New to vintage rolex

[lipjin]

Hi all,

I started thinking about a birth year Rolex - 1984 to be exact. I think a submariner would be ideal but I was wondering which one of the 3 would be best?

14060
16800
5513

Can someone point me to the relative differences between the 3? Also would all vintage rolex around those years come in 8.2-8.4 serials?

Thanks in advance!

[Old Expat Beast]

For me a 5513, but lot would depend on condition, and assuming you are in Hong Kong (HK), I would go window shopping here over one weekend as there are loads of secondhand dealers, as you probably know.

[pdoukas]

Id have to say a 5513 as well.

[Tudor66]

A few questions,
-do you want a watch that has the date on on it..?
-do you like plastic of sapphire crystals
-is the birth year watch a true driver for you. I would check out lots of vintage Rolexes before deciding on one year or model. This will save you time and money... As me how I know....

The 5513 and 14060 are non date models, the 16800 is just slightly larger if I recall correctly. I've owned two of 16800 models, one was a 1983 the other a 1984 year model. All three models you selected are great. You can't really go wrong with any of them...

[lipjin]

Originally Posted by Tudor66

A few questions,
-do you want a watch that has the date on on it..?
-do you like plastic of sapphire crystals
-is the birth year watch a true driver for you. I would check out lots of vintage Rolexes before deciding on one year or model. This will save you time and money... As me how I know....

The 5513 and 14060 are non date models, the 16800 is just slightly larger if I recall correctly. I've owned two of 16800 models, one was a 1983 the other a 1984 year model. All three models you selected are great. You can't really go wrong with any of them...

Thanks for the advice. I think I am indifferent towards a date or non date model. I have owned a few Rolex homages which sparked my interest in the vintage pieces to begin with.

I will start looking around and not focus on the year - lots of knowledge to be gained on this journey!

[southtexas]

I like sapphire; doesn't scratch as easily as plastic. Date or no date--doesn't matter to me.


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[strafer_kid]

I would day 1675, 1680 or 5513. Take plenty of time though and read up as much as you can - it certainly pays in longer term!