Should you buy a vintage Rolex Datejust 36?

In this episode of #TalkingTimepieces we look at reasons whether or not you should buy a vintage #Rolex #Datejust 36 as a regular-wear #watch We take a close-up look at a two-tone version, and compare it to a couple of #watches of a comparable value.

[frankv]

Rolex 36 beats both JLC (looks wise not movement wise) and Omega, but no that Zenith, Zenith looks phenomenal.

[bangalagnab]

I bought a 1992 two tone datejust 36 for my 30th birthday. replaced the bracelet with a strap at first, but now im loving the vintage vibe of the oyster bracelet. the five digit serial is the best imo. vintage feel with the sapphire crystal.

[richardokeefe]

I'll take the Rolex all day long. I have a 1991 datejust and it is the best watch I ever owned. I recently had it serviced after almost 35 years of wearing it. Rolex is number one in my book.😁👍

[akbarentertainmenttv]

I just bought a 1981 Black diamond dial date just for my 35th birthday . I switched the oyster bracelet out with the jubilee bracelet. I wear it everyday

[wordtruth]

1990’s DateJust are the most beautiful watches ever made. Much better understated beauties than the new models.

[AD]

The Rolex is better than the other watches you showed IMO because its understated, elegant and more rugged. It is just the pefect one watch, IMO.

[hourgmtchannel]

I just picked up a 1978 16013 on the original USA oval 14k jubilee. In the 70's many USA Rolex Datejust's would have the Jacob Bender Champion USA jubilee installed as Rolex contracted them out to make the bands to help reduce the import tax.

[philtech]

I own a 1601 from 1971 and it is perfect! I wear it daily and it feels just perfect!

[dgdg]

In 1998 I bought this watch with the Ivory Pyramid face used for 3k, The jewelry store was closing and the owner never came back after having it serviced, Being a smaller guy I can't pull off a 40mm watch, Twenty five years latter it's still perfect, You get what you pay for

[rampantcolt]

I have a 1970 ref1601 silver dial with diamond numbers and ref16030 Buckley dial 1984 with 3.5ct diamond bezel, my birth year. Love these timepieces.

[joearnold]

I would never pay 5/6+ thousand for an old Datejust. I did however spend less than a 1/5th of that on a beautiful Korean case, gen franken build and short of breaking it open no one will ever know the difference. Yes, in case anyone is wondering I do tell the truth when asked "Is that a real Rolex", and I tell them it's 40% 100% Rolex everytime and explain franken builds. lol. I don't care about money/status/etc. I just love Datejusts and every dial that they come with. I honestly think the Rolex brand is shit at this point, but damn if their vintage pieces aren't just beautiful. The aesthetics are unrivaled IMO. The dude doing this video has a fabulous narrator voice, lol. Keep it up man!

[cheehee_]

I own a 1601 i picked up last year for around $3600 fully serviced that i daily drive now. While i agree feature wise its beaten by some other newer watches for sure theres just something about owning your first rolex if youre a watch person that just cant be replicated. Idk how to really explain it. Ive owned many omegas both vintage and modern, a breitling and a tudor bb but that crown logo just hits different lol

[LIONTAMERD]

The Zenith is an absolute tank, that is a big rig on the wrist.

[douggotley]

I’m very attracted to the 92 datejust just because it’s my birth year, but I’m new to watches and don’t wanna go too expensive too soon. Great video.

[clifforddriver]

I purchased one from a pawn shop about four years ago. Mine is a 2006 version, I love the damn thing.

[StenchFinger-ej]

Im buying a 1997 datejust as my first rolex. looks almost exactly like this one in the video. its a birthyear watch for me. Ill die with this thing on my wrist and even then itll keep tickin away.

[bournecruise]

Great looking watch! I have a question and it might be dumb, but is the gold real or just plated?

[billydanger]

I bought one a week ago with black tapestry from 1989z It’s rare and it looks very sophisticated! I don’t care what people say! I paid 7500$ and that allot less than a modern 41!

[carloscanales]

never has been made a better watch, choose wathever variation existent, great addition!

[franzmustermann]

Thank you for the video. I am thinking of buying a 36 Datejust from 1996 as my first watch ever.