So happy I went vintage

[Konrad Bigsby]

Hello all:

I purchased my 1st Rolex not too long ago and was faced with the decision to get a modern one, or classic vintage. I have always liked the older stuff and imagined what stories classic pieces had to tell. I have a St. Dupont lighter from the 60's, an older Mont Blanc and when my friend who owns a watch store brought me in to see a 1979 1675 GMT with all original dial, hands and band I had to pull the trigger.

As usual, one Rolex is never enough right? I thought that my second one would be a new sub LV, or maybe even a shark but every time I look at watches online, I spend only about 10% of my time looking at new stuff.....and the other 90% at vintage.

What makes you guys and gals go "old school?" Is it the thrill of the hunt? maybe just knowing that you are a little more different than the norm?

Any one have a collection of just vintage?