Best 1963 birth year Rolex

[SS Oyster]

What are the thoughts here on what might be the best 1963 birth year Rolex? Of course, it happens to be the first year of the Daytona, but alas that's out of my price range. So, thinking more like subs and GMTs because I'd like to stay with a somewhat larger case size vs. DateJust.

[herts9]

I went GMT for my 1980 year

[lee fowler]

GMT for me as well and also 1963.

[SS Oyster]

That's a beauty! What do you think about the case size of the 1675? Does it seem a lot smaller than 126710? I have a BLRO, so trying to get a feel for size.

[ratty]

I would also like a 1963 watch, but I think it would have to be a Submariner.

[CKizzy]

The Daytona was 'born' in 1963!

[btinl]

1963 is a great year for underline and exclamation point subs and GMTs.

[SN13]

I'd personally go with something that had minimal complications and preferably no date.

Many watches that old have no quickset.

I know that unless it was my ONLY watch I wore daily, having a 1803 DayDate would be a HUGE pain to set.

[SS Oyster]

What does one need to spend to get a good example of GMT Master? 5513? 5512? Thanks!

[swish77]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

What does one need to spend to get a good example of GMT Master? 5513? 5512? Thanks!

Well, those will be gilts, and they are pricey and tricky to find clean dials. I'm thinking $35K might get your foot in the door, but they can definitely be higher than that depending on condition. Jacek at Tropical Watch usually has a couple listed.

Good luck in the hunt!

[Dan S]

Being a '63 vintage myself, I'm a little surprised that someone my age would really care about the birth-year nonsense. Don't we usually see this from the youngsters?

But a little more seriously, since the OP doesn't appear to be particularly knowledgable about vintage Rolex, his best bet is to budget an extra 50% on top of normal market pricing, and contact some of the top dealers. $45k-$50k ought to do it. Then when he gets his watch, he should never ever post it here. Too risky. Ignorance is bliss.

[Tom1675]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

What does one need to spend to get a good example of GMT Master? 5513? 5512? Thanks!

Unfortunately you're going gilt in 1963 and that comes with an uptick in prices. Doubleish that of a matte version, more if you get PCG or chapter ring or ! or _.

Happy hunting!

[lee fowler]

Originally Posted by Dan S

Being a '63 vintage myself, I'm a little surprised that someone my age would really care about the birth-year nonsense. Don't we usually see this from the youngsters?

But a little more seriously, since the OP doesn't appear to be particularly knowledgable about vintage Rolex, his best bet is to budget an extra 50% on top of normal market pricing, and contact some of the top dealers. $45k-$50k ought to do it. Then when he gets his watch, he should never ever post it here. Too risky. Ignorance is bliss.

[lee fowler]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

That's a beauty! What do you think about the case size of the 1675? Does it seem a lot smaller than 126710? I have a BLRO, so trying to get a feel for size.

1675 from 1968 and 126710 from 2018.

[1665fan]

Originally Posted by lee fowler

1675 from 1968 and 126710 from 2018.

Nice combo!

[zapokee]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

What do you think about the case size of the 1675? Does it seem a lot smaller than 126710? I have a BLRO, so trying to get a feel for size.

The 1675 is quite thin so it sits lower. Ideal for slipping under a shirt cuff.

I was surprised when I got my 1675 and compared the height profile to my 5513. It's a whole different experience. The 1675 is sleek AF.

[SS Oyster]

Thanks everyone.


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