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LeslieC · 9 December 2015, 01:54 PM

Do any of you have a birth year watch? I was born in 1973 and am still looking for the perfect watch for me.

nick c · 9 December 2015, 02:06 PM

Here is my snowflake 1973

Old Expat Beast · 9 December 2015, 02:09 PM

This Air-King 5501 from 1964 is my BYW.

asleep · 9 December 2015, 02:10 PM

My birth year is 1959... and I like the Rolex Submariners.

Which means I won't be getting a birthyear watch.

Aceldama · 9 December 2015, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by asleep

My birth year is 1959... and I like the Rolex Submariners.

Which means I won't be getting a birthyear watch.

I'm in the same boat. 1972 and would love a Sub date, but Red Subs are over my budget.

simongpaez · 10 December 2015, 12:36 AM

I would love to have a birth watch 1972 but as others mentioned for the price I could get a new, very reliable everyday piece, not sure a 1972 watch will be up there.

Steve36Efc · 10 December 2015, 02:18 AM

I like the idea of a birth year piece, for me it would be a 1971 Sub.

DannV · 10 December 2015, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asleep

My birth year is 1959... and I like the Rolex Submariners.

Which means I won't be getting a birthyear watch.

Same here, 1959, and will not be getting a '59 Sub anytime soon!

psv · 9 December 2015, 02:20 PM

I had one, a 5513 Submariner, but I moved it. The problem with a birth year watch is that you stare on the one variable that is really not that important. The overall condition and quality of the watch is much more relevant.

LeslieC · 9 December 2015, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by psv

I had one, a 5513 Submariner, but I moved it. The problem with a birth year watch is that you stare on the one variable that is really not that important. The overall condition and quality of the watch is much more relevant.

I agree, which is why I'm still looking.

Amer · 9 December 2015, 02:26 PM

HQ Milton in SF has tons of vintage watches and I suspect you can find your birth year watch there.

I found a birth year sub for my daughter there.

Good luck

TheRolexKingofLV · 9 December 2015, 02:30 PM

Searching for a 1965 Daytona 6239 right now

Ruud Van Driver · 9 December 2015, 02:34 PM

I'd love a birth year Submariner (1967) but I could have a new TT Sub and change for a decent holiday for the price.

Rogdogg · 9 December 2015, 02:30 PM

I don't have one but I love the thought of having one.
If I do decide to go vintage some day I think it would be for a birth year piece.
That is 1980 by the way.

lzz73 · 9 December 2015, 02:44 PM

Yeah, I'm '73 and looking for one too. The closest I've found is an Omega Moonwatch from that year. Haven't bought it yet.

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silverbullet818 · 9 December 2015, 03:19 PM

I'm going to look for a birth Era watch. Easier.

Rybour · 10 December 2015, 02:24 AM

A black dial DJ from 1991 would do it for me.
Maybe next year I'll come across one.

Speed · 10 December 2015, 02:36 AM

Are you looking for the year a new watch was sold = to your birth year? Then find one where the owner saved the receipt.

Do you want one "assembled" in your birth year? Well then it's a bit of a crap shoot at serial numbers don't tell the whole story. The watch case could have sat around for some time - a few years? - beforehand. You'd only be pretending.

The choice is yours if you are set on a "birth year" Rolex.

joemcp · 10 December 2015, 02:50 AM

I put a little spin on this. I got a 2006 16610LV since that was my son's birth year... someday it will be his birth year watch.

Chris B · 10 December 2015, 04:50 AM

Here's mine , a 6605 from 1956, 'twas a birthday gift from my son for my 50th a few yrs ago

kirksingleton · 10 December 2015, 05:53 AM

[QUOTE=Chris B;6316839]Here's mine , a 6605 from 1956, 'twas a birthday gift from my son for my 50th a few yrs ago

That is a great DJ!. I would live to have that one.
A birthdate Rolex is something that I have always thought would be fun but I have never pulled the trigger.

OneEyedHito · 10 December 2015, 04:55 AM

Here is my most recent acquisition a '73 DRSD, I looked for a couple of years.

AK797 · 10 December 2015, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by nick c

Here is my snowflake 1973

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

This Air-King 5501 from 1964 is my BYW.

Lovely shots, gents, there is something mystical and romantic to having a BY watch for me, I would like one too one day, esp as I am born on the Day of Time.

nick c · 10 December 2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Lovely shots, gents, there is something mystical and romantic to having a BY watch for me, I would like one too one day, esp as I am born on the Day of Time.

Thanks Neil I hope you will find one soon cheers

brandrea · 10 December 2015, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by OneEyedHito

Here is my most recent acquisition a '73 DRSD, I looked for a couple of years.

kentrojan1 · 10 December 2015, 05:47 AM

I too would like a birth year watch, maybe a 1974 Tudor snow flake in blue!

