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dmenendez · 29 January 2012, 09:56 AM

Hey guys,

Joined the forums a few weeks ago. Top notch group of guys!

This past Christmas, my grandfather passed down his 1966 Rolex Datejust 1600 to myself.

Here is a video review of the watch: http://youtu.be/OA14Y6l92JE

Some things to note, I think I got the 'caliber' and 'movement' mixed up, or something along those lines. Please excuse this, it's my first Rolex after all. Also, 'Before the watch can be sold, they send it to Switzerland...' DUH! It was made in Switzerland.

Anyways, hope you guys like the video and the watch.

On a side note, I've had a very hard time finding a comparable watch on the net (2 tone 1600). If you have any images or information on this watch, it'd be greatly appreciated!

All the best, Diego

tictocChuck · 29 January 2012, 11:38 AM

Welocme to the board. Good luck in your search for your images. Cheers

FeelingTheBlues · 29 January 2012, 12:09 PM

Welcome to TRF Mr. Méndez!

This is a great looking watch, I was amazed by its great shape despite its age and was especially surprised to see so many papers, congratulations on that beauty!

dmenendez · 29 January 2012, 12:12 PM

Thanks you for the kind words.

The watch is indeed in excellent shape.

As I said in the video, a long time ago he decided to put the Rolex and other valuables in a bank safe.

As for the papers, well they really mean the world to me.

All the best, Diego

tkerrmd · 29 January 2012, 12:49 PM

Welcome and congrats!!

Polarexplorer · 29 January 2012, 01:28 PM

Not really worth a lot.... I can see the bracelet is almost had it.... it is called STRETCH!
2 Tone is not that wanted now days..... but nice watch - espcially as it was your grandfathers...... BUT .... you want to sell it!!!!

Probably worth $1000- ? maybe US$1300- but the bracelet kills the price. Would be about $2000- if bracelet was nice and not stuff.

WHY!!!! Why do you want to sell it????

dmenendez · 29 January 2012, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polarexplorer

Not really worth a lot.... I can see the bracelet is almost had it.... it is called STRETCH!
2 Tone is not that wanted now days..... but nice watch - espcially as it was your grandfathers...... BUT .... you want to sell it!!!!

Probably worth $1000- ? maybe US$1300- but the bracelet kills the price. Would be about $2000- if bracelet was nice and not stuff.

WHY!!!! Why do you want to sell it????

The bracelet stretch makes the watch more special to me. I know the stretch came from my grandfather loving the watch and wearing it everyday, as I do now.

I will never sell this watch. I will give it to my grandson, and that is that.

Also, I never asked what the watch was worth. I don't know if your post was some witty humor, but either way, not needed.

All the best, Diego

slcbbrown · 29 January 2012, 02:12 PM

I've got a 1966 1601 (14k) on a strap. Still runs like a top.

dmenendez · 31 January 2012, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slcbbrown

I've got a 1966 1601 (14k) on a strap. Still runs like a top.

I was amazed at how well she is running, especially considering she's only been serviced once.

Here she is on a Hirsch Lord:

All the best, Diego

stankeyleg · 29 January 2012, 02:47 PM

@ polarexplorer, its a family heirloom he said he wanted to pass down to his kids, what makes you think he's selling it.

drockadam · 31 January 2012, 11:45 AM

Welcome to TRF! I'm also on WUS Forums! Fantastic review! What an incredible watch, very beautiful!

29 January 2012, 09:56 AM	#1
dmenendez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastman, Ga Posts: 6	First Rolex - First Post - 1966 Datejust 1600 Hey guys, Joined the forums a few weeks ago. Top notch group of guys! This past Christmas, my grandfather passed down his 1966 Rolex Datejust 1600 to myself. Here is a video review of the watch: http://youtu.be/OA14Y6l92JE Some things to note, I think I got the 'caliber' and 'movement' mixed up, or something along those lines. Please excuse this, it's my first Rolex after all. Also, 'Before the watch can be sold, they send it to Switzerland...' DUH! It was made in Switzerland. Anyways, hope you guys like the video and the watch. On a side note, I've had a very hard time finding a comparable watch on the net (2 tone 1600). If you have any images or information on this watch, it'd be greatly appreciated! All the best, Diego

29 January 2012, 12:09 PM	#3
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Welcome to TRF Mr. Méndez! This is a great looking watch, I was amazed by its great shape despite its age and was especially surprised to see so many papers, congratulations on that beauty! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

29 January 2012, 11:38 AM	#2
tictocChuck Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Seattle Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 256	Welocme to the board. Good luck in your search for your images. Cheers

29 January 2012, 12:12 PM	#4
dmenendez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastman, Ga Posts: 6	Thanks you for the kind words. The watch is indeed in excellent shape. As I said in the video, a long time ago he decided to put the Rolex and other valuables in a bank safe. As for the papers, well they really mean the world to me. All the best, Diego

29 January 2012, 12:49 PM	#5
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Welcome and congrats!!

29 January 2012, 01:28 PM	#6
Polarexplorer Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Milton Posts: 39	Not really worth a lot.... I can see the bracelet is almost had it.... it is called STRETCH! 2 Tone is not that wanted now days..... but nice watch - espcially as it was your grandfathers...... BUT .... you want to sell it!!!! Probably worth $1000- ? maybe US$1300- but the bracelet kills the price. Would be about $2000- if bracelet was nice and not stuff. WHY!!!! Why do you want to sell it????

29 January 2012, 02:12 PM	#8
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	I've got a 1966 1601 (14k) on a strap. Still runs like a top.

29 January 2012, 02:47 PM	#10
stankeyleg Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Josh Location: montreal Posts: 200	@ polarexplorer, its a family heirloom he said he wanted to pass down to his kids, what makes you think he's selling it.

31 January 2012, 11:45 AM	#11
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Welcome to TRF! I'm also on WUS Forums! Fantastic review! What an incredible watch, very beautiful!

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