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pearson1995 · 4 January 2021, 02:56 AM

Hi everyone,

I have recently inherited some money and would like to buy something special to remember the person by... I was born in 1995, and I would like to buy a birth year watch, probably Rolex, and probably GMT or Sub.

I own several modern watches, however I think this is a little different, and its a good way to get a 'vintage' non ceramic watch in my collection. And maybe when I am a lot older I will look back and still remember the person.

So what would you go for, for a 1995 watch, GMT BLRO? Sub or something else?

Thanks

Thrasher36 · 4 January 2021, 02:58 AM

Rolex 16710 Coke or Pepsi or Rolex 16610 Submariner or a Omega Seamaster

zhtckr · 4 January 2021, 03:14 AM

definitely Rolex 16610 Submariner

Cru Jones · 4 January 2021, 03:41 AM

From mid-90s sports Rolex, I would look at a GMT (inserts and bracelets), Sea-Dweller (authentic of lug holes) or Daytona.

Then I would think whether any of those might have some connection in some way to the person.

robinmgb · 4 January 2021, 03:46 AM

I’d go for a Day-Date, solid gold and the president bracelet raise it to a totally different level in my opinion

1William · 4 January 2021, 03:48 AM

You can never go wrong with a Submariner.

pearson1995 · 4 January 2021, 04:03 AM

Surprised the BLRO has got so many more votes than the Sub. No wrong choices of course, GMT complication and colours are very nice

triple.lindy · 4 January 2021, 04:29 AM

Can’t go wrong with either! The 16710 is a great choice because you can source other bezel inserts and jubilee/oyster bracelet and basically have a few different watches in one

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Sublovin · 4 January 2021, 04:35 AM

Just buy a watch you like. The birth year watch is silly forced sentimentality and doesn’t really make sense. Just get something you like

Meyrin · 4 January 2021, 04:45 AM

If you must buy a 1995 Rolex then try and find a 14060 Submariner...no-date is the way to go, imo! I bought mine new in 1996, and it has been on my wrist nearly every day since. You won't regret buying a 14060!

jdw003 · 4 January 2021, 07:18 AM

Goldeneye was released in 1995, would be cool to have a 007-spec SMP300 from that year.

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brandrea · 4 January 2021, 07:32 AM

This thread makes me feel very old

tfjordan · 4 January 2021, 07:46 AM

Yes, definitely feel old here. My birth year (1960) Rolex is a 6694 Oysterdate with original alpha hands and blued second hand.

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sleddog · 4 January 2021, 07:59 AM

A Sub would be my preference.

Benzsiam · 4 January 2021, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sublovin

just buy a watch you like. The birth year watch is silly forced sentimentality and doesn’t really make sense. Just get something you like

+1

CFR · 4 January 2021, 08:54 AM

I'd go for a 16710 GMT or a 16600 Sea-Dweller if you want to get a birth year Rolex. But make sure you really like whatever you buy -- that you'd also really like it even if wasn't made in your birth year.

CFR · 4 January 2021, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

This thread makes me feel very old

Yeah, I was looking at this one for myself.

CanPam · 4 January 2021, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

From mid-90s sports Rolex, I would look at a GMT (inserts and bracelets), Sea-Dweller (authentic of lug holes) or Daytona.

Then I would think whether any of those might have some connection in some way to the person.

This.

zengineer · 4 January 2021, 09:16 AM

I have problems that started before 1995.

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envuks · 4 January 2021, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFR

Yeah, I was looking at this one for myself.

Made me laugh out loud. Thank you

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brandrea · 4 January 2021, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFR

Yeah, I was looking at this one for myself.

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ltmgeller · 4 January 2021, 10:49 AM

Pepsi gmt always

georgekart · 4 January 2021, 11:52 AM

Zenith Daytona. Perhaps yellow gold since SS is so crazy anyway.

JMTE · 4 January 2021, 01:14 PM

Day date unless you’re set on sport model then I’d go gmt for reasons others have mentioned

cronos · 4 January 2021, 01:57 PM

This is my birth year watch

Bladeshot · 4 January 2021, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFR

Yeah, I was looking at this one for myself.

Awesome piece!

Bladeshot · 4 January 2021, 02:21 PM

Go for a 16710. You can change inserts and have coke, Pepsi and black, as well as jubilee and oyster bracelets. Faded versions of inserts too.

Bassplayer · 4 January 2021, 03:59 PM

Wow, 1995. What a fun year. Still have callouses on my fingers from that year. I hope you are chasing more tail than watches

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Gimoozaabi · 4 January 2021, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sublovin

Just buy a watch you like. The birth year watch is silly forced sentimentality and doesn’t really make sense. Just get something you like

Completely agree. focus should be on the condition rather than the birthday year. If the OP has chosen the model finding a specific year is likely to be a limiting factor leading to compromises with the condition.