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jdmi32 · 10 December 2015, 06:12 AM

A couple from '68.

SLS · 10 December 2015, 07:07 AM

Both from 1970, searched for the Red Sub for a year or so, two months later the 1675 was offered to me by a local guy who knew I liked vintage Rolex.

brandrea · 10 December 2015, 07:33 AM

Count me in, 1967 Sub 5513

Muzz · 10 December 2015, 07:40 AM

Looks like a lot of us were born in 1973:)

9 December 2015, 01:54 PM	#1
LeslieC "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Leslie Location: Canada Watch: 14000, 116710 Posts: 465	Birth year watch Do any of you have a birth year watch? I was born in 1973 and am still looking for the perfect watch for me.

9 December 2015, 02:06 PM	#2
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Here is my snowflake 1973 Attached Images

9 December 2015, 02:09 PM	#3
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	This Air-King 5501 from 1964 is my BYW. Attached Images

9 December 2015, 02:30 PM	#12
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9 December 2015, 02:34 PM	#13
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	I'd love a birth year Submariner (1967) but I could have a new TT Sub and change for a decent holiday for the price. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 December 2015, 02:10 PM	#4
asleep "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 778	My birth year is 1959... and I like the Rolex Submariners. Which means I won't be getting a birthyear watch.

10 December 2015, 12:36 AM	#6
simongpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: Houston Watch: Some Posts: 1,109	I would love to have a birth watch 1972 but as others mentioned for the price I could get a new, very reliable everyday piece, not sure a 1972 watch will be up there.

10 December 2015, 02:18 AM	#7
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	I like the idea of a birth year piece, for me it would be a 1971 Sub.

9 December 2015, 02:20 PM	#9
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I had one, a 5513 Submariner, but I moved it. The problem with a birth year watch is that you stare on the one variable that is really not that important. The overall condition and quality of the watch is much more relevant.

9 December 2015, 02:26 PM	#11
Amer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Amer Location: California love Watch: 126600, 116619LB Posts: 198	HQ Milton in SF has tons of vintage watches and I suspect you can find your birth year watch there. I found a birth year sub for my daughter there. Good luck

9 December 2015, 02:30 PM	#14
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I don't have one but I love the thought of having one. If I do decide to go vintage some day I think it would be for a birth year piece. That is 1980 by the way. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

9 December 2015, 02:44 PM	#15
lzz73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Billings, MT Watch: 228238 Posts: 437	Yeah, I'm '73 and looking for one too. The closest I've found is an Omega Moonwatch from that year. Haven't bought it yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 December 2015, 03:19 PM	#16
silverbullet818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 839	I'm going to look for a birth Era watch. Easier.

10 December 2015, 02:24 AM	#17
Rybour "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 125	A black dial DJ from 1991 would do it for me. Maybe next year I'll come across one.

10 December 2015, 02:36 AM	#18
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Birth year watch Are you looking for the year a new watch was sold = to your birth year? Then find one where the owner saved the receipt. Do you want one "assembled" in your birth year? Well then it's a bit of a crap shoot at serial numbers don't tell the whole story. The watch case could have sat around for some time - a few years? - beforehand. You'd only be pretending. The choice is yours if you are set on a "birth year" Rolex.

10 December 2015, 02:50 AM	#19
joemcp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phila Metro Watch: 16610LV Posts: 80	I put a little spin on this. I got a 2006 16610LV since that was my son's birth year... someday it will be his birth year watch.

10 December 2015, 04:50 AM	#20
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Here's mine , a 6605 from 1956, 'twas a birthday gift from my son for my 50th a few yrs ago

10 December 2015, 05:53 AM	#21
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	[QUOTE=Chris B;6316839]Here's mine , a 6605 from 1956, 'twas a birthday gift from my son for my 50th a few yrs ago That is a great DJ!. I would live to have that one. A birthdate Rolex is something that I have always thought would be fun but I have never pulled the trigger.

10 December 2015, 04:55 AM	#22
OneEyedHito "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Here Posts: 83	Here is my most recent acquisition a '73 DRSD, I looked for a couple of years. Attached Images

10 December 2015, 05:47 AM	#26
kentrojan1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: ken Location: united kingdom Watch: 124270 Posts: 806	I too would like a birth year watch, maybe a 1974 Tudor snow flake in blue! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 December 2015, 06:12 AM	#27
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	A couple from '68. Attached Images

10 December 2015, 07:07 AM	#28
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Both from 1970, searched for the Red Sub for a year or so, two months later the 1675 was offered to me by a local guy who knew I liked vintage Rolex. Attached Images __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

10 December 2015, 07:33 AM	#29
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,088	Count me in, 1967 Sub 5513 Attached Images

10 December 2015, 07:40 AM	#30
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Looks like a lot of us were born in 1973:)

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