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subjust · 24 April 2015, 02:28 AM

There really is something about owning a watch from the year you were born. As collectors, we seek meaning and justification for our habit and there is perhaps no stronger excuse to pull the trigger on a nice vintage watch than "birth year." Whether it's the reason you sought out the piece in the first place, or the nudge you need on a watch you're on the fence about, it's a strong incentive. That watch has lived a life parallel to yours. It's seen things, like you have. It belongs on your wrist, after all these years apart.

Or something like that.

I found my first birth year watch a few days ago at a watch shop in Los Angeles. I'd always wanted a Datejust. Like so many here, I found my way to TRF seeking information about a hasty ebay purchase I made back in 2013:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=282587

I returned that watch, after some good advice and the realization that I wanted something a little closer to what it looked like when it came out of the factory.

I opted not to buy a Datejust back then, and instead began my deep dive down the Rolex information wormhole. Two years later, and I still feel like I'm just scratching the surface.

However, I am able to recognize a watch that speaks to me. And this one did:

So, I bought my first birth year watch. The full set was an added perk, but the dial is what got me. Crisp and clean and not all that common. At 43 years old, the tritium hour dots have gone a little grey but hey, at 43, who hasn't?

ahnets · 24 April 2015, 02:43 AM

Congratulations! What a beauty! Even more satisfying to find a birth year piece that's complete. It's truly yours now.

Out of curiosity which shop in Los Angeles?

subjust · 24 April 2015, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahnets

Congratulations! What a beauty! Even more satisfying to find a birth year piece that's complete. It's truly yours now.

Out of curiosity which shop in Los Angeles?

Thanks! I'm very pleased with my purchase.

I found it at Hill Street Watch Co. They are affiliated with the well known vintage experts, ABC Watchwerks. Nice people.

Jiggo · 24 April 2015, 02:50 AM

Very nice and special too...BIG Congratulations
Am also trying to find my birthyear watch myself

1976 · 24 April 2015, 02:56 AM

Great set, love the dial! Enjoy your birth year 1603

jdmi32 · 24 April 2015, 03:35 AM

Very nice full set! I get what you're saying and have two birth year watches myself.

Vincent65 · 24 April 2015, 04:15 AM

very nice, congrats!

Dr.Smellody · 24 April 2015, 04:45 AM

Beautiful! Congrats

sea-dweller · 24 April 2015, 11:32 AM

Congrats!

brandrea · 24 April 2015, 11:37 AM

Very nice! I totally relate to your story. I found my b.y. as well and am loving it

Congratulations and enjoy

Charlie3755 · 25 April 2015, 03:11 AM

Congratulations it is a beauty. I wish I had started looking for one earlier. Good examples from my birth year are getting harder to find!

Enjoy and wear in good health!

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arpone · 27 April 2015, 08:28 AM

DB ba AES

omitohud · 27 April 2015, 10:34 AM

Congrats. When i first started collecting i looked for a birth yr watch first which got me into vintage.

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GGGMT · 27 April 2015, 12:34 PM

Totally sick!

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stockegsix · 27 April 2015, 12:46 PM

Congrats dude. Looking for a birth year DJ myself.

Wish412 · 27 April 2015, 12:54 PM

What a set!

24 April 2015, 02:28 AM	#1
subjust "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: shane Location: Los Angeles Watch: Blue Snowflake Posts: 145	My first birth year watch There really is something about owning a watch from the year you were born. As collectors, we seek meaning and justification for our habit and there is perhaps no stronger excuse to pull the trigger on a nice vintage watch than "birth year." Whether it's the reason you sought out the piece in the first place, or the nudge you need on a watch you're on the fence about, it's a strong incentive. That watch has lived a life parallel to yours. It's seen things, like you have. It belongs on your wrist, after all these years apart. Or something like that. I found my first birth year watch a few days ago at a watch shop in Los Angeles. I'd always wanted a Datejust. Like so many here, I found my way to TRF seeking information about a hasty ebay purchase I made back in 2013: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=282587 I returned that watch, after some good advice and the realization that I wanted something a little closer to what it looked like when it came out of the factory. I opted not to buy a Datejust back then, and instead began my deep dive down the Rolex information wormhole. Two years later, and I still feel like I'm just scratching the surface. However, I am able to recognize a watch that speaks to me. And this one did: So, I bought my first birth year watch. The full set was an added perk, but the dial is what got me. Crisp and clean and not all that common. At 43 years old, the tritium hour dots have gone a little grey but hey, at 43, who hasn't? __________________ Instagram: heycoolwatch

24 April 2015, 02:56 AM	#5
1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Maurice Location: The Netherlands Watch: 14060M/1601/1500 Posts: 246	Great set, love the dial! Enjoy your birth year 1603 __________________ Kind regards, Maurice

24 April 2015, 04:15 AM	#7
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	very nice, congrats! __________________

24 April 2015, 11:32 AM	#9
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

25 April 2015, 03:11 AM	#11
Charlie3755 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Mark Location: Dallas Watch: 16520:18239:16750 Posts: 965	Congratulations it is a beauty. I wish I had started looking for one earlier. Good examples from my birth year are getting harder to find! Enjoy and wear in good health! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ https://www.instagram.com/charlie_3755/

24 April 2015, 02:43 AM	#2
ahnets "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 186	Congratulations! What a beauty! Even more satisfying to find a birth year piece that's complete. It's truly yours now. Out of curiosity which shop in Los Angeles?

24 April 2015, 02:50 AM	#4
Jiggo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: "A" Location: Bangkok Watch: 5512/5513 Posts: 176	Very nice and special too...BIG Congratulations Am also trying to find my birthyear watch myself

24 April 2015, 03:35 AM	#6
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	Very nice full set! I get what you're saying and have two birth year watches myself.

24 April 2015, 04:45 AM	#8
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,193	Beautiful! Congrats

24 April 2015, 11:37 AM	#10
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,578	Very nice! I totally relate to your story. I found my b.y. as well and am loving it Congratulations and enjoy

27 April 2015, 08:28 AM	#12
arpone Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Watch: 16610 16600 118208 Posts: 21	DB ba AES

27 April 2015, 10:34 AM	#13
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	Congrats. When i first started collecting i looked for a birth yr watch first which got me into vintage. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 April 2015, 12:34 PM	#14
GGGMT 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,037	Totally sick! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 April 2015, 12:46 PM	#15
stockegsix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Jo Location: Texas Watch: Sub 1680 Posts: 67	Congrats dude. Looking for a birth year DJ myself.

27 April 2015, 12:54 PM	#16
Wish412 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Carl Location: PEARLAND, TX Watch: 1988 Rolex OPD Posts: 154	What a set!

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