Show me a vintage "mint" watch

[skyman51]

I love these terms. "Mint" What does that mean. If someone has a 15 year old Zenith Daytona that was bought for many thousands of dollars, than put in a safe never worn or taken out of the box, I want to see it. What would be the point. Does anyone really think a modern day Rolex is going to increase some astronomical value if bought new and never worn?

[capote]

I agree, it would be pointless to buy a watch and put it in the safe. The things that one day will be collectables are not considered collectables or even attractive when in production, such as the now vintage Daytona

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by skyman51

Does anyone really think a modern day Rolex is going to increase some astronomical value if bought new and never worn?

I do not but, yes, alot of people do, just hang around here for awhile.

[SennaFan]

I bought this Moonwatch Speedmaster 6-7 years ago. It was NOS from a jewler. The bracelet had never been sized. I had to cut the yarn that held the hangtags from the bracelet, and burn out the rest from between the links. It was a 1978-79 build that the card was filled out in 81 and never picked up.

[skyman51]

Originally Posted by capote

I agree, it would be pointless to buy a watch and put it in the safe. The things that one day will be collectables are not considered collectables or even attractive when in production, such as the now vintage Daytona

I am old enough to say I drove American muscle when those cars were new. They were just cars. I do have sevral cars from my youth today that put a big smile on my face. There are many however that are "experts" on these cars and were not even born yet. Those are the ones that are upside down and are crying because they can't get double digit yearly return on their car purchase. I drive all my cars and don't own a trailer. I feel the same way about Rolex watches. If I was not going to wear them, and have them show normal wear, I sure as heck would not have bought them. JMO which you can take or leave at your pleasure.

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by SennaFan

I bought this Moonwatch Speedmaster 6-7 years ago. It was NOS from a jewler. The bracelet had never been sized. I had to cut the yarn that held the hangtags from the bracelet, and burn out the rest from between the links. It was a 1978-79 build that the card was filled out in 81 and never picked up.

What a find!!!

[Mickey®]

Originally Posted by SennaFan

I bought this Moonwatch Speedmaster 6-7 years ago. It was NOS from a jewler. The bracelet had never been sized. I had to cut the yarn that held the hangtags from the bracelet, and burn out the rest from between the links. It was a 1978-79 build that the card was filled out in 81 and never picked up.

Wear that sucker!!!!!

[nick c]

very nice

[skyman51]

Originally Posted by SennaFan

I bought this Moonwatch Speedmaster 6-7 years ago. It was NOS from a jewler. The bracelet had never been sized. I had to cut the yarn that held the hangtags from the bracelet, and burn out the rest from between the links. It was a 1978-79 build that the card was filled out in 81 and never picked up.

That's great. And the point is?

[Darlinboy]

Originally Posted by skyman51

That's great. And the point is?

See your thread title.

[cajunron]

Originally Posted by skyman51

That's great. And the point is?

You asked someone to show you a vintage "mint" watch!

[skyman51]

Originally Posted by rgdejong

You asked someone to show you a vintage "mint" watch!

I guess I don't get the it. Just like I drive all my collector cars, I wear all my watches.

[BCNJ]

Gorgeous Speedy

[Maxtor]

Nice vintage find!

[Rags]

Originally Posted by SennaFan

I bought this Moonwatch Speedmaster 6-7 years ago. It was NOS from a jewler. The bracelet had never been sized. I had to cut the yarn that held the hangtags from the bracelet, and burn out the rest from between the links. It was a 1978-79 build that the card was filled out in 81 and never picked up.

Now that's a mint watch!!!

[Speed]

Prefer that bracelet to the modern one. The latter has small polished bits that over complicate the look. Nice, but that all brushed one is nice!

[Roller07]

None of my vintage watches are mint. I actually like to enjoy my watches on my wrist

[Frogman4me]

Wonderful speedy! My buddy John has a few mint examples, I hope he sees this thread :)

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by SennaFan

I bought this Moonwatch Speedmaster 6-7 years ago. It was NOS from a jewler. The bracelet had never been sized. I had to cut the yarn that held the hangtags from the bracelet, and burn out the rest from between the links. It was a 1978-79 build that the card was filled out in 81 and never picked up.

SICK!!!
Now that's an awesome watch.

[Armyguy03]

Very nice watch. I was pondering purchasing a gillette safety razor and Rolex watch from my birth year.

[jacksprat]

Originally Posted by skyman51

I guess I don't get the it. Just like I drive all my collector cars, I wear all my watches.

You dont have to get it....

You asked to see a vintage "mint" watch, and the gentleman showed you one. He made no mention about whether or not he wore the watch. You asked for pics, and he obliged.

[Chickenbone29]

That is a great looking watch, congrats!

At the Barrett Jackson auction in Scottsdale last year a 1979 Corvette with 3.5 miles sold for around 32k. The car new was about 16k, so the return on the investment was minimal and probably around 2%. Not good for a 32 year investment.

I couldn't own a watch and never wear it, but lets be thankful that these NOS watches exist!

[MYK]

Originally Posted by SennaFan

I bought this Moonwatch Speedmaster 6-7 years ago. It was NOS from a jewler. The bracelet had never been sized. I had to cut the yarn that held the hangtags from the bracelet, and burn out the rest from between the links. It was a 1978-79 build that the card was filled out in 81 and never picked up.

Wow, great find! I would recommend you wear it and enjoy it! Not sure if I would though :p

[J.jun]

Originally Posted by MYK

Wow, great find! I would recommend you wear it and enjoy it! Not sure if I would though :p

+1 but a watch is meant to be worn... I think it would be happy to finally see some light after being put awy for so many yrs!

[bridgs]

Originally Posted by SennaFan

I bought this Moonwatch Speedmaster 6-7 years ago. It was NOS from a jewler. The bracelet had never been sized. I had to cut the yarn that held the hangtags from the bracelet, and burn out the rest from between the links. It was a 1978-79 build that the card was filled out in 81 and never picked up.

Great piece sir!

[sekesq]

Originally Posted by Speed

Prefer that bracelet to the modern one. The latter has small polished bits that over complicate the look. Nice, but that all brushed one is nice!

Am I wrong or is that actually a PO bracelet?

[R_Ongjoco]

Originally Posted by sekesq

Am I wrong or is that actually a PO bracelet?

It's an original Speedmaster bracelet, the 1171. I love those bracelets, looks like the presidents bracelet.

[Tri-National-Man]

I'm not even going to mention my Submariner Anniversary from 2008 still with stickers in place..

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by sekesq

Am I wrong or is that actually a PO bracelet?

yeap, you're wrong. not even close to a PO. definitely closer to a president like R_Ongjoco said.

[sierra11b]

Originally Posted by skyman51

Does anyone really think a modern day Rolex is going to increase some astronomical value if bought new and never worn?

I guarantee someone would shell out double the original MSRP for a 16710 with a 3187 or LV in half a second with stickers in place twenty years from now.

Safe queens have never been my style but I can appreciate those that do buy them with intentions of eventually peeling the stickers back for their own NOS watch. I've heard of some that buy them as birth year watches for their children which is pretty cool! Wish my family thought of that!