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captjcd · 1 April 2011, 08:51 PM

If this has been asked before, my apologies, but I have been told that Rolex can no longer repair my wife's 50 (ish) yr old OP, and wouldn't have done for the last 10 or so years. I did find this surprising, but luckily have found someone who can (he says). Does this mean it now qualifies as vintage?

Andad · 1 April 2011, 08:52 PM

Hi Jeff,

Yes, this has been asked before and no real agreement has been reached.

I would say pre 1950.

Clay · 1 April 2011, 09:16 PM

You can do a search and find numerous threads regarding this subject....

Rolex tom · 1 April 2011, 09:48 PM

1980 for me. a 50 year old rolex most certantly qualifies for vintage and has since it was about 30 years old

Andad · 2 April 2011, 09:40 AM

Well I object to that.

I don't consider myself to be vintage Tom.

HL65 · 2 April 2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex tom

1980 for me. a 50 year old rolex most certantly qualifies for vintage and has since it was about 30 years old

So then what about a 1982 6263 Big Red? I would call that a vintage Daytona. I think it depends but for most part early 80's and before.

Michael M. · 2 April 2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

So then what about a 1982 6263 Big Red? I would call that a vintage Daytona. I think it depends but for most part early 80's and before.

I agree, about pre 1988.

sherwin · 2 April 2011, 12:17 PM

I think a vintage is classed when the spare parts are no longer supported by rolex. one classic example would be the red sub

applebook · 2 April 2011, 12:30 PM

Anything with at least a plastic crystal or a matte dial in the case of the Sub.

springer · 2 April 2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by applebook

Anything with at least a plastic crystal or a matte dial in the case of the Sub.

That is a great start for the definition of vintage.

Shermstead · 21 April 2011, 01:45 AM

I would consider just as important as the year the fact that a new version is introduced.

psv · 21 April 2011, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by applebook

Anything with at least a plastic crystal or a matte dial in the case of the Sub.

That is the definition that I use.

RolexWatcher · 21 April 2011, 01:56 AM

When is a watch considered vintage?

This is the same question as asking "when is a guy considered old?"

:)

conrail · 21 April 2011, 02:03 AM

I'd say it has less to do with a set number of years after manufacture, and instead on when certain parts/materials are phased out of watch construction; for example: tritium (or any radioactive substance pre-luminova), plastic crystals, matte dials, non-solid end links, to name a few.

Watches will never be constructed using these again because much more "solid" non-environment altering materials are used. And its a shame, because all new watches for the most part will never age or react with their environment the way these "true" vintage pieces did.

Frogman4me · 21 April 2011, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by clay

you can do a search and find numerous threads regarding this subject....

+1

NikkiTyler · 21 April 2011, 02:52 AM

Classic is defined as 25 years old or older. I'm gonna go with that! so 1986 or older.

gansevoort · 21 April 2011, 02:58 AM

+1 , 25/30 years .

1 April 2011, 08:51 PM	#1
captjcd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Suffolk, UK Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 5	When is a Rolex considered "Vintage"? If this has been asked before, my apologies, but I have been told that Rolex can no longer repair my wife's 50 (ish) yr old OP, and wouldn't have done for the last 10 or so years. I did find this surprising, but luckily have found someone who can (he says). Does this mean it now qualifies as vintage?

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Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Hi Jeff, Yes, this has been asked before and no real agreement has been reached. I would say pre 1950. __________________ E

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Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Well I object to that. I don't consider myself to be vintage Tom. __________________ E

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applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	Anything with at least a plastic crystal or a matte dial in the case of the Sub. __________________

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Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	You can do a search and find numerous threads regarding this subject....

1 April 2011, 09:48 PM	#4
Rolex tom "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: London, England Watch: rolex,seiko,Omega Posts: 192	1980 for me. a 50 year old rolex most certantly qualifies for vintage and has since it was about 30 years old

21 April 2011, 01:45 AM	#11
Shermstead "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 11	I would consider just as important as the year the fact that a new version is introduced.

21 April 2011, 01:56 AM	#13
RolexWatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Vincent Location: LON HKG SYD Posts: 1,236	When is a watch considered vintage? This is the same question as asking "when is a guy considered old?" :)

21 April 2011, 02:03 AM	#14
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	I'd say it has less to do with a set number of years after manufacture, and instead on when certain parts/materials are phased out of watch construction; for example: tritium (or any radioactive substance pre-luminova), plastic crystals, matte dials, non-solid end links, to name a few. Watches will never be constructed using these again because much more "solid" non-environment altering materials are used. And its a shame, because all new watches for the most part will never age or react with their environment the way these "true" vintage pieces did. __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

21 April 2011, 02:52 AM	#16
NikkiTyler Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: Ashland KY Watch: AK5500 Posts: 108	Classic is defined as 25 years old or older. I'm gonna go with that! so 1986 or older.

21 April 2011, 02:58 AM	#17
gansevoort "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Patrick Location: new york ny Posts: 26	+1 , 25/30 years .

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