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This particular SCOC small crown 5508 is almost all over damaged and the grooves have become very deep…. In contraire, radium drinks where sold to cure health issues but soon this chanced after the tragic story about the Radium Girls. Specially the left corner lug seems to have some honest scratches on the chamfer of the bevel. The pre transitional period shows us brighter luminous, this particular small crown Ref 5508 is having a “exclamation mark” we see around 1962 (follow the link to more vintage Rolex study), Here a perfect example of 1959-1960 luminous on a tropical ref 5512 chapter ring…, Close up of a late minute track Submariner ref. Little less rare are those unused, NOS (New Old Stock) Rolex from the 70-80-ids. Unlike sites like eBay or Craigslist, you’re dealing with experts whose only job is to buy and sell watches, with all the specialist’s knowledge. 2 x Submariner Big Crown but both very different in detail. As your reference number tells you which model you have you now start comparing your Rolex with one from my „reference” list below. 6204 watch arrived in 1953 and has gone on to become the most iconic dive watch in modern history, and one of the most iconic and ubiquitous luxury sports watches out there, period. The auction house provides you with information printed in their catalogue, additional info like copies from the papers, extract from the manufacture or service records. I personally think it’s not ok and I heard they stopped doing this. There’s no better source!!! This dial has been produced by the Stern company (later owner of Patek Philippe) which also produced the Comex Seadweller dials for Rolex. If you have any questions about your vintage Rolex, feel free to use the CONTACT button on top of this page or follow this link to send me your questions. Rolex GMT-Master. The Vintage Watch Company was established in 1995 dedicated to showcasing Vintage Rolex wristwatches from c1910- c1970. Obviously a old style dial design that got luminated with tritium. Up and down, we see 2 x unpolished chamfers, beveled edges that are so particularity loved by vintage Rolex collectors.. A ‘common’ Rolex reference, the Submariner ref 5513. As a novice, it would be extremely risky and even avid collectors are particularly cautious. During the years the number changed from 3 to 4 digit in the 30’s, from 4 to 5 digit in mid 80’s and recently from 5 to 6 digits for the newest models. While analyzing the below 2 photo’s now you clearly notice that the hands do NOT match the rest of the color of the luminous, thus something has happened afterwards before sit went to auction. What is the price of your vintage Rolex in current market?? Once you’re the winner of a auctioned lot, you will have to pay a premium on top of the hammer price. To determine if a Rolex has the correct serial numbers, where it has been delivered or to get a original Rolex service, you can contact Rolex Heritage Department in Geneva directly. Rolex is the leading name in watchmaking, with their models iconic around the world. 8 = Special (Not Currently Used) Above collection is carefully put together by 1665collector. Crott          —> http://www.uhren-muser.de/archive.html? But it is much harder and more expensive to find a correct dial that has been changed by worldwide Rolex dealers during one of the many services to bring back the waterproofness and durability of your Rolex, . As I always try to focus on the “all over matching patina” we now focus if the different parts are having the same aging. As watch brands have delivered their watches over the world in sometimes different configurations, due to import tax, local taste or for instance special orders, the ultimate version to have, is the one being shown in their catalogue at the yearly watch shows ( think of Basel World ) As many global watch brands used to do and in particular the penny-pinching swiss ones, factories always used their left over stock of spare parts in their next designs. The serial number is mentioned on the Chronometer Certificate. Non matching hands, you clearly see that the luminous on the dial is much lighter then we see with the hands. Following is a GMT Ref 6542 also unpolished and unused. Common vintage models can be cheaper than new, but rare ones can be much more expensive. Antiquorum ->http://www.antiquorum.com/catalog/search, earlier report of mine about the impact of Instagram. FAKE! Rolex Submariner. A typical detail you hardly see at any pictures on the internet is the unique patina of the glossy dial surface. (follow the link to more vintage Rolex study). Any bid you win will also be bound by the establishment’s General Conditions of Business, your guarantee of authenticity should anything be found to be amiss after the fact. There’s thus a big difference between an original tropical or damaged dial, only original ones deserve a premium! 