Birth year Rolex

[Ruud Van Driver]

I'd love a Rolex from my birth year (1967) and for me, it would have to be a Submariner. I've seen all sorts of models from the 60s (Subs, GMTs, DJs, etc.) advertised on places like Watchfinder with a typical caveat that because of the age of the watch, waterproof integrity and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Is that a genuine concern or should a well maintained piece still be reasonably accurate? I tend not to wear a watch in the water, so I can't get too excited about waterproof integrity.

What is the best way to source a vintage piece? I'm guessing TRF trusted sellers but living in Singapore for 10 months of the year and the UK for two, import duties would be a ball-ache I could quite happily live without.

[waspy1]

Well there is no reason why a 1967 rolex can't me services and be pretty much as accurate as a new model. Certainly within chronometer specs. Should be able to be water proof but best not go diving with a 60s rolex just to be safe.

For imports, you could have a friend in Malaysia take delivery as there is zero import duty on watches at present.

There are some dealers in UK and Singapore but prices tend to be higher than in US so you'll not save anything necessarily by buying local.


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[Dr.Smellody]

This piece is your birth year. Although I personally would not take it swimming it would probably be fine. As for accuracy, it is spot on.

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by Dr.Smellody

This piece is your birth year. Although I personally would not take it swimming it would probably be fine. As for accuracy, it is spot on.

Now that is a perfect example of what I could be interested in

[PoderEsBueno]

Originally Posted by Dr.Smellody

This piece is your birth year. Although I personally would not take it swimming it would probably be fine. As for accuracy, it is spot on.

Nice one

[omitohud]

Originally Posted by waspy1

Well there is no reason why a 1967 rolex can't me services and be pretty much as accurate as a new model. Certainly within chronometer specs. Should be able to be water proof but best not go diving with a 60s rolex just to be safe.

For imports, you could have a friend in Malaysia take delivery as there is zero import duty on watches at present.

There are some dealers in UK and Singapore but prices tend to be higher than in US so you'll not save anything necessarily by buying local.


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Good advise. I didnt know malaysia has no import duty.
Here is another meter first to entice u.



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[jazz_bach]

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Now that is a perfect example of what I could be interested in

+1

5512 circa 1967.
Almost keeps ± 0 sec. a day in wearing.
Cal. 1570 is very reliable movement IMHO.

[The_Walrus]

Here is my '67. Keeps accurate time- last service unknown

[petereoin]

Originally Posted by jazz_bach

+1

5512 circa 1967.
Almost keeps ± 0 sec. a day in wearing.
Cal. 1570 is very reliable movement IMHO.

I am confused a 5512 from 1967 feet first? I thought during that production year it was meters first.

Can someone please educate me

[willang]

Originally Posted by petereoin

I am confused a 5512 from 1967 feet first? I thought during that production year it was meters first.

Can someone please educate me

A service dial? Similar to what's listed here:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=391331

[petereoin]

Originally Posted by willang

A service dial? Similar to what's listed here:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=391331

Thanks for the confirmation, thought that was the reason. I also assume that production year would have had a gilt dial.

[jazz_bach]

Originally Posted by petereoin

I am confused a 5512 from 1967 feet first? I thought during that production year it was meters first.

Can someone please educate me

Originally Posted by willang

A service dial? Similar to what's listed here:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=391331

Originally Posted by petereoin

Thanks for the confirmation, thought that was the reason. I also assume that production year would have had a gilt dial.

Yes.
A service dial with luminova unfortunately.
Not a vintage like face, but a trusty wearer.
I love it.