I'm convinced- help me choose!

[csacwp]

A little while back I posted asking for others to convince me as to why I should buy a vintage Rolex. I'm thoroughly convinced now and really love the look of the older matte dial watches. That said, I'm torn between a few models. Between these choices, which would you pick and why? I love the look of a creamy patina on the lume dots and hands, but if I buy a watch with a fairly strong patina now, how will it look 20 years or more down the road? Will the patina continue to darken until the dial becomes ugly?

I'm very torn between an acrylic or sapphire crystal. The watch will be worn daily, but I don't mind taking it off before swimming!

https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-su...age-watch.html

https://www.bobswatches.com/used-rol...-ref-1680.html

http://www.hqmilton.com/watches/1983...mariner-168005

[jdmi32]

Going vintage is always a good call, IMO. A daily worn tritium dial watch would likely lighten over time, not darken. Of the three choices, I like the one from HQ Milton the best. The patina on the hands are a little darker than the dial, and the hour hand has some cracks in it, but overall the watch is in very nice condition and the seller is top notch.

If you can stretch the budget a little, I'd consider this one if it's still available as I like to get the nicest example that I can find, and this one is pretty sweet and the seller is also very reputable.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/20767....5513+Maxi+MK5

[jakerusty]

Don't take this the wrong way, but if you are that worried about it and over analyzing the decision - maybe you shouldn't purchase a vintage Rolex. It may be too stressful for you as you have to appreciate the beauty of imperfections, flaws, and fading of a vintage piece.


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