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paltak · 30 March 2014, 12:13 PM

The concept definitely sounds neat and at one point I seriously looked for one.

Recently I came across an excellent 1680 Red that not only was from my birthyear but also from the same quarter as my birth month.

A few years ago I would've likely jumped on it and I have to admit I was tempted. But beyond the coolness factor it's not like I have any connection to it.

What's your take on a birthyear watch?

newu5er · 30 March 2014, 12:19 PM

Looking for one now. Once you own a bunch of shiny new ones, it gives you a way to branch out.

Tools · 30 March 2014, 12:19 PM

Everybody has their own tics and wrinkles..

Personally I just do not understand the idea of having a watch from your birth year. The entire concept eludes me but I suppose that's just the way I'm wired..

I also don't understand the concept of buying a watch and sticking it in a safe for 18 years for a child. Don't get me wrong.. I've bought my kids Rolex and cars for graduation and other occasions. But I'm pretty sure that if I pulled a watch out of the safe from back in the dark ages my kids would be polite, but it may not fit in with their current life views..

I wouldn't openly criticize anybody for such a desire; I just don't get it..

Clay · 30 March 2014, 12:21 PM

I don't think they had watches when I was born...

Old Expat Beast · 30 March 2014, 12:21 PM

I like having a watch that was ticking somwehere in the world...who knows where...during every moment...significant or not...that I can remember. Especially at my age. 20 years ago I would not have cared. Here is my new 1964 Air-King.

T. Ferguson · 30 March 2014, 12:29 PM

I get it for some but having a birth year Rolex doesn't have any particular appeal for me. Having a machine that old that will likely out live me would probably just depress me.

soundserious · 30 March 2014, 12:31 PM

I like em. I have a birth year 5512.

sierra11b · 30 March 2014, 12:36 PM

I can understand the concept but never have gotten one for myself (yet). I did, however, custom order a dornbluth 99.1 with my last name and 2013 engraved in the back. It'll serve as my son's birthyear watch but it ain't sitting in no safe until he's old enough. When he's old enough hopefully the idea of a birthyear piece will take a back seat to the fact dad wore his watch all those years.

He's going to have some cool stuff to choose from when I'm pushing up daisies but there's really no telling what he'll do at that point with them. If he has no interest in watches and decided to part with them ill be sure to remind him before kicking the bucket that nobody is going to want his customized dornbluth and for him to save it for his kids.

Beelzy · 30 March 2014, 01:09 PM

It is when your birth year Sub is a glossy gilt Bart!......Lol!

paltak · 30 March 2014, 01:15 PM

As an alternate option, for a comparably priced birthyear 1680 Red, I can get a New 116600 in my name, be the first and only owner, create my own memories with it and someday my pass it down.

RolexJNJ · 30 March 2014, 01:34 PM

Overrated, no! Overpriced, probably...but the longer I wait, the higher it goes!

paltak · 30 March 2014, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexJNJ

...but the longer I wait, the higher it goes!

So true..

Jfullm42 · 30 March 2014, 01:51 PM

I was crazy about having a birth year watch for awhile and when I got one the high wore off after a few months and off it went. I think it's just another trail to run down for awhile, at least it was for me

T. Ferguson · 30 March 2014, 02:48 PM

You guys got me thinking about it so I just struck a deal to pick up this birth year Rolex:

Old Expat Beast · 30 March 2014, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Just picked up this birth year Rolex:

That dial looks off to me.

T. Ferguson · 30 March 2014, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

That dial looks off to me.

Damn! I knew I should have come to you guys first. The serial number is all roman numerals and the warranty card is in Hieroglyphics. Is that bad?

Nycturbovr6 · 30 March 2014, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

That dial looks off to me.

QueueCumber · 30 March 2014, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by paltak

The concept definitely sounds neat and at one point I seriously looked for one.

Recently I came across an excellent 1680 Red that not only was from my birthyear but also from the same quarter as my birth month.

A few years ago I would've likely jumped on it and I have to admit I was tempted. But beyond the coolness factor it's not like I have any connection to it.

What's your take on a birthyear watch?

I don't think anything highly collectible came out on the year of my birth unfortunately.

QueueCumber · 30 March 2014, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

You guys got me thinking about it so I just struck a deal to pick up this birth year Rolex:

You were born during the Roman Empire?

omitohud · 30 March 2014, 04:45 PM

My birth year watch happens to b m first red sub. I've always wanted a red sub so the birth year is icing on the cake.

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cruvon · 30 March 2014, 05:32 PM

Everything else being equal, I would prefer a birth year watch since I would have that birth year connection!

evilfij · 30 March 2014, 06:05 PM

What I don't get is why people try to get a watch made in the birth year. To me, it is to find a watch that would have been sold around the time I was born.

MonBK · 30 March 2014, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by evilfij

What I don't get is why people try to get a watch made in the birth year. To me, it is to find a watch that would have been sold around the time I was born.

I was born at 6.32 am, what watch do you suggest I'd be looking for?

MATCH1969 · 30 March 2014, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Clay

I don't think they had watches when I was born...

+1

Vincent65 · 30 March 2014, 07:03 PM

The watch has to be right - I'm not too bothered about the year. To me, it's just sentimentality, but I understand it.

evilfij · 30 March 2014, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

I was born at 6.32 am, what watch do you suggest I'd be looking for?

Assuming you are in the US, sold in London on the day you were born, perhaps a GMT. :-)

southtexas · 30 March 2014, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

I was born at 6.32 am, what watch do you suggest I'd be looking for?

How constructive.

southtexas · 30 March 2014, 07:29 PM

I like the idea of owning a watch born around the same time I was. I know it's not an exact science but we can get close enough.

