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Post by gj on Jan 19, 2013 3:31:08 GMT -6
When do we considder watches vintage?
And for example Rolex, they produce now watches with larger cases.
Are the ''older'' cased Rolex watches now catagorised as vintage?
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Post by CHIP on Jan 19, 2013 16:25:42 GMT -6
I am no expert on the true definition of Vintage so it's hard for me to answer.
I would say that tritium dialed models or older would fit in that category or models that are 20 years or older.
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Post by GLADIATOR on Jan 23, 2013 10:55:31 GMT -6
I have considered this question for many years.
In most 'antique' circles vintage/antique is 100 yrs. Not so practical for wristwatches that only started in 1910.
To me prior 1950 is vintage.
To most others especially Rolex people I think before 1970/75
Thats my take on it
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Post by Pete on Jan 24, 2013 23:38:37 GMT -6
Plexiglass is as good a guide as any I've found. For Rolex models this is pre early 80's.
Others say tritium - fazed out circa late 90's and some use the old 25+ years old approach.
They're all good.
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Post by vincent65 on Jan 26, 2013 3:13:28 GMT -6
Yep, plexi, tritium, non-quick-set, 4-digit serial no's...
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Post by GLADIATOR on Jan 26, 2013 14:12:25 GMT -6
Hi Carl/Vincent65
Nice to see you here too.
I hope you are well.
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Post by vincent65 on Jan 26, 2013 14:23:20 GMT -6
Hi Carl/Vincent65 Nice to see you here too. I hope you are well. Regards Adam Hi Adam, Thanks my friend - good to be here. Still in the throes of a very nasty flu virus (nearly 2 weeks now), but otherwise OK thanks. Best wishes, Karl |
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Post by GLADIATOR on Jan 26, 2013 14:31:59 GMT -6
I was sad not seeing you over on TKF and asked after you to Jeff
Anyway, I am pleased you are still into Horology!
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Post by watchdawg on Jan 29, 2013 13:56:17 GMT -6
Yep, plexi, tritium, non-quick-set, 4-digit serial no's... This gets my vote. Karl good to see you here. Vic |
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Post by vincent65 on Jan 31, 2013 6:52:12 GMT -6
Yep, plexi, tritium, non-quick-set, 4-digit serial no's... This gets my vote. Karl good to see you here. Vic Thanks Vic - hope all is well! |
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Post by vincent65 on Jan 31, 2013 6:53:08 GMT -6
I was sad not seeing you over on TKF and asked after you to Jeff Anyway, I am pleased you are still into Horology! Thanks again Adam - nice to be in touch again. Yes, still nutty about watches! |
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