Birth year thread. Show yours.

[JustinK]

1972 Red Sub

[AlBacon!974]

My 1974 DayDate.

[Kingface66]

1966 Gilt

[CrownMe]

Great pictures everybody

[Matt C]

I love this idea, and so far I've seen some great examples. Mine is 1980, and I've been trying to find a model from that year. My question is if there are any from '80 that are more desirable? I've been looking at subs and GMT.

[datejust24]

all gorgeous examples guys...especially you Robby and Swatty....I have a soft spot for gilts....stunning fellas...truly

[AlBacon!974]

Originally Posted by Rzani

Wow, some great pieces. I've done a few searches here and there for something for 1973. It seems like whenever I look every year has options except my birth year. Kind of frustrating.

I've seen a few pieces from 1973 for sale here on TRF and a few other places. Look for something in the 3.8 to 4 million serial number range for the best estimated 1973 Rolex. Hope that helps, cheers!

[kayaker21]

[mailman]

Originally Posted by swatty

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That's a winner

[omitohud]

Originally Posted by Matt C

I love this idea, and so far I've seen some great examples. Mine is 1980, and I've been trying to find a model from that year. My question is if there are any from '80 that are more desirable? I've been looking at subs and GMT.

I believe 1980 was the transitional year for rolex, as it started to using sapphire crystal on some of its watches. I'm sure there r many to choose from. My personal favorite would be 18k yg date sub. The good thing about your birth year is that you can find pristine condition watch with b&p at a relatively good price. Good luck with your search. Maybe it's just me but birth year watch is kind of "special".


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[Matt C]

Originally Posted by omitohud

I believe 1980 was the transitional year for rolex, as it started to using sapphire crystal on some of its watches. I'm sure there r many to choose from. My personal favorite would be 18k yg date sub. The good thing about your birth year is that you can find pristine condition watch with b&p at a relatively good price. Good luck with your search. Maybe it's just me but birth year watch is kind of "special".


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That's good news. I will do a bit of homework and make sure I know what to look for before I make any final decisions. This could be a cheaper alternative for me to add a solid gold piece, opposed to buying brand new. Save me a boatload! 😀

[MitchSteel]

My, there's a lot of old geezers around

Here's mine......
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[MKIVdan]

My Birth Year 1986 Day Date 18038

[sea-dweller]

Nice!

[RCAFBuster]

Three weeks older than I am, 1961

[Franks07]

1954 Submariner ref. 6205.

[pdoukas]

Here's my 1968 MK1

[Porsche958]

Here is my beloved birth year GMT Fat Lady from 1984, with it's original insert that's slightly faded in the red part.

[GolfPunk]

My 1972 DateJust..

[EEParker]

These are both 'circa' my birth year, so I'm counting them!

[jay_man2]

Since it was originally introduced the same year I was, I consider this my birth year watch.

[jollerbarn]

'80 1665 GWSD mk1 ☺

[Andad]

Niiiice one Jesper.

[linesiders]

New to me today BY 7016 Semi-Pointed Crown Guard from 68



Will need to get the hands fixed but that is OK

[highcotton]

My 1972 5513.

[Smartyjones18]

I got it from ebay, a 1962 tudor 7962 manuel winding. Going to send watch for full service and bracelet to MY.

[Chris B]

Wonderful thread & pics fellas



My 6605 from 1956

[vintagehartmann]

from 1969

[omitohud]

I noticed most of us r about the same age. 👏 give or take a couple of years. Lol.


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[linesiders]

Originally Posted by omitohud

I noticed most of us r about the same age. 👏 give or take a couple of years. Lol.


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Hahaha - yes. Fortunately it puts us in the sweet spot for Vintage that doesn't break the bank. 10 years older would be tough.

Pearl swap on the BY 7016 that just came in yesterday