Birth year watches...anyone own one?
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Why?
What is significant about a watch made the same year you arrived on the scene?
Unless it's a Ltd Edn or Anniversary model that year, it's no different to the one they made the year before and the following years, of the exact same model!
Sorry it's not the reply you were looking for, but I do have to question the logic being employed in these types of threads, since all I can come up with is, "Does Not Compute. Danger Will Robinson, Danger!"
What is significant about a watch made the same year you arrived on the scene?
Unless it's a Ltd Edn or Anniversary model that year, it's no different to the one they made the year before and the following years, of the exact same model!
Sorry it's not the reply you were looking for, but I do have to question the logic being employed in these types of threads, since all I can come up with is, "Does Not Compute. Danger Will Robinson, Danger!"
I was after an Omega Pie-pan in 18ct gold, but in the end I went for a very nice (bargain) refurbished Bulova!
I like that it is a bit, left-field.
L7 for me, still working (like me), still accurate (like me), still good looking (errr??).
Technically I suppose I should have got one MADE in L6!
Thing to remember that 50's, 60's and many 70's watches were quite small, "Boys Size" ofeten quoted.
Next to my PO, it looks tiny, so if you find and "Over size" one snap it up!
I like that it is a bit, left-field.
L7 for me, still working (like me), still accurate (like me), still good looking (errr??).
Technically I suppose I should have got one MADE in L6!
Thing to remember that 50's, 60's and many 70's watches were quite small, "Boys Size" ofeten quoted.
Next to my PO, it looks tiny, so if you find and "Over size" one snap it up!
No rationality to it I agree, but it is a nice thing... To know that your watch is the same age as you is a point of interest. Most things we find interesting about watches are irrational, this is just another
Don't have one yet, if a '74 1680 or 1665 came up thought at a decent price I'd be very tempted. A true keeper that way and Subs/SDs will look good forever.
Don't have one yet, if a '74 1680 or 1665 came up thought at a decent price I'd be very tempted. A true keeper that way and Subs/SDs will look good forever.
PJ S said:
Why?
What is significant about a watch made the same year you arrived on the scene?
Unless it's a Ltd Edn or Anniversary model that year, it's no different to the one they made the year before and the following years, of the exact same model!
Sorry it's not the reply you were looking for, but I do have to question the logic being employed in these types of threads, since all I can come up with is, "Does Not Compute. Danger Will Robinson, Danger!"
Yes - and in the same vein you may as well use a £1.99 quartz watch from a garage - it will be more accurate than any mechanical movement. You can buy it while you are filling the ecobox car that is only intended to get you from A to B...What is significant about a watch made the same year you arrived on the scene?
Unless it's a Ltd Edn or Anniversary model that year, it's no different to the one they made the year before and the following years, of the exact same model!
Sorry it's not the reply you were looking for, but I do have to question the logic being employed in these types of threads, since all I can come up with is, "Does Not Compute. Danger Will Robinson, Danger!"
The significance is the fact that it is the same age, that it did arrive on the scene at the same time as you. It's an aesthetic and intangible benefit. Fine if that doesn't mean anything to you, but please don't ridicule those to whom it does have significance.
Tanguero said:
PJ S said:
Why?
What is significant about a watch made the same year you arrived on the scene?
Unless it's a Ltd Edn or Anniversary model that year, it's no different to the one they made the year before and the following years, of the exact same model!
Sorry it's not the reply you were looking for, but I do have to question the logic being employed in these types of threads, since all I can come up with is, "Does Not Compute. Danger Will Robinson, Danger!"
Yes - and in the same vein you may as well use a £1.99 quartz watch from a garage - it will be more accurate than any mechanical movement. You can buy it while you are filling the ecobox car that is only intended to get you from A to B...What is significant about a watch made the same year you arrived on the scene?
Unless it's a Ltd Edn or Anniversary model that year, it's no different to the one they made the year before and the following years, of the exact same model!
Sorry it's not the reply you were looking for, but I do have to question the logic being employed in these types of threads, since all I can come up with is, "Does Not Compute. Danger Will Robinson, Danger!"
The significance is the fact that it is the same age, that it did arrive on the scene at the same time as you. It's an aesthetic and intangible benefit. Fine if that doesn't mean anything to you, but please don't ridicule those to whom it does have significance.
Without this you had simply bought a £500 Rolex rather than a current model for £1,500.
Since then it has developed and become a thing, but its origin remains.
Edited by GC8 on Monday 9th December 01:48
GC8 said:
I think that he has something. The 'birth year' watch thing started as a way to justify and grandify the purchase of what would otherwise be a lesser/cheaper watch from a better manufacturer.
Without this you had simply bought a £500 Rolex rather than a current model for £1,500.
Since then it has developed and become a thing, but its origin remains.
There could be something in that, but equally I could have spent many thousands on one as well.Without this you had simply bought a £500 Rolex rather than a current model for £1,500.
Since then it has developed and become a thing, but its origin remains.
When I got one for my oldest Brother, it was "Exactly" what he had always wanted.
A Vintage watch manually wound watch. He got me into watches!!
The correct shape and size, being rectangular, to suit his favoured style.
But as you have said, it was well within the cost I had to spend.
Buying an American Brand with a swiss movement (Elgin) is a bargain way to show that you have taken that bit extra thought and effort in getting this special gift and he really treasures it as a special gift from his youngest Brother.
After all I could have sent him a MoonPig card instead? For his 60th Birthday??
......... Not my birth year, but must be someone's out there...SkepticSteve said:
There could be something in that, but equally I could have spent many thousands on one as well.
I don't see anything in that at all...I didn't buy my (non-birth year) Breitling Cosmonaute because it was cheaper than the current version. I bought it because I much preferred it!
I bought the Omega Seamaster 30 because it was a nice watch from the year I was born. I didn't want a current Seamaster (It's not my favourite Diver) and I already had a dearer Omega.
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andy tims said:
I buy watches based on what I like, then condition and price, but if the opportunity arose I would certainly get one, but it wouldn't automatically get keeper status.
Likewise - I buy what appeals to me. Happily for me, I wanted a Heuer Daytona and it happens to have been produced when I was born, so I held out for a specific year.
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