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Jason71 · 22 January 2011, 10:34 AM

Not yet.........but probably sometime this year

Art 1 · 22 January 2011, 10:34 AM

No, but it is a goal of mine.

Art 1 · 22 January 2011, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Air King Dan

My late father left me his Explorer which was given to him by Rolex the year I was born (1965)! It is the only really personal thing that I have left from my Dad so means everything to me. Cheers.

Dan

Absolutely amazing, congrats.

Black Bay Dan · 22 January 2011, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

Absolutely amazing, congrats.

Thanks Art!

Dan

TheVTCGuy · 22 January 2011, 11:09 AM

Mine would be a sundial.

htc8p · 22 January 2011, 12:01 PM

no my son will have one though.

xaggie95 · 22 January 2011, 12:26 PM

Yep...73 1655. Gift from my grandfather. My Grail

Lion · 22 January 2011, 12:41 PM

I was born in 1954 and would love to own a 6542 with a white dial.....of course any GMT from 1954 would okay with me!!!

DCgator · 22 January 2011, 01:04 PM

I like the idea of having a birth year watch for me ('57), but I don't even know what a Rolex would look like made that year.

I'd like to find a 1980 and a 1990 DJ models for my two sons. Any idea where I might start my search? Thanks!

Poohsan · 22 January 2011, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCgator

I like the idea of having a birth year watch for me ('57), but I don't even know what a Rolex would look like made that year.

I'd like to find a 1980 and a 1990 DJ models for my two sons. Any idea where I might start my search? Thanks!

I suggest you visit here:
http://www.vintagerolexforum.com/

Andad · 22 January 2011, 02:28 PM

Hmmm, birth year?

I do have a 1948 Tudor gold cushion case.

Does that count as Rolex?

Gee they were tiny watches.

Gob Bluth · 22 January 2011, 03:23 PM

I have a 1981 air king. I bought it to flip but when I found out it was my birthyear watch I decided to keep it for good.

RRY · 22 January 2011, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badfish179

We belong together. I plan on keepin' this one 'till I stop tickin'.

That's what I aspire to, actually.

I like to wear mechanical watches because I can feel like I'm one with the watch - moving together, ticking together, and in a way, rooting for each other to keep moving and ticking. That's why a birth year watch appeals to me especially.

Congrats to all who own one and love it. I better start saving for mine for real.

Chris B · 22 January 2011, 09:58 PM

A 1956 DJ (6605)

A wonderful 50th birthday gift from my son,

imranahmed · 22 January 2011, 10:36 PM

I bought in Christies Geneva a pcg 1675 from the year of my birth 1961 and even the bracelet is matching with date.

dj1809 · 23 January 2011, 12:33 AM

Any suggestions on a 1976 Rolex? The idea of a birth year Rolex appeals to me.

DoxaDavid · 23 January 2011, 12:56 AM

I am looking.. :-)

admranger · 23 January 2011, 04:34 AM

Did Rolex make watches in the Jurassic period? I think that is what period 1962 falls into.

Now, what to get? I have no idea but I have thought about it (50th birthday is in 2 years so that's a good time to get it!). I'll have to look into what Rolex made in 1962. I prefer non-date models (or no cyclops anyways). If you have ideas, I'm open to them!

22 January 2011, 10:34 AM	#31
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22 January 2011, 12:41 PM	#38
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I was born in 1954 and would love to own a 6542 with a white dial.....of course any GMT from 1954 would okay with me!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

22 January 2011, 02:28 PM	#41
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Hmmm, birth year? I do have a 1948 Tudor gold cushion case. Does that count as Rolex? Gee they were tiny watches. Attached Images __________________ E

22 January 2011, 10:36 PM	#45
imranahmed Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Imran Location: Karachi Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 146	I was lucky I bought in Christies Geneva a pcg 1675 from the year of my birth 1961 and even the bracelet is matching with date.

23 January 2011, 12:56 AM	#47
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	I am looking.. :-) __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

22 January 2011, 10:34 AM	#32
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	No, but it is a goal of mine.

22 January 2011, 11:09 AM	#35
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Mine would be a sundial.

22 January 2011, 12:01 PM	#36
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	no my son will have one though.

22 January 2011, 12:26 PM	#37
xaggie95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Xavier G. Location: Austin, TX Watch: ExpII, SD & 1655 Posts: 45	Yep...73 1655. Gift from my grandfather. My Grail

22 January 2011, 01:04 PM	#39
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I like the idea of having a birth year watch for me ('57), but I don't even know what a Rolex would look like made that year. I'd like to find a 1980 and a 1990 DJ models for my two sons. Any idea where I might start my search? Thanks!

22 January 2011, 03:23 PM	#42
Gob Bluth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV & 16710 Posts: 530	I have a 1981 air king. I bought it to flip but when I found out it was my birthyear watch I decided to keep it for good.

22 January 2011, 09:58 PM	#44
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	A 1956 DJ (6605) A wonderful 50th birthday gift from my son,

23 January 2011, 12:33 AM	#46
dj1809 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Salt Lake City Watch: Polar ExpII 16570 Posts: 52	Any suggestions on a 1976 Rolex? The idea of a birth year Rolex appeals to me.

23 January 2011, 04:34 AM	#48
admranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas Watch: Daytona 16523 Posts: 27	Did Rolex make watches in the Jurassic period? I think that is what period 1962 falls into. Now, what to get? I have no idea but I have thought about it (50th birthday is in 2 years so that's a good time to get it!). I'll have to look into what Rolex made in 1962. I prefer non-date models (or no cyclops anyways). If you have ideas, I'm open to them!

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