Help - Looking for a 1980 Ladies Rolex Datejust!

[Sarnie]

Can any of you watch experts help me!

My Wife is 40 next Wednesday and I'm looking to buy her a Rolex Datejust but as it's her 40th, I'm trying to source one made in 1980!

Found an ideal looking one on Chrono24 but the guy didn't reply to any messages and was in Germany......

Any ideas where I could source one?

TIA!

[rog007]

Just did a quick search on Chrono24 and 166 of all references from 1980 came up, 35 of them in the EU.

We’re you after a specific reference number?

[Sarnie]

rog007 said:

Just did a quick search on Chrono24 and 166 of all references from 1980 came up, 35 of them in the EU.

We’re you after a specific reference number?

Thanks but I need something in the UK that I can go pick up or have delivered next day delivery on Tuesday!

[PistonGuy66]

What ref number? Gold/steel. Steel. What sort of strap? What sort of dial?? And whats your budget?? Would help??

[NDA]

At least you haven't left it until the last minute.

Buy one and tell her it's from 1980 - she'll never know.

We will.

[Tony1963]

Op needs to answer the questions above.

[Sarnie]

PistonGuy66 said:

What ref number? Gold/steel. Steel. What sort of strap? What sort of dial?? And whats your budget?? Would help??

Ha!

Apologies for the noob-like lack of specifics, watches isn't my speciality!

Something like this would be ideal........it's not a 1980 watch but will likely be the one I'll go with if I can't locate one;





26mm dial........circa £5k +/-........no idea of reference numbers.................and yes, extremely late notice but I've been consumed with organising her suprise party!!

[Sarnie]

NDA said:

At least you haven't left it until the last minute.

Buy one and tell her it's from 1980 - she'll never know.

We will.

Thats Plan B! ha!

I just assumed the paperwork would state the year it was made somewhere...........

[Sarnie]

Tony1963 said:

Op needs to answer the questions above.

Apologies!

Think I've answered them now............was hoping that you guys might know which watch dealers are reputable rather than my generic random googling.....

[Tony1963]

Milton’s, in Chester, Liverpool and the Wirral are very highly recommended. Experts in spotting fakes, prices non-negotiable.

https://www.miltonaires.com/

Lots of what you might be interested in.

[bristolbaron]

Personally I’d be going for the year you met rather than birth year. 1980 will be a higher chance of being well worn and will have the plexiglass.

[Sarnie]

Tony1963 said:

Milton’s, in Chester, Liverpool and the Wirral are very highly recommended. Experts in spotting fakes, prices non-negotiable.

https://www.miltonaires.com/

Lots of what you might be interested in.

Thanks, I had seen them, they do have lots of stock but nothing specifically 1980.........just thought there may be a specialist who may stock older stuff............

[Sarnie]

bristolbaron said:

Personally I’d be going for the year you met rather than birth year. 1980 will be a higher chance of being well worn and will have the plexiglass.

Appreciated, but that would be more of a wedding anniversary present I would have thought........I'll keep searching!

[Sarnie]

PistonGuy66 said:

What ref number?

From what I can see, what I'm chasing seems to be 69173

[gt3rswp]

I ventured down the birth year avenue as a consideration, however picking something up ‘x’ years old in used condition didn’t really appeal. The Rolex dealer in Plymouth had one of these in the window yesterday.

[shopper150]

Perhaps speak with Dom Hackett?
You’ve left it a bit late though!!

[GCH]

There is always the place in Burlington arcade.....although from memory they aren't the cheapest....

https://www.vintagewatchcompany.com/the-birth-year...

First result looks like the one you are after..

Edited by GCH on Sunday 5th January 15:18

[shopper150]

GCH said:

There is always the place in Burlington arcade.....although from memory they aren't the cheapest....

https://www.vintagewatchcompany.com/the-birth-year...

First result looks like the one you are after..

Edited by GCH on Sunday 5th January 15:18

Nice shop, great choice. Always seems to be significantly overpriced.

[Sarnie]

Thanks guys!!

I had found that place on googling over the weekend, they just don't have what I was looking for.

I think I'm going to scrap the "1980" requirement and broaden it to "80's".............makes my life a little easier considering I need to buy one tomorrow! lol

[FRG0]

Sarnie, I have a 69173 for sale with box etc., if you’re interested drop me a pm.

Edit to add: it’s an ‘87-‘88 model so perhaps not what you’re after?

Edited by FRG0 on Sunday 5th January 21:43