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I bought a solid gold birth year watch, at first thinking it was really cool to have. But I, too, found no real connection to it, maybe because I couldn't relate to the time period around when I was born. I have found much more of a connection with watches manufactured in my teens and twenties.
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I'd like to get one some day, and find myself checking the classifieds from time to time. Saw this one the other day:
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Being that my birth year is 1984 the only watch I want from that year is a matte dial Pepsi, which I will eventually have but am in no rush. I have '68 5513 so it's hard to find anything that compares within my birth year...
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Was looking for a birth year 77 1680, however came across an untouched one from 75 which I ended up buying. The birth year thing has passed, however I do like to look at it, know that it's older than me and wonder about all the places it has been before me... There is something to be said about that..
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I am on vigilant watch for that Stratocaster that was assembled on my birthday. Outside of that I had not considered it.
It would be nice to look at my watch and know we are the same age I suppose. |
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I can relate on both sides of the debate. I understand maybe wanting one then not feeling a connection but I think that if I knew more of what was manufactured in 1971 I might have a better ability to say "yes" I want a birth year watch. I guess I could go to googling until I'm about to die from information overload but the "connection" I hear repeated a lot in this thread, thankfully I found in the watches that I own. I only have two. Of course my P serial 16610 with lug holes literally makes me woozy when I slip it on. It's perfect to me. Construction,style,function and then my beater work watch even makes me smile because I know I'm not off beating up my pride and joy. So I got long winded to hint at if anyone would start sharing what was available in '71 that would be a keeper. Here is my humble stable taken in a photo for another thread where I participated, show us your car and watch. Silly I know, but it's nice to participate.
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Its definitely bad - Plus the Rolex brand is way off, its at 3 o'clock position.
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I wanted a birth year Rolex and picked up a nice Datejust from 1968. It is with Rikki right now for a full service. To me it is important to have a birth year Rolex. But that's just me!
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I love my 1675 ('72), and I have a Rolex for each of my kids' birth years, which will be handed out when appropriate. There aren't many things that last 40+ years and don't go out of style or function. I hope my kids appreciate them as much as I do, but if they don't my feelings won't be hurt.
The watch that inspired me to start collecting (Omega DeVille) was one my dad wore when I was a kid and brings happy memories from my childhood, I was thrilled when he gave it to me and will never part with it. |
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The company that made sundials for my birthday has gone out of business...
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Location: UK
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I've always wanted a red Sub, and a watch from my birth year (yeah sentimental!). Best of both worlds I've been very fortunate to find and purchase a 71 Red Sub and am eagerly awaiting its arrival on these shores some time next week hopefully.
As I have a daughter she will receive it when I shuffle off and I'm wistfully thinking she might have a son at some point in the future who will enjoy it. |
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