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lbflynn · 28 February 2019, 11:58 PM

Hi everyone,
I joined the forum to learn as much as I could before pulling the trigger on my first Rolex. I've found a DJ 16013 online with a white "Buckley" dial which is what I have had my heart set on. (Love those dials!) Its a 9.7 million serial number (1987 production?). But the crystal has been replaced with a non-Rolex crystal and the band has a W clasp code which I think from all the other postings means a 1995 band. Does this really matter? I was more worried about the watch being "authentic" but after reading all these great posts from collectors I am wondering if it makes sense to hold out for all original?

Thank you!

Allanmodel · 1 March 2019, 11:43 AM

Welcome aboard~~

Audemars Piguet · 1 March 2019, 03:05 PM

Welcome

Psmith · 1 March 2019, 09:13 PM

Welcome

1William · 1 March 2019, 10:06 PM

Welcome. Do yourself a favor and don't buy a watch that has the issues listed. You typically will not be satisfied and when you move to sell or trade the watch you will learn a lesson the hard way. There are enough watches in the market that are original and complete. Good luck on your search.

lbflynn · 1 March 2019, 11:31 PM

Thank you. That's sage advice.

Urosfan · 2 March 2019, 12:11 AM

Welcome

SearChart · 13 March 2019, 12:26 AM

Welcome!

Ptren02 · 13 March 2019, 01:13 PM

Welcome!

HL65 · 13 March 2019, 06:25 PM

Welcome

Brew · 13 March 2019, 06:33 PM

Welcome! If you're not sure about whether the issues you've mentioned are important to you, then you probably should hold off until you know. That way you won't buy something you may find out you really don't want. Enjoy the hunt in the mean time!

Pappashango · 1 April 2019, 08:42 AM

Welcome from a fellow newbie

Rags · 2 April 2019, 10:09 AM

Welcome

brandrea · 2 April 2019, 11:18 AM

Welcome to the forum. I’d hold out for a 100% clean example.

ParthaS · 2 April 2019, 12:43 PM

Welcome, from another newbie!

WV2019 · 4 April 2019, 07:05 AM

Welcome

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28 February 2019, 11:58 PM	#1
lbflynn "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Lisa Location: DC Watch: Datejust 16013 Posts: 14	New Member looking at first Rolex Hi everyone, I joined the forum to learn as much as I could before pulling the trigger on my first Rolex. I've found a DJ 16013 online with a white "Buckley" dial which is what I have had my heart set on. (Love those dials!) Its a 9.7 million serial number (1987 production?). But the crystal has been replaced with a non-Rolex crystal and the band has a W clasp code which I think from all the other postings means a 1995 band. Does this really matter? I was more worried about the watch being "authentic" but after reading all these great posts from collectors I am wondering if it makes sense to hold out for all original? Thank you!

1 March 2019, 09:13 PM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Welcome __________________

13 March 2019, 06:25 PM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Welcome __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 April 2019, 10:09 AM	#13
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Welcome __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

1 March 2019, 11:43 AM	#2
Allanmodel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Allan Location: Little Red Dot Watch: Still Looking....! Posts: 3,899	Welcome aboard~~

1 March 2019, 03:05 PM	#3
Audemars Piguet "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Alex Location: Europe Watch: AP Posts: 5,252	Welcome

1 March 2019, 10:06 PM	#5
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Welcome. Do yourself a favor and don't buy a watch that has the issues listed. You typically will not be satisfied and when you move to sell or trade the watch you will learn a lesson the hard way. There are enough watches in the market that are original and complete. Good luck on your search.

1 March 2019, 11:31 PM	#6
lbflynn "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Lisa Location: DC Watch: Datejust 16013 Posts: 14	Thank you. That's sage advice.

2 March 2019, 12:11 AM	#7
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Welcome

13 March 2019, 01:13 PM	#9
Ptren02 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Paul Location: US Posts: 19	Welcome!

13 March 2019, 06:33 PM	#11
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Welcome! If you're not sure about whether the issues you've mentioned are important to you, then you probably should hold off until you know. That way you won't buy something you may find out you really don't want. Enjoy the hunt in the mean time!

1 April 2019, 08:42 AM	#12
Pappashango "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: UK Posts: 12	Welcome from a fellow newbie

2 April 2019, 11:18 AM	#14
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,089	Welcome to the forum. I’d hold out for a 100% clean example.

2 April 2019, 12:43 PM	#15
ParthaS "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Partha Location: NJ, USA Watch: Pep,GMT,YM2,Mil,DJ Posts: 5	Welcome, from another newbie!

4 April 2019, 07:05 AM	#16
WV2019 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Boston, MA USA Posts: 147	Welcome Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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