5 = Gold Shell (early models – Rose Gold on newer models) If you buy a vintage Rolex because you really like it, you will never loose money on it as the time you’re enjoying it, is the best investment you could have made! The list is broken down in case, dial and bezel parts. Its due to all these facts that I use the word “Catalogue style” to determine the best possible version / configuration one could collect. In case of any emergency you can always send me a picture to info at Rolex Passion Report .com where I will have a closer look at your question and give you my free opinion. Nobody would really care about this face unless you see the backside…, To Sir E. Hillary from Rolex Bosecks, Calcutta , Last version of the Big Crown dial, the luminous becomes less aggressive and much brighter then we have seen before. It’s an earlier version, notice the much thinner second hand in the 9 o’clock register and different lay out of the bezel engraving, this is one of the first ref 6239’s. Another indicator if a watch has been polished or not, is by looking at the fine lines on a watch. If so, why didn’t it sell the first time? A brief introduction into the world of vintage Rolex and Patek Philippe collecting. NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 A few models worth looking into: Rolex Submariner Ref. If you prefer to examine the watch in person It always make me feel like a cappuccino.. See below how original tritium glows up under ultra violet light.. Any watchmaker who serviced a watch made his marks engraved in the case back, spotting many of those individual codes will tell you it has been serviced a lot. Advise: Check out ‚honest, untouched’ offers from private clients on Ebay.com to get a feeling how watches ages over the years. Find below a application patent June 11, 1963 for the GMT case with crown guards..Interesting for us vintage Rolex lovers, we see at the top that their patent at United States Patent Office got filled already on April 14th 1961 from swiss application on October 14th 1960! I strongly advise you when you want to buy at an auction, always to make sure you check the actual watch ( preferable in daylight ) before the sale starts. In both 3 examples we see that the hands have also been chanced during a service by Rolex to later smaller ones, meaning that all 3 of them had a water problem back in the days and the original radium hands where chanced to later tritium ones, hence the different in color of the luminous. Bracelet There are a number of important things when buying a pre-owned Rolex watch. Some of the most widely used vintage models include the Submariner, the Oyster Perpetual, the Daytona, the Day-Date, and the GMT-Master. Meaning the bezel is radium and the dial has been relumed with non radioactive material…. Therefore, before you start comparing your Rolex with others, it’s very useful that you check closely if all the parts are original. You'll find an exceptional used Rolex for sale that suits your style at the best prices possible. The light breaks differently on a matt surface that’s recently done then on a matt surface thats done 20-40 years ago. There where an iconic small or big crown Submariner, Milgauss, Explorer, Day Date or GMT master with in house Rolex manufacture movements don’t reach the same level yet. One of them is the condition of the bracelet. What is your vintage Rolex really worth now? Buying a vintage Rolex from a reputable online dealer is often seen as the best of all worlds. Find out where the seller got the watch and why they’re selling it. The same we see in following examples, a rare waffle diales Datejust with radium luminous on dial and hands. “Oyster” remains the essential metaphor for Rolex, … Minute and second hand are not reaching the minute track on the outside. Free shipping. Also individual service codes are always engraved by the watchmaker…. New posts will not be retrieved. As tempting as it is to opt for gold, any Rolex sports piece needs to be in steel (or at least bi-metal) – the latest green version of which (model 116610 LV, affectionately named “Hulk” by collectors) is an incredibly handsome timepiece. I honestly think all auction houses should stop using photoshop. The vintage Rolex Submariner is considered a safe bet when investing in Rolex watches. The matte parts will tell you if a watch has been polished or not…. Bob's Watches is an independent watch dealer and is not sponsored by, associated with and/or affiliated with Rolex, or any other brand listed. We start as usual to check out the color of the hand & dial luminous. FAKE! You will only find them on the Submariner , Milgaus, GMT-Master and Explorer II. Each model had its own bevel, the bevel on the GMT-Master was a bit smaller than the Submariner one. The reference number is mostly engraved between the lugs at 12 o’clock. FAKE! However, there are few areas where the old adage of ‘buyer beware’ is more apt than the vintage market. 