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ERH · 16 May 2020, 12:38 PM

Like antiques, there has to a cutoff, for purposes if this forum, how old does your Rolex need to be to be considered Vintage?

How about condition? A lot of so called antiques are nothing but old junk.

My earliest Rolex is a 1986 TT Datejust, in very nice all original condition.

alwayshere · 16 May 2020, 01:05 PM

heaps of threads on this so please search them.

Quick through-line is majority of watches with a 4 digit reference / or 5 digit with matte dial would be considered "vintage" at this point. Depends who you ask

Dan S · 16 May 2020, 01:09 PM

Someone was collecting a list of all the threads on this topic, usually there is at least one per month.

Kingface66 · 16 May 2020, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan S

Someone was collecting a list of all the threads on this topic, usually there is at least one per month.

zapokee · 16 May 2020, 01:18 PM

This question is definitely vintage.

However, we were all new to the passion at first. Nice to see everyone being kind and helpful. OP, there's a wealth of information here for you.

linesiders · 16 May 2020, 09:43 PM

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Here ya go, Dan!

Hehehehe

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Originally Posted by zapokee

This question is definitely vintage.

However, we were all new to the passion at first. Nice to see everyone being kind and helpful. OP, there's a wealth of information here for you.

Z, does this vintage align with my socks?

zapokee · 16 May 2020, 11:23 PM

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Z, does this vintage align with my socks?

No, not if you've lost a leg climbing up the top sails.

Nikrnic · 17 May 2020, 12:04 AM

They will all become vintage by their age no matter what features one or another have.

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alwayshere · 17 May 2020, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikrnic

They will all become vintage by their age no matter what features one or another have.

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Sure figuratively speaking yes. In the year 2050, the 2005 ceramic bezel will be considered ‘vintage’ but not really is it?

The 1950-1980 vintage will be the true vintage given that’s when watches were in the initial strides and valuation should prevail, unless Matte dial automatic watches fall out of favour by then! Time will tell.

Jerrocop · 27 August 2020, 07:13 AM

Here's an attempt at an answer, from Crown and Caliber website (https://www.crownandcaliber.com/pages/vintage-watches)

"Generally speaking, the market for vintage is on the rise, but there is no hard and fast rule as to what qualifies a watch as vintage. Some people think it is pre-1980, while others will argue that anything over 25 years old or 50 years old is vintage.

However, everyone can agree that a vintage watch comes with history. Each vintage piece will have patina from years of wear, and for many that means they are each unique and aged just right. This patina is highly sought after, which has ushered in an era of not refinishing these pieces leaving the character on them."

It seems that the best explaination would be that it has history, is unique, and somewhat sought after. Age seems to be of little importance but my qualifier would be that it's not longer made.

offrdmania · 27 August 2020, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerrocop

Here's an attempt at an answer, from Crown and Caliber website (https://www.crownandcaliber.com/pages/vintage-watches)

"Generally speaking, the market for vintage is on the rise, but there is no hard and fast rule as to what qualifies a watch as vintage. Some people think it is pre-1980, while others will argue that anything over 25 years old or 50 years old is vintage.

However, everyone can agree that a vintage watch comes with history. Each vintage piece will have patina from years of wear, and for many that means they are each unique and aged just right. This patina is highly sought after, which has ushered in an era of not refinishing these pieces leaving the character on them."

It seems that the best explaination would be that it has history, is unique, and somewhat sought after. Age seems to be of little importance but my qualifier would be that it's not longer made.

They gave the exact same answer as above in their first sentence

"but there is no hard and fast rule as to what qualifies a watch as vintage."

RolexBrian · 27 August 2020, 10:04 AM

"denoting something of high quality, especially something from the past or characteristic of the best period of a person's work". I googled it

16 May 2020, 12:38 PM	#1
ERH "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 344	What is considered "Vintage" Like antiques, there has to a cutoff, for purposes if this forum, how old does your Rolex need to be to be considered Vintage? How about condition? A lot of so called antiques are nothing but old junk. My earliest Rolex is a 1986 TT Datejust, in very nice all original condition.

16 May 2020, 01:09 PM	#3
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,895	Someone was collecting a list of all the threads on this topic, usually there is at least one per month. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

16 May 2020, 01:05 PM	#2
alwayshere "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 1,511	heaps of threads on this so please search them. Quick through-line is majority of watches with a 4 digit reference / or 5 digit with matte dial would be considered "vintage" at this point. Depends who you ask

16 May 2020, 01:18 PM	#5
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,344	This question is definitely vintage. However, we were all new to the passion at first. Nice to see everyone being kind and helpful. OP, there's a wealth of information here for you.

17 May 2020, 12:04 AM	#8
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,158	They will all become vintage by their age no matter what features one or another have. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

27 August 2020, 07:13 AM	#10
Jerrocop "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: West Coast Watch: Explorer 39, SeaQ Posts: 857	Here's an attempt at an answer, from Crown and Caliber website (https://www.crownandcaliber.com/pages/vintage-watches) "Generally speaking, the market for vintage is on the rise, but there is no hard and fast rule as to what qualifies a watch as vintage. Some people think it is pre-1980, while others will argue that anything over 25 years old or 50 years old is vintage. However, everyone can agree that a vintage watch comes with history. Each vintage piece will have patina from years of wear, and for many that means they are each unique and aged just right. This patina is highly sought after, which has ushered in an era of not refinishing these pieces leaving the character on them." It seems that the best explaination would be that it has history, is unique, and somewhat sought after. Age seems to be of little importance but my qualifier would be that it's not longer made.

27 August 2020, 10:04 AM	#12
RolexBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Playa Vista Posts: 104	"denoting something of high quality, especially something from the past or characteristic of the best period of a person's work". I googled it

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