Show your vintage Rolex

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this is my memory of first visit to Switzerland in 1988 and I still have it. I would maybe like to add a sub or sea dweller as I mostly collect sport watches, but they cost soooo much now!

 
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Mid 1970s, Rolex Oyster Daytona Cosmograph chronometer (it IS a chronometer), Valjoux 72, manual wind. I owned it for about 30 years. Sadly, long gone, enjoyed by someone else.

 
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Here's a pair of less common 36mm vintage Rolex references, ref 6298 (from 1954) and 6424 (from 1963).

Depth rating!

I have a 6569 from 1Q1956 with depth rating / sector dial.

 
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1958 OP 18k bought in Cuba by Dad. Wore the watch for decades. Notice AD stamp on dial...Joyeria Riviera

 
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Because I am crazy, I swapped the C+I rivet bracelet out for a 7206 rivet bracelet that I think originally came with the watch (as evidenced by end link marks on the lugs and the 26 jewel 1520 movement). Date code on the 7206 bracelet is within a few months of the caseback. What a strange hobby.

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1952 ref 6085 Semibubbleback
Red(fading) “Officially”
Super Oyster + crown
Custom, Gator-belly scale strap
Rolex buckle

 
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1952 ref 6085 Semibubbleback
Red(fading) “Officially”
Super Oyster + crown
Custom, Gator-belly scale strap
Rolex buckle

Well I love that watch beautiful