1stdibs We’ve written about 1stdibs before in our best furniture shops post, but the online marketplace is known for selling more than just great reading chairs . The Submariner text has become more modern. Rolex (Marina Square) Operated by local watch retailer Cortina Watch , this is the biggest Rolex boutique in Singapore and Southeast Asia. As some forums are closed and google can’t get the picture out there to show you, it’s most of the time a small effort to register yourself and then use the ’search option’ For Rolex I can highly recommend VRF (www.VintageRolexForum.com) Besides the many freshly found examples that have been posted over the years, there’s a „Vintage Dial Archive”, „Rolex Serial Number Project” and a „VRF Classic Post” sections that are very useful to go through. It takes years of practice to learn to compare vintage Rolex in detail but despite this I will try to help you in the right direction. x8 = Waves (Arabic) SO besides the hands, the luminous is also not original as we want to see it. Round, worn, polished? One of them is the condition of the bracelet. Reputable houses, such as Sotheby’s or Christie’s, have highly trained specialists to inspect every watch that comes through their doors and the pieces are offered for sale on their recommendation. My explanation to this is: A Rolex (or any kind of watch ) that still is in exact configuration as it was back then leaving the factory when it got delivered to the retailer and bought by the client. Buying a vintage Rolex from a reputable online dealer is often seen as the best of all worlds. This will tell you it’s a Ref 1665 Sea Dweller. Sell Rolex Oyster Datejust. Magnify bevelled edges between matt part and middle case, Hallmarks on back of lugs worn out but fresh case, Satin polish: difference case back inner circle and outer rim, Magnify top left lug for heaviest wear (left wrist watch wearers), Magnify below lugs for end link scratches, Magnify screw thread for frequent opening of case, Original rubber sealing ring or replacement, If original, is there any ‘icing” visible, Is it a later service crystal with sharp edge, Correct crystal type corresponds with model, Patina movement corresponds with patina watch, Magnify screw near crown for damage, those are often used to get the movement out of the case. I merely want to make a general overview that’s useful for Rolex collectors to understand the differences of luminous, their used time period, the influence it had on the condition of the dial and what typical details one has to look for when analyzing a vintage Rolex. If possible to open, the case back inside is giving you some extra info about the reference and in pre 1972 also the date stamp. Here’s a unpolished like new small crown Ref 5508. See more pre-owned and vintage Rolex Submariner watches at watchfinder… Check below the stunning work LA Watch Works did…. From this we can conclude that they still seem to be the original ones. Below Submariner movement, caliber 1560, is still having it’s original rotor.. Up close, the reference number, below the Brevet + marking. the primary purpose of tracing the provenance of an object or entity is normally to provide contextual and circumstantial evidence for it’s original production or discovery, by establishing, as far as practicable, it’s later history, especially the sequences of it’s formal ownership, custody and places of storage. These new generation fakes have become very very good in quality and one needs to be an expert to see the difference, specially when you’re looking at a picture only. Clearly visible is the different finish that covers the dials, there where the later left one is all shinny and glossy is the right one of first generation. The tritium luminous on the dial is a bit toned and is the same as the tone of the hands. 22 = Stainless steel and Platinum (Yachtmaster) Facebook and Instagram are modern tools that are extremely effective as with one click you’re in a group of collectors willing to give you the best possible advise. Actually the top have been scratched of to remove the stains that where there initially. $2,999.99. FAKE! However, there have been many iterations of the Submariner since their inception. Bob's Watches is not affiliated with Rolex S.A., Rolex USA, or any of its subsidiaries. The shop is now a destination for watch collectors and discerning shoppers from around the world. On the left you see a service crystal with a facet on the edge, there where the original crystal is domed. Where buying at auction scores points is in its transparency. The luminous in the hands tend to tone greenish, leaving marks of corrosion on the surface of the hands. Has the watch been relisted? The bezel insert is period correct and the little tritium dot is showing us a warm patina which matches the aging of the rest of the tritium. The more traditional type of auction, rather than the eBay version, is growing massively in popularity. With a Rolex this could be the original Rolex warranty papers that state the reference number and in some cases the serial number, the COSC chronometer certificate that state the serial number and movement number, the original receipt stating the price and article description, later service papers confirming the serial and reference numbers. Below we see a all over matching patina on the dial and hands, after the crystal has been removed we see some dirt, that’s also located around the crown & pushers.. No marks on the