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Awlgone2000 · 6 May 2009, 10:47 AM

I had written earlier about a Datejust my father in law had, with a serial number of 410350. At the time, I had not removed both sides of the band to see the model number.

A member posted that it was probably a 56 Datejust, probably a model 1601, due to the fact that it had a magnifier over the date, and an oyster band. It appears to be stainless steel.

After I finally removed the band, I found that it is a model 6535. It appears to be stainless, but all the model # cross references do not list a model 6535 DJ, but the 6535 is listed as a Oyster Date, but the watch dial says Datejust. Anyone want to comment? One site said something about a limited number of datejusts getting a better movement, used on a higher end model of the time. THanks in advance for letting me tap into this knowledge pool.

veefour · 6 May 2009, 11:18 AM

Maybe a replaced dial?
Someone will tell you when it changed from D to DJ.

Awlgone2000 · 7 May 2009, 05:17 AM

Here is a photo of the watch - Serial number says 1956, face says datejust, but the model number is from a OP Date. Any ideas?

Awlgone2000 · 7 May 2009, 05:18 AM

The color reflected in the stainless steel is not another metal showing through, it is my face getting close to take the photo...

Balboa · 7 May 2009, 06:23 AM

I am reasonably certain that your dial has been refinished or replaced.

Model 6535 should be an Oyster Perpetual Date. Where your dial says Datejust, it should say: - DATE -

Also I do not see the Swiss marking below the 6 hour marker. It could just be the angle of your picture.

6535 should be a caliber 1030 movement, which can really be verified only by removing the case back.

Don't worry about all the details. It's a nice watch. Wear and enjoy!

Mark

6 May 2009, 10:47 AM	#1
Awlgone2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 7	50's DJ model 6535 I had written earlier about a Datejust my father in law had, with a serial number of 410350. At the time, I had not removed both sides of the band to see the model number. A member posted that it was probably a 56 Datejust, probably a model 1601, due to the fact that it had a magnifier over the date, and an oyster band. It appears to be stainless steel. After I finally removed the band, I found that it is a model 6535. It appears to be stainless, but all the model # cross references do not list a model 6535 DJ, but the 6535 is listed as a Oyster Date, but the watch dial says Datejust. Anyone want to comment? One site said something about a limited number of datejusts getting a better movement, used on a higher end model of the time. THanks in advance for letting me tap into this knowledge pool.

6 May 2009, 11:18 AM	#2
veefour "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canary Islands Posts: 520	Maybe a replaced dial? Someone will tell you when it changed from D to DJ. __________________ 16800 Matt (1986) Avatar pic by Jocke

7 May 2009, 05:17 AM	#3
Awlgone2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 7	picture of the watch - 1956 Datejust but with model number 6535 Here is a photo of the watch - Serial number says 1956, face says datejust, but the model number is from a OP Date. Any ideas? Attached Images

7 May 2009, 05:18 AM	#4
Awlgone2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 7	The color reflected in the stainless steel is not another metal showing through, it is my face getting close to take the photo...

7 May 2009, 06:23 AM	#5
Balboa Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal OC U.S.A. Posts: 342	I am reasonably certain that your dial has been refinished or replaced. Model 6535 should be an Oyster Perpetual Date. Where your dial says Datejust, it should say: - DATE - Also I do not see the Swiss marking below the 6 hour marker. It could just be the angle of your picture. 6535 should be a caliber 1030 movement, which can really be verified only by removing the case back. Don't worry about all the details. It's a nice watch. Wear and enjoy! Mark

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