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janetun · 25 January 2011, 01:12 AM

hey all expert guys

at what year should we start to call
this is a vintage rolex ?

1675-David · 25 January 2011, 01:22 AM

I always thought that over 25 years made something vintage or maybe thats just cars..

Frogman4me · 25 January 2011, 01:38 AM

Again? Hmm let's go with four digit model numbers this time.

Racer X · 25 January 2011, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frogman4me

Again? Hmm let's go with four digit model numbers this time.

Clay · 25 January 2011, 01:51 AM

4 digit model numbers
15XX movements
Acrylic crystals
Matt Dials (Except for early gilt/gloss dials)
Tritium
Silver date wheels
Oh, and Rolex USA won't service it....
Take your pick.....

NikkiTyler · 26 January 2011, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1675-David

I always thought that over 25 years made something vintage or maybe thats just cars..

I think its 25 years makes it a classic. Don't know about vintage though.

Route 66 · 26 January 2011, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NikkiTyler

I think its 25 years makes it a classic. Don't know about vintage though.

Sorry, I don't mean to hijack this thread but what's the difference in cars between a vintage and a classic? And where does an antique fit in?

psv · 26 January 2011, 02:16 AM

Acrylic/plastic crystal should do it for Rolex.

Racer X · 26 January 2011, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Acrylic/plastic crystal should do it for Rolex.

These yardsticks work well for present day, but will need to change over time. In 30 years, people will call a 16610 "vintage."

Chipmunk · 26 January 2011, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1675-David

I always thought that over 25 years made something vintage

I'm over 25......I don't think I'm vintage yet!

Poohsan · 26 January 2011, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chipmunk

I'm over 25......I don't think I'm vintage yet!

Depends on what part of the world you live in. There are some countries where you would be considered over-the-hill.

Submarino · 26 January 2011, 03:09 PM

I think it's 30+ years as sapphire crystals made it in 1979-1980.

springer · 26 January 2011, 03:33 PM

I believe, like some of the other posts here, that acrylic crystals on back are vintage. I would also place the 16800, 168000 and GMT 16760 in the vintage category. I believe the Zenith movement Daytonas might also be considered vintage as well as a few other sapphire crystal models.

feilong108 · 26 January 2011, 06:32 PM

16800 is considered vintage?hmmm

Nicko · 26 January 2011, 06:34 PM

Plexi

HL65 · 26 January 2011, 09:01 PM

I think 4 digits covers it for me--much of the rest are features of a 4 digit watch. By the time this subject is posted again it might change--nahhhh I doubt it--not in a few weeks!

attic_dude · 26 January 2011, 09:16 PM

is 16030 considered as vintage? mine has acrylic crystal with hollow middle links. i cant really remember when my watch was produced, i don't want to remove the bracelet just to see the production code since i dont have to proper tools. :(

springer · 26 January 2011, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feilong108

16800 is considered vintage?hmmm

Submariner 16800 production ended around 1986 and was produced for six years, so I would consider this vintage. It also was produced in two dial variations - one with the plain, model 1680-style number markers and the other with the gold trim around the number markers.

feilong108 · 27 January 2011, 02:25 AM

Thanks Mr Springer for the info...i did not know that 16800 is considered vintage...because it does not have plexi glass...

Mark020 · 27 January 2011, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Acrylic/plastic crystal should do it for Rolex.

+1. After that it's modern IMHO!

25 January 2011, 01:12 AM	#1
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26 January 2011, 03:09 PM	#12
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	I think it's 30+ years as sapphire crystals made it in 1979-1980. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

26 January 2011, 03:33 PM	#13
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	I believe, like some of the other posts here, that acrylic crystals on back are vintage. I would also place the 16800, 168000 and GMT 16760 in the vintage category. I believe the Zenith movement Daytonas might also be considered vintage as well as a few other sapphire crystal models. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

26 January 2011, 06:32 PM	#14
feilong108 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Eugene Location: Singapore Watch: Year 1981 5513 Posts: 125	16800 is considered vintage?hmmm __________________ Mini Grail attained: Rolex 5513 Matte Mark2 Dial Card-carrying member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons

26 January 2011, 09:01 PM	#16
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	I think 4 digits covers it for me--much of the rest are features of a 4 digit watch. By the time this subject is posted again it might change--nahhhh I doubt it--not in a few weeks! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

25 January 2011, 01:22 AM	#2
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	I always thought that over 25 years made something vintage or maybe thats just cars..

25 January 2011, 01:38 AM	#3
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Again? Hmm let's go with four digit model numbers this time.

25 January 2011, 01:51 AM	#5
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	4 digit model numbers 15XX movements Acrylic crystals Matt Dials (Except for early gilt/gloss dials) Tritium Silver date wheels Oh, and Rolex USA won't service it.... Take your pick.....

26 January 2011, 02:16 AM	#8
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Acrylic/plastic crystal should do it for Rolex.

26 January 2011, 06:34 PM	#15
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Plexi

26 January 2011, 09:16 PM	#17
attic_dude "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wherever I Want Watch: 1675 Posts: 57	is 16030 considered as vintage? mine has acrylic crystal with hollow middle links. i cant really remember when my watch was produced, i don't want to remove the bracelet just to see the production code since i dont have to proper tools. :(

27 January 2011, 02:25 AM	#19
feilong108 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Eugene Location: Singapore Watch: Year 1981 5513 Posts: 125	Thanks Mr Springer for the info...i did not know that 16800 is considered vintage...because it does not have plexi glass... __________________ Mini Grail attained: Rolex 5513 Matte Mark2 Dial Card-carrying member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons

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