dial, no marks on the hands near the center where a watchmaker takes them off and matching luminous of dial & hands. A bevel was merely for esthetical purposes. Check also following studies: Many more interesting articles I have shared with you in the past you find in my RPR Archive. I highly recommend to double check the luminous on these dials as we hardly see any truth tropicals around any more. All black sigma Daytona from first owner in untouched original condition. A perfect case with a non perfect dial are signs that someone is trying to cover up earlier damages. Paul is a graduate of Boston College 1979 and resides in California with his family. Funny enough when you think about a watch, logically the movement should be what it is all about. Moisture made the pencil hands inside turned dark as well as the plots on the dial greenish. Copyright Bob's Watches. Next to each other, second and first generation Rolex Big Crown’s. My believe is that the dials have been stored for a long time at a dry place and that this has cracked the surface…, Yet another example of cracked surface. Most probably this marker is a special mix of radium for easier underwater readability. From the results I can inform you that the radiation between first & second generation 6538’s is significant, depending on the condition of the luminous of as well the dial and hands, the later glossy versions where at least 5 times less radio active, hence the better condition you find them now. This post was written by Philipp on January 13, 2020. Are these the original hands and has the dial been swapped perhaps? A ‘burned’ Big Crown dial that due to humidity, dry storage and lot’s of UV light chanced color and cracked in the surface…, Below you see how the moisture the radium chanced to green spots around the luminous dots on the dial. As Rolex was a clever company and due to the fact that many Rolex models were produced over the years, the system they used from the beginning by labeling the serial number to a production date was really great. Any Rolex model that is less than 30 years old but is no longer in production is typically referred to as a “discontinued Rolex”. If you’re not yet aware about how a certain reference should look like once it’s not polished, I recommend you to take a loupe and look closely to the matt polished part of the watch. Study the lines, polishes, curves and dimensions but most importantly, the all over condition is matching. To complete my earlier RPR post: A brief introduction into the world of vintage Rolex and Patek Philippe collecting  I now like to add my vintage Rolex Buyers Guidance to analyze original vintage Rolex – or any kind of vintage watch brand in general. All rights reserved. Once moisture has entered the watch, the luminous sucks it up and will become very dark on the top and sometimes even fall off over time. But if you look closely you will see that the luminous is not perfectly added within the round plots, clearly not a Rolex job…, Geiger alert on first generation Submariner…. Every watch on our site is 100% certified authentic by WatchCSA, the industry's leading independent authority on watch authentication. A clear sign of a service polish are the drilled lug holes, or better yet the sharpness of the lug hole edges. Unpolished watches only have a manufacture polish, meaning the case has a satin polish that was done at the Rolex factory before all parts were assembled.Every place where wear and tear could happen is still unused, the crowns, the case back, the lugs, the sides, bracelet, crystal. Shopping for a vintage Rolex can be an intimidating task – frightening, even – given the number of fake and "Franken" watches lurking all around. Here’s a nice NOS example of how a small crown looks when it left the factory. We still see that the old school collectors are merely interested in a rare version of hardly seen complication but generally the new way of collecting has changed dramatically. One of the very first Daytona’s Rolex delivered. Do you want to learn to buy vintage Rolex safely? What I often see when people send me pictures of their Rolex is that the hands, crown and crystal have been changed. If you want to Buy Rolex … These new generation fakes have become very very good in quality and one needs to be an expert to see the difference, specially when you’re looking at a picture only. You can buy one on eBay, but should you? I do hope you enjoyed reading this report and the information was useful for you. New posts will not be retrieved. A “T Swiss T” Daytona ( having 1/3 of the tritium as a more luminated Submariner or GMT ) Nicely aged dots are matching the color of the hands. Thats’ 2.5 million FREE minutes of vintage Rolex Education! With the … Rolex Submariner History & Background The first Submariner ref. Swapped, period correct parts has become a art in the vintage watch world. Rolex during service or an independent watchmaker? x3 = Roman Still, you can always feel the difference between the factory satin polish and service polish if you go from the inner circle to the outer polished rim. Bob's Watches only sells pre-owned watches and provides its own warranties on the watches it sells. Magnifying it up to 100-200 x and comparing with one thats proven original isn’t possible for many collectors. Then start now with my extensive “Vintage Rolex Buyer’s Guide” thats free for you to study here online. Buying a Vintage Rolex Online. I like to add the important “Evolution of Rolex Luminous” at the end of this post for your eduction purpose…. Early 1950 watches with radium lume have a radiation of at least 20-100 Mvrs. One of the characteristics of these early sport dials is the fact the they have a 1 color print and a lacquer finish thats not as shinny as we see in later examples. 