Introduction - Question re: Vintage 96

[francoamerican]

Hello all i've lurked here for a number of years - i wish i would have bought some vintage rolexes back in 2013 when i was really actively looking at some and registered here!

(currently on a "two-year" list for a 116500LN)

I want to get a vintage patek 96 to dip a toe into the vintage patek game. I know it's small but i actually am enough of hipster-wanna-be to be able to wear it i think.

Also with the bigger crown, 18mm strap and vintage nature it clearly looks like just an old watch to me as opposed to something else

Anyone have a 96 and would care to share whether or not they've been happy with it?

Thanks!

FA

[Erod24]

Originally Posted by francoamerican

Hello all i've lurked here for a number of years - i wish i would have bought some vintage rolexes back in 2013 when i was really actively looking at some and registered here!

(currently on a "two-year" list for a 116500LN)

I want to get a vintage patek 96 to dip a toe into the vintage patek game. I know it's small but i actually am enough of hipster-wanna-be to be able to wear it i think.

Also with the bigger crown, 18mm strap and vintage nature it clearly looks like just an old watch to me as opposed to something else

Anyone have a 96 and would care to share whether or not they've been happy with it?

Thanks!

FA

I love mine it’s amazing. Mine has breguet numerals

[watch-guy.com]

Hi and welcome

I love mine but I must admit I do not wear it much

I prefer the larger automatic models

Julian

[jfriedkin]

I have several. Different dial configurations. I love them all. Very easy to wear. No need to have on a winder. Just set, wind and go!

I actually love the smaller size as it announces that it is vintage and something special! It is a great watch to start into the vintage collectors realm. Before you know it you'll be looking at vintage chronos and perpetuals.

Good luck and enjoy!