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yakmeister · 15 August 2012, 04:03 AM

Just curious, how old does a watch have to be to be considered vintage? Is it different than a car? Silverware? etc?

Puffy · 15 August 2012, 04:13 AM

show signs of patina and be plexi

Submarino · 15 August 2012, 04:46 AM

Four digit references, gilt or matte dial, plexi, patina, light bracelets, faded bezels, non-quick set.

TheChimp · 15 August 2012, 04:47 AM

Plexi..... Simple as that....

Passionata · 15 August 2012, 04:48 AM

Four digit reference =vintage
Five digit reference =youngtimer
Six digit reference = nogo;-)

1675-David · 15 August 2012, 05:06 AM

plexi

esm · 15 August 2012, 06:08 AM

Discontinued.
Plexiglas.
Lug holes.

roadcarver · 15 August 2012, 06:21 AM

Plexi, lugholes, and minimum 20 years?

s4dan · 15 August 2012, 06:22 AM

All of the above + bags of character and individuality

Submarino · 15 August 2012, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passionata

Four digit reference =vintage
Five digit reference =youngtimer
Six digit reference = nogo;-)

X2

harry in montreal · 15 August 2012, 07:34 AM

faded and doesnt keep time. requires a wipe of nose grease to keep the plexi transparent.

Lumo · 15 August 2012, 10:56 AM

Older than the owner

mrarchiegoodwin · 15 August 2012, 02:55 PM

Nobody on this forum can help you identify it.

Just kidding. I have read in several blogs that it's the crystal material. But will that apply 25 or 50 years from now?

You mention cars and silverware. How about the English language? Shakespeare is considered modern now, but what about 250 years hence? What follows modern and after that?

Thanks for posing the question.

mikeo1 · 15 August 2012, 03:04 PM

I'm rolling with RoadCarver

Plexi, lugholes, and minimum 20 years

RC2 · 15 August 2012, 08:13 PM

Plexi. Lugs. Matte or gilt dial. Exception the GMT or sub transition pieces. I think. Rich

katana · 15 August 2012, 11:26 PM

To be considered vintage, will be at 25 years old.

Paradis

Submarino · 15 August 2012, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeo1

I'm rolling with RoadCarver

Plexi, lugholes, and minimum 20 years

I'd say at least 30 years old. Anything made before 1982 which happens to almost coincide with when the reference numbers were added an additional digit and plexi was replaced by sapphire.

ralpie · 15 August 2012, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadcarver

Plexi, lugholes, and minimum 20 years?

My 19 year old Big Block is about to qualify!

#mclovin · 16 August 2012, 12:00 AM

We should pin this thread as I had the same question regarding the definition of vintage when I joined the forum.

Alexus · 16 August 2012, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

Discontinued.
Plexiglas.
Lug holes.

+1 except Lugholes are for me not necessary....

Submarino · 16 August 2012, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexus

+1 except Lugholes are for me not necessary....

All vintages have to have lug holes on the case.

springer · 16 August 2012, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by #mclovin

We should pin this thread as I had the same question regarding the definition of vintage when I joined the forum.

This is a reoccurring topic here. We were about a month overdue for this topic to be posted again!

Alexus · 16 August 2012, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

All vintages have to have lug holes on the case.

Get me a drill for my 16600 :)

roadcarver · 16 August 2012, 01:01 AM

My 16030 is 29 yrs of age :) Is it still considered a young timer at 5 digit ref?

Submarino · 16 August 2012, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexus

Get me a drill for my 16600 :)

A 16600 is not a vintage watch. Come on! Fitted with a sapphire crystal couldn't be less vintage.

Alexus · 16 August 2012, 07:32 AM

it's out of Production. For the next Generation this will be a Vintage Watch for sure :)

edit: and don't think about your own age (like me)

Submarino · 16 August 2012, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexus

it's out of Production. For the next Generation this will be a Vintage Watch for sure :)

edit: and don't think about your own age (like me)

You do have a point!!!

landroverking · 16 August 2012, 10:30 AM

One question not address is vintage Vs. collectable.
Everything here is true 25 years plus, plexi, four model numbers(1675).
But some of the newer models while not vintage have vintage status in some WIS minds.
Zenith Daytona Fat Lady etc.

johnnydrama · 16 August 2012, 11:10 AM

Deep down, I know it's not truly vintage, but the Patina on my L serial 16610 really is a nice medium in my mind. The Patina does it for me

vintagewaferthin · 17 August 2012, 04:36 AM

i would call any piece over 25 years old to be vintage.

