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ptarmigan · 2 April 2013, 02:12 PM

I was at a friend's house for dinner and mentioned watches. Someone went away and brought out this guy. His dad passed it down to him. Hasn't had a service lately and the bracelet has obviously seen better days.

I can't seem to find similar pictures of the little pearls by the hour markers. Can anyone provide any details about model, age or value? Sorry for the blurry cellphone pics.

Thanks

Rolexis · 2 April 2013, 02:26 PM

There are many dials. This is a 1601 in gold from the late 60 to mid 70s

Vlad · 2 April 2013, 02:43 PM

+1. I would add that the band look original to the watch.

ptarmigan · 3 April 2013, 12:38 AM

Thanks for the info. Adding that ref makes it much easier to find info.

The clasp was engraved with his father's name when it was purchased. Happens to be his name too, which is kind of neat.

andromeda160 · 3 April 2013, 01:08 AM

and those little "pearls" are tritium dots that use to luminate in the dark.
value, 3000-5k depending on the person. its not in the best of shape, usually for 5k you can get one near pristine.

slcbbrown · 3 April 2013, 08:32 AM

Looks like a piepan Datejust, which should make it a 1601 in either 18k or 14k (they made both). I think the gold content is marked on the back of one of the lugs. Valuable watch that is definitely worth taking care of. If the owner doesn't want to do anything, soon, with the bracelet, the watch makes a very nice strap watch, as well.

crowncollection · 3 April 2013, 04:48 PM

Nice watch, 1601 with pie pan dial. :thumbup:

2 April 2013, 02:12 PM	#1
ptarmigan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Alberta Posts: 8	Old Datejust - Any Info? I was at a friend's house for dinner and mentioned watches. Someone went away and brought out this guy. His dad passed it down to him. Hasn't had a service lately and the bracelet has obviously seen better days. I can't seem to find similar pictures of the little pearls by the hour markers. Can anyone provide any details about model, age or value? Sorry for the blurry cellphone pics. Thanks

3 April 2013, 04:48 PM	#7
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Nice watch, 1601 with pie pan dial. :thumbup: __________________ watches many

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2 April 2013, 02:26 PM	#2
Rolexis Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Hank Location: Wachula Watch: Had many love all Posts: 476	There are many dials. This is a 1601 in gold from the late 60 to mid 70s

2 April 2013, 02:43 PM	#3
Vlad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 813	+1. I would add that the band look original to the watch.

3 April 2013, 12:38 AM	#4
ptarmigan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Alberta Posts: 8	Thanks for the info. Adding that ref makes it much easier to find info. The clasp was engraved with his father's name when it was purchased. Happens to be his name too, which is kind of neat.

3 April 2013, 01:08 AM	#5
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	and those little "pearls" are tritium dots that use to luminate in the dark. value, 3000-5k depending on the person. its not in the best of shape, usually for 5k you can get one near pristine.

3 April 2013, 08:32 AM	#6
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Looks like a piepan Datejust, which should make it a 1601 in either 18k or 14k (they made both). I think the gold content is marked on the back of one of the lugs. Valuable watch that is definitely worth taking care of. If the owner doesn't want to do anything, soon, with the bracelet, the watch makes a very nice strap watch, as well.

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