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Henry123 · 30 July 2014, 04:51 AM

Hi all experts.
Lately I have witnessed a trend about having a watch made the year you were born.
Looks interesting.
I was born in 1950, can anyone suggest a watch for me made that year.
Can be both dress, or sport .

Tks. in advance.

Henry123

Tools · 30 July 2014, 09:16 AM

Welcome to the Forum.

I would not say that this is a "trend", but it is a desire for some members. I will have to say that I really don't understand this desire though..

In any event, 1950 is back when watches like the Speed King. Air Kings, and Royals were considered "Sport" watches and the 36mm Datejust was a mere 5 years old and considered a "big" watch..

(Watches like the Sub, Explorer, and GMT didn't exist then.. )

Old Expat Beast · 30 July 2014, 09:19 AM

The Air-King, also released in 1945, is another option. Model ref# for 1950 would be a 4499. Pretty rare.

Docar · 30 July 2014, 10:22 AM

I've been looking for a year of birth watch for about four years now.

Am in no hurry, but finding just the right one has been a challenge.
Back in the forties, watches over 34mm were uncommon.

I'm noticing some dealers are re-casing vintage watches...putting them
into larger "custom" cases.

Am seriously considering a pocket watch.

landroverking · 30 July 2014, 11:15 AM

AirKing or Bubbleback?

Time Collector · 30 July 2014, 12:33 PM

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30 July 2014, 04:51 AM	#1
Henry123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Norway Posts: 5	Year of birth watch Hi all experts. Lately I have witnessed a trend about having a watch made the year you were born. Looks interesting. I was born in 1950, can anyone suggest a watch for me made that year. Can be both dress, or sport . Tks. in advance. Henry123

30 July 2014, 09:16 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,037	Welcome to the Forum. I would not say that this is a "trend", but it is a desire for some members. I will have to say that I really don't understand this desire though.. In any event, 1950 is back when watches like the Speed King. Air Kings, and Royals were considered "Sport" watches and the 36mm Datejust was a mere 5 years old and considered a "big" watch.. (Watches like the Sub, Explorer, and GMT didn't exist then.. ) __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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30 July 2014, 09:19 AM	#3
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,353	The Air-King, also released in 1945, is another option. Model ref# for 1950 would be a 4499. Pretty rare.

30 July 2014, 10:22 AM	#4
Docar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 157	I've been looking for a year of birth watch for about four years now. Am in no hurry, but finding just the right one has been a challenge. Back in the forties, watches over 34mm were uncommon. I'm noticing some dealers are re-casing vintage watches...putting them into larger "custom" cases. Am seriously considering a pocket watch.

30 July 2014, 11:15 AM	#5
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	AirKing or Bubbleback?

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