Ben Clymer Presents: 04 – The Vintage Rolex Episode With Geoff Hess

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// Episode 4 //

For this episode, Ben is joined by Geoff Hess – the Head of Watches for Sotheby's Americas and the founder of Rolliefest – to chat all about the world of vintage Rolex. From the continued highs of the Daytona to a softer market for Subs and GMTs, Geoff and Ben chat about their favorite references, the way in which vintage Rolex has changed over the years, and the future plans for Rolliefest.

Show Notes:

00:21 Geoff Hess on Instagram
1:45 Rolliefest 2023
4:48 Rolex Daytona 6239
8:02 Phillips sale of a 6541 Rolex Milgauss
8:07 Monaco Legends Tropical "R.C.O" Daytona
8:17 Sotheby's "JPS" Daytona
10:25 Jay-Z wearing a Tiffany-signed Paul Newman
13:29 Rolex Daytona 'Big Red' 6263
14:29 Rolex Submariner 6200
15:46 Rolex Submariner "Big Crown" 6538
20:20 Matte dial Rolex GMT-Masters
22:14 The Rolex Explorer 1016
25:50 The Rolex Milgauss, including the ref. 6541
27:37 Rolex Gilt Submariner
27:55 Rolex 6204 Submariner
31:13 Rolex 5510 Submariner
34:36 Sotheby's Important Watches New York Sale 2023