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Subexplorer · 21 January 2011, 10:33 AM

Hello friends!

I was offered a vintage DJ Ref 1601 case and bracelet in 18K yellow gold.

Haven´t seen it yet. Just previous phone talking

Are any watches like this one owned by TRF members? Will you please show them here? Any comments on them will be appreciated.

Thank you for your your kind attention, and look forward to see the pix.
Very cordially, Abel.

Renoir · 21 January 2011, 11:45 AM

Greetings Abel,

I purchased an 18K 1601, circa 1970, for my father about 10 years ago. It came on an 18K President bracelet (not original to the watch). It is a beautiful watch and has great presence on the wrist. Unfortunately I don't have any pics, I do need to take some as his collection has grown and he has several nice pieces.

Be sure to let us know the outcome, whether you purchase it, or even any thoughts on it.

Best regards,
Renato

Subexplorer · 21 January 2011, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renoir

Greetings Abel,

I purchased an 18K 1601, circa 1970, for my father about 10 years ago. It came on an 18K President bracelet (not original to the watch). It is a beautiful watch and has great presence on the wrist. Unfortunately I don't have any pics, I do need to take some as his collection has grown and he has several nice pieces.

Be sure to let us know the outcome, whether you purchase it, or even any thoughts on it.

Best regards,
Renato

Hello Renato:
Thank you! You surely have to take some pixs of your Dad´s collection! Soon!
Share with us please!
Best cordial regards, Abel.

Lol-x · 21 January 2011, 12:10 PM

I have a SS 1601, it is a 36mm case on a jubilee bracelet.
It has a piepan dial and it is a really nice vintage piece with a cal.1570 movement.
The 1601 should have a fluted bezel (not engine turned as that is a 1603).

Subexplorer · 21 January 2011, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I have a SS 1601, it is a 36mm case on a jubilee bracelet.
It has a piepan dial and it is a really nice vintage piece with a cal.1570 movement.
The 1601 should have a fluted bezel (not engine turned as that is a 1603).

Hello Steve!
Thank you!
Pictures?
Yes, the one being offered to me has a fluted bezel. Pie pan dial, and reiveted oyster bracelet. Don´t know its vintage yet.
Will keep informed!
Thank you again,
Very cordially, Abel.

joeyza · 21 January 2011, 10:48 PM

I owned and regrettably sold this one.

Earl · 21 January 2011, 10:56 PM

why oh why

Subexplorer · 21 January 2011, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Earl

why oh why

That´s true!!
This is not my best moment for my pockets

But this is collecting!
You never know when an opportunity arrives!

Kind regards, Abel.

Subexplorer · 21 January 2011, 10:56 PM

Hello!!
Dear friends: Thank you so much for your feedback!
I read with much interest your nice comments.
Beautiful watch Joeyza!

I had no opportunity yet, to see the watch in person. I know it has a "pie pan" dial and a riveted Oyster bracelet.
Bezel is fluted, exactly as the one Joeyzal shows.
Both case and bracelet is 18K gold.

I will be visiting my vintage seller this week end, if I find a little time.
I´ll keep this Forum posted if any news arrive. I surely would love to get this one, but seller has not told price or condition of watch. Just as always he says: "come and see yourself, and then we will talk!!".

Thank you again! Abel.

JimSnyder · 21 January 2011, 10:58 PM

My 1601 TT 14k from 1966

jeff423 · 25 January 2011, 12:50 AM

All,

I have an 18K DJ with a dial identical to Jim's above. I bought it used, and I've thought it was from the late 60's or 1970. I heard once that solid 18 DJ's were rare. Are they any more rare than other solid gold Rolex's?

This my first post since discovering this forum. Please excuse any newbie errors in form or protocol.

Jeff

Subexplorer · 21 January 2011, 11:03 PM

Joeyza: Beatiful watch! Yes, it´s a pitty you sold it!! Well, there is always a chance to come across a similar one again!

Jim: great watch! Thanks for sharing!

The one they are offering me, is also a 1601, but full gold, case and bracelet.
I have to see it in person.
May be this week end.
Thank you again!
Very cordially, Abel.

bagel · 22 January 2011, 12:27 AM

Hi Abel .... I don't have any YG 1601 .... but just an TT 1601 with chocolate gilt dial .....

Tcaviglioli · 25 January 2012, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagel

Hi Abel .... I don't have any YG 1601 .... but just an TT 1601 with chocolate gilt dial .....

cool watch, I love the chocolate dial and the condition appears to be great!

Cheers

jdc · 26 January 2012, 01:06 AM

Sounds very interesting and hopefully will add to your impressive collection, good luck with the deal

adam78 · 26 January 2012, 01:11 AM

[I didn't realize this thread is already a year old]

Subexplorer · 22 January 2011, 01:18 AM

Hello Bagel! Thanks for sharing!
How lovely chocolate dial! And those dauphine hands add to the charm of your watch!
Love it! Thanks for sharing!

