The Humble Datejust

[Andelain]

Originally Posted by arttay10

Here's one I used to own - in fact it was my very first Rolex back in 2007..

OK, I admit I'm a fan of T-Birds....





Oh, and since we're showing off Datejusts....

[Michael M.]

Nice datejusts every body! Love 6605 Chris!

[h.chang]

I have a 1972 Datejust 6567 in 14 k gold. Beautiful watch.

[oneillba]

It's one of my favorites!

[SPARTAN2161]

Here my 1601 from 1969. I just got her saturday

[h.chang]

1972 ref6567 14k gold datejust

[Transient]

Hi guys,
I'm looking to buy a 1979 model (Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18k WG/SS Ref. 16014) for my wife (36mm). It looks great on her wrist but i was wondering if this model is water resistent at all? Is it ok for casual swimming?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thx.

[robertccy]

here is mine

[Subexplorer]

Wow Lexi66! Those DJ are stunning indeed! You have a particular fine "gusto" for this type of dial, which I find so handsome!
Never found one myself, but always keep an eye to get one for my own collection.
Congrats on these so beautiful pieces, and thanks for sharing!!
Cordial regards, Abel.

[wyattearp]

I miss my old 16014.. especially the jubilee

[azguy]

simple and classic, love it !!

[Lexi 66]

[roadcarver]

Very nice - linen dial!

I used to have one, hoping to be reunited with another DJ soon.

The DateJust was the the first Rolex that I was exposed to - my dad's. He still wears his to this day.

Originally Posted by Lexi 66

[woods1999]

Here is my 16014 that I purchased Saturday.

[eichaan]

Looks like my watch has some twins out there! My dad wore this almost every day from 1964-1992, and I wore it almost every day since 1992. Recently repaired a broken spring, and now it is back to keeping perfect time.

[jatco]

/\ .. .. Classics Never die...!!

[Kayaker52]

Like them all,but owning a 6305,I am partial to the 6605 black dial,"red" datejust pictured on this thread,WOW!

[Lexi 66]

16018...

[FloridaSam]

Just picked up this 1972 DJ today. I love the unique dial.

[KDA]

I was the Original Poster of this thread and am pleased to see how many people agree with me what a beautiful and classic watch the datejust is!

[kwcross]

Still have and love my 1603 - it is not going anywhere.

[Goose]

Worn more than any other from my small herd.
1985 16013 w/ non-period marker settings I had installed.

[bhall41]

I have just pulled the trigger on this 16220 series DateJust.

[kymwatchlog]

My Dad's 1st Rolex when he bought in the late 70s-early 80s.



His 2nd is this:

[Lexi 66]

16018 from 1980

[oneillba]

[bhall41]

My 'new' 16200:

[seville]

my 16014

[Tofflor]

Hello

My first post, just felt I had to add to the Datejust love. :)

This is my second Rolex, a 1978 1601 with a glossy black dial. I love the clean crisp look. It really works with everything, suit, tux, shorts to the beach... I have rather thin wrists, and I've been using a few different vintage 34mm watches, so the size feels great. I currently wear it on the Jubilee bracelet with a smooth steel bezel, I was going to buy an Oyster bracelet for it, but the jubilee is really growing on me. A few pics of different looks:

Originally:


Currently (I still have the white gold ring, of course.)


I really like it on this "racing bracelet" for driving my vintage sportscar, it makes the watch very sporty even though it isn't a chronograph. You wouldn't need that at Le Mans anyway. ;-)


And finally, I also tried it on a "Bond" Nato. Perhaps this particular Nato is too much, but it doesn't work that well. Also, I've used my Oysterdate a lot for sports, and it is better on a Nato since it is not as thick.


Cheers!

[MrRolly]

Gotta love the classic look of the Datejust