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Old 8 October 2014, 04:22 PM   #1
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Birth year thread. Show yours.
I think that birth year watches are unique to vintage collecting. Here is the place to show off yours. Let me start. My MF redsub.





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Old 8 October 2014, 05:05 PM   #2
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Old 8 October 2014, 05:23 PM   #3
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Old 8 October 2014, 09:02 PM   #4
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My full set Rootbeer is actually 2 days after my birthdate!!!
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Old 8 October 2014, 09:09 PM   #5
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Old 8 October 2014, 09:39 PM   #6
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My birthyear watch is this 1680 white (serial 5.6XXxxx) with box and paperwork




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Old 8 October 2014, 10:19 PM   #7
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Old 8 October 2014, 11:02 PM   #8
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Old 9 October 2014, 12:03 AM   #9
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Old 9 October 2014, 12:09 AM   #10
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1971 Red Sub sold 43 years ago...
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Old 9 October 2014, 02:06 AM   #11
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My recently acquired birth year radial 1675
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Old 9 October 2014, 02:18 AM   #12
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Old 9 October 2014, 02:21 AM   #13
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May not be pristine but very much treasured otherwise..birth years and my only vintage pieces.




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Old 9 October 2014, 02:29 AM   #14
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Wow, some great pieces. I've done a few searches here and there for something for 1973. It seems like whenever I look every year has options except my birth year. Kind of frustrating.
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Old 9 October 2014, 03:27 AM   #15
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Wow, some great pieces. I've done a few searches here and there for something for 1973. It seems like whenever I look every year has options except my birth year. Kind of frustrating.
Stay patient, it took me almost two years to find hat I was looking for
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Old 9 October 2014, 05:37 AM   #16
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Wow, some great pieces. I've done a few searches here and there for something for 1973. It seems like whenever I look every year has options except my birth year. Kind of frustrating.

Why? There r many great references from 73. I agree patient is the key to find that special one. Good luck.👌


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Old 9 October 2014, 10:17 AM   #17
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Wow, some great pieces. I've done a few searches here and there for something for 1973. It seems like whenever I look every year has options except my birth year. Kind of frustrating.
I've seen a few pieces from 1973 for sale here on TRF and a few other places. Look for something in the 3.8 to 4 million serial number range for the best estimated 1973 Rolex. Hope that helps, cheers!
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Old 9 October 2014, 11:01 AM   #18
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This one has gone a little grey like me
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I was looking for a transitional Speedy and this one from 68 just happened to pop up at the right time.
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Old 9 October 2014, 04:33 AM   #20
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Only born once in 1968 but have two watches to celebrate the occasion.
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Old 9 October 2014, 05:35 AM   #21
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Only born once in 1968 but have two watches to celebrate the occasion.

Why not? Perfect combo. Cheers


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Old 9 October 2014, 06:22 AM   #22
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Only born once in 1968 but have two watches to celebrate the occasion.
Both are GREAT watches. Congrats

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Old 9 October 2014, 06:35 AM   #23
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When I was born, watches as we know them today were not invented as yet

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Old 9 October 2014, 06:37 AM   #24
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When I was born, watches as we know them today were not invented as yet

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I must agree, they are the original vintage pieces.
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Old 9 October 2014, 06:48 AM   #25
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I must agree, they are the original vintage pieces.
You are FAST and to the point. I like such characters

BTW, a great GMT . Congrats
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Old 18 October 2014, 08:13 AM   #26
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Old 9 October 2014, 05:34 AM   #28
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Nice watches guys. Keep em coming.


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Old 9 October 2014, 05:41 AM   #29
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What would b even more awesome to find one with papers to match UR birthdate. I believe rolex stamp the papers with the delivery date in red?


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What would b even more awesome to find one with papers to match UR birthdate. I believe rolex stamp the papers with the delivery date in red?


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Amazingly the original sales receipt and punched papers are 2 days after mine!
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