ROLEX DATEJUST CHRONOMETER s/18K GOLD ref1601 - opinions please

[marcino38]

Hi All, this Rolex came into pound shop nearby, the price is cheap around 2000 usd, therefore i have some doubts... here are few photos from their website, could you please give me your opinions?








Thank you!

[crowncollection]

Dial looks good, mid case has corrosion but looks original. Can't tell if the bands original from those photos. The movement has had at least one wheel replaced with a non original part, you need to look for more changes in that movement very closely. Probably worth what he's asking it may need some money spent on it. Crown also looks like a fake replacement.

[marcino38]

Thank you David, much appreciated!

[rolexgolfer]

It is not 18K/SS, that watch is a 1601 model which only came in 14K/SS. I would stay away $2000 is not that great of a price for a 50 year old Datejust. Look for a clean, all original one. They can be had for quite a bit less than you think

[datejust24]

Originally Posted by rolexgolfer

It is not 18K/SS, that watch is a 1601 model which only came in 14K/SS. I would stay away $2000 is not that great of a price for a 50 year old Datejust. Look for a clean, all original one. They can be had for quite a bit less than you think

50 years old? hm..i'd say its definitely not that old but..

[crowncollection]

Originally Posted by rolexgolfer

It is not 18K/SS, that watch is a 1601 model which only came in 14K/SS. I would stay away $2000 is not that great of a price for a 50 year old Datejust. Look for a clean, all original one. They can be had for quite a bit less than you think

Since when does a 1601 only come in 14k and not 18k? It came in both.


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