1983 Rolex

[Stevelh1983]

Hey everyone...

My 30th birthday and wedding are coming up in September. I am looking to purchase a vintage Rolex for my birthday, and I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to what to look for. I was thinking Datejust for the price point, but could be open to other suggestions! Ideally I would want to try to find something from late 1983.

Thanks for your input and guidance!

[slcbbrown]

Most of the usual suspects should be available, but the DJ's will almost certainly be the easiest to find, have the most options available and offer plenty of different prices/conditions.

[Tudor66]

It really depends on what you are looking for. Many here purchase a submariner as as first purchase. Yes, it's slightly more money, but the submariner is just a classic perfect watch. I own a 1984 submariner, I think it's incredible...

You can't go wrong with a datejust either, lower price point, very comfortable watch with lots of dial color options... Here is the blue dial 1971 Datejust I recently purchased...

Do some research and figure out what is best for in terms of Rolex: GMT, SUb, Explorer, Datejust, etc...

[Stevelh1983]

Thanks guys. Yeah, I have a little time. I already have a Breitling so I don't think a DJ would be the way to go. I think from the research I've done I know what serial numbers I would be looking for, but does anyone know for sure?

[metalsofwar]

Hi,

I'm in the same shoe. I'm 30 this month I have a brand new GMT2c but I want something from 1983 so we can grow old together. What would be the best day to day wearer? (preferably on oyster bracelet)

m.

[Rolexis]

Originally Posted by metalsofwar

Hi,

I'm in the same shoe. I'm 30 this month I have a brand new GMT2c but I want something from 1983 so we can grow old together. What would be the best day to day wearer? (preferably on oyster bracelet)

m.

Sub or Daytona if u got the cash. Daytona in 83 was still the small Val. 727 manual wind.
I prefer something older really than in my year I was born in 78 but prefer pre 72 Subs or Gmts.

If your born in 83 I would say something that matches the era like a trans matte dial 16800.

[GeoGio Greece]

Originally Posted by Rolexis

..... or Daytona if u got the cash. Daytona in 83 was still the small Val. 727 manual wind.....

Such a Daytona is NOT for daily wearer. I had one and had to change 3 times the crown and neck threads due to wear, unscrew wind - screw again.

If you like it, you get one, but keep this piece of info in mind.

[tedscott3]

Sub is the best way to go.

[gpfps]

You could find a nice DD.

[JustinK]

How about a nice GMT 16750 or 16753. The 16753 still has a nipple dial and the 16750 has a matt dial. Nice vintage look and it's quickset.

Here are mine. The 16750 is 7.4 mil and the 16753 is 8.4 mil.

[GeoGio Greece]

Originally Posted by JustinK

How about a nice GMT 16750 or 16753. The 16753 still has a nipple dial and the 16750 has a matt dial. Nice vintage look and it's quickset.

Here are mine. The 16750 is 7.4 mil and the 16753 is 8.4 mil.

both are lovely !!!

[unclesallie]

I like the GMT or Sub for a watch from 1983. Also, with a vintage watch, please don't be expecting a 30 year old watch to regulate as tightly as a newer rolex. have fun!

[Stevelh1983]

Thanks for the replies, guys. Now it is just time to start the searching. Always seems that stuff is for sale when I dont want it, but whenever I do, there is nothing around.

[pdoukas]

Consider a 5513 from 83. It'll be a mk3 maxi. I bought one as a daily wearer and to save my red 1680 from getting beat up and I have to say, I like it as much as my red. There's something mystical about a non date sub and it really captivates me. Never once did I think I would love that watch as much as I do.


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[HRV]

Sub

[Wolfgang427]

You can't go wrong with either a Sub or GMT from 83.........

[Stevelh1983]

Yeah, I was leaning towards something on the dressier side, without breaking the bank. 30th Birthday is 2 days after the wedding...

[mikkibarry]

My birth year watch is a 36mm DayDate. You can also, if you want dressier for a woman, a man's or woman's Cellini is always a nice choice. Not all women like subs/GMTs for a daily wear watch. I know that's blasphemy, but there you go :-).

[high5]

yes 5513 maxi!