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Old 20 April 2024, 07:16 AM   #1
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Birth Year Watch Suggestion - 1993

First of all, I am glad to be a part of this forum.

I am looking to purchase a birth year Rolex for myself - I was born in 1993. I have envisioned my Rolex collection to contain a sport watch (Submariner), a more formal watch (two tone Datejust) and one of the less flashy watches such as Oyster Perpetual or Explorer I. I would be glad if you could provide me with suggestions which one of them would be best as a vintage birth year watch versus a modern interation of it. Currently, I am more inclined to a two tone Datejust - namely because I feel like there is less diference between the 1993 watch and the modern counterpart than it is for the Sub.

Thank you for your valuable advice.

P.S. I do not currently own any of the said watches but am on a waiting list.
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Old 20 April 2024, 07:42 AM   #2
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I wouldn't buy any of the modern versions TBH. But at least you can get a decent modern Explorer and DJ. The modern Sub is just hideous.

So if it's just going to be one, I would go with the 1993 Sub.
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Old 20 April 2024, 08:18 AM   #3
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For 1993 birth year I'd pick up a 16520 Daytona
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Old 20 April 2024, 02:08 PM   #4
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Bro you could get a really nice all gold yacht master.
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Old 20 April 2024, 03:53 PM   #5
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I’d be recommending a GMT.
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Old 20 April 2024, 04:57 PM   #6
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A left field choice.... but if 93 I'd go Tudor 79160/70/80 Big block and/or 79190 Sub
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I love those mid-nineties two tone DJ's - typically you can find in very good condition for a good price. Solid watch, workhorse movement.
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Old 23 April 2024, 07:06 AM   #8
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2 line Submariner (No Date) - the James Bond.
Perfect symmetry.
Always appropriate.
Super light - maybe 125 grams…..
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