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Old Expat Beast · 6 March 2014, 04:58 PM

There's been a bit of talk about Birth Year Rolex watches here lately - partly my fault. I wonder how many members are into the idea. Please vote. Thanks.

luvsub · 6 March 2014, 05:05 PM

had a red sub, sold and want it back.

LeslieC · 6 March 2014, 05:13 PM

I want one, Daytona, but it is out of my range. Most others from 1973 are affordable. A day date or a sub would be nice.

Andad · 6 March 2014, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

There's been a bit of talk about Birth Year Rolex watches here lately - partly my fault. I wonder how many members are into the idea. Please vote. Thanks.

Did they make watches then Adam?

Dr. Robert · 6 March 2014, 05:32 PM

I just bid on a sundial wristwatch made in my birth year.

padi56 · 6 March 2014, 05:35 PM

Well its very hard to get a exact birth-year watch now a bought birth year watch if any documentation with watch would be easier.Now in my birth year they were still using sand timers and sundials.HiHi

Old Expat Beast · 6 March 2014, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Well its very hard to get a exact birth-year watch now a bought birth year watch if any documentation with watch would be easier.Now in my birth year they were still using sand timers and sundials.HiHi

I missed a 1016 late last year that had a receipt dated five days after my birthday. Was kicking myself. Still am. As it is, at least the one I did get has the year (64) stamped inside the case back.

toph · 6 March 2014, 05:41 PM

I voted no, however if an exceptional piece ( GMT most likely) from 83 came up then I would be very interested.

padi56 · 6 March 2014, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I missed a 1016 late last year that had a receipt dated five days after my birthday. Was kicking myself. Still am. As it is, at least the one I did get has the year (64) stamped inside the case back.

Yes with the older type Rolex there were marks on the case back for the production date. First Roman digits the part quarter of the month second two Arabic numbers the year of manufacture.

DCheeta · 6 March 2014, 05:43 PM

Yes, I think it's a cool thing to have. I have a 1680 from '73 or '74. I was born in 1974, so I figure the watch was either made the year I was born or the year I was conceived.

Either way, it's cool.

I love your '64 AirKing, by the way!

Old Expat Beast · 6 March 2014, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Yes, I think it's a cool thing to have. I have a 1680 from '73 or '74. I was born in 1974, so I figure the watch was either made the year I was born or the year I was conceived.

Either way, it's cool.

I love your '64 AirKing, by the way!

Thanks Dave. Ballpark is fine, it's just interesting to recall many chapters and events in one's life and think that this watch on my wrist was, someplace, ticking away ... from the earliest memories. Must be getting old...

Kobayashi · 6 March 2014, 05:54 PM

I used to want one. Now I just want to find an excellent condition DRSD or red dial 1680 regardless of the year.

viper9669 · 6 March 2014, 06:59 PM

I want one from 1967, and if condition and price is right I would buy one.

travisb · 6 March 2014, 07:21 PM

I thought about it for a while, but not any more.

AK797 · 6 March 2014, 07:35 PM

Yes I would like an AP RO 5402.

dysondiver · 6 March 2014, 07:48 PM

just bought a 58 sub ,, im from 61 ,, but as its a wee bit older than me , it will fit the bill , i like the idea of it being older than me , and still ticking ,, sort of like an omen ,, heaven forbid the day it stops ,,,, lol

Widows Son · 6 March 2014, 07:52 PM

Have one, a 6424 Oyster.

samsam · 6 March 2014, 07:52 PM

Would love one, but being anal about condition makes it hard to a watch that is over 30 yrs old in a condition I like.

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Chris B · 6 March 2014, 07:54 PM

Any excuse to post pics of mine, a 6605 from 1956 which was
a 50th birthday gift from my son

capote · 6 March 2014, 09:02 PM

I can see the appeal but price and condition would be far more important for me.

Ru4scuba · 6 March 2014, 09:04 PM

First of all...Chris. Stunning watch!

Second, if there was a 1974 GMT at the right price and condition...yes I would buy it!

Rob_b · 6 March 2014, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by viper9669

I want one from 1967, and if condition and price is right I would buy one.

Same here

I can just see my kids reaction, "why are you wearing that old watch for?"

Typically, if they have to ask, they won't "get it". God love em

FiftyTwoEighty · 6 March 2014, 09:39 PM

Chris that is BEAUTIFUL!

I've been looking for the right 1970 (me) or 1973 (wife) for awhile.

FiftyTwoEighty · 6 March 2014, 09:39 PM

Chris that is BEAUTIFUL!

I've been looking for the right 1970 (me) or 1973 (wife) for awhile.

beshannon · 6 March 2014, 10:01 PM

No interest

theken · 6 March 2014, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I just bid on a sundial wristwatch made in my birth year.

I am unaware of a Rolex watch made in 1950 that would interest me.

