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drjmlee82 · 17 January 2020, 06:02 AM

I’m starting a search for my birth year watch. 1982. If you were going to choose an early 80’s Rolex, what would you go for? Then if you wanted to stay below $12K what would it be? Thanks!

DoxaDavid · 17 January 2020, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by drjmlee82

I’m starting a search for my birth year watch. 1982. If you were going to choose an early 80’s Rolex, what would you go for? Then if you wanted to stay below $12K what would it be? Thanks!

I have a post going in the Vintage forum about birth year watches you may want to chine in on?

As your question, I would get a Sub. Classic holed case that is timeless and durable enough to wear daily.

drjmlee82 · 17 January 2020, 06:12 AM

Nice thread David.
Yeah, I wasn’t sure as what qualifies as “vintage” these days. I guess 1980 is already 40 years ago, haha.

capital · 17 January 2020, 06:21 AM

Although birth year watches are interesting, I would go for a great condition watch of a model you like very much. If it happens to be birth year great. If not, you'd better have a great watch than a so-so birth year watch.

MHO.

MrMercedes · 17 January 2020, 06:46 AM

there´s only one: 16750

DoxaDavid · 17 January 2020, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by drjmlee82

Nice thread David.
Yeah, I wasn’t sure as what qualifies as “vintage” these days. I guess 1980 is already 40 years ago, haha.

Hahah. I know. hard to believe the 80's were 40 years ago, lol!

PJ843 · 17 January 2020, 07:39 AM

Would love to find 1990 16570

htc8p · 17 January 2020, 02:35 PM

The hot thing during the late 70s to the 80s was patek philippe calatrava

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sensui · 17 January 2020, 02:37 PM

I'd find a mint 16660.

Danny83 · 17 January 2020, 02:45 PM

16750

Speed · 17 January 2020, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by drjmlee82

I’m starting a search for my birth year watch. 1982. If you were going to choose an early 80’s Rolex, what would you go for? Then if you wanted to stay below $12K what would it be? Thanks!

Which watch do you like best? Get that one.

Yess · 17 January 2020, 05:03 PM

Very interesting - I never thought about a birth year watch. I am 40 this year and getting a Rolex to mark that milestone (February). 2020, 40 years old; should be a good timepiece to pass on to someone in the family when my times done.

btinl · 17 January 2020, 05:39 PM

I have two birth year watches from the same year. 16800 and 16750. Both great watches.

Frakis · 17 January 2020, 05:41 PM

16750

RMC12 · 17 January 2020, 09:55 PM

For 1982, I would go 1655 Explorer 2 if the funds allowed. Failing that a Pepsi would be second choice.

That said, I bought a 1680 'red' Sub for my 40th from 1976.

1William · 17 January 2020, 09:59 PM

I would go with a Submariner or a Sea Dweller.

AstroClock · 18 January 2020, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Yess

Very interesting - I never thought about a birth year watch. I am 40 this year and getting a Rolex to mark that milestone (February). 2020, 40 years old; should be a good timepiece to pass on to someone in the family when my times done.

Same. Are you on track with an AD to get one by February? I was hoping the 40 milestone would open doors for me at ADs, but with my bday rapidly approaching, I’m not sure if one will be available in time.

RCrusoe · 25 January 2020, 10:19 AM

I've been in a similar predicament and want my birth year watch to be something really unique. Have been eyeing the Tridor Day-Date. What a beautiful (and unique) watch. TBH I've never actually seen one in the wild.

envuks · 25 January 2020, 11:07 AM

I’ve been casually looking at birth year watches and happen to be born in 1982 as well. I think the 5513 and 16750 are the best “vintage” models from of the year. Good examples tend to be a bit higher than $12k though

If you're not already aware, you can search the sale forum only for “1982” and get a bunch of results to get ideas of what you like best

greatgoo · 25 January 2020, 11:13 AM

I have the same birth year. I just bought a good example 16750 matte.

EndlessEight · 25 January 2020, 11:19 AM

1982 birth year checking in.

drjmlee82 · 25 January 2020, 11:24 AM

Thanks for all the responses and tips!!

4vCoupe · 25 January 2020, 11:36 AM

16750 is a great birth year watch. I bought one when I turned 30 but sold it last year. Vintage is great but I hardly ever wore it, so I decided to sell. Lucky for me they shot up in value over the past couple of years.

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wcl884 · 26 January 2020, 03:10 AM

This is a deep rabbit hole that would be very costly and may be filled with disappointing. The quality of casing, bracelet, and bezels have improved significantly. I am slightly (ok, a lot older than you). When I searched for birth year watches - the 1680 Red was extremely expensive for the value. Links were too light, had to get watch pressure tested often - because I chip the top hat like crystal. And the bracelet felt to light with hollow links.

