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Tri-National-Man · 9 June 2013, 06:29 PM

Hi members, I've just acquired this 1977 bi metal Datejust ref 1601. It has a 14k gold and steel bracelet - Does this mean that the fluted bezel and crown are also 14k gold? How does one tell 14k from 18k on the watch head? Any other info on this "pie pan" dial model much appreciated, thank you!

Mark020 · 9 June 2013, 08:15 PM

Just out of curiosity? Why do you want to know?

crowncollection · 9 June 2013, 08:32 PM

Yes it should be, but a lot of swapping goes on. Does the clasp code correspond to the watches year of manufacture approx ? Crown has likely been replaced, it is a normal service part changed routinely it could be a 18k replacement.

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Tri-National-Man · 9 June 2013, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark020

Just out of curiosity? Why do you want to know?

I'm a Rolex enthusiast (that's why I'm a member of a Rolex forum) and love to learn as much as possible about the watches I acquire..
Why d'you ask?

Mark020 · 9 June 2013, 11:02 PM

Because the question whether the bezel is steel or gold is also asked quite often. If you can't see the difference then why bother imho.

9 June 2013, 06:29 PM	#1
Tri-National-Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Shaun Location: Devonshire Watch: SubND/D/LV Posts: 651	Vintage Datejust 1601 questions Hi members, I've just acquired this 1977 bi metal Datejust ref 1601. It has a 14k gold and steel bracelet - Does this mean that the fluted bezel and crown are also 14k gold? How does one tell 14k from 18k on the watch head? Any other info on this "pie pan" dial model much appreciated, thank you! Attached Images

9 June 2013, 08:32 PM	#3
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Yes it should be, but a lot of swapping goes on. Does the clasp code correspond to the watches year of manufacture approx ? Crown has likely been replaced, it is a normal service part changed routinely it could be a 18k replacement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

9 June 2013, 08:15 PM	#2
Mark020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,133	Just out of curiosity? Why do you want to know?

9 June 2013, 11:02 PM	#5
Mark020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,133	Because the question whether the bezel is steel or gold is also asked quite often. If you can't see the difference then why bother imho.

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