r/retrotime is a subreddit with 7k members. The most common kinds of discussions are self-promotion and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses build, rolex, vintage, dial, and tudor, and they frequently recommend/review inserts.
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Popular Themes in r/retrotime
#1
Self-Promotion
: "Finally did the 1680 thing."
47 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "NEW BUILD - OPINIONS NEEDED...Who's the best of the best dial maker for a 6538 Sub build with gen 1030 movement in a Viet case?"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/retrotime
#1
Build
: "My first Build"
36 posts
#2
Rolex
: "Rolex 6538 James Bond with Gen Movement - Completed"
27 posts
#3
Vintage
: "Always some Vintage gems in Tokyo"
26 posts
#4
Dial
: "Wasnt a fan of the gilt Dial tbh"
25 posts
#5
Tudor
: "Wrapped up a couple of Tudors recently"
13 posts
#6
Submariner
: "[WTS] Flash Sale! 3x Datejusts, 2x Submariners - Unusual Models"
12 posts
#7
Datejust
: "Season of the Datejust - Gen Dial, Bezel, and Crystal 1016!"
12 posts
#8
1675
: "1675 Jumpy_Ad9355 Review"
11 posts
#9
Case
: "Reshaped Case, acrylic crystal, pie pan 1601 - check out those slim lug ends!"
11 posts
#10
1680
: "Finally did the 1680 thing."
9 posts
Products Discussed in r/retrotime
Inserts
2 reviews
#1
Yuki
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/retrotime
#1
watch pic/wrist roll
: "Tropical 1680"
76 posts
#2
Build/mod progress
: "Wrapped up a couple of Tudors recently"
53 posts
#3
For Sale NOT GOCONFIRM VERIFIED!
: "[Wts] Viet 1675 super Franken mk1 small hand"
10 posts
#4
General Question/Discussion
: "SATURDAY GIVEAWAY!!"
5 posts
#5
ShitPost
: "2,000 Members!"
3 posts
#6
✅ goConfirm Verified
: "Tropical Linen Datejust For Sale - $950"
3 posts
#7
SOLD
: "1971 Matching date1675 build🔥🔥🔥"
2 posts
#8
Service & Repair
: "Marathon shop session today!"
2 posts
#9
GIVEAWAY CLOSED
: "June GIVEAWAY"
1 post
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Yearly
+7k members(1299.2%)
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Last updated: June 10, 2025