I would strongly suggest going with 16750 with independent hour hands. Potentially out the watch on strap or newer bracelet. Be ready to find an independent watch maker because Rolex will be difficult to get service without switching out hands or dial lume with great aging.

17 January 2020, 06:02 AM	#1
drjmlee82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: Washington Posts: 52	Birth year search I’m starting a search for my birth year watch. 1982. If you were going to choose an early 80’s Rolex, what would you go for? Then if you wanted to stay below $12K what would it be? Thanks!

17 January 2020, 05:41 PM	#14
Frakis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2,819	16750 __________________ Two Factor Authentication Enabled On My Account.

25 January 2020, 11:07 AM	#19
envuks 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,687	I’ve been casually looking at birth year watches and happen to be born in 1982 as well. I think the 5513 and 16750 are the best “vintage” models from of the year. Good examples tend to be a bit higher than $12k though If you're not already aware, you can search the sale forum only for “1982” and get a bunch of results to get ideas of what you like best __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

17 January 2020, 06:12 AM	#3
drjmlee82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: Washington Posts: 52	Nice thread David. Yeah, I wasn’t sure as what qualifies as “vintage” these days. I guess 1980 is already 40 years ago, haha.

17 January 2020, 06:21 AM	#4
capital "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Europe Posts: 276	Although birth year watches are interesting, I would go for a great condition watch of a model you like very much. If it happens to be birth year great. If not, you'd better have a great watch than a so-so birth year watch. MHO.

17 January 2020, 06:46 AM	#5
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,488	there´s only one: 16750

17 January 2020, 07:39 AM	#7
PJ843 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 11	Would love to find 1990 16570

17 January 2020, 02:35 PM	#8
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,443	The hot thing during the late 70s to the 80s was patek philippe calatrava Sent from my SM-A920F using Tapatalk

17 January 2020, 02:37 PM	#9
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	I'd find a mint 16660.

17 January 2020, 02:45 PM	#10
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,166	16750

17 January 2020, 05:03 PM	#12
Yess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Good Hope Watch: 124060 Posts: 1,596	Very interesting - I never thought about a birth year watch. I am 40 this year and getting a Rolex to mark that milestone (February). 2020, 40 years old; should be a good timepiece to pass on to someone in the family when my times done.

17 January 2020, 05:39 PM	#13
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,942	I have two birth year watches from the same year. 16800 and 16750. Both great watches.

17 January 2020, 09:55 PM	#15
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	For 1982, I would go 1655 Explorer 2 if the funds allowed. Failing that a Pepsi would be second choice. That said, I bought a 1680 'red' Sub for my 40th from 1976.

17 January 2020, 09:59 PM	#16
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	I would go with a Submariner or a Sea Dweller.

25 January 2020, 10:19 AM	#18
RCrusoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: N/A Posts: 92	I've been in a similar predicament and want my birth year watch to be something really unique. Have been eyeing the Tridor Day-Date. What a beautiful (and unique) watch. TBH I've never actually seen one in the wild.

25 January 2020, 11:13 AM	#20
greatgoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cleveland Watch: GMT 16750 Posts: 212	I have the same birth year. I just bought a good example 16750 matte.

25 January 2020, 11:19 AM	#21
EndlessEight 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ, USA Watch: Hulk, BLRO Posts: 1,595	1982 birth year checking in.

25 January 2020, 11:24 AM	#22
drjmlee82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: Washington Posts: 52	Thanks for all the responses and tips!!

25 January 2020, 11:36 AM	#23
4vCoupe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 787	16750 is a great birth year watch. I bought one when I turned 30 but sold it last year. Vintage is great but I hardly ever wore it, so I decided to sell. Lucky for me they shot up in value over the past couple of years. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

26 January 2020, 03:10 AM	#24
wcl884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 353	This is a deep rabbit hole that would be very costly and may be filled with disappointing. The quality of casing, bracelet, and bezels have improved significantly. I am slightly (ok, a lot older than you). When I searched for birth year watches - the 1680 Red was extremely expensive for the value. Links were too light, had to get watch pressure tested often - because I chip the top hat like crystal. And the bracelet felt to light with hollow links. I would strongly suggest going with 16750 with independent hour hands. Potentially out the watch on strap or newer bracelet. Be ready to find an independent watch maker because Rolex will be difficult to get service without switching out hands or dial lume with great aging.

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