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16 August 2015, 05:12 AM
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Hi everyone very new to Rolex was told this is the best place:) I received a Datejust watch from my late dad. I am assuming its late 80's but if someone can confirm please. Also what are my options to change the bracelet not keen on the gold should I go SS? One last question what would the value be of the watch if possible thanks again for the help .
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16 August 2015, 08:45 AM
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Hi
I am new too, just last week.... Anything I got from my Dad stayed in tact, no changes. He is too wonderful to change anything about him, including his memory. So.... to folks who are sentimental, like me, I wouldn't change a thing and just wear it with the pride that he gave it to you as inheritance that you can cherish and pass on... Just my humble opinion... :-) |
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16 August 2015, 08:56 AM
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Agree... Get an entire new watch... when you get older like me, you will cherish the watch and be glad you saved it as is
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16 August 2015, 09:04 AM
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KEEP THE WATCH FOREVER. 1
The watch looks really, really good! Now that that is said, i can see why you would like to change the strap, however you should keep the original bracelet forever too, and probably get a leather strap or two tone jubilee for it. But since i think the endlinks would be a problem keep this band or go leather.
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16 August 2015, 09:08 AM
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It's actually a rather old Datejust, not from the 80s but instead from the 60s. It appears to be solid gold. Really beautiful piece!
I would put a nice brown leather strap on and be done with it. |
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16 August 2015, 10:53 AM
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Leather strap would look nice. Keep the one your dad wore it with sentimental reasons.
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16 August 2015, 10:59 AM
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Dark brown croc or gator looks great with gold. You can find genuine vintage Rolex straps around. Beautiful watch.
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16 August 2015, 11:07 AM
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Welcome to the Forum...treasure your dad's watch.
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17 August 2015, 12:53 AM
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Thanks everyone for the help and kind words. After reading up on the datejust model seems it might be 6105 model?
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17 August 2015, 02:37 AM
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would look really cool with a brown strap, but I am sentimental as well
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17 August 2015, 02:55 AM
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17 August 2015, 03:03 AM
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Nice watch and welcome to the forum! Curious, if the strap s original ROLEX?
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17 August 2015, 03:06 AM
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I too wear my father's watch from the 60s - I absolutely adore it.
As others have said, I would preserve the original bracelet in a safe place and put a very high quality brown leather strap on it. It is a gorgeous piece and you should pass it down to your heirs. |
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17 August 2015, 03:10 AM
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Nice leather or croc strap would look amazing on it.
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17 August 2015, 03:26 AM
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I would splurge on a gold jubilee bracelet. Not sure what bracelet was original to that watch.
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17 August 2015, 04:00 AM
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I wouldn't change it at all.
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17 August 2015, 04:04 AM
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Wow that's a beautiful watch!
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17 August 2015, 04:19 AM
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I would put the watch on a strap and wear it regularly
I would not wear the bracelet ever ...I wouldn't feel the least bit like I did my dad an injustice.
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17 August 2015, 05:20 AM
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17 August 2015, 05:37 AM
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Looks to 1960's. Not sure what he put on it as a bracelet though. But put a SS bracelet on a solid gold watch head?  Sounds like two bad ideas, like father like son, no? Get a nice crocodile/gator or leather strap for it. value? Your dad's watch, so, unless you were estranged or something shouldn't that be priceless? |
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17 August 2015, 06:01 AM
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@ cht just trying to see how much the watch would be worth for insurance purposes. 19mm lugs or 20 should I be getting?
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17 August 2015, 06:07 AM
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