Comments on: Aged and proud of it http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009/10/18/aged-and-proud-of-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aged-and-proud-of-it Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:08:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The Prodigal Sub returns… « The Prodigal Guide http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009/10/18/aged-and-proud-of-it/#comment-3238 The Prodigal Sub returns… « The Prodigal Guide Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:01:37 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=1556#comment-3238 [...] saga began almost 18 months ago, when a trader flashed an elegant, if aged, Submariner at Straight-Six as he was getting his hair [...] [...] saga began almost 18 months ago, when a trader flashed an elegant, if aged, Submariner at Straight-Six as he was getting his hair [...]

]]> By: Oz ain’t in Kansas, he’s in Texas! Vintage Rolex sent to a wizard… « The Prodigal Guide http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009/10/18/aged-and-proud-of-it/#comment-3237 Oz ain’t in Kansas, he’s in Texas! Vintage Rolex sent to a wizard… « The Prodigal Guide Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:52:19 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=1556#comment-3237 [...] very long and arduous journey began last year when Straight-Six purchased a 6536/1 Submariner from the late 50s from a trader. For good measure, [...] [...] very long and arduous journey began last year when Straight-Six purchased a 6536/1 Submariner from the late 50s from a trader. For good measure, [...]

]]> By: Oh yes, it’s ladies night! And Marvin serves the drinks… « The Prodigal Guide http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009/10/18/aged-and-proud-of-it/#comment-3236 Oh yes, it’s ladies night! And Marvin serves the drinks… « The Prodigal Guide Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:05:23 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=1556#comment-3236 [...] other as we pontificate at length  on the various attributes of a vintage Breitling 806, Rolex 6536/1 or why the Explorer and Explorer II are the only two watches worth a shit in the current Rolex [...] [...] other as we pontificate at length  on the various attributes of a vintage Breitling 806, Rolex 6536/1 or why the Explorer and Explorer II are the only two watches worth a shit in the current Rolex [...]

]]> By: Sublimely elegant: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Ultra Thin « The Prodigal Guide http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009/10/18/aged-and-proud-of-it/#comment-3235 Sublimely elegant: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Ultra Thin « The Prodigal Guide Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:32:32 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=1556#comment-3235 [...] That’s what the Prodigal Fool has taken to calling Straight-Six since his acquisition of a vintage Rolex Submariner and Sea-Dweller in less than a week. And instead of challenging the Fool to a round of drunken fisticuffs, [...] [...] That’s what the Prodigal Fool has taken to calling Straight-Six since his acquisition of a vintage Rolex Submariner and Sea-Dweller in less than a week. And instead of challenging the Fool to a round of drunken fisticuffs, [...]

]]> By: Naked wrists: the art of watch of no-watch « The Prodigal Guide http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009/10/18/aged-and-proud-of-it/#comment-3234 Naked wrists: the art of watch of no-watch « The Prodigal Guide Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:40:41 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=1556#comment-3234 [...] in for servicing by Rolex Belgium. And there’s only so many times he can wear his precious 6536-1 while awaiting his new, delicious strap from the masters, [...] [...] in for servicing by Rolex Belgium. And there’s only so many times he can wear his precious 6536-1 while awaiting his new, delicious strap from the masters, [...]

]]> By: Preview: The world’s finest watch strap establishment? « The Prodigal Guide http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009/10/18/aged-and-proud-of-it/#comment-3233 Preview: The world’s finest watch strap establishment? « The Prodigal Guide Fri, 21 May 2010 07:53:04 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=1556#comment-3233 [...] heading over there today to order a special something for my vintage Rolex 6536-1, while a friend is lugging his Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Geographic to replace the reedy [...] [...] heading over there today to order a special something for my vintage Rolex 6536-1, while a friend is lugging his Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Geographic to replace the reedy [...]

]]> By: Getting burned by a fake vintage watch « The Prodigal Guide http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009/10/18/aged-and-proud-of-it/#comment-3232 Getting burned by a fake vintage watch « The Prodigal Guide Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:02:20 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=1556#comment-3232 [...] everyone get that? Yes, Straight-Six paid lip service to that same advice when he traded in his entire collection for two vintage Rolexes, but they were both recently declared completely kosher by a Rolex Service [...] [...] everyone get that? Yes, Straight-Six paid lip service to that same advice when he traded in his entire collection for two vintage Rolexes, but they were both recently declared completely kosher by a Rolex Service [...]

]]> By: Bringing vintage Rolexes back into the fold: We’re tucked in! « The Prodigal Guide http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009/10/18/aged-and-proud-of-it/#comment-3231 Bringing vintage Rolexes back into the fold: We’re tucked in! « The Prodigal Guide Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:12:57 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=1556#comment-3231 [...] Rolex Sea-Dweller, rolex vintage by Straight-Six The Prodigal Guide’s love-affair with vintage Rolexes took a slight turn for the worse recently, when Straight-Six heard a rattling sound inside his 1980 [...] [...] Rolex Sea-Dweller, rolex vintage by Straight-Six The Prodigal Guide’s love-affair with vintage Rolexes took a slight turn for the worse recently, when Straight-Six heard a rattling sound inside his 1980 [...]

]]> By: Bringing vintage Rolex timepieces back into the fold « The Prodigal Guide http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009/10/18/aged-and-proud-of-it/#comment-3230 Bringing vintage Rolex timepieces back into the fold « The Prodigal Guide Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:16:38 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=1556#comment-3230 [...] expensive purchase is actually losing 15 minutes a day. Or, like me, you hear a rattle from within your 1980 Rolex Sea-Dweller that doesn’t sound healthy. At [...] [...] expensive purchase is actually losing 15 minutes a day. Or, like me, you hear a rattle from within your 1980 Rolex Sea-Dweller that doesn’t sound healthy. At [...]

