INcomming my first rolex

[newcommer]

Hello everyone after the issue i had with almost purchasing a fake rolex and thanks to RTF i didn't, i thought it would only be very fitting to share my first real rolex with the forum, i just baught it today from a proper watch dealer who sells rolexes for a living and he was kind enough to open it and clean a few marks i noticed well here it is:

specs:
18 ct white gold bezel
36mm face
black dial
stainless steal jubilee bracelet

model:
1601 oyster perpetual datejust
year 1971

Price: arm and a leg lol

[newcommer]

the manufactured year could be wrong tho because i typed the serial number in a website and thats the year the came up , the seller told me its vintage and he deals in watches which are pre 1970's if anyone has any thoughts on the watch please let me know, he also said the bracelet was stainless steel with white gold links running down the centre.

[newcommer]

yep i just called up the dealer and asked him about the year he also told me 1971 and that 1601 models only came in two tone bracelets, hes a really nice fella and i will be looking forward to buying more watches in the future from him.

[nickb732]

Congratulations. Are you sure it is two tone? Looks SS to me.

[newcommer]

yeh the picture is really crappy took it on my phone, but since you mentioned it nick are there any markers i should look for on the bracelet which would tell me if it is? and thanks for having a look at my baby :)

[nickb732]

No problem. Well, usually two tone means half stainless steel half gold, so it should look something like this:

I don't think Rolex ever made TT SS/WG bracelets, that seems rather pointless anyway.

[newcommer]

Thanks for the reply nick have a really good eye yes the links are a little unlevel on the one half of the bracelet (the 12 o'clock half) on closer inspection i can see little dents barely noticeable but its on all the middle links running down that half of the bracelet, it seems like it has been re-tightened at one point due to the links stretching i guess whoever tightened them didn't do the best job and my bony wrist doesn't help much too lol.. the dealer said something about jubilee straps were only in two tone the year the bracelet was made, im no expert and i will get it tested in a jewelers but to be honest i don't mind if the bracelet was stainless its my first Rolex and i love it, but thanks again nick i appreciate your advice.

[nickb732]

Come to think of it, the bracelet links don't look as flush as they should be. Could it be that the bracelet is aftermarket? I doubt it's TT anyway as the case looks full SS.

[BNA/LION]

Congratulations!

[newcommer]

Hello BNALION thank you for the comment

[nickb732]

No problem mate. How much did you get it for?

[newcommer]

i got it for £1500 do you think thats a bit too much?i live in the uk i know prices in america are decent.

[nickb732]

Originally Posted by newcommer

i got it for £1500 do you think thats a bit too much?i live in the uk i know prices in america are decent.

I'm in the UK as well, down in Cardiff. I think £1,500 isn't bad, considering the market we have here. Whereabouts in the UK are you?

[newcommer]

the polluted city of london lol

[newcommer]

wales is such a lovely place you know room to breath fresh air amazing beaches.

[newcommer]

thanks nick take care buddy

[nickb732]

yes, it's polluted, but everything's there! the shops here are all closed by 5.30 on a Saturday evening. Anyway, enjoy your Rolex, I'm sure it won't be your last!

[Starbucksboss]

Great 1st Rolex...congrats!

[newcommer]

Hello Starbucksboss and thank you for the comment i really do like the 1601 model

[newcommer]

This forum is full of so many nice people thank you all for popping in

[sea-dweller]

Congrats!

[newcommer]

Thank you sea-dweller

[Frogdog]

Congrats! The jubilee bracelet is classic! 👍👍

[newcommer]

Thanks frogdog the bracelet is classic is there any interesting facts you can share with me about the classic bracelets i really know nothing about them and googles not cooperating with me on this subject lol thanks again

[Hairdude1]

congrats!

[newcommer]

Thanks Hairdude1

[newcommer]

This was the description of the watch:

The Highly Collectable & Investable

Mk 1, Datejust from Rolex, Pie-pan dial, Movement cal-1570 Rolex Auto-wind,
Bracelet Mk1 Rolex Jubilee.

The Mk1 is the only Rolex Datejust watch which keeps going up in Value each year.

THIS 1601 COMES IN WHITE GOLD AND STAINLESS STEEL.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601

COMES WITH OUR
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

Movement: Rolex Caliber 1570 with 26 Jewels Automatic . running strong keeping good time.

Case: Rolex 1601 Stainless steel case 36mm without the crown,case-back 1601, white gold bezel, 36mm without the crown

Glass: Acrylic .

Dial: Black gloss with steel silver markers and hands.

Bracelet: Rolex Jubilee bracelet stainless steel with white 20mm .

Good Condition

100% Authentic

[newcommer]

what does Bracelet Mk1 Rolex Jubilee actually mean specifically the mk1?

[cajunron]

Nice Rolex. The only white gold on this watch would be the bezel and possibly the hands. Rolex never made a stainless steel and white gold bracelet. With proper care, you have a beautiful watch that will last forever.

[locutus49]

My first Rolex was the gold and steel model circa 1974. They are great first Rolexes.

Congrats.