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Brushpup · 2 November 2008, 12:44 AM

I found this here and meant to ask more about it at the time, but couldn't find the thread again.

In any case it is simply stunning and I was curious to know anything you want to share about it. It is one of two Rolex here that helped spawn a couple of threads I started.

Patrick

JJ Irani · 2 November 2008, 12:45 AM

Pretty sure that one belongs to a guy whose username is ChrisB.

JJ

G.J · 2 November 2008, 12:54 AM

Ow man, that really is a beauty...

Chris B · 2 November 2008, 01:20 AM

Glad you like it Patrick

I'm proud to say thats my beautiful DJ, it dates from 1956 (model 6605) & was a 50th birthday gift from my son 2 years ago. He bought it from The Vintage Watch Co, Burlington Arcade Piccadilly.

It's stunning & in great shape, the engine-turn has slight wear on the 9 side of the bezel (just shows what 50 yrs of a shirt cuff can do) but that's it.

Its currently with RSC Bexley, it was a bit gritty using the manual wind but on the advice of the service technician is having a full service while they still have parts available, the guy really loved it, when he opened it up it almost lit up the room, so clean & dazzling.

Can't wait to get it back

Brushpup · 2 November 2008, 01:46 AM

Well, thanks for posting it Chris, but I don't like it.........I LOVE IT!! God what a fabulous gift. It is one of the most stunning DJs I've seen in my two short years of browsing, but it has everything I love. I hope you don't mind me referencing it in posts sometime, with due credit of course. It's currently on my screen for wallpaper.

Once again, stunning and fabulous!!

Patrick

G.J · 2 November 2008, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

It is one of the most stunning DJs I've seen

I can only second that..

Chris B · 2 November 2008, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

Well, thanks for posting it Chris, but I don't like it.........I LOVE IT!! God what a fabulous gift. It is one of the most stunning DJs I've seen in my two short years of browsing, but it has everything I love. I hope you don't mind me referencing it in posts sometime, with due credit of course. It's currently on my screen for wallpaper.

Once again, stunning and fabulous!!

Patrick

Thank you for your kind words guys, please feel free to use the pic whenever Patrick, here's a larger image for you

RossInIllinois · 2 November 2008, 02:36 AM

I love the oldies too here is my vintage 1952 Precision.

Z-Sub · 2 November 2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris B

Thank you for your kind words guys, please feel free to use the pic whenever Patrick, here's a larger image for you

Love that color combination and that great looking pointed hands

Brushpup · 2 November 2008, 05:11 AM

Oooooooooooh I like that one too Ross!! VERY NICE. These watches look as nice today as they ever did, and better than many they make today. IMO that is, and damn these are hard to beat!!!

Dan Pierce · 2 November 2008, 05:29 AM

1986 DateJust.

dP

Quicksilver · 2 November 2008, 06:14 AM

All beautiful DJ's. Nothing beats a DJ for elegance, style and class

Dan Pierce · 2 November 2008, 06:17 AM

Chris B's DateJust and photo are the best I've seen.

dP

Brunotheboxer · 2 November 2008, 06:17 AM

what a beauty.

DanP · 2 November 2008, 06:24 AM

WOW Thats REALLY NICE

The Bezel on Chirs's DJ looks alot like the ones on the new Tudors. Does anyone know other bezels that are similar?

Quicksilver · 2 November 2008, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DanP

WOW Thats REALLY NICE

The Bezel on Chirs's DJ looks alot like the ones on the new Tudors. Does anyone know other bezels that are similar?

I think its an engine turned bezel. I don't think this is currently available on a DJ. It might be on a Date.

chicagowatchman · 2 November 2008, 06:35 AM

Stunning Watches!!!!

If Rolex was smart they would re introduce a vintage line with the beautiful vintage hands and dials! Much better than there NEW "II" watches that are oversized, overpriced and overated alarm clocks for your wrist!

Quicksilver · 2 November 2008, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chicagowatchman

Stunning Watches!!!!

If Rolex was smart they would re introduce a vintage line with the beautiful vintage hands and dials! Much better than there NEW "II" watches that are oversized, overpriced and overated alarm clocks for your wrist!

On the whole, I agree.

The new watches are not over rated (GMT IIc is an excellent watch) but I would certainly love to see some more vintage styling. Rolex are getting to big - 36mm watches are lovely. 40mm is fine for the professional range. But no bigger, please and no more maxi cases.

DanP · 2 November 2008, 06:32 AM

Thanks for the info David

I wonder if Tudor uses this similar looking bezel to give them a vintage look like chris's ? funny how they do really look similar

Quicksilver · 2 November 2008, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DanP

Thanks for the info David

I wonder if Tudor uses this similar looking bezel to give them a vintage look like chris's ? funny how they do really look similar

I am not sure about Tudor, but here are some nice examples of Air Kings with Swiss Luxury that have engine turned bezels. They have a bit of a vintage feel to them

http://www.swissluxury.com/rolex-wat...rned-bezel.htm

daytona1 · 2 November 2008, 08:06 AM

Heres mine. I love the old stuf!!!

chicagowatchman · 2 November 2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by daytona1

Heres mine. I love the old stuf!!!

W O W ! ! !

Stunning!!!!