007timer · 4 January 2021, 05:39 PM

16710 GMT black/Red Bezel on oyster.

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View Poll Results: Which 1995 watch?
Rolex Submariner Date	36	31.30%
Rolex GMT BLRO	69	60.00%
Something else	10	8.70%
Voters: 115. You may not vote on this poll

4 January 2021, 02:56 AM	#1
pearson1995 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: England Posts: 939	Birth year watch Hi everyone, I have recently inherited some money and would like to buy something special to remember the person by... I was born in 1995, and I would like to buy a birth year watch, probably Rolex, and probably GMT or Sub. I own several modern watches, however I think this is a little different, and its a good way to get a 'vintage' non ceramic watch in my collection. And maybe when I am a lot older I will look back and still remember the person. So what would you go for, for a 1995 watch, GMT BLRO? Sub or something else? Thanks __________________ The collection is never complete

4 January 2021, 03:46 AM	#5
robinmgb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Kent, England Watch: Hublot BB Unico Posts: 1,089	I’d go for a Day-Date, solid gold and the president bracelet raise it to a totally different level in my opinion __________________ ROLEX Submariner 116613LB ( Flat gloss dial ) ROLEX Precision 12376 (1964) Full Set OMEGA 131.019 (1967) Full Set

4 January 2021, 04:03 AM	#7
pearson1995 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: England Posts: 939	Surprised the BLRO has got so many more votes than the Sub. No wrong choices of course, GMT complication and colours are very nice __________________ The collection is never complete

4 January 2021, 04:35 AM	#9
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	Just buy a watch you like. The birth year watch is silly forced sentimentality and doesn’t really make sense. Just get something you like __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

4 January 2021, 02:58 AM	#2
Thrasher36 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Thrasher Location: USA Watch: Polar 216570 Posts: 274	Rolex 16710 Coke or Pepsi or Rolex 16610 Submariner or a Omega Seamaster

4 January 2021, 03:14 AM	#3
zhtckr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: california Posts: 10	definitely Rolex 16610 Submariner

4 January 2021, 03:41 AM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,303	From mid-90s sports Rolex, I would look at a GMT (inserts and bracelets), Sea-Dweller (authentic of lug holes) or Daytona. Then I would think whether any of those might have some connection in some way to the person.

4 January 2021, 03:48 AM	#6
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	You can never go wrong with a Submariner.

4 January 2021, 04:29 AM	#8
triple.lindy 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: US Posts: 248	Can’t go wrong with either! The 16710 is a great choice because you can source other bezel inserts and jubilee/oyster bracelet and basically have a few different watches in one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 January 2021, 04:45 AM	#10
Meyrin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Ian Location: Hamburg Watch: Sub 14060 Posts: 1,163	If you must buy a 1995 Rolex then try and find a 14060 Submariner...no-date is the way to go, imo! I bought mine new in 1996, and it has been on my wrist nearly every day since. You won't regret buying a 14060!

4 January 2021, 07:18 AM	#11
jdw003 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Jack Location: Frederick, MD Watch: 116509 Posts: 55	Goldeneye was released in 1995, would be cool to have a 007-spec SMP300 from that year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

4 January 2021, 07:32 AM	#12
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,132	This thread makes me feel very old

4 January 2021, 07:46 AM	#13
tfjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 341	Yes, definitely feel old here. My birth year (1960) Rolex is a 6694 Oysterdate with original alpha hands and blued second hand. Sent from my SM-A716V using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Rolex 16713 GMT Master II Omega Bond 2351.80 Omega Speedmaster 145.014 Tudor BB Blue

4 January 2021, 07:59 AM	#14
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	A Sub would be my preference. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

4 January 2021, 08:54 AM	#16
CFR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,075	I'd go for a 16710 GMT or a 16600 Sea-Dweller if you want to get a birth year Rolex. But make sure you really like whatever you buy -- that you'd also really like it even if wasn't made in your birth year.

4 January 2021, 09:16 AM	#19
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,588	I have problems that started before 1995. Sent from my SM-T830 using Tapatalk

4 January 2021, 10:49 AM	#22
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,585	Pepsi gmt always __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

4 January 2021, 11:52 AM	#23
georgekart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 1,550	Zenith Daytona. Perhaps yellow gold since SS is so crazy anyway.

4 January 2021, 01:14 PM	#24
JMTE "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: United States Posts: 42	Day date unless you’re set on sport model then I’d go gmt for reasons others have mentioned

4 January 2021, 01:57 PM	#25
cronos "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: USA Posts: 404	This is my birth year watch

4 January 2021, 02:21 PM	#27
Bladeshot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,850	Go for a 16710. You can change inserts and have coke, Pepsi and black, as well as jubilee and oyster bracelets. Faded versions of inserts too. __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

4 January 2021, 03:59 PM	#28
Bassplayer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: CA Watch: Wife says too many Posts: 348	Wow, 1995. What a fun year. Still have callouses on my fingers from that year. I hope you are chasing more tail than watches Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ " I prefer to drink; not drive " John Alec Entwistle

4 January 2021, 05:39 PM	#30
007timer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: US Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,383	16710 GMT black/Red Bezel on oyster. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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