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twodee · 28 June 2011, 12:21 AM

I'm hunting for a 1973 Vintage Rolex as a "Push Present" for my wife. We are having our first baby and I wanted to get her a Rolex from her birth year of 1973. I checked a few online vintage shops and came up empty.

I'm just wondering if it's worth buying a Vintage 70's watch or is it better to just get her a watch from the mid-80's. or early 90's (more recent watch to avoid any reliability problems)

Thanks for your help in advance and I appreciate any comments.

moviefreak · 28 June 2011, 12:39 AM

Why not a new one for the Push-Year..when the baby is born...

rolexpawn · 28 June 2011, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by moviefreak

Why not a new one for the Push-Year..when the baby is born...

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slcbbrown · 28 June 2011, 12:50 AM

Unless you really think the birth year thing will be appreciated, IMO, newer is probably better. I'm happy with my 50's and 60's DJ's, so vintage is great (and can be a bargain), but Rolex has made some nice improvements over the decades. When you get near the early 80's, the movements started to include quickset. In the early 90's, sapphire crystals came out.

If you have a budget in mind, that will often "guide" you on preferences.

chicfarmer1 · 28 June 2011, 01:58 AM

Most women want a new watch. Is she happy with vintage/antique/used jewelry and watches? That would be different. But for both function and symbolic value I'd recommend new.

Woody · 28 June 2011, 03:38 AM

My wife doesn't like the idea of "pre-owned" and I don't think she is on her own which is probably why there is not a great market for pre-owned women's watches. I would think about this very carefully before making a decision - personally I decided to purchase a new watch for my wife.......no regrets with my decision.

rosspanics · 28 June 2011, 05:16 AM

I agree with the other posters, unless your wife really likes vintage things, I'd go new/ newer.

landroverking · 28 June 2011, 09:25 AM

At first I thought a birth year watch would be cool. The more I think about it that's a "guy thing". Go as new as you can.

twodee · 28 June 2011, 03:08 PM

Thanks for all your input and comments. I will think it over and maybe try and budget a NEW watch instead of the Vintage.

She already wears her Dads Vintage 1968 Omega Geneva. So, unlike most women, she appreciates Vintage and the idea that she will be 1 of the few who own a watch from that Era. I think it's a great conversation striker when people ask her about her watch and she has a story behind it. Not just mention it's a Push present from my husband.

I guess I still have some thinking to do. Wish me luck.

twodee · 28 June 2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

Most women want a new watch. Is she happy with vintage/antique/used jewelry and watches? That would be different. But for both function and symbolic value I'd recommend new.

New would be nice. But the Symbolic factor/idea of her Birth year is something WE both love. I'm still on the hunt. Thanks for your comment.

twodee · 28 June 2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Woody

My wife doesn't like the idea of "pre-owned" and I don't think she is on her own which is probably why there is not a great market for pre-owned women's watches. I would think about this very carefully before making a decision - personally I decided to purchase a new watch for my wife.......no regrets with my decision.

You bring up a great point. But I'm looking for a Mens Rolex. My wife loves my Submariner size. So I'm going for a mens watch for my lady.

slcbbrown · 28 June 2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by twodee

New would be nice. But the Symbolic factor/idea of her Birth year is something WE both love. I'm still on the hunt. Thanks for your comment.

If you pick a Rolex that is 10 years old, or so, with a recent service, it should look brand new and the savings over new should be significant. If you're after the birthyear thing, be patient and you should be able to find what you want. Rolex made plenty of them.

TheDude · 29 June 2011, 12:01 AM

Has the OP emailed Steve Mulholland yet?

He sold me a nice red Sub from 1973.

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Christiaan · 29 June 2011, 12:10 AM

I bought my wife a 1977 Rolex Air King for her "push" present. I didn"t go vintage for any other reason than cost and my wife loves her watch...

twodee · 29 June 2011, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by slcbbrown

If you pick a Rolex that is 10 years old, or so, with a recent service, it should look brand new and the savings over new should be significant. If you're after the birthyear thing, be patient and you should be able to find what you want. Rolex made plenty of them.

Thanks for the info. I'm sure whatever I decide to get for my wife she will be happy.

twodee · 29 June 2011, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDude

Has the OP emailed Steve Mulholland yet?

He sold me a nice red Sub from 1973.

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I will e-mail him.. Thanks.

twodee · 29 June 2011, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Christiaan

I bought my wife a 1977 Rolex Air King for her "push" present. I didn"t go vintage for any other reason than cost and my wife loves her watch...

I like the Air King also. Thanks for your input.

28 June 2011, 12:21 AM	#1
twodee Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Watch: PAM Luminor Destro Posts: 27	Looking for a Vintage 1973 Rolex. I'm hunting for a 1973 Vintage Rolex as a "Push Present" for my wife. We are having our first baby and I wanted to get her a Rolex from her birth year of 1973. I checked a few online vintage shops and came up empty. I'm just wondering if it's worth buying a Vintage 70's watch or is it better to just get her a watch from the mid-80's. or early 90's (more recent watch to avoid any reliability problems) Thanks for your help in advance and I appreciate any comments.

28 June 2011, 12:39 AM	#2
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Why not a new one for the Push-Year..when the baby is born... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

29 June 2011, 12:10 AM	#14
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	I bought my wife a 1977 Rolex Air King for her "push" present. I didn"t go vintage for any other reason than cost and my wife loves her watch... __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

28 June 2011, 12:50 AM	#4
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Unless you really think the birth year thing will be appreciated, IMO, newer is probably better. I'm happy with my 50's and 60's DJ's, so vintage is great (and can be a bargain), but Rolex has made some nice improvements over the decades. When you get near the early 80's, the movements started to include quickset. In the early 90's, sapphire crystals came out. If you have a budget in mind, that will often "guide" you on preferences.

28 June 2011, 01:58 AM	#5
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	Most women want a new watch. Is she happy with vintage/antique/used jewelry and watches? That would be different. But for both function and symbolic value I'd recommend new.

28 June 2011, 03:38 AM	#6
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,127	My wife doesn't like the idea of "pre-owned" and I don't think she is on her own which is probably why there is not a great market for pre-owned women's watches. I would think about this very carefully before making a decision - personally I decided to purchase a new watch for my wife.......no regrets with my decision.

28 June 2011, 05:16 AM	#7
rosspanics "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains Watch: Exp2, Exp1 Posts: 727	I agree with the other posters, unless your wife really likes vintage things, I'd go new/ newer.

28 June 2011, 09:25 AM	#8
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	At first I thought a birth year watch would be cool. The more I think about it that's a "guy thing". Go as new as you can.

28 June 2011, 03:08 PM	#9
twodee Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Watch: PAM Luminor Destro Posts: 27	Thanks for all your input and comments. I will think it over and maybe try and budget a NEW watch instead of the Vintage. She already wears her Dads Vintage 1968 Omega Geneva. So, unlike most women, she appreciates Vintage and the idea that she will be 1 of the few who own a watch from that Era. I think it's a great conversation striker when people ask her about her watch and she has a story behind it. Not just mention it's a Push present from my husband. I guess I still have some thinking to do. Wish me luck.

29 June 2011, 12:01 AM	#13
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Has the OP emailed Steve Mulholland yet? He sold me a nice red Sub from 1973. Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk

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