(birth year) watch

[Motomarc]

Just wondering... Anyone collects or buys just that one special piece that was manufactured in or close to their birth year?
I know Rolex watches lasts like forever, but I'm still a bit concerned spending so much money on a watch that's 36 years old (1977).
Also, there're so many models to choose from? How should I start?
Think i Got poisoned when I saw puffy's 1977 double red sea dweller!

[Motomarc]

Am I really the only one wanting a birth year Rollie?

[Heng Tin Hong]

No,you are not.

[flakkampf]

all watch lover/ collector will hunt for their birth year watch if they come across

[Ken3]

I will, but has yet to get it... looking for a 18038 or 18039 in the year 1981...

[cdior]

i hv a 2013 daytona for my 2013 son hehe...

[lim888]

I recently got a 1972 red submariner 1680 for myself. Dun have to remember how old is your watch cos it is the same age as you.

[gautama738]

rolex is a masterpiece

[breitling77]

Yes, I'm still looking for a 1977 Rolex for myself. And I also bought a Rolex DateJust 31mm last year for my wife, who will pass it to my newborn daughter!

[Motomarc]

Haha, I got an Explorer I early this year (but I think the watch can be considered last year's product) and I guess I'll eventually pass it to my little explorer of a daughter who was born last year!

Guess you and I would be competing for that special 1977 watch!

Yes, I'm still looking for a 1977 Rolex for myself. And I also bought a Rolex DateJust 31mm last year for my wife, who will pass it to my newborn daughter!

[Rolex-man]

Smart choice. it will appreciate when it gets rarer as the days passes

[Motomarc]

Found a couple of nice 1977 classic pieces recently, but realised that the size (34 or 36mm) that is common those days is really a bit small. To get something more wearable, I would have to look at the sports series, like the vintage subs, but this could cost 2-3 times more... sigh....

[jake_16234]

used to have a 1977 OQ. now, i ve a 1977 thunderbird.

aged, classy, going strong. that's what i would like to be =)

[Vedder007]

I need a 1974 sub/gmt/daytona.

[triton]

(birth year) watch

now that you are interested in watches, will you get a preown watch with warranty card that has date aka the year that matches your birth year?

for those who born in the 60s & 70s, it may be pretty tough.

anyone got experience to share?