"Why do you like vintage watches?"

[dstacy]

Originally Posted by jdmi32

I wish all my vintage pieces had cost only as much as the current models.

NO kidding!

[CrownMe]

The General section of the forum made me make the change to the vintage side. Tbh I got really tired of seeing the exact same watch over and over. The beauty of vintage is no two watches are the same. There all unique and beautiful in there own way. Made during the golden age of rolex. I also enjoy Rolexs rich history.

Not only that but the vintage section of the forum seems to be a lot more helpful when it comes to learning about watches.

[Frogman4me]

Patina, patina, patina ;)

[Clay]

Originally Posted by CrownMe

The General section of the forum made me make the change to the vintage side. Tbh I got really tired of seeing the exact same watch over and over. The beauty of vintage is no two watches are the same. There all unique and beautiful in there own way. Made during the golden age of rolex. I also enjoy Rolexs rich history.

Not only that but the vintage section of the forum seems to be a lot more helpful when it comes to learning about watches.

Originally Posted by Frogman4me

Patina, patina, patina ;)

[HankRearden]

As much as I like the newer Rolex models, there's something about the older ones that give them a glow. I know, most would call it patina. But, that's not it for me. I've owned some absolutely MINT vintage watches that look as though they just came off the factory line. They still have a look and feel to them that the new watches haven't acquired yet.

I'm sure that eventually I'll buy a few (probably more than a few) of today's models. But, for now, I think I'll stick with the pre-80's watches.

Here's some examples of the older ones I either own or have owned:

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[Time Exposure]

Originally Posted by CrownMe

The General section of the forum made me make the change to the vintage side. Tbh I got really tired of seeing the exact same watch over and over.

Ha, ha...
How many vintage Subs and GMT's can you handle? Lots, I hope!
Vintage can be fascinating, and members are quite knowledgeable. But after browsing here a couple days, I've had my 1680/1675 fill!

[bluemartinifan]

I love vintage for the character and history of a 30+ year old case and chamfers

[Beef]

Vintage Rolex are the soul of Rolex. They were made when they were just a great tool or time piece. In an era before quartz or atomic time, people needed accurate time pieces. The "sports line" was developed for pilots, divers, explorers, navigators and scientists that needed accurate, rugged watches that kept time at the top of industry standards. Even spies used Rolex then and I don't mean James Bond. U.S.Army Special Forces soldiers became enamored with Rolex during Operation White Star in Laos in 1961. They saw their CIA case officers wearing them and followed suit. I got that straight from the mouths of a couple White Star vets.

I bought my first, DRSD, in 1978 only because I had seen them ( and issued Tudors) on the wrists of other Force Recon Marines and SEALs. They were touted as the best, toughest, most accurate diving watches in the world. And it was. I had never heard of Rolex before then.

[Vincent65]

Rugged, honest charm, nostalgia, pioneering spirit coupled with iconic 'utilitarian' design and robust functionality. The passage of time means they are now all unique, and no more of them will ever be made. To me, they are simply more interesting and desirable and cool than new ones, just as a Jag E-Type is more interesting and desirable and cool than the new F-Type (awesome though they may be).

[els4]

Love the lines of the vintage Rolex sport models. I just don't think the new models will age as well. Also, with all the new high tech materials, I don't think the new ones will ever acquire a desirable patina.

[omitohud]

I guess we r a different breed. We prefer classic than modern. A Classic Ferrari just sold for a cool 38 mil. Why would someone spend that kind of money on a piece of metal? ;)


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[CrownMe]

Originally Posted by Time Exposure

Ha, ha...
How many vintage Subs and GMT's can you handle? Lots, I hope!
Vintage can be fascinating, and members are quite knowledgeable. But after browsing here a couple days, I've had my 1680/1675 fill!

I can handle an infinite amount of 1680s and 1675s. but there are plenty other models posted here daily to keep it interesting for everybody.

Plus I'd rather look at vintage gmt and subs all day rather then see countless " can I sleep in my rolex?" and "Ceramic vs Steel insert" threads in the general section

[steptoe]

Old stuff..... it's why people visit museums all over the world.

So why not have your own personal functional museum piece on your wrist.

[lhanddds]

Originally Posted by crownme

i can handle an infinite amount of 1680s and 1675s. But there are plenty other models posted here daily to keep it interesting for everybody.

Plus i'd rather look at vintage gmt and subs all day rather then see countless " can i sleep in my rolex?" and "ceramic vs steel insert" threads in the general section

x10

[lhanddds]

Originally Posted by Vincent65

Rugged, honest charm, nostalgia, pioneering spirit coupled with iconic 'utilitarian' design and robust functionality. The passage of time means they are now all unique, and no more of them will ever be made. To me, they are simply more interesting and desirable and cool than new ones, just as a Jag E-Type is more interesting and desirable and cool than the new F-Type (awesome though they may be).

Well said

[cajuntiger]

I much prefer the look of a 70's 5513 over the modern subs...same goes for the 70's Daytonas.