Britexpat76 · 6 March 2014, 10:18 PM

Bought the Wife a birth year DJ for her 40th this year and I will get myself a 40 year old GMT in 2 years to match. I will start looking in about 12 months for the right one

Roller07 · 6 March 2014, 11:24 PM

Yes, I want one but it's hard and very expensive to find one that's unpolished and in great condition.

jjnd08 · 6 March 2014, 11:27 PM

I almost pulled the trigger on an '85 Fat Lady in the classifieds back in November, but I decided it wasn't for me.

If I ever got a birth year watch, it would probably be that.

Cortezthekiller · 7 March 2014, 02:01 AM

I originally wanted a 1973 Rootbeer, but they seem fairly rare. I always see 74 or 72, but rarely 73. I have a birth year Accutron Spaceview, and would love my first Rolex to be the same year. I'm itching to buy, so I figure early 70s is close enough.

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6 March 2014, 04:58 PM	#1
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Birth Year Watches: Want One? There's been a bit of talk about Birth Year Rolex watches here lately - partly my fault. I wonder how many members are into the idea. Please vote. Thanks. __________________ _______________________

6 March 2014, 05:32 PM	#5
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	I just bid on a sundial wristwatch made in my birth year. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

6 March 2014, 05:35 PM	#6
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Well its very hard to get a exact birth-year watch now a bought birth year watch if any documentation with watch would be easier.Now in my birth year they were still using sand timers and sundials.HiHi __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

6 March 2014, 05:41 PM	#8
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	I voted no, however if an exceptional piece ( GMT most likely) from 83 came up then I would be very interested. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

6 March 2014, 05:05 PM	#2
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	had a red sub, sold and want it back.

6 March 2014, 05:13 PM	#3
LeslieC "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Leslie Location: Canada Watch: 14000, 116710 Posts: 465	I want one, Daytona, but it is out of my range. Most others from 1973 are affordable. A day date or a sub would be nice.

6 March 2014, 05:43 PM	#10
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Yes, I think it's a cool thing to have. I have a 1680 from '73 or '74. I was born in 1974, so I figure the watch was either made the year I was born or the year I was conceived. Either way, it's cool. I love your '64 AirKing, by the way!

6 March 2014, 05:54 PM	#12
Kobayashi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Any Rolex! Posts: 1,060	Birth Year Watches: Want One? I used to want one. Now I just want to find an excellent condition DRSD or red dial 1680 regardless of the year.

6 March 2014, 06:59 PM	#13
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	I want one from 1967, and if condition and price is right I would buy one.

6 March 2014, 07:21 PM	#14
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	I thought about it for a while, but not any more.

6 March 2014, 07:35 PM	#15
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Yes I would like an AP RO 5402.

6 March 2014, 07:48 PM	#16
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	just bought a 58 sub ,, im from 61 ,, but as its a wee bit older than me , it will fit the bill , i like the idea of it being older than me , and still ticking ,, sort of like an omen ,, heaven forbid the day it stops ,,,, lol

6 March 2014, 07:52 PM	#17
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	Have one, a 6424 Oyster.

6 March 2014, 07:52 PM	#18
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	Would love one, but being anal about condition makes it hard to a watch that is over 30 yrs old in a condition I like. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 March 2014, 07:54 PM	#19
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Any excuse to post pics of mine, a 6605 from 1956 which was a 50th birthday gift from my son

6 March 2014, 09:02 PM	#20
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I can see the appeal but price and condition would be far more important for me.

6 March 2014, 09:04 PM	#21
Ru4scuba "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: NCR Watch: Today's watch Posts: 736	First of all...Chris. Stunning watch! Second, if there was a 1974 GMT at the right price and condition...yes I would buy it!

6 March 2014, 09:39 PM	#23
FiftyTwoEighty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Woody Location: Surf City USA Watch: me live @the Beach Posts: 1,794	Chris that is BEAUTIFUL! I've been looking for the right 1970 (me) or 1973 (wife) for awhile. __________________ Some 4 digits, 5 digits, and 6 digits 2FA

6 March 2014, 10:01 PM	#25
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	No interest __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

6 March 2014, 10:18 PM	#27
Britexpat76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: James Location: Middle East Watch: AP ROO,GP FTC, YM Posts: 892	Bought the Wife a birth year DJ for her 40th this year and I will get myself a 40 year old GMT in 2 years to match. I will start looking in about 12 months for the right one

6 March 2014, 11:24 PM	#28
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	Yes, I want one but it's hard and very expensive to find one that's unpolished and in great condition.

6 March 2014, 11:27 PM	#29
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I almost pulled the trigger on an '85 Fat Lady in the classifieds back in November, but I decided it wasn't for me. If I ever got a birth year watch, it would probably be that.

7 March 2014, 02:01 AM	#30
Cortezthekiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: USA Posts: 234	I originally wanted a 1973 Rootbeer, but they seem fairly rare. I always see 74 or 72, but rarely 73. I have a birth year Accutron Spaceview, and would love my first Rolex to be the same year. I'm itching to buy, so I figure early 70s is close enough.

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