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Old 14 January 2010, 03:24 AM   #1
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How old to qualify as "vintage" ?

15 years ? 25 years ? more ?
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Old 14 January 2010, 03:36 AM   #2
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hhmm good question..

I would probably consider the late brushed SS Daytonas (80's) as modern vintage.
So 25 years?
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Old 14 January 2010, 05:37 AM   #3
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when the RSC in USA won't work on it any more.
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Old 14 January 2010, 05:51 AM   #4
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As old as JJ! Well I'd say about 25 to 30 years
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Old 14 January 2010, 08:49 AM   #5
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Acrylic crystal is a must.
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Old 14 January 2010, 10:19 AM   #6
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When it's replacement value is a joke compared to its collectors value.
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Old 14 January 2010, 10:52 AM   #7
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How about four digit model number?

I don't think I would consider anything from the 1980's as vintage.

I am wearing this now, a bit over twenty years old, and I wouldn't consider it vintage.



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Old 14 January 2010, 10:58 AM   #8
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15 years ? 25 years ? more ?
agreed, just like a car anything over 25 to 30 years.
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Old 14 January 2010, 11:15 AM   #9
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How about four digit model number?

I don't think I would consider anything from the 1980's as vintage.

I am wearing this now, a bit over twenty years old, and I wouldn't consider it vintage.



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I don't think anyone can argue with four digits, other definitions are debatable.
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Old 14 January 2010, 12:04 PM   #10
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4 digit is my vote
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Old 14 January 2010, 12:19 PM   #11
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when the RSC in USA won't work on it any more.
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Old 14 January 2010, 12:28 PM   #12
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Good perspectives, thank you all !!!
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Old 14 January 2010, 01:54 PM   #13
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Old 14 January 2010, 01:56 PM   #14
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Yep....I have a 1986 and a 1988 DateJust.....I can't see them being considered vintage....however the owner is getting there rather too quickly!!!
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Old 17 January 2010, 10:06 AM   #15
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vintage is 25 years in cars
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