When were you born? Or how old were you in 1979?
I think the main difference when considering value and / or collectability is in the quantities. Whereas with vintage, there are generally few original watches of a given reference and with more modern ones, there are generally more made and therefore more around to be had - LE's being an exception of course.
How many of OP's watch were manufactured? If few, maybe there's a shot at increased value as quantities diminish. If many, then they probably won't increase much in value.
But then, 30 years from now, will there even be a mechanical watch market?
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