I´m eagerly looking forward to see the full gold 1601 I´m being offered. I need to see it on my hands to appreciate its condition.

Thanks again pal! Cordial regards, Abel.

slcbbrown · 22 January 2011, 08:01 AM

I have a 1966 era gold DJ without bracelet. I don't know if it's a 1601 , or not, but it has a pie pan dial in that linen-look texture and it's 14k. Great looking on a gator strap. I've never seen a gold DJ of that period on an original bracelet.

Subexplorer · 22 January 2011, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slcbbrown

I have a 1966 era gold DJ without bracelet. I don't know if it's a 1601 , or not, but it has a pie pan dial in that linen-look texture and it's 14k. Great looking on a gator strap. I've never seen a gold DJ of that period on an original bracelet.

Thank you for your comment Steve! Would be nice to see a photo of your ´66 DJ. You may find the reference number between lugs at 12.

Thank you again, and cordial regards, Abel

Subexplorer · 25 January 2011, 01:22 AM

Hello Jeff! Welcome to TRF, and I wish you´ll enjoy this place.

I´m trying to find any 18K 1601 owners here at TRF, to know their comments and photos, as I´m presently being offered one, from the 1960´s, and considering its purchase.

I do not really know, if full gold DJ are more rare than other gold Rolex, but I personally do not think so. DJ were and are very popular watches, and its offering in gold looks like a nice idea.

Would be interesting if you can share some pictures of your own watch, and tell us a little more about it.

Thank you and best cordial regards, Abel.

jeff423 · 25 January 2011, 02:19 AM

Abel,

I'm traveling now but will post some pictures when I get home. I don't know much about mine. I bought it in 2000 and paid about $3k - no bracelet.

Jeff

Subexplorer · 25 January 2011, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff423

Abel,

I'm traveling now but will post some pictures when I get home. I don't know much about mine. I bought it in 2000 and paid about $3k - no bracelet.

Jeff

Thank you Jeff!! It will be very nice to see your pictures!
Cordial regards, Abel.

JimSnyder · 25 January 2011, 02:40 AM

Here are some

http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl...&aqi=&aql=&oq=

Subexplorer · 25 January 2011, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimSnyder

Here are some

http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl...&aqi=&aql=&oq=

Thank you Jim for the link!
I visited and found many interesting pictures there.

Some are very similar to the one I´m being offered.

I´m presently in "dicussiong price period" with seller

.
Will see if I get the deal done towards this week end.

Thank you again, and cordial regards, Abel.

wehttaM · 25 January 2011, 06:55 AM

Hope you get the watch soon, Abel! I would love to see it!

Subexplorer · 25 January 2011, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wehttaM

Hope you get the watch soon, Abel! I would love to see it!

Hello Matt!! Nice to hear from you, and thank you for your good wishes!!

Yes, I´m in the dealing stage now, trying to get a fair price on the piece I was being offered.

I have been last Saturday, at the vintage watch shop, looking both at this full gold DJ, as well as the 125 Anniversary Omega.

Both watches look with very little use, and well mantained, working properly.
The Rolex is gorgeous, from c. 1959, pan dial, and ... well, I´ll reserve the description in case I can finally buy it and will show it here!!

Went yesterday again, to see them again and make an offer for both pieces, and will keep dealing this week. May be I have good (or bad) news towards this week end.

Thank you again, and keep in touch friend!
Very cordially, Abel.

asadtiger · 25 January 2011, 11:41 PM

Abel you really seem to find rare vintage gems..best of luck with this as with everthing else you do

regards, Asad A Awan.

Subexplorer · 26 January 2011, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asadtiger

Abel you really seem to find rare vintage gems..best of luck with this as with everthing else you do

regards, Asad A Awan.

Hello Asad!!
Thank you for your kind good wishes, and for reading my posts.
Please keep posted!
Will share these new pieces if I get fortunate enough to get a good deal with them.
Thank you again, and have a nice day!
Very cordially, Abel.

Subexplorer · 27 January 2011, 10:51 PM

Still trying to get a good deal on the one being offered. 1959 vintage, pan dial, alpha hands, etc. Gold case and bracelet in almost mint condition!
I surely don´t want to miss it!!
Tomorrow will visit again, and make my last intent.
Wish me good luck!!
Kind regards, Abel.

pz93c · 27 January 2011, 11:36 PM

Good luck, Abel.

21 January 2011, 10:33 AM	#1
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Date Just Ref 1601 Full Gold Hello friends! I was offered a vintage DJ Ref 1601 case and bracelet in 18K yellow gold. Haven´t seen it yet. Just previous phone talking Are any watches like this one owned by TRF members? Will you please show them here? Any comments on them will be appreciated. Thank you for your your kind attention, and look forward to see the pix. Very cordially, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

21 January 2011, 12:10 PM	#4
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	I have a SS 1601, it is a 36mm case on a jubilee bracelet. It has a piepan dial and it is a really nice vintage piece with a cal.1570 movement. The 1601 should have a fluted bezel (not engine turned as that is a 1603). __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

21 January 2011, 10:48 PM	#6
joeyza "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cape Cod Bay Posts: 47	Tt 1601 I owned and regrettably sold this one.

