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Old 26 July 2017, 12:23 PM   #1
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What is vintage? Is my watch vintage? TRF threads regarding vintage definitions.

If anyone is interested on whether their watch is vintage, or what is considered a vintage Rolex, one has to look no further than the many threads here on TRF to find the answer.

There are many opinions by members here on TRF defining vintage as well as a multitude of threads discussing this aspect of vintage collecting. Below is a sampling of threads going back to 2013 defining and discussing the various aspects and opinions on "what is vintage."

Enjoy the reading - some of the replies are interesting and entertaining!

VINTAGE . . . WHEN IS A WATCH CONSIDERED VINTAGE?
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=318832

HOW OLD IS VINTAGE?
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=333516

VINTAGE DEFINITION
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=358391

DEFINING VINTAGE
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=319233

DOES THIS QUALIFY AS VINTAGE?
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=319627

HOW OLD BEFORE A ROLEX IS CLASSIFIED AS VINTAGE?
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=362274

WHAT IS THE NEW VINTAGE CRITERIA?
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=380134

WHAT IS VINTAGE?
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=401372

WHAT AGE SHOULD A WATCH BE TO BE CONSIDERED VINTAGE?
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=441771

IS MY GMT 16753 CONSIDERED VINTAGE?
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=450569

WHEN IS A WATCH CONSIDERED VINTAGE?
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=463201

IS MY 1989 SUB 16610 CONSIDERED VINTAGE?
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=515681

ANOTHER...WHAT IS CONSIDERED VINTAGE?
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=527572

WHAT MAKES A ROLEX VINTAGE?
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=544402

WHAT CONSTITUTES VINTAGE?
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=548659

WHEN WILL VINTAGE ROLEX HYPE STOP?
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=548339

WHAT IS REALLY CONSIDERED VINTAGE AS IN TIMELINE TO WHERE IT STARTS AND ENDS?
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=550934
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Old 26 July 2017, 04:57 PM   #2
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It never ceases to amaze me the amount of these posts. Unfortunately as 'vintage' adds ££££ or $$$$ to anything the question will never cease to be asked; very often in hope!
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Old 26 July 2017, 08:04 PM   #3
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It never ceases to amaze me the amount of these posts. Unfortunately as 'vintage' adds ££££ or $$$$ to anything the question will never cease to be asked; very often in hope!
Lucky for me I NEVER flip, so that point is moot for me. Plus these are probably considered cheapies so money is not any reason for concern.







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Old 26 July 2017, 10:15 PM   #4
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Once a week! Lol

This is much needed, thanks John.
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Old 26 July 2017, 11:07 PM   #5
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Great threads and still non the wiser on what is Vintage or isn't . And as there are so many mixed opinions on what's classed as Vintage ,then maybe there could be a Vintage adjudication panel where you can state your watches virtues & have it classed as Vintage or not by the learned panel .I am happy to join the Panel & maybe we could convene on some exotic island in a secret hideaway for maybe two or three months a year ,whilst considering our verdict .
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Old 26 July 2017, 11:39 PM   #6
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Can we please make the top part of this thread a sticky?
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Old 26 July 2017, 11:42 PM   #7
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JP - great job putting this together!
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Old 27 July 2017, 12:14 AM   #8
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Old 27 July 2017, 01:14 AM   #9
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Great threads and still non the wiser on what is Vintage or isn't .
Example: I'm wearing now a 2015 Z-Blue Milgauss.

Therefore: my Rolex is of the 2015 vintage.

There, hope that helps.
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Old 27 July 2017, 02:18 AM   #10
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Well done Springer, should be a sticky. :)
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Old 27 July 2017, 06:59 AM   #11
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Another vote to make this a STICKY! :)
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STICKY, please! Well Done!
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Old 29 July 2017, 02:23 AM   #13
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But how sticky is sticky? What's the definition?
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Old 31 July 2017, 12:40 AM   #14
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But how sticky is sticky? What's the definition?
If the question has been asked once a month for more than two years. Also, no white gold.
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