]]> By: The Rolex 1530, a rare and special slice of vintage watch « The Prodigal Guide http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009/10/18/aged-and-proud-of-it/#comment-3229 The Rolex 1530, a rare and special slice of vintage watch « The Prodigal Guide Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:23:21 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=1556#comment-3229 [...] 1530 by Straight-Six Once you’ve made that first, fumbling and utterly fantastic jump from modern to vintage timepieces you eventually settle into a phase of information and contemplation. Yes, it would be almost [...] [...] 1530 by Straight-Six Once you’ve made that first, fumbling and utterly fantastic jump from modern to vintage timepieces you eventually settle into a phase of information and contemplation. Yes, it would be almost [...]

]]> By: How the NATO invaded a vintage timepiece collection « The Prodigal Guide http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009/10/18/aged-and-proud-of-it/#comment-3228 How the NATO invaded a vintage timepiece collection « The Prodigal Guide Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:20:22 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=1556#comment-3228 [...] watch strap we have ever worn. Ever. In fact, the original metal bracelets that came with Straight-Six’s Sea-Dweller and Submariner have been laying in his watch box gathering dust. The NATO strap is light, perfect-fitting, [...] [...] watch strap we have ever worn. Ever. In fact, the original metal bracelets that came with Straight-Six’s Sea-Dweller and Submariner have been laying in his watch box gathering dust. The NATO strap is light, perfect-fitting, [...]

]]> By: A Prodigal 2009 reviewed: Happy New Year to you all « The Prodigal Guide http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009/10/18/aged-and-proud-of-it/#comment-3227 A Prodigal 2009 reviewed: Happy New Year to you all « The Prodigal Guide Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:05:22 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=1556#comment-3227 [...] trading in his entire watch collection for just a couple of old Subs. We questioned his sanity. He retorted and has been waxing lyrical about vintage ever [...] [...] trading in his entire watch collection for just a couple of old Subs. We questioned his sanity. He retorted and has been waxing lyrical about vintage ever [...]

]]> By: Roots and shoots « The Prodigal Guide http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009/10/18/aged-and-proud-of-it/#comment-3226 Roots and shoots « The Prodigal Guide Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:40:48 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=1556#comment-3226 [...] blame that fateful discussion with a trader several months ago that saw me trade in 5 lovely pieces of modern watch-making (and a fistful of euros) for a Rolex Submariner 6536-1 and a 1980 Maxi-dialled Sea-Dweller But the [...] [...] blame that fateful discussion with a trader several months ago that saw me trade in 5 lovely pieces of modern watch-making (and a fistful of euros) for a Rolex Submariner 6536-1 and a 1980 Maxi-dialled Sea-Dweller But the [...]

]]> By: Three reasons why Bonham’s was the highlight of SalonQP « The Prodigal Guide http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009/10/18/aged-and-proud-of-it/#comment-3225 Three reasons why Bonham’s was the highlight of SalonQP « The Prodigal Guide Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:05:22 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=1556#comment-3225 [...] no understatement to say that Straight-Six had been fretting somewhat since last month when he spent the kind of money that most people lavish on a new car on just two very old looking timepie.... His vintage Rolex Submariner was the one he was most concerned about. Was the bezel original? Had [...] [...] no understatement to say that Straight-Six had been fretting somewhat since last month when he spent the kind of money that most people lavish on a new car on just two very old looking timepie…. His vintage Rolex Submariner was the one he was most concerned about. Was the bezel original? Had [...]

]]> By: The Prodigal Fool http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009/10/18/aged-and-proud-of-it/#comment-3224 The Prodigal Fool Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:06:15 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=1556#comment-3224 I know him. He won't stop. Nor will he stick to vintage. There are definitely more purchases on the horizon... I know him. He won’t stop. Nor will he stick to vintage. There are definitely more purchases on the horizon…

]]> By: Straight-Six http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009/10/18/aged-and-proud-of-it/#comment-3223 Straight-Six Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:38:14 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=1556#comment-3223 Huib, Speed will only be determined by disposable income! Otherwise, the vintage ship has sailed and I'm firmly on it. This said, I think there's room for an AP 15300 and Froggy Sub in there somewhere too...:) Huib,

Speed will only be determined by disposable income! Otherwise, the vintage ship has sailed and I’m firmly on it.

This said, I think there’s room for an AP 15300 and Froggy Sub in there somewhere too…:)

]]> By: Huib http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009/10/18/aged-and-proud-of-it/#comment-3222 Huib Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:47:30 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=1556#comment-3222 As a fellow vintage watch collector I can only say: well done; great watches. My guess is you won't stop after these two (plus the quartz one). As a fellow vintage watch collector I can only say: well done; great watches. My guess is you won’t stop after these two (plus the quartz one).

]]> By: A Prodigal team member trades in his entire watch collection for two vintage Subs and a Swatch: Admirable or insane? « The Prodigal Guide http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009/10/18/aged-and-proud-of-it/#comment-3221 A Prodigal team member trades in his entire watch collection for two vintage Subs and a Swatch: Admirable or insane? « The Prodigal Guide Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:39:12 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=1556#comment-3221 [...] UPDATED – 18 October 2009: Straight-Six has just posted his explanation. [...] [...] UPDATED – 18 October 2009: Straight-Six has just posted his explanation. [...]

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