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19 October 2021, 03:43 PM | #31 | ||
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19 October 2021, 04:30 PM | #32 | |
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19 October 2021, 04:55 PM | #33 |
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Ok ok so maybe I exaggerated just slightly … haha all in good fun, I promise….that wasn’t directed at any one in particular, I was just ranting more so about the petty complaints I’ve read and continue to read about a watch that’s often times twice the age of the buyer - and that uneducated individual typically has a lot of super unrealistic expectations….I mean would you rather a vintage piece that’s polished to hell and back or an unpolished example that shows the true life of the watch and where it’s been?? I’ll take the latter every time personally.
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20 October 2021, 12:05 AM | #34 |
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I'm only just starting out so not regretting yet!! But maybe this thread is making me rethink my decision haha
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20 October 2021, 09:45 AM | #35 |
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All my three Rolex along with a Tudor watch are over 30 years old - a 6694 Oysterdate from 1959, a 1510 Date from 1971, a 15053 Date from 1987 and my Tudor is a 1984 Prince Oysterdate 75000.
No regrets with any of these. Rolex are built to last, providing you look after them. This said I would like to pick up a modern Air-King or Oyster Perpetual at some point along with a Black Bay 58. |
20 October 2021, 11:32 AM | #36 |
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I would suggest picking up the Tudor and sourcing a newer 93150 for it. That is a great combination!
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20 October 2021, 11:56 AM | #37 |
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I only regret selling some to fund modern gold pieces. It is ok because they provided me a great return on investment. There are five that I wish I could have back.
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20 October 2021, 12:09 PM | #38 |
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no regrets so far! I have both vintage and modern, Rolex and other brands. The mix keeps things interesting
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20 October 2021, 01:11 PM | #39 | |
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Hell I even like vintage guns, I love my 1890 Winchester 30x30! |
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20 October 2021, 01:20 PM | #40 |
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No regrets. When I started collecting in the 1980s with income to actually acquire vintage Rolex I searched mostly for Bubbleback models. I rarely found them at a price I could afford. I did come across a lot of sport models, so I ended up collecting them, I guess that worked out OK.
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20 October 2021, 02:24 PM | #42 |
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Since you may have concern about wearing daily, I found that I like the feel/movement of some vintage models but not the "older" look. I prefer a bit newer appearance.
I have a 145.022-78 with Omega replacement hands, dial and bezel ring. It has the vintage feel, an 861 caliber movement, but looks newer. To me, a vintage watch that has been refreshed. Maybe a hybrid set up would be a good place to start?
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As well a vintage watches, I’ve collected nearly 500 fountain pens in the past 15 yrs - here is just one tray of my Parker 51’s- showing the plums (highlighted), british and usa burgundy, teals, etc. I think i have over 130 P51s at the last count ! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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21 October 2021, 12:14 AM | #44 |
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I've enjoyed the vintage and classic Rolex models for a couple decades now and haven't tired of it yet.
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21 October 2021, 05:01 AM | #45 |
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A 1995 Tudor 79190 would be a good candidate?
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21 October 2021, 10:22 AM | #46 |
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Goodness me. That's a whole new world...
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21 October 2021, 01:52 PM | #47 |
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Vintage is so much fun and so great that it's easy to forget it's not for everyone. I think this is more about knowing yourself and less about the watch in question. I mean, there's terrific options with modern Tudor, snowflake hands and blue dials and all. I love scarred and used and archaic. Universal Geneve Tri-Compax, right? Triple date, moonphase, chronograph (3-register!). But you had to WIND the sucker every day! Yes, I ride a 34 year old motorcycle, BUT I had a custom seat made to cushion my enormous geriatric posterior. I love vintage, but have no great fondness for sacred and sacrosanct when it comes to artifacts. Go ahead and enjoy. If you kill it, it makes the others rarer and more valuable. End of rant.
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Vintage vs modern is really a matter of personal taste. Just like whether or not you prefer modern cars vs classic cars.
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21 October 2021, 11:27 PM | #49 |
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The P75's are my thing. Specifically, the Vermielle sets :-) This one is EDC.
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22 October 2021, 09:03 AM | #50 |
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I will buy new when they reissue the 5500, 5700 or 1016. Until then, I'm very happy with the oldies.
It hasn't been THAT long ago when my daily driver was a 69 Camaro SS...and I wish I had it back now. I'm an old soul |
22 October 2021, 09:35 AM | #51 |
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A decade in vintage and I am only more connected to Vintage than ever.
All y'all can fellate your ADs for cookie cutter pieces, some of us will hunt for history
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I had a wake up call when I tried to take notes by hand. Worse than my kids writing! Much better now thankfully. A quality pen helps a lot! |
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27 October 2021, 06:37 PM | #54 |
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I just love vintage and, wear a 1970s as a daily, the only downsides to me is the lack of lume and the requirement to remove when showering or swimming. Thats always been a PITA so I've become used to it. Sometimes I think of getting rid and then the sun hits it unexpectedly and it says "You've got to be kidding"
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27 October 2021, 06:54 PM | #55 |
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No, I have not
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29 October 2021, 06:56 AM | #59 |
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No regrets whatsoever... Just got my favorite "somewhat neo-vintage" baby back from the RSC. It's like new. Again.
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I regret not getting in sooner
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