My first vintage! I think?

[Swaye]

So, what's the demarcation for vintage exactly? If I screwed this up I'll show myself out.

Just picked up a sweet single owner 16753 born in 1984. Is 35 years vintage? I hope so. Regardless, my Clint Eastwood dreams have come true.

Really super excited about this watch. I will freely admit I have always been a bit nervous about taking the plunge into older watches, but have been looking at older GMTs for years. Finally found a vintage dealer that I was very comfortable with and spent a great deal of time searching for just the correct one.

Ended up with what I think is a true gem. Single owner watch, completely unmolested since new. No polish, no parts replacement. It has some scratches and dings, but is in remarkable original shape. Came with all the boxes, papers, manuals, calendar cards, etc. as the day it was sold. I am super pumped about this watch!

And I hope 35 years makes the cut so I am not shown the door!

[1665fan]

It’s vintage....very nice example btw

[chrisnov500]

How lovely! Congrats! 35yrs is definitely vintage :)

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[Cooper33]

Beautiful! Congrats and welcome to the club!

[Swaye]

Originally Posted by 1665fan

It’s vintage....very nice example btw

Thank you very much! The funny thing I learned about vintage during this experience is it takes a BUNCH more hunting to find the right one vs. modern stuff. But the journey is a helluva lot of fun (if a bit daunting for a first timer).

The problem is, now I REALLY like this vintage hunting thing.

[Swaye]

Thanks all! Glad to be a member!

[Dan S]

Looks great. And acrylic is definitely vintage IMO.

[theflywrist]

What a stunning example!
Ticks all the boxes that one.
I am not particularly fond of two tone, but heck I would wear that one proudly! They seldom come that nice, great catch!

[Swaye]

Originally Posted by theflywrist

What a stunning example!
Ticks all the boxes that one.
I am not particularly fond of two tone, but heck I would wear that one proudly! They seldom come that nice, great catch!

Thanks buddy! I had to look a LONG time to find one in this condition totally unmolested and original. Well, to be honest, over the last year I found a couple of other ones that were this nice or even nicer, but they were out of the range I was willing to pay. So, took some major patience to get this one. Totally worth it!

[Paulie 50]

Super watch, and a head turner. Enjoy.

[daveo5]

Ah now you’re hooked. This is not the first/last you know. Nice first piece


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[crowncollection]

Nice piece
Now the madness begins for you lol


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[Swaye]

Originally Posted by crowncollection

Nice piece
Now the madness begins for you lol


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That is my fear!

[62396241]

My first vintage was a 16753 too. Not a root beer but it was a traditional.

Beautiful watch that I wish I would have kept. Gosh at the time (early 20002) I think I paid $3000..

My 16753 and 1680 are two of the watches dearly wish I would have kept.

Going forward I never sold a watch again no matter how little wrist time it got.

Btw nice crown guards!


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[TimeLord2]

That is a beauty and looks brand new, well done!

[Robtayham]

Nice watch! Just to be the contrarian, I say not vintage. My TT DJ is a 1984, and its not vintage either. It’s not just the age, but the internal and external changes that determine vintage.

[SunTzu]

Open 9's !!

I think that helps the vintage criteria.

[GGGMT]

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[Dr.Smellody]

Nice watch!! Congratulations!

[Subterranean]

Like this watch..great find

[T-Steve]

That is a true beauty. One of my favorites. It looks like it is in wonderful condition, too.

Congratulations!

[springer]

Originally Posted by Robtayham

Nice watch! Just to be the contrarian, I say not vintage. My TT DJ is a 1984, and its not vintage either. It’s not just the age, but the internal and external changes that determine vintage.

What would those changes be that you mention?

It sure is vintage to me.

[TheGRman]

That’s a beauty you got there. Patience sure paid off for you. Wear it in good health.


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[springer]

Originally Posted by SunTzu

Open 9's !!

I think that helps the vintage criteria.

Now, that is just plain funny!!! Open 9s as a criteria for vintage...that's a good one!

[037]

Looks great! Excellent place to start.

And, yeah, definitely vintage.

[springer]

Originally Posted by Swaye

So, what's the demarcation for vintage exactly? If I screwed this up I'll show myself out.

Just picked up a sweet single owner 16753 born in 1984. Is 35 years vintage? I hope so. Regardless, my Clint Eastwood dreams have come true.

Really super excited about this watch. I will freely admit I have always been a bit nervous about taking the plunge into older watches, but have been looking at older GMTs for years. Finally found a vintage dealer that I was very comfortable with and spent a great deal of time searching for just the correct one.

Ended up with what I think is a true gem. Single owner watch, completely unmolested since new. No polish, no parts replacement. It has some scratches and dings, but is in remarkable original shape. Came with all the boxes, papers, manuals, calendar cards, etc. as the day it was sold. I am super pumped about this watch!

And I hope 35 years makes the cut so I am not shown the door!

That is one nice looking, vintage "Eastwood." I can't wait to get mine back from the watchmaker and strap that baby on again.

Enjoy your GMT, it's a real beauty.

[Swaye]

Thanks so much everyone! Very exciting to enter the world of vintage. I feel like I have either owned or currently own almost every watch (not just Rolex but other brands as well in the past) I have really ever wanted from the past 20 years. There are a couple more targets eventually, but not much.

Vintage feels like it opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Plus, to be honest, I really enjoyed the "search" aspect of it. Took me over a year to source this watch. Sure, I love getting an AD call for a BLNR or BLRO, but there was no search there. It was just sit on the list and wait. This vintage stuff is a completely different beast. It was fun. It also limits your spend because it can be such a journey to find what you are looking for.

Good times all around and kind of breathes life back into the hobby for me.

[Swaye]

Originally Posted by springer

That is one nice looking, vintage "Eastwood." I can't wait to get mine back from the watchmaker and strap that baby on again.

Enjoy your GMT, it's a real beauty.

That means a lot to me coming from you. Truly appreciate those comments. Nice to get the Springer stamp of approval on a GMT!

If you look at my signature you can see I love all Rolex (even owned a Cellini Prince for a short time), but GMTs are where my heart is at. Which makes me wonder what my next target should be? Fat lady? 1675 Pepsi? 16750? Go a little out of the box and look for a TOG? Something else?

I need something to spend a year or more searching for.

[Bad_mutha]

Congrats! Looks great!

[Swaye]

Originally Posted by SunTzu

Open 9's !!

I think that helps the vintage criteria.

Forgive me but what does open 9s mean?