or WHITE,5.6 mil.



It's a reference I will never be without.

The 1675,

My first Rolex and my sentamental favorite. This was the reference that started it all for me.

I'm fortunate to have a couple of them, but the wonderful GILT dial of a past era is just to beautiful for words.

I shutter to think how many of these dials were lost at service.

1.3 mil.



Such a special feeling on the wrist.