What is the best model for an Oysterdate?

[spammyman]

I think I'll be picking up an oysterdate some day. Right now, I'm leaning towards a birth year 1980, with a linen dial. White linen or possibly a blue mosaic dial in a 36mm size.

I'm wondering if in 1980, oysterdates were in their prime? What are the best years for these watches? I'd like to have an idea of the most desirable datejust so when I see the right one, I'll be ready to pull the trigger.

Thank you!

[janice&fred]

Originally Posted by spammyman

I think I'll be picking up an oysterdate some day. Right now, I'm leaning towards a birth year 1980, with a linen dial. White linen or possibly a blue mosaic dial in a 36mm size.

I'm wondering if in 1980, oysterdates were in their prime? What are the best years for these watches? I'd like to have an idea of the most desirable datejust so when I see the right one, I'll be ready to pull the trigger.

Thank you!

make sure you know the difference between an oysterdate and a datejust before you buy anything online. in person it will be more obvious. datejusts are 36mm and always automatic. oysterdates are 34mm and can come either manual wind or automatic in your year range.

can't go wrong with a datejust in your year range and any differences between versions will be minor. condition should be your main focus.

[Motik]

Datejusts could also be quartz in 1980

[spammyman]

Originally Posted by Motik

Datejusts could also be quartz in 1980

I actually dig those as well. But it wouldn't replace a standard datejust. I'd have to buy that in addition to....

[crowncollection]

You need a Datejust for chosen size and your dial choice


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[Dan S]

There is no clear consensus about the most desirable DJ reference. It is a matter of taste and preference, since there were subtle changes in the hands, dial, and movement over time. Do you like a pie-pan dial or a flat dial? What type of hands? Do you need a quick-set date feature? Research is in order.