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Old 16 February 2014, 12:28 PM   #1
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What is considered vintage?

I have a 1967 model 1603 SS Datejust. Just wondering if that would be considered vintage enough. Also, when I got it I wasn't sure if I would love it as much as I do now because It wasn't a quickset. But other than the convenience, are there any advantages to having one or the other?
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Old 16 February 2014, 12:46 PM   #2
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Yes, '67 is vintage. Dozens of very long threads on this subject here. All subjective
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Old 16 February 2014, 12:47 PM   #3
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Four numbers ie 1803. 1675 1680 as examples.
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Old 16 February 2014, 02:05 PM   #4
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Definitely vintage.
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Old 16 February 2014, 03:04 PM   #5
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Nice Datejust! The quickset date feature is a nice convenience, but that's all it is; you have a perfectly good movement in there.

Definitions of "vintage" vary. 25 years, 30 years, 4-digit model number, acrylic crystal, lack of gold surrounds...

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Old 16 February 2014, 03:09 PM   #6
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Thanks for the compliments and all the quick responses.
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Old 17 February 2014, 01:46 AM   #7
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Enjoy your "vintage" reference mate!
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Old 17 February 2014, 02:45 AM   #8
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Beautiful datejust, congratulations! The widely accepted definition of vintage is any watch 30 years or older.
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Old 17 February 2014, 04:46 AM   #9
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Everybody has their personal opinion of what is considered vintage. My belief is any model/reference that is no longer produced would fit into the vintage category. Of course the older model/reference being "more" vintage then a newer one. Typically once you reach the 100 year or older specimen, you would then be entering into the antique category.
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Old 17 February 2014, 06:13 AM   #10
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Matte dial transitionals also :)
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Old 17 February 2014, 07:20 AM   #11
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I'm vintage, or an I old as dirt.

Like the pie pan dial, those were nice and simple.
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Need ur help on my rolex don't know what year it was. An oyster precision 18 rubis


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