The 60's and 70's had different logistic challenges, movements were offered on contracts that didn't require time and delivery because the manufacturers were challenged to find reliable materials suppliers that would accept time and delivery requirements. The gems mined in Africa, Asia and South America were routinely interrupted by Government upheaval and political revolutions that were aimed at the rich mine owners, particularly in South America. The result was different movements may not be consistently available. Enter the Quartz, boom, now your sales are slashed and your money is redirected to quartz or cheaper stuff. Add all of this up and the Watch Industry went through a purge and the models were all over the place.

Great video and good info. Thanks for sharing.

You need the "Vintage Rolex Field Guide" ;-)

Bro, I'm sold. Ordered SS 1500 with a champagne dial and waiting for it to hit the box. It'll be my first vintage Rolex and I'm so excited!!

Correct me if I am wrong but your so-called two-tone 1500 Rolex appears to have the reflection resolution of a synthetic sapphire crystal that was first featured on the the 15223 released in or about 1988 with the quick-date 3035 ("5") for the date appliance. The Rolex reference numbering system indicates the variant of the style line such as the 14000 and 15000 series reserved for the 34mm casing while the 16000 series is for your 36mm Datejust etc. watches. In your 15223 the first two refers to the engine-turned carvings with the 23 carving type in yellow gold. If your steel and gold Rolex is immediately pre 3035, say 1975 then it would be a 1501 featuring the iconic 1570 movement. For myself, I find the 34mm Rolex to be the perfect size watch ever to wear since I am wearing the very first Rolex purchased being a 15210/3035 made in 1981 - early '82 which I just had serviced by Rolex 650 NY, and outfitted it with a new Jubilee bracelet - the watch keeps just about 0.6 second per day slow for a forty-one year old Oyster chronometer that saw two North Atlantic crossings by sail probably before you were born.

I'm looking to get a vintge rolex, i love fluted bezels, the black dial... where to start? any recommendations? Were there any date justs that had saphiric cristal or only plexi?

Great video, I have a question though.. how do you know the price for the second hand Rolex you want to buy is correct, I mean you are not overpaying it. I am interested in one in particular and that’s my problem, the price seems very reasonable to me but I don’t know if the market price is actually correct just in case I would want to sell it one day

Congrats brother, love that two tone!

I think I would hire a consultant before I purchased a Rolex from the secondary market.... I definitely would consult the forums

hey my brother. the other day a work friend suggested that the rolex air king is the closest to the a royal oak due to the genta design. He said that genta was absolut bonkers for engine turned bezels. The Geneve looks very similar to the rolex engine turned bezel. Would you say she is right? Cheers.

Thank you for that High Horology information

Hi, in your opinion what will be the best Rolex Date in the 1982 make? Thanks. :)

Hey buddy long time follower of the channel. Can u recommend a good loupe and not too expensive?

T3 you should get ahold of a Tudor 9050. I have had two of them, same case as your OPD's. 34mm, stainless case and gold plated variants, super cool alternatives and much cheaper to service.

Very interesting vid. I wish you´d make a vid of Ingersoll (Is that bad or it is worth?) and some swiss brands as Epos, Edox or Tissot

Which one do you recommend for someone who loves watches but never owned one! And getting really interested to buying a good watch, which one is more affordable to begin with?

can you please add lug to lug specs on the watches on your website?

Is the black one in your personal collection as well Jory? I didn't see it in your 2020 state of the collection video

Love the stainless steel 1960's Rolex but it is expensive.

Dark color may not be the most optimal when it comes to small dials. The 2 tone may look better whith white or pearly color

Could you explain the difference between a Rolex Date, and the Rolex Datejust?

U gained a sub I like vintage too plus u get a lot of bang for your buck with out breaking the bank

I seen vintage one 1970 with with leather band for $1900. I just bought it.

Good. I have both kind t.y for info

There's nothing worse than the Hamilton Jazzmaster line. There are infinite variations of the Jazzmaster.

26 jewel vintage... 😍😍😍. Get on my wrist!!!!

Thanks Sensei!

What is "hacking"?

Hi I have a gold 1970 oyster perpetual does anyone know how much it may b worth, it’s in good shape

One is beautiful , the other one not . Your video , awesome , as usual .

Like dating the two girls with the same name. Keeps you out of trouble.

First !

That black dial TT is ugly and you should feel bad. 😋❤️