21 January 2011, 10:56 PM	#9
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello!! Dear friends: Thank you so much for your feedback! I read with much interest your nice comments. Beautiful watch Joeyza! I had no opportunity yet, to see the watch in person. I know it has a "pie pan" dial and a riveted Oyster bracelet. Bezel is fluted, exactly as the one Joeyzal shows. Both case and bracelet is 18K gold. I will be visiting my vintage seller this week end, if I find a little time. I´ll keep this Forum posted if any news arrive. I surely would love to get this one, but seller has not told price or condition of watch. Just as always he says: "come and see yourself, and then we will talk!!". Thank you again! Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

21 January 2011, 10:58 PM	#10
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	My 1601 TT 14k from 1966 Attached Images __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

21 January 2011, 11:45 AM	#2
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	Greetings Abel, I purchased an 18K 1601, circa 1970, for my father about 10 years ago. It came on an 18K President bracelet (not original to the watch). It is a beautiful watch and has great presence on the wrist. Unfortunately I don't have any pics, I do need to take some as his collection has grown and he has several nice pieces. Be sure to let us know the outcome, whether you purchase it, or even any thoughts on it. Best regards, Renato

21 January 2011, 10:56 PM	#7
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	why oh why

25 January 2011, 12:50 AM	#11
jeff423 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 2	All, I have an 18K DJ with a dial identical to Jim's above. I bought it used, and I've thought it was from the late 60's or 1970. I heard once that solid 18 DJ's were rare. Are they any more rare than other solid gold Rolex's? This my first post since discovering this forum. Please excuse any newbie errors in form or protocol. Jeff

21 January 2011, 11:03 PM	#12
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Joeyza: Beatiful watch! Yes, it´s a pitty you sold it!! Well, there is always a chance to come across a similar one again! Jim: great watch! Thanks for sharing! The one they are offering me, is also a 1601, but full gold, case and bracelet. I have to see it in person. May be this week end. Thank you again! Very cordially, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

22 January 2011, 12:27 AM	#13
bagel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 605	Hi Abel .... I don't have any YG 1601 .... but just an TT 1601 with chocolate gilt dial .....

26 January 2012, 01:06 AM	#15
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Sounds very interesting and hopefully will add to your impressive collection, good luck with the deal

26 January 2012, 01:11 AM	#16
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	[I didn't realize this thread is already a year old] __________________ Cheers, Adam

22 January 2011, 01:18 AM	#17
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello Bagel! Thanks for sharing! How lovely chocolate dial! And those dauphine hands add to the charm of your watch! Love it! Thanks for sharing! I´m eagerly looking forward to see the full gold 1601 I´m being offered. I need to see it on my hands to appreciate its condition. Thanks again pal! Cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

22 January 2011, 08:01 AM	#18
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	I have a 1966 era gold DJ without bracelet. I don't know if it's a 1601 , or not, but it has a pie pan dial in that linen-look texture and it's 14k. Great looking on a gator strap. I've never seen a gold DJ of that period on an original bracelet.

25 January 2011, 01:22 AM	#20
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello Jeff! Welcome to TRF, and I wish you´ll enjoy this place. I´m trying to find any 18K 1601 owners here at TRF, to know their comments and photos, as I´m presently being offered one, from the 1960´s, and considering its purchase. I do not really know, if full gold DJ are more rare than other gold Rolex, but I personally do not think so. DJ were and are very popular watches, and its offering in gold looks like a nice idea. Would be interesting if you can share some pictures of your own watch, and tell us a little more about it. Thank you and best cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

25 January 2011, 02:19 AM	#21
jeff423 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 2	Abel, I'm traveling now but will post some pictures when I get home. I don't know much about mine. I bought it in 2000 and paid about $3k - no bracelet. Jeff

25 January 2011, 02:40 AM	#23
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Here are some http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl...&aqi=&aql=&oq= __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

25 January 2011, 06:55 AM	#25
wehttaM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 557	Hope you get the watch soon, Abel! I would love to see it!

25 January 2011, 11:41 PM	#27
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	Abel you really seem to find rare vintage gems..best of luck with this as with everthing else you do regards, Asad A Awan.

27 January 2011, 10:51 PM	#29
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Still trying to get a good deal on the one being offered. 1959 vintage, pan dial, alpha hands, etc. Gold case and bracelet in almost mint condition! I surely don´t want to miss it!! Tomorrow will visit again, and make my last intent. Wish me good luck!! Kind regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

27 January 2011, 11:36 PM	#30
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Good luck, Abel.

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