I'm getting "birth year" watches for my sons, and tucking them away. If they don't like them when they are 18, I'll hold on to them until they do like them. It will mean something to them when they're old enough (be it 18 or 38).

I don't really get why the birth year phenomenon is so strange?

dysondiver · 30 March 2014, 07:56 PM

deal done on a 1958 5510 , older than me , and that makes me smile ,, smaller than a new sub , so i may be happier wearing it ,,,,
to 99.99% of the world , its just an old watch ,,,,

but im in the other .01% and dont care about the 99.99% thats about tha long and short of it really ,,,

roh123 · 30 March 2014, 08:16 PM

I was never that into birth year watches. I did however run into my big red from the correct year which is cool but in the end it came down to model and condition. So now I pretty much have the coolest watch from my year in exceptional condition. Quite cool but I would have been fine buying one from another year if the watch was right.

My recommendation is to always buy the right watch. If it's from the right year it's kind of icing on the cake.

30 March 2014, 12:13 PM	#1
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 822	Is birthyear watch overrated? The concept definitely sounds neat and at one point I seriously looked for one. Recently I came across an excellent 1680 Red that not only was from my birthyear but also from the same quarter as my birth month. A few years ago I would've likely jumped on it and I have to admit I was tempted. But beyond the coolness factor it's not like I have any connection to it. What's your take on a birthyear watch?

30 March 2014, 12:19 PM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,142	Everybody has their own tics and wrinkles.. Personally I just do not understand the idea of having a watch from your birth year. The entire concept eludes me but I suppose that's just the way I'm wired.. I also don't understand the concept of buying a watch and sticking it in a safe for 18 years for a child. Don't get me wrong.. I've bought my kids Rolex and cars for graduation and other occasions. But I'm pretty sure that if I pulled a watch out of the safe from back in the dark ages my kids would be polite, but it may not fit in with their current life views.. I wouldn't openly criticize anybody for such a desire; I just don't get it.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 March 2014, 12:29 PM	#6
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I get it for some but having a birth year Rolex doesn't have any particular appeal for me. Having a machine that old that will likely out live me would probably just depress me. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

30 March 2014, 01:51 PM	#13
Jfullm42 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: Seattle, WA Watch: 16600 Posts: 4,085	I was crazy about having a birth year watch for awhile and when I got one the high wore off after a few months and off it went. I think it's just another trail to run down for awhile, at least it was for me __________________ Instagram - Jfullm42time / Jfullm42time2 (backup)

30 March 2014, 02:48 PM	#14
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	You guys got me thinking about it so I just struck a deal to pick up this birth year Rolex: __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

30 March 2014, 12:19 PM	#2
newu5er "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA/Denmark Posts: 651	Looking for one now. Once you own a bunch of shiny new ones, it gives you a way to branch out.

30 March 2014, 12:21 PM	#4
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I don't think they had watches when I was born...

30 March 2014, 12:31 PM	#7
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	I like em. I have a birth year 5512.

30 March 2014, 12:36 PM	#8
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	I can understand the concept but never have gotten one for myself (yet). I did, however, custom order a dornbluth 99.1 with my last name and 2013 engraved in the back. It'll serve as my son's birthyear watch but it ain't sitting in no safe until he's old enough. When he's old enough hopefully the idea of a birthyear piece will take a back seat to the fact dad wore his watch all those years. He's going to have some cool stuff to choose from when I'm pushing up daisies but there's really no telling what he'll do at that point with them. If he has no interest in watches and decided to part with them ill be sure to remind him before kicking the bucket that nobody is going to want his customized dornbluth and for him to save it for his kids.

30 March 2014, 01:09 PM	#9
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	It is when your birth year Sub is a glossy gilt Bart!......Lol!

30 March 2014, 01:15 PM	#10
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 822	As an alternate option, for a comparably priced birthyear 1680 Red, I can get a New 116600 in my name, be the first and only owner, create my own memories with it and someday my pass it down.

30 March 2014, 01:34 PM	#11
RolexJNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Chicago Posts: 5,036	Overrated, no! Overpriced, probably...but the longer I wait, the higher it goes!

30 March 2014, 04:45 PM	#20
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	My birth year watch happens to b m first red sub. I've always wanted a red sub so the birth year is icing on the cake. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 March 2014, 05:32 PM	#21
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	Everything else being equal, I would prefer a birth year watch since I would have that birth year connection! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

30 March 2014, 06:05 PM	#22
evilfij "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Main Line PA Watch: TT Daytona Panda Posts: 269	What I don't get is why people try to get a watch made in the birth year. To me, it is to find a watch that would have been sold around the time I was born.

30 March 2014, 07:03 PM	#25
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	The watch has to be right - I'm not too bothered about the year. To me, it's just sentimentality, but I understand it.

30 March 2014, 07:29 PM	#28
southtexas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,697	I like the idea of owning a watch born around the same time I was. I know it's not an exact science but we can get close enough. I'm getting "birth year" watches for my sons, and tucking them away. If they don't like them when they are 18, I'll hold on to them until they do like them. It will mean something to them when they're old enough (be it 18 or 38). I don't really get why the birth year phenomenon is so strange? __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

30 March 2014, 07:56 PM	#29
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	deal done on a 1958 5510 , older than me , and that makes me smile ,, smaller than a new sub , so i may be happier wearing it ,,,, to 99.99% of the world , its just an old watch ,,,, but im in the other .01% and dont care about the 99.99% thats about tha long and short of it really ,,,

30 March 2014, 08:16 PM	#30
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	I was never that into birth year watches. I did however run into my big red from the correct year which is cool but in the end it came down to model and condition. So now I pretty much have the coolest watch from my year in exceptional condition. Quite cool but I would have been fine buying one from another year if the watch was right. My recommendation is to always buy the right watch. If it's from the right year it's kind of icing on the cake.

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