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lsavoldi · 7 August 2011, 10:14 PM

Hello guys,

Is a 1986 Sea dweller considered a vintage watch ?
What would be the most accepted criteria to define a watch as vintage?
thanks,

dddrees · 7 August 2011, 10:23 PM

Some use whether it has an acrylic crystal or not. At some point this should change however as time moves on.

landroverking · 7 August 2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Some use whether it has an acrylic crystal or not. At some point this should change however as time moves on.

That & four model numbers. Now collector watches a different story & many view them as vintage already.

Submarino · 7 August 2011, 11:18 PM

Practically any acrylic crystal model and any watch with more than 30+ years.

Brenngun · 8 August 2011, 12:45 AM

25+ years. In some cases models that have been discontinued could get there quicker.

Jagatai · 8 August 2011, 01:30 AM

acrylic crystal, lug holes, no WG surrounds

HL65 · 8 August 2011, 02:21 AM

Does that rule out Milsubs since they have no lug holes?

Michael M. · 8 August 2011, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Does that rule out Milsubs since they have no lug holes?

cruvon · 8 August 2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Does that rule out Milsubs since they have no lug holes?

Yes Ken, I'll take them, thanks;)

onkyo · 8 August 2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Does that rule out Milsubs since they have no lug holes?

Still fits the bill.... made with lugs holes (and filled).

HL65 · 9 August 2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

Still fits the bill.... made with lugs holes (and filled).

montecristo4 · 8 August 2011, 03:10 AM

I am less conservative : my limit is tritium :)

Jagatai · 8 August 2011, 08:19 AM

ken!! I forgot about milSub!!! I carry my head in shame.

HL65 · 8 August 2011, 09:08 AM

It is ok Philip- you are forgiven. Never Let it happen again though...

springer · 8 August 2011, 11:23 AM

25-years-old, I'd definitely call it vintage.

Jagatai · 8 August 2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65 View Post
Does that rule out Milsubs since they have no lug holes?
Yes Ken, I'll take them, thanks;)

NICE TRY SAN!!!!!

TRY AGAIN! :)

HL65 · 9 August 2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jagatai

Quote:
Originally Posted by SteelerFan65 View Post
Does that rule out Milsubs since they have no lug holes?
Yes Ken, I'll take them, thanks;)

NICE TRY SAN!!!!!

TRY AGAIN! :)

Good catch Philip!! Got to keep an eye out on San!

Rikki · 9 August 2011, 10:17 AM

In the car world a classic is 25 years and vintage would be fifty I think unless it's changed. Rikki

gt0279a · 10 August 2011, 04:35 AM

I'd say tritium+patina.

HL65 · 10 August 2011, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gt0279a

I'd say tritium+patina.

Doesn't that rule radium out as it is not tritium?

gt0279a · 12 August 2011, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Doesn't that rule radium out as it is not tritium?

Sorry, I just meant having patina on the markers/hands adds to it being vintage as it sort of provides a 'proof' of age.

HL65 · 12 August 2011, 05:50 AM

[QUOTE=gt0279a;2667471]Sorry, I just meant having patina on the markers/hands adds to it being vintage as it sort of provides a 'proof' of age.

I figured that...I was just kidding! PS- Nice Sub!!

Michael M. · 12 August 2011, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by gt0279a

Sorry, I just meant having patina on the markers/hands adds to it being vintage as it sort of provides a 'proof' of age.

Very nice sub, 16610 or 16800?

gt0279a · 12 August 2011, 11:43 AM

Thanks.

It's a 16610, R serial from 1987. Other than the cream colored markers, it looks and feels brand new.

7 August 2011, 10:14 PM	#1
lsavoldi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: brazil Posts: 196	How old to be vintage? Hello guys, Is a 1986 Sea dweller considered a vintage watch ? What would be the most accepted criteria to define a watch as vintage? thanks,

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dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Some use whether it has an acrylic crystal or not. At some point this should change however as time moves on. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 August 2011, 11:18 PM	#4
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Practically any acrylic crystal model and any watch with more than 30+ years. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

8 August 2011, 02:21 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Does that rule out Milsubs since they have no lug holes? __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 August 2011, 09:08 AM	#14
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	It is ok Philip- you are forgiven. Never Let it happen again though... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 August 2011, 12:45 AM	#5
Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,866	25+ years. In some cases models that have been discontinued could get there quicker.

8 August 2011, 01:30 AM	#6
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	acrylic crystal, lug holes, no WG surrounds

8 August 2011, 03:10 AM	#12
montecristo4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 91	I am less conservative : my limit is tritium :)

8 August 2011, 08:19 AM	#13
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	ken!! I forgot about milSub!!! I carry my head in shame.

8 August 2011, 11:23 AM	#15
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	25-years-old, I'd definitely call it vintage. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

8 August 2011, 11:53 AM	#16
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	Quote: Originally Posted by SteelerFan65 View Post Does that rule out Milsubs since they have no lug holes? Yes Ken, I'll take them, thanks;) NICE TRY SAN!!!!! TRY AGAIN! :)

9 August 2011, 10:17 AM	#18
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	In the car world a classic is 25 years and vintage would be fifty I think unless it's changed. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

10 August 2011, 04:35 AM	#19
gt0279a "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Georgia Watch: All of them Posts: 579	I'd say tritium+patina.

12 August 2011, 05:50 AM	#22
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	[QUOTE=gt0279a;2667471]Sorry, I just meant having patina on the markers/hands adds to it being vintage as it sort of provides a 'proof' of age. I figured that...I was just kidding! PS- Nice Sub!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 August 2011, 11:43 AM	#24
gt0279a "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Georgia Watch: All of them Posts: 579	Thanks. It's a 16610, R serial from 1987. Other than the cream colored markers, it looks and feels brand new.

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