An older (50's/60's) Rolex Oyster Perpetual....opinions

[crispyshark]

Hi again,

Think it's time to scratch a Rolex itch I've had for a while.

Lots of options on Oyster Peps, both stainless and gold and steel but I can't make my mind up about the age. Would quiet like to have an older model from the 50/60's or my birth year .....am I mad and should I just get the newest I can find?

[anonymous-user]

crispyshark said:

Hi again,

Think it's time to scratch a Rolex itch I've had for a while.

Lots of options on Oyster Peps, both stainless and gold and steel but I can't make my mind up about the age. Would quiet like to have an older model from the 50/60's or my birth year .....am I mad and should I just get the newest I can find?

Not mad at all - I think they are really nice.

They are smaller than most modern watched so if you can get your head round that then they are great.

[crispyshark]

Thanks.....can't make my mind up between stainless steel or steel and gold!

[Nohedes]

There are lots to choose from and they're very nice looking watches. I picked up a 1951 Oysterdate a couple of years ago and have been very pleased with it. Manual wind version but keeps good time. Great value watch for when I fancy something vintage.

Have a look at Austin Kaye (near Charing Cross) they usually have a few in stock, plus of course Hackett Watches (no connection etc etc).

Good luck in your search.

[RobinBanks]

There's no reason I can think of to worry about the age of the watch.

Go for birth year!

[XJSJohn]

Wearing mine today, i believe a late 60's example but might be a little newer