4x = Steel – first digit: Magnify Serial Number for clear engraving, Worn out Serial Number corresponds with worn out case, Serial Number matching with production date inside case back, Magnify Reference Number for clear engraving, Worn out Reference Number corresponds with worn out case, Reference Number inside case back matching with number in between lugs. What I tried to explain in my guidance is that you have to be aware about a vintage watch that, for instance, got totally relumed by professionals, where the patina is destroyed and thus not worth buying. Buying a vintage Rolex is an adventure. Your server might also be unable to connect to Instagram at this time. In the near future I’ll make a overview, for now a collage: Ok, now lets analyze 2 x examples with the knowledge from above. The patina on the top of the movement should match with the rest of the watch, if you see a clean case, most logically the movement will also be clean when you open the back. Close up of the  “White Swiss” added on top of the track..(follow the link to more vintage Rolex study). If this is on free forums, In the last couple of years the value of rare vintage Rolex has gone up rapidly. Also salt water will leave marks clearly visible. Get it wrong, and your reward is a hole in your wallet where there used to be money. The matte parts will tell you if a watch has been polished or not. Unlike sites like eBay or Craigslist, you’re dealing with experts whose only job is to buy and sell watches, with all the specialist’s knowledge. BIC = Bi-Color 18k Yellow and White gold combo The transitional Submariner from plexi to sapphire crystal, ref 16800 & 168000. An original, un cracked bakelite bezel for a early 6542 GMT Master is like 1/2 the price of the watch. An old watch that has been worn and stored during time will have patina on the dial. Neo-vintage, as some would call this. As always when you start analyzing a vintage Rolex, every small detail is important and should match the ”all over patina”. Look For Authenticity First, Everything Else Later. The Vintage Watch Company, owned by father and son duo, John and David Silver, was established in 1995 and is now based in London's historic Burlington Arcade.It is dedicated to showcasing vintage Rolex wristwatches from c1910-c1990. Above all else, spend time conducting research. Probably the best tip I can give you for the popular Rolex or any kind of luminous dialed watch, is always to check the luminous up close! x1 = Unknown/Unused Once you’ve handled these fakes, you’ll notice that the patina is wrong. What we see is just the other way around, besides that, the hands are to small as the minute hand is not reaching to the minute track but stop just before. In daylight we see the luminous is creamy colored, once activated with UV light it become bright green. Perhaps because of this rarity and value, bevels are particularly loved by vintage collectors. See if they know when it was last serviced or any of the watch’s history. Introduced in 1978 and discontinued in 2008, the Rolex Sea-Dweller is a rare and collectible model, making it The same approach applies to discontinued and vintage Rolex watches too, where stainless steel models are more popular than gold or two-tone ones. So below the reference number is 6538 for Rolex Submariner Big Crown produced between 1956-1959, then below you see I.56, which means it left production at first quarter 1956 and all the way down you see a stamp that has shortly been used around 1956, the 18 which stands for the (high) quality of steel that has been used. 1 = Yellow gold Placor (Tudor) Note the sharp bezel and all edges. So besides the hands, also the lume on the dial has been touched. It’s with the matte parts where you can determine if a watch is polished or not. Rolex watches have a deep and iconic history. Christie’s Watch Auction is a safe option, but there are additional fees. Polishing was part of service maintenance and as each watch officially had to be serviced regularly due to the replacement of lubricating oil inside the movement, many watches probably will have been serviced at one point in time. It seems most pop up in Europa,  at the moment, the source might come from Germany and the UK but quickly they are also offered in the US and Asia. Every specialized auction house has it’s own database of achieved results. My previously written. 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