I can agree with the author about the minefield vintage Rolex watches represent.
But I strongly disagree with the rest. Vanity can be found on collectors of other brands, for example. It is not the monopole of Vintage Rolex Collectors.
Moreover, there are true, genuine vintage Rolex Collectors, as there are true Patek Collectors, Longines, JLC, Lange and so on...
For example, I am madly in love with my Rolex 6542 and my Tudor 7924. I have some others, bot not as strong, in my heart than these 2.
Are they the hottest vintage Rolex / Tudor? Certainly not.
It can also be a matter of taste, love, heart, sentiments, not only a matter of " wallet ".
I love these watches for what they are, they represent to me, not to the others.
Best,
Nicolas