Go to guy for vintage rolex sports?

[RichTT]

Hello chaps,

Looking more seriously into getting a vintage seadweller. I've seen Hacket and others mentioned on here a good few times, but is there someone who can source particular specs of vintage rolex and knows a lot about the vintage market? My ideal is quite specific, as is the budget, so the more knowledgeable the person the better,

Cheers,

Rich.

[Adrian W]

Err Domonic Hackett,

[RichTT]

So he's willing to source watches not just what he has available? I don't want to go pester the guy without knowing what he's willing to offer as a service.

But I have no qualms about pestering you guys

[Hoofy]

If Dominic can't help, there's someone from Liverpool who can help. I'm not kidding. He owns a shop and is a proper vintage Rolex enthusiast.

[LukeBird]

The Old Watch Shop; job done.
The guy who runs it (Mike Wood) is a world renowned Rolex collector.

[sneijder]

LukeBird said:

The Old Watch Shop; job done.
The guy who runs it (Mike Wood) is a world renowned Rolex collector.

If my numbers ever come up, he'll know about before her indoors.

Milsub my fine fellow, keep the change.

[Hoofy]

LukeBird said:

The Old Watch Shop; job done.
The guy who runs it (Mike Wood) is a world renowned Rolex collector.

That's him.

[al1991]

If I was in the market, I'd be ringing Mike Wood as mentioned above or this guy: http://sweepinghand.co.uk/

Or maybe from TZ if it was being sold by a long standing member.

Not sure if Dom H does vintage, but he always gets a rave review round these parts.

Blowers get some great stock and the service is apparently top notch, but the prices are too.

[LukeBird]

^^ Good shout Al; I'd forgotten ( ) about Jason.

[RichTT]

Thanks for all the suggestions chaps, here's a teaser of what I'm looking for.

[andy tims]

As above - Mike Wood, or Jason Graham would be my "dealer choice" but there are plenty about on the fora

TZ-UK

http://www.rolexforums.com/index.php

http://www.vintagerolexforum.com/

[RichTT]

Emailed Rob with some general questions. Will see what happens next.

[andy_s]

RichTT said:

Thanks for all the suggestions chaps, here's a teaser of what I'm looking for.

I saw a 'spiderweb' dial for sale somewhere, I'll have a butchers...

[CardShark]

andy_s said:

I saw a 'spiderweb' dial for sale somewhere, I'll have a butchers...

I'm presuming that the "spiderweb" is just where the dial has aged, no?

[andy_s]

CardShark said:

andy_s said:

I saw a 'spiderweb' dial for sale somewhere, I'll have a butchers...

I'm presuming that the "spiderweb" is just where the dial has aged, no?

I think it was an incorrect lacquer mix used on a small batch, (like the 'cream' white Explorers), that over time gave this effect.
Of course, being Rolex, any small inconsistency amongst the norm puts it into s rarity subset, but yes, its the dial crackling basically.


ETA - can't find the one I saw last week, but here's a good thread incl. contribution from Mike at The Old Watch Shop: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=74501

Edited by andy_s on Sunday 25th March 19:50

[RichTT]

There's been similar dials available on VRF and other forums for a while. Priced from $375 upwards to $500 depending on quality. Of course the option is there to buy a standard 16660 and swap in a dial, but key to me is having the pearl, hands and dial all have matching lume.

[andy_s]

RichTT said:

There's been similar dials available on VRF and other forums for a while. Priced from $375 upwards to $500 depending on quality. Of course the option is there to buy a standard 16660 and swap in a dial, but key to me is having the pearl, hands and dial all have matching lume.

Sorry, I meant 'spiderweb dialled' rather than 'dial'; but obviously the replacement dials availability make getting an original dial & watch combo that much more treacherous, so a good reputable dealer or forum member would be the way to go, but I'm doubtless egg-sucking lesson-giving here...

[DS3R]

sneijder said:

If my numbers ever come up, he'll know about before her indoors.

I like your style!

[Thunderstruck80]

Hoofy said:

That's him.

bought a watch from him 2 weeks ago, very nice guy and his prices are very keen.

[964RS]

RichTT said:

Hello chaps,

Looking more seriously into getting a vintage seadweller. I've seen Hacket and others mentioned on here a good few times, but is there someone who can source particular specs of vintage rolex and knows a lot about the vintage market? My ideal is quite specific, as is the budget, so the more knowledgeable the person the better,

Cheers,

Rich.

Rich, drop me a line and I'll see what i can do to help mate. If I don't have it it won't be long until someone I know or see does.

Thanks for the recommendations guys

Jason Graham
http://sweepinghand.co.uk/