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Judah · 31 July 2015, 11:44 PM

Good Morning All

I decided my next purchase will be something produced in my birth year which is 1978.

Any recommendations/suggestions so I can get my research on? And.....of course I did some goggle research.

I'm thinking Rolex but I'm open to other brand recommendations as well.

Thanks in advance.

fusionstorm · 1 August 2015, 12:19 AM

You should post this in the Vintage subforum! And advise if you're looking for sport or dress models.

Sport models, you have some iconic (and not cheap) options to choose from:

1655 Explorer II
1665 Sea Dweller
1680 Submariner
5512 Submariner no date
5513 Submariner no date

J!m · 1 August 2015, 12:22 AM

Let's not forget the 9411 Tudor sub! Far less common and very cool.

JSI · 1 August 2015, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fusionstorm

5512 Submariner no date

Yes!!!

Bakasana · 1 August 2015, 01:01 AM

How some stuff in the lower price range? I was born in '78 too... Anything DJ etc.

Anyone?

REDiesel · 1 August 2015, 04:28 AM

I was born in 78 too. I would suggest a 18038 (President) and/or a 1665 (Seadweller).

GolfPunk · 1 August 2015, 04:30 AM

You'll get a date just for around 2500 - 3000 USD

nick c · 1 August 2015, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J!m

Let's not forget the 9411 Tudor sub! Far less common and very cool.

I agree Jim

RastabanStar · 1 August 2015, 06:30 AM

You could get a Speedmaster Pro if you're willing to go non-rolex.

Zaslice · 1 August 2015, 08:32 AM

I was born in the same year and had been looking for about a year for a 5513 or 18038. Older subs (and gmts) can be a minefield and couldn't find a clean one in my budget or year. Found an excellent 18038 head only a couple weeks ago and I am in love with it. Dresses up or down effortlessly on a strap. Don't feel like I can do full gold bracelet. Good luck!

Old Expat Beast · 1 August 2015, 09:18 AM

MKI Oysterquartz.

brodydeal19998 · 1 August 2015, 09:23 AM

there are lots of vintage watches from that year, depends on what you are looking for.

you could go for those suggested fusion storm, or you could make your research, with the serials of the watch

HogwldFLTR · 1 August 2015, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

MKI Oysterquartz.

It's hare do know the exact year a watch was made as there is a fair amount of slop in the serial numbers.

Here's an OQ that is close in our classifieds.

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...=Oyster+quartz

Old Expat Beast · 1 August 2015, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

It's hare do know the exact year a watch was made as there is a fair amount of slop in the serial numbers.

Here's an OQ that is close in our classifieds.

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...=Oyster+quartz

It's easier with the MKI dial, they were only used from 5.2 to around 5.6 mill on the 17000. That's 1977 to 78. The one you linked to is a MKII 17013.

77T · 1 August 2015, 09:46 AM

A Seamaster won't set you back much. If it's a complete set, you might get a dated slip showing it was sold in 1978.

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1995akcoop · 2 August 2015, 01:42 PM

sub

IT Nerd · 2 August 2015, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

MKI Oysterquartz.

A very cool piece still to this day

zama · 2 August 2015, 02:08 PM

Cant remember exactly but I am pretty sure this one came from 1978, lovely watch, super to wear and comfy on jubilee (all be it a bit stretched), sold it a year ago.

Antoinerob · 2 August 2015, 05:34 PM

1978 was a great year!

strafer_kid · 2 August 2015, 09:11 PM

Hard to go past a 5513 or 1680?

VinnieVegas · 2 August 2015, 10:03 PM

5512 Submariner

Skyfire · 2 August 2015, 10:46 PM

Sea Dweller Double Red

breitlings · 2 August 2015, 10:52 PM

please post what you got when the choice is made

Judah · 3 August 2015, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by breitlings

please post what you got when the choice is made

Will do.

JoeyT · 3 August 2015, 03:08 PM

16013 is also a great choice

Judah · 6 August 2015, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antoinerob

1978 was a great year!

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!!!!

mineral · 6 August 2015, 02:57 AM

1680 white may be good choice.

