Vintage watch POLL

[actionkwj]

I'm always on the hunt for an affordable birth year watch. Unfortunately having been born in 1966 does not leave me with many affordable options regardless of brand - Rolex, Tudor, Omega (pre-moon Speedy), Heuer, Zenith, Longines and other truly collectible brands/models have all become quite pricey.

Poll Question: When purchasing vintage, is your birth year a major consideration? Or are other factors more important?

And because pics are a requirement, here is a sweet 66 DJ I ran across that piqued my interest - although too late as it was already sold! Pic from chrono trader.

[actionkwj]

PS - If there's a way to do a poll where we could order preferences this would be much more interesting... just saying. Moderators?

1) the look is still important to me or I won't wear the watch
2) price - if I can't afford it the rest doesn't matter
3) condition and originality come next because it factors into both price and demand
4) trusted reseller next - vintage is a minefield
5) rarity is nice but not imperative
6) birthyear will be paramount but once for me

The Rolex Cowboy

[jdmi32]

1. Looks. I don't care if it's in NOS condition, because if it doesn't look good to me then I don't want it.

2. Condition along with all the pieces being period correct. I try to buy watches in the nicest condition possible because I believe that in a few short years they just won't be found. Finding parts for these old watches is an expensive and time consuming endeavor, so I'd rather have all the parts there in the first place.

[jdmi32]

BTW, if it's a 1601 you're after then you are in luck. The Datejust is one of the few vintage models that have not taken off in price and can still be found quite easily and in great condition.

[actionkwj]

Originally Posted by jdmi32

BTW, if it's a 1601 you're after then you are in luck. The Datejust is one of the few vintage models that have not taken off in price and can still be found quite easily and in great condition.

A DJ is not my first choice but if I find the right one I might pull the trigger. Unless you want standard black or silver sticks, they still don't come in the right year very often!

By the way does anyone know if the wide/fat-boy dial was available in 1966?

I've seen them on 69,70, and 71 - but never seen a 66 with that dial Just curious as I like the beefier look of that dial design



The Rolex Cowboy

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fwiw, for me 1) Condition / Originality, 2) Aesthetics / The Look
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