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Safetrends · 25 January 2010, 11:02 AM

On 01/23/09, Saturday I picked up my 1601 from my jeweler. He just serviced it and told me he bench tested my 1601, and it ran for 40+ hours before it quit. I was impressed with Rolex for a well built 1575 movement, and my jeweler for doing a good job of service also. That is not bad for a watch that is 40 years old! The 1575 movement is a work horse and it performs well.

Now, I had bought the new parts for my watch before I saw my jeweler with my 1601. Yes he has authentic Rolex gaskets, crown and main spring however I am anal attentive and I wanted to have my own parts in my 1601.

This jeweler’s family has been working on my family's watches since the
1950’s. When the father retired, he passed the business down to a well qualified son, twenty five years ago. I trust him completely with both of my Rolex watches.

The photograph was a rush job.

glocati · 25 January 2010, 11:46 AM

Nice 1601 ! I am a big fan of the pie pan dials, and that good old work horse 1570. Would love to see some more pics of it.

rmcarlton · 25 January 2010, 11:49 AM

Looks great. Love the history.

JBat · 25 January 2010, 11:50 AM

Very cool.

Speed · 25 January 2010, 11:51 AM

Nice....

Better pics when you can please!

Would love one of those myself.

swatty · 25 January 2010, 11:54 AM

Great looking watch , I may be biased as I have one as well

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marcinthemiddle · 25 January 2010, 11:59 AM

That's a really cool-looking watch, David!

Safetrends · 25 January 2010, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by swatty

Great looking watch , I may be biased as I have one as well

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Peter, you got good taste and a good photograph! Sorry about the photos I was in a hurry.

25 January 2010, 11:02 AM	#1
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	My 1601 On 01/23/09, Saturday I picked up my 1601 from my jeweler. He just serviced it and told me he bench tested my 1601, and it ran for 40+ hours before it quit. I was impressed with Rolex for a well built 1575 movement, and my jeweler for doing a good job of service also. That is not bad for a watch that is 40 years old! The 1575 movement is a work horse and it performs well. Now, I had bought the new parts for my watch before I saw my jeweler with my 1601. Yes he has authentic Rolex gaskets, crown and main spring however I am anal attentive and I wanted to have my own parts in my 1601. This jeweler’s family has been working on my family's watches since the 1950’s. When the father retired, he passed the business down to a well qualified son, twenty five years ago. I trust him completely with both of my Rolex watches. The photograph was a rush job. Attached Images

25 January 2010, 11:54 AM	#6
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Great looking watch , I may be biased as I have one as well [IMG][/IMG]

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25 January 2010, 11:46 AM	#2
glocati "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: 1675/3+16013 Posts: 538	Nice 1601 ! I am a big fan of the pie pan dials, and that good old work horse 1570. Would love to see some more pics of it.

25 January 2010, 11:49 AM	#3
rmcarlton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Monty Location: Georgia Watch: Sub LV Posts: 787	Looks great. Love the history.

25 January 2010, 11:50 AM	#4
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Very cool.

25 January 2010, 11:51 AM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Nice.... Better pics when you can please! Would love one of those myself.

25 January 2010, 11:59 AM	#7
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	That's a really cool-looking watch, David!

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