Birth Year Watch

[peterpl]

Hey Guys,

Was going to ask for some guidance and advice regarding purchasing a watch from my birth year (1985).

I have been contemplating numerous models such as Rolex but am finding it difficult to find other models that interest me.

This one is supposedly from my birth year.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Subma...ium-Dial-1985-BOX-ORIGINAL-CERT-/151088422112

Do they make vintage rolex's of this model as good quality reps? I would like to try a rep before committing to buy the gen.

Also, is there a definitive list of popular watch brands such as Rolex/Omega/IWC/Panerai etc etc sorted by year made?

Its very hard to find watches made of a particular year.

Any recommendations for 1985 built watches welcome as well.

Cheers

 

[txrob779]

That list is about right, Rolex/Omega/Panerai/Patek/Timex/Bulova/Gruen/Hamilton

 

[Cynikal.Mindset]

http://rolexpassionmarket.com/watches/daytona-panda-big-red-1985ref-6263/

grab one of these...I purchased one as a "birth year" piece (1982) and I love it, the ST-19 handwind movement is a joy

 

[watchack]

I have that one as well, great recommendation and a beautiful watch.
Other options in rolex would be the matte dial/1000ft 16800 transitional sub or maybe stretch it a bit with a 1655 or pepsi 1675, I dont think panerai was around 'til early 90's so nothing there.

 

[Cynikal.Mindset]

I have that one as well, great recommendation and a beautiful watch.
Other options in rolex would be the matte dial/1000ft 16800 transitional sub or maybe stretch it a bit with a 1655 or pepsi 1675, I dont think panerai was around 'til early 90's so nothing there.

Panerai has been around since 1860

 

[Gngn]

Panerai has been around since 1860

Gens from the early 1980ies, are there that many?

Anyway, here's my story - I also looked into vintage gens starting with the charming idea a birth year watch woild be great.

In the end, I decided for a watch that was two years younger than me, simply because it was in better condition than the alternative from my birth year, at parity cost. I decided to rank watch condition over manufacturing year.

So here it is - my 1970 Rolex Model 1675...

 

[txrob779]

It is next to impossible to find a 16800... 1982 huh, great year

 

[peterpl]

Yeah I want a Rolex/IWC/Panerai or Omega.

Willing to pay good coin for something in mint condition. But its almost 30 years now.....so that might be hard.

Thanks for all your recommendations.

 

[wat44]

I found mine - 1971 omega

the wait begins

 

[wat44]

I do need help with adjusting links - I need somehow to unwrap centre of midlink and remove it

how is this best done please?

 

[If you see Kay]

My first gen was my birth year Omega Seamaster.

 

[braith7]

Here's an interesting one for mine - 78

Id consider it if it wasnt quartz

 

[peterpl]

Totally forgot about this thread. LOL

Any suggestions for 1985? Problem is I need one in mint condition. --- well i dont need it but i want it in mint condition.

 

[wat44]

http://www.chrono24.com/au/rolex/st...lSubpath=/rolex/index.htm&manufacturerIds=221

 

[smokiedabong]

Apparently the biggest watch release for my year was this bad boy, can't find much else.

 

[chaw6125]

I wanted a 1988 daytona but they are rare. I settled for a 1998 datejust with papers dated on my 10th birthday. Close enough.

 

[chaw6125]

Arghhhh! Watchfinder just called to say someone bought my watch 10 mins before I paid.

Now they are going to try and find another or refund me.

Snatched out in front of me.

 

[wat44]

You can get a 1988 Daytona any day of the year

 

[chaw6125]

You can get a 1988 Daytona any day of the year

Not in my price range. In the UK I haven't seen a decent one below £10,000.

The 16520 daytona started in 1988 so wasn't a full year production. Finding one with its original mark 1 dial and bezel is very hard.

 

[Ibn_Hasaf]

A quick look on the linked to in this thread led to this one for 1966:

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