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Old Geezer · 14 December 2018, 05:41 AM

I'm old enough that a birth year watch would be a vintage item. Perhaps blasphemous to say here but to me faded bezels, corroded hands. scratched crystals or dials with issues hold zero attraction. I don't mind yellowing patina on lume but that's where I stop. So no, for me a birth year watch is no where on my wish list.

Bazza. · 14 December 2018, 05:56 AM

I'm lucky and have 2 brith year watches from 73

Red Sub

Double Red Sea Dweller

Locust · 14 December 2018, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

No

Beat me to it

locutus49 · 14 December 2018, 06:35 AM

Birth year watches is a Millenial thing I guess. I don't get it at all.

jay9 · 14 December 2018, 06:37 AM

It doesn't count until you make it.

stanc1 · 14 December 2018, 06:48 AM

Doesn't really matter.

DoDe · 14 December 2018, 07:20 AM

Do not get it

Nikrnic · 14 December 2018, 08:34 AM

I never really thought about it so I guess it means nothing to me.

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singe89 · 14 December 2018, 08:44 AM

I want a birth year Rolex 1981 but dont feel like paying a premium for an old used watch that I didn't wear. On the other hand I LOVE the idea of birth watches when purchased for your kids. Have one for each of my 3 kids. AP RO 15400, AP RO RG Skeleton and Patek WG Aquanaut. I wear them for the next 20+ years and they have a nice watch that they saw their father enjoy and take care of. Hopefully they will do the same.

Dr.Brian · 14 December 2018, 09:25 AM

I have no interest in an old watch. Birth year single malt on the other hand is very appealing.

blue lion · 14 December 2018, 10:04 AM

I have no desire to have a watch from when I was born. I prefer a newer one.

Hamstur · 14 December 2018, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locutus49

Birth year watches is a Millenial thing I guess. I don't get it at all.

Was thinking the exact same thing.

I once mused the concept came from "old money" crowds will buy a nice piece of jewelry or keepsake to commemorate the birth of a child and pass it on when the child comes of age.

Then today's Facespace, MyBook and Tweeter "look at me" crowd decided it was a thing to create fake lavish stories.

Muxi · 14 December 2018, 10:38 AM

It only seems nostalgic if it was owned by a loved one

Muxi · 14 December 2018, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by singe89

I want a birth year Rolex 1981 but dont feel like paying a premium for an old used watch that I didn't wear. On the other hand I LOVE the idea of birth watches when purchased for your kids. Have one for each of my 3 kids. AP RO 15400, AP RO RG Skeleton and Patek WG Aquanaut. I wear them for the next 20+ years and they have a nice watch that they saw their father enjoy and take care of. Hopefully they will do the same.

This, and then leave your wear marks. Priceless

Yobber76 · 14 December 2018, 11:58 AM

I think my birth year watch is a sun dial, so no for me

3581512 · 16 December 2018, 02:56 AM

A birth year watch doesn't interest me

14 December 2018, 09:25 AM	#70
Dr.Brian 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,900	I have no interest in an old watch. Birth year single malt on the other hand is very appealing. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

14 December 2018, 05:41 AM	#61
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Earth Watch: 126619LB and more Posts: 5,207	I'm old enough that a birth year watch would be a vintage item. Perhaps blasphemous to say here but to me faded bezels, corroded hands. scratched crystals or dials with issues hold zero attraction. I don't mind yellowing patina on lume but that's where I stop. So no, for me a birth year watch is no where on my wish list.

14 December 2018, 05:56 AM	#62
Bazza. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: UK Watch: Lots of them Posts: 195	I'm lucky and have 2 brith year watches from 73 Red Sub Double Red Sea Dweller

14 December 2018, 06:35 AM	#64
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Birth year watches is a Millenial thing I guess. I don't get it at all.

14 December 2018, 06:37 AM	#65
jay9 Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Watch: Speedmaster Posts: 90	It doesn't count until you make it.

14 December 2018, 06:48 AM	#66
stanc1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 144	Doesn't really matter.

14 December 2018, 07:20 AM	#67
DoDe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norway Posts: 627	Do not get it

14 December 2018, 08:34 AM	#68
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	I never really thought about it so I guess it means nothing to me. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

14 December 2018, 08:44 AM	#69
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,722	I want a birth year Rolex 1981 but dont feel like paying a premium for an old used watch that I didn't wear. On the other hand I LOVE the idea of birth watches when purchased for your kids. Have one for each of my 3 kids. AP RO 15400, AP RO RG Skeleton and Patek WG Aquanaut. I wear them for the next 20+ years and they have a nice watch that they saw their father enjoy and take care of. Hopefully they will do the same.

14 December 2018, 10:04 AM	#71
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	I have no desire to have a watch from when I was born. I prefer a newer one.

14 December 2018, 10:38 AM	#73
Muxi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823	It only seems nostalgic if it was owned by a loved one

14 December 2018, 11:58 AM	#75
Yobber76 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Illinois Watch: BLNR VTNR PAM 915 Posts: 1,743	I think my birth year watch is a sun dial, so no for me

16 December 2018, 02:56 AM	#76
3581512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: US Posts: 265	A birth year watch doesn't interest me

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