15 August 2012, 04:03 AM	#1
yakmeister "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Leon Location: San Ramon, CA Watch: 116613 LN Posts: 412	Define vintage? Just curious, how old does a watch have to be to be considered vintage? Is it different than a car? Silverware? etc?

15 August 2012, 04:13 AM	#2
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	show signs of patina and be plexi __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

15 August 2012, 04:46 AM	#3
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Four digit references, gilt or matte dial, plexi, patina, light bracelets, faded bezels, non-quick set. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

15 August 2012, 04:47 AM	#4
TheChimp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Ken Location: PA Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 207	Plexi..... Simple as that.... __________________ Sea-Dweller 16760 Fat Lady G-SAR 9411/0

15 August 2012, 04:48 AM	#5
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Four digit reference =vintage Five digit reference =youngtimer Six digit reference = nogo;-) __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

15 August 2012, 05:06 AM	#6
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,028	plexi

15 August 2012, 06:08 AM	#7
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Discontinued. Plexiglas. Lug holes.

15 August 2012, 06:21 AM	#8
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Plexi, lugholes, and minimum 20 years? __________________ I'm just a cook...

15 August 2012, 06:22 AM	#9
s4dan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Danny Location: Stirling Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 694	All of the above + bags of character and individuality __________________ I'm not a complete idiot...Some parts are missing! Dying is easy...It's living that's hard.

15 August 2012, 07:34 AM	#11
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	faded and doesnt keep time. requires a wipe of nose grease to keep the plexi transparent.

15 August 2012, 10:56 AM	#12
Lumo Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 15	Older than the owner

15 August 2012, 02:55 PM	#13
mrarchiegoodwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: California/Malaga Watch: GShock Frogman Posts: 540	Nobody on this forum can help you identify it. Just kidding. I have read in several blogs that it's the crystal material. But will that apply 25 or 50 years from now? You mention cars and silverware. How about the English language? Shakespeare is considered modern now, but what about 250 years hence? What follows modern and after that? Thanks for posing the question.

15 August 2012, 03:04 PM	#14
mikeo1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: california Posts: 34	I'm rolling with RoadCarver Plexi, lugholes, and minimum 20 years

15 August 2012, 08:13 PM	#15
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Plexi. Lugs. Matte or gilt dial. Exception the GMT or sub transition pieces. I think. Rich __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

15 August 2012, 11:26 PM	#16
katana "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Paradis Location: Sweden Watch: Sub.1680/ Datejust Posts: 885	To be considered vintage, will be at 25 years old. Paradis __________________

16 August 2012, 12:00 AM	#19
#mclovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Atlanta Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 52	We should pin this thread as I had the same question regarding the definition of vintage when I joined the forum.

16 August 2012, 01:01 AM	#24
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	My 16030 is 29 yrs of age :) Is it still considered a young timer at 5 digit ref? __________________ I'm just a cook...

16 August 2012, 07:32 AM	#26
Alexus "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: Switzerland Watch: SD/PAM74/ExII/SRSD Posts: 393	it's out of Production. For the next Generation this will be a Vintage Watch for sure :) edit: and don't think about your own age (like me) __________________ The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible, and achieve it, generation after generation. Pearl.S.Buck Last edited by Alexus; 16 August 2012 at 07:32 AM.. Reason: one more :)

16 August 2012, 10:30 AM	#28
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	One question not address is vintage Vs. collectable. Everything here is true 25 years plus, plexi, four model numbers(1675). But some of the newer models while not vintage have vintage status in some WIS minds. Zenith Daytona Fat Lady etc.

16 August 2012, 11:10 AM	#29
johnnydrama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dallas Watch: 116520 Posts: 58	Deep down, I know it's not truly vintage, but the Patina on my L serial 16610 really is a nice medium in my mind. The Patina does it for me

17 August 2012, 04:36 AM	#30
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,610	i would call any piece over 25 years old to be vintage.

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