Matt748 · 6 August 2015, 03:16 AM

5513

tricky · 1 September 2015, 07:17 AM

What's the watch that made you want a Rolex? That's what I went by, and have a 1976 Pepsi GMT

incontrol · 1 September 2015, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antoinerob

1978 was a great year!

This one is fantastic! For me, 1978 was a great year and you have a perfect watch for it!

31 July 2015, 11:44 PM	#1
Judah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Washington D.C. Watch: Daytona 16523 Posts: 357	Any suggestions on something produced in 1978? Good Morning All I decided my next purchase will be something produced in my birth year which is 1978. Any recommendations/suggestions so I can get my research on? And.....of course I did some goggle research. I'm thinking Rolex but I'm open to other brand recommendations as well. Thanks in advance.

1 August 2015, 12:19 AM	#2
fusionstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Piedmont, CA Watch: various vintage Posts: 2,272	You should post this in the Vintage subforum! And advise if you're looking for sport or dress models. Sport models, you have some iconic (and not cheap) options to choose from: 1655 Explorer II 1665 Sea Dweller 1680 Submariner 5512 Submariner no date 5513 Submariner no date __________________ 1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M

1 August 2015, 04:30 AM	#7
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	You'll get a date just for around 2500 - 3000 USD __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

1 August 2015, 09:18 AM	#11
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	MKI Oysterquartz. Attached Images

1 August 2015, 09:46 AM	#15
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,015	A Seamaster won't set you back much. If it's a complete set, you might get a dated slip showing it was sold in 1978. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

1 August 2015, 12:22 AM	#3
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,839	Let's not forget the 9411 Tudor sub! Far less common and very cool.

1 August 2015, 01:01 AM	#5
Bakasana Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Greenwich Village Posts: 588	How some stuff in the lower price range? I was born in '78 too... Anything DJ etc. Anyone?

1 August 2015, 04:28 AM	#6
REDiesel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA Watch: GV 18038 DJ Smurf Posts: 625	I was born in 78 too. I would suggest a 18038 (President) and/or a 1665 (Seadweller).

1 August 2015, 06:30 AM	#9
RastabanStar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 343	You could get a Speedmaster Pro if you're willing to go non-rolex.

1 August 2015, 08:32 AM	#10
Zaslice "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Chamblee GA Posts: 227	I was born in the same year and had been looking for about a year for a 5513 or 18038. Older subs (and gmts) can be a minefield and couldn't find a clean one in my budget or year. Found an excellent 18038 head only a couple weeks ago and I am in love with it. Dresses up or down effortlessly on a strap. Don't feel like I can do full gold bracelet. Good luck!

1 August 2015, 09:23 AM	#12
brodydeal19998 Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: US Posts: 90	there are lots of vintage watches from that year, depends on what you are looking for. you could go for those suggested fusion storm, or you could make your research, with the serials of the watch

2 August 2015, 01:42 PM	#16
1995akcoop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,162	sub

2 August 2015, 02:08 PM	#18
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	Cant remember exactly but I am pretty sure this one came from 1978, lovely watch, super to wear and comfy on jubilee (all be it a bit stretched), sold it a year ago. Attached Images __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

2 August 2015, 05:34 PM	#19
Antoinerob "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Paris-France Watch: 1600/15200/116500 Posts: 226	1978 was a great year! Attached Images

2 August 2015, 09:11 PM	#20
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Hard to go past a 5513 or 1680?

2 August 2015, 10:03 PM	#21
VinnieVegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Vincent B Location: New York, NY Watch: '06 GMT Master II Posts: 1,261	5512 Submariner __________________ Wearing Today: * Seiko SRP777 (2017)

2 August 2015, 10:46 PM	#22
Skyfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: On the edge baby Posts: 80	Sea Dweller Double Red

2 August 2015, 10:52 PM	#23
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	please post what you got when the choice is made

3 August 2015, 03:08 PM	#25
JoeyT Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: USA Posts: 221	16013 is also a great choice

6 August 2015, 02:57 AM	#27
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	1680 white may be good choice.

6 August 2015, 03:16 AM	#28
Matt748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,249	5513

1 September 2015, 07:17 AM	#29
tricky "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Amsterdam Watch: Me now Posts: 24	What's the watch that made you want a Rolex? That's what I went by, and have a 1976 Pepsi GMT

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