5digit rolexes (especially OP date/ Datejusts) ain't really that Vintage but more of transitional phase from 1990s to early 2000s so.... they typically have sapphire and have quite set date and hence not really that vintage "lacking" in terms of quality or that fragile. my dad has a 16200 and i purchased a 34mm 15xxx 2tone OP date as i like the gold ! just like you
Yes, it will have value. If you like the 4 digit reference, that’s what you should get. You’ll have decent value retention but you won’t make a huge profit.
I'm 42 and only ever owned modern SS models but I'm itching for one of these with a stick dial. I'll probably box the original bracelet so I don't stretch it further. I'll pick up an aftermarket bracelet instead.
honestly not all vintage watches are worse built than modern. i had a brand new christopher ward zealander and it literally fell apart after one wear. I have here a 70 year old rolex that's never been serviced i wear every day justabout and runs + or - 1 sec per day. Honestly vintage is sweet man. stuff was often built much better in the past, better quality control, hand built by experts.
@@BrokeWatchFanatic well you arent really expecting to have good 'luck' you arent playing dice. it;s a thousand pounds worth of watch, it should be right at that price...
I am wear a 62 year old Rolex right now and I have to disagree with you, actually it is more handmade than the new can't find Rolex of today,less machines more human touch