How are you able to preserve the hands? Could they be restored if they had to be? I would hate to ever give them up!

tomc1944 · 2 November 2008, 11:20 AM

My 1965 1011 Oyster Perpetual.

Boopie · 2 November 2008, 12:04 PM

Those are all great-looking vintage timepieces.

Quicksilver · 2 November 2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tomc1944

My 1965 1011 Oyster Perpetual.

Beautiful

I love a gold DJ. I am not generally into gold, especially on the professional line - they just look "too much" for me. But a gold DJ is always gorgeous and an absolute classic. For many years the DJ was only available in gold.

daytona1 · 2 November 2008, 08:13 AM

daytona1 · 2 November 2008, 08:15 AM

I meant this

RossInIllinois · 2 November 2008, 08:29 AM

I would love a better look at the band. Is that an expansion?

Quicksilver · 2 November 2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by daytona1

I meant this

Absolutely stunning

daytona1 · 2 November 2008, 09:39 AM

I'm not sure what they called the band. I will try to post some other pics but this watch lives in the safe deposit box at the bank. It was given to me by my Father. It was his Grandfathers. I've already been robbed once so I want to keep this one safe..

2 November 2008, 12:44 AM	#1
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Who owns this BEAUTIFUL Datejust?? I found this here and meant to ask more about it at the time, but couldn't find the thread again. In any case it is simply stunning and I was curious to know anything you want to share about it. It is one of two Rolex here that helped spawn a couple of threads I started. Patrick __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

2 November 2008, 12:45 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Pretty sure that one belongs to a guy whose username is ChrisB. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

2 November 2008, 12:54 AM	#3
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Ow man, that really is a beauty... __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

2 November 2008, 01:46 AM	#5
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Well, thanks for posting it Chris, but I don't like it.........I LOVE IT!! God what a fabulous gift. It is one of the most stunning DJs I've seen in my two short years of browsing, but it has everything I love. I hope you don't mind me referencing it in posts sometime, with due credit of course. It's currently on my screen for wallpaper. Once again, stunning and fabulous!! Patrick __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

2 November 2008, 02:36 AM	#8
RossInIllinois Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ross Location: Chicago Area Watch: GMT 2 Posts: 324	I love the oldies too here is my vintage 1952 Precision. Attached Images

2 November 2008, 01:20 AM	#4
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Glad you like it Patrick I'm proud to say thats my beautiful DJ, it dates from 1956 (model 6605) & was a 50th birthday gift from my son 2 years ago. He bought it from The Vintage Watch Co, Burlington Arcade Piccadilly. It's stunning & in great shape, the engine-turn has slight wear on the 9 side of the bezel (just shows what 50 yrs of a shirt cuff can do) but that's it. Its currently with RSC Bexley, it was a bit gritty using the manual wind but on the advice of the service technician is having a full service while they still have parts available, the guy really loved it, when he opened it up it almost lit up the room, so clean & dazzling. Can't wait to get it back

2 November 2008, 05:11 AM	#10
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Oooooooooooh I like that one too Ross!! VERY NICE. These watches look as nice today as they ever did, and better than many they make today. IMO that is, and damn these are hard to beat!!! __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

2 November 2008, 05:29 AM	#11
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	1986 DateJust. dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

2 November 2008, 06:14 AM	#12
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	All beautiful DJ's. Nothing beats a DJ for elegance, style and class __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

2 November 2008, 06:17 AM	#13
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Chris B's DateJust and photo are the best I've seen. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

2 November 2008, 06:17 AM	#14
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	what a beauty.

2 November 2008, 06:24 AM	#15
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	WOW Thats REALLY NICE The Bezel on Chirs's DJ looks alot like the ones on the new Tudors. Does anyone know other bezels that are similar?

2 November 2008, 06:35 AM	#17
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	Stunning Watches!!!! If Rolex was smart they would re introduce a vintage line with the beautiful vintage hands and dials! Much better than there NEW "II" watches that are oversized, overpriced and overated alarm clocks for your wrist! __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

2 November 2008, 06:32 AM	#19
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	Thanks for the info David I wonder if Tudor uses this similar looking bezel to give them a vintage look like chris's ? funny how they do really look similar

2 November 2008, 08:06 AM	#21
daytona1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: miami Posts: 673	Heres mine. I love the old stuf!!!

2 November 2008, 11:20 AM	#23
tomc1944 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Sun City, Florida Watch: DSSD Deepsea Posts: 89	My 1965 1011 Oyster Perpetual. __________________ Rolex 1011 Oyster Perpetual Rolex DSSD Rolex Airking Christopher Ward C4

2 November 2008, 12:04 PM	#24
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	Those are all great-looking vintage timepieces.

2 November 2008, 08:13 AM	#26
daytona1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: miami Posts: 673

2 November 2008, 08:15 AM	#27
daytona1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: miami Posts: 673	I meant this

2 November 2008, 08:29 AM	#28
RossInIllinois Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ross Location: Chicago Area Watch: GMT 2 Posts: 324	I would love a better look at the band. Is that an expansion?

2 November 2008, 09:39 AM	#30
daytona1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: miami Posts: 673	I'm not sure what they called the band. I will try to post some other pics but this watch lives in the safe deposit box at the bank. It was given to me by my Father. It was his Grandfathers. I've already been robbed once so I want to keep this one safe..

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