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erling · 21 January 2010, 07:12 PM

My Rolex Datejust is 22 years old. Is it a vintage watch? To me it looks like new and I don´t look at it as vintage. I was just wandering when watches are categorized as vintage.

SteveK · 21 January 2010, 07:47 PM

1980s

Singslinger · 21 January 2010, 07:57 PM

I'm not sure if there is an official definition of "vintage'' but my guess is the watch should be at least 30 years old.

Rscmaine · 21 January 2010, 08:45 PM

There is no clear definition on this. Some forums place he dividing line at the point where sapphire replaced acrylic which is as good as any. (but by that definition no sapphire can ever be 'vintage')

I have decided that my 16613 will be 'vintage' when I can get this plate affixed to it legally as it will then be an "Antique Auto"...they don't offer any such plates for "Antique Hand Wound" though.

landroverking · 22 January 2010, 01:00 AM

I think that most of the four numbered models i.e.(1675) ect. are vintage.

Idle Swede · 22 January 2010, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by rscmaine

there is no clear definition on this. Some forums place he dividing line at the point where sapphire replaced acrylic which is as good as any. (but by that definition no sapphire can ever be 'vintage')

x2

ersnyder · 22 January 2010, 01:38 AM

At the point you want to sell it for a higher price than you paid for it!

SLS · 22 January 2010, 02:01 AM

The true definition of vintage, is when Rolex refuses to service your watch!

Scott

sakuraba · 22 January 2010, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SLS

The true definition of vintage, is when Rolex refuses to service your watch!

Scott

+1

If you take it to an RSC, and they say "Sorry, we no longer work on a watch of this vintage."

JJ Irani · 22 January 2010, 02:48 AM

When you reach my age, buddy!!

snow_rocks · 22 January 2010, 02:55 AM

When you are to old to even care!

Tools · 22 January 2010, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erling

My Rolex Datejust is 22 years old. Is it a vintage watch? To me it looks like new and I don´t look at it as vintage. I was just wandering when watches are categorized as vintage.

Everybody struggles with this definition.... I think that we would all agree that an old mid-80's Datejust would be a classic, and have a fine vintage like a good wine..

But in the collector world, it would not likely yet be a "vintage"......... and may not be considered so for another decade......

sakuraba · 22 January 2010, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

When you reach my age, buddy!!

Is that close to your post count?

JJ Irani · 22 January 2010, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erling

My Rolex Datejust is 22 years old. Is it a vintage watch? To me it looks like new and I don´t look at it as vintage. I was just wandering when watches are categorized as vintage.

Good question, buddy............but I used to work in a museum and in that world, anything over 50 years was considered as "Vintage"............and more than that would be classified as "Antique".

Again, the word antique should not be confused with antique furniture and museum artefacts.

Just my 2 cents.

JJ

Dr. Robert · 22 January 2010, 04:57 AM

when the rolex service ctr. won't work on it.

Bullyterrier · 22 January 2010, 05:06 AM

What about a discontinued model? Are they then called vintage?

If so would a v series sub, when they are replaced, be called a vintage?

erling · 22 January 2010, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

When you reach my age, buddy!!

Like this answer.

My watch won´t be vintage until after 13 years.

Renoir · 22 January 2010, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by sakuraba

+1

If you take it to an RSC, and they say "Sorry, we no longer work on a watch of this vintage."

+2

dieseldragon · 22 January 2010, 07:17 AM

With cars, they become classics (or used to) at 25 years old and vintage way older than that. Had to go to work in my car today as the work car is in the garage, got a comment "what a classic, not seen one of those in a while in that condition, I used to have one of those"

Its a 1991 Honda Prelude!!!! I have never ever ever considered it to be a classic, I only bought it because it was tidy and cheap, then kept it for ages, but after he said that I realised its nearly 20 years old!! Either I am getting older or classics are getting younger.

Back to the point, to me a 1990 watch doesnt really sound old, but then when you count the years its a classic...

BASSETHOUNDS · 22 January 2010, 07:24 AM

What is a vintage watch ? " Vintage " is a term that comes from the anglo-saxon wine trade , mainly used in the Port ( Portugal ) wine trade and designates a high quality harvest year and will have had a minimum of 10 years of maturation .
The french vendange ( cutting the grapes of the stems ) became "vintage" with the english speaking traders.

Speedmeister · 22 January 2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullyterrier

What about a discontinued model? Are they then called vintage?

If so would a v series sub, when they are replaced, be called a vintage?

I would agree with this.

21 January 2010, 07:12 PM	#1
erling "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Erling Location: Iceland Watch: Sub and TT DJ Posts: 748	When will my watch become vintage? My Rolex Datejust is 22 years old. Is it a vintage watch? To me it looks like new and I don´t look at it as vintage. I was just wandering when watches are categorized as vintage.

21 January 2010, 08:45 PM	#4
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	There is no clear definition on this. Some forums place he dividing line at the point where sapphire replaced acrylic which is as good as any. (but by that definition no sapphire can ever be 'vintage') I have decided that my 16613 will be 'vintage' when I can get this plate affixed to it legally as it will then be an "Antique Auto"...they don't offer any such plates for "Antique Hand Wound" though. __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us!

22 January 2010, 02:01 AM	#8
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	The true definition of vintage, is when Rolex refuses to service your watch! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

22 January 2010, 02:48 AM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	When you reach my age, buddy!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

22 January 2010, 05:06 AM	#16
Bullyterrier "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,343	What about a discontinued model? Are they then called vintage? If so would a v series sub, when they are replaced, be called a vintage? __________________ So Mote it be.

21 January 2010, 07:47 PM	#2
SteveK "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: America Watch: 16610 Posts: 100	1980s

21 January 2010, 07:57 PM	#3
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I'm not sure if there is an official definition of "vintage'' but my guess is the watch should be at least 30 years old.

22 January 2010, 01:00 AM	#5
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I think that most of the four numbered models i.e.(1675) ect. are vintage.

22 January 2010, 01:38 AM	#7
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	At the point you want to sell it for a higher price than you paid for it!

22 January 2010, 02:55 AM	#11
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	When you are to old to even care!

22 January 2010, 04:57 AM	#15
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,258	when the rolex service ctr. won't work on it.

22 January 2010, 07:17 AM	#19
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	With cars, they become classics (or used to) at 25 years old and vintage way older than that. Had to go to work in my car today as the work car is in the garage, got a comment "what a classic, not seen one of those in a while in that condition, I used to have one of those" Its a 1991 Honda Prelude!!!! I have never ever ever considered it to be a classic, I only bought it because it was tidy and cheap, then kept it for ages, but after he said that I realised its nearly 20 years old!! Either I am getting older or classics are getting younger. Back to the point, to me a 1990 watch doesnt really sound old, but then when you count the years its a classic... __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

22 January 2010, 07:24 AM	#20
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	What is a vintage watch ? " Vintage " is a term that comes from the anglo-saxon wine trade , mainly used in the Port ( Portugal ) wine trade and designates a high quality harvest year and will have had a minimum of 10 years of maturation . The french vendange ( cutting the grapes of the stems ) became "vintage" with the english speaking traders.

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