Birth Year Models?

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Re: Birth Year Models?

Post by pacifichrono » Wed Mar 01, 2023 12:43 pm

ezcheese wrote:
Wed Feb 22, 2023 5:19 am
pacifichrono wrote:
Tue Feb 21, 2023 9:44 pm
Bob1035 wrote:
Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:44 am
My 6309 has a 79 case, but a 81 movement, so that counts in my eyes. I'd be fine with an 5513, not interested in the stratospheric pricing though.


I kinda do this with cars too, "What 1981 car would I want?". Options aren't awesome, so the clear choice is always a 911SC
I once bought a sterling silver Waltham that had a 1918 movement (my dad's birth year) and a 1921 case (my mom's birth year). I sold it about five years later.
Very cool. I briefly lived in Waltham and saw the original Waltham factory down by the river and I have always thought that that brand should be revived with a USA-based operation from soup to nuts. Looks like (according to wikipedia) that an "Italian-American" dude owns the brand now and they're making retro versions of a field watch with Sellita or Soprod options. https://watchangels.ch/en/watches/waltham-field-marine/
I found just one photo of my old Waltham...the movement and rear cover.

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Re: Birth Year Models?

Post by ezcheese » Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:20 pm

pacifichrono wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 12:43 pm
ezcheese wrote:
Wed Feb 22, 2023 5:19 am
pacifichrono wrote:
Tue Feb 21, 2023 9:44 pm
Bob1035 wrote:
Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:44 am
My 6309 has a 79 case, but a 81 movement, so that counts in my eyes. I'd be fine with an 5513, not interested in the stratospheric pricing though.


I kinda do this with cars too, "What 1981 car would I want?". Options aren't awesome, so the clear choice is always a 911SC
I once bought a sterling silver Waltham that had a 1918 movement (my dad's birth year) and a 1921 case (my mom's birth year). I sold it about five years later.
Very cool. I briefly lived in Waltham and saw the original Waltham factory down by the river and I have always thought that that brand should be revived with a USA-based operation from soup to nuts. Looks like (according to wikipedia) that an "Italian-American" dude owns the brand now and they're making retro versions of a field watch with Sellita or Soprod options. https://watchangels.ch/en/watches/waltham-field-marine/
I found just one photo of my old Waltham...the movement and rear cover.

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Very cool!
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Re: Birth Year Models?

Post by Steve O. » Sat Mar 04, 2023 2:01 pm

One word...idiot. Bought this a few years ago and then traded it. Can't even remember what for.

First month/year (April 1965) 6217-8000 62MAS small crown. Excellent condition except faded or polished case back.


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Re: Birth Year Models?

Post by matt.wu » Sat Mar 04, 2023 3:22 pm

I picked up a 1983 Sea-Dweller. In the past, birth-year models haven't really stuck though, so I'm not sure if I want to commit to it.

Should be an easy sell though, as I'd expect a lot of other folks hitting the 40-mark might be looking for something to mark the occasion.
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Re: Birth Year Models?

Post by BBK357 » Sat Mar 04, 2023 6:47 pm

demer03 wrote:1500 BC baby
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… amazing!
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Re: Birth Year Models?

Post by BBK357 » Sat Mar 04, 2023 6:51 pm

My old 83 transitional sub…. T dial, Sapphire.. all original.

I’m going to cry myself to sleep tonight.

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Re: Birth Year Models?

Post by CGSshorty » Sat Mar 04, 2023 10:53 pm

This is as close as I have come. It’s from 1972, so it’s a year older than I am.

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Re: Birth Year Models?

Post by BacoNoir » Sun Mar 05, 2023 8:56 pm

I can’t afford anything nice from 1962!
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