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BDII · 12 April 2020, 12:16 PM

Hey guys! I saw a pretty shady looking Datejust on another forum from 1970 with a matte black gilt dial and alpha hands in a stainless case. I've never come across a DJ with alpha hands past '66, much less all the rest.

What do y'all think? Hey guys! I saw a pretty shady looking Datejust on another forum from 1970 with a matte black gilt dial and alpha hands in a stainless case. I've never come across a DJ with alpha hands past '66, much less all the rest.

What do y'all think?

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Dan S · 12 April 2020, 01:16 PM

It's fishy for sure. I think that sigma dials only started in 1970 and that is too late for the alpha hands IMO.

Flyboy1304 · 12 April 2020, 01:31 PM

I'm no expert, but upon reference with the Vintage Rolex field guide.

It states that alpha hands were 1940s- mid 1960s. Materials of the hands should match the rest of the watch. A SS case should have similarly colored hands/ markers. Whether they be white gold, platinum or SS.

Apparently they did make gilt dials till the late 70s. However, there are alot of highly counterfeit due to their desirability.

The fact that this doesn't appear to be a 2 tone watch, given the fact that it has a white gold bezel seems to be a red flag.

My 2 cents. No expert by any means.

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greekbum · 12 April 2020, 10:12 PM

1963

AJMarcus · 12 April 2020, 10:19 PM

At best a frankenwatch. Once again TRF provides another public service to the WIS community

12 April 2020, 12:16 PM	#1
BDII "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex 126710 BLRO Posts: 786	What years did Rolex stop using Alpha Hands on DJ??? Hey guys! I saw a pretty shady looking Datejust on another forum from 1970 with a matte black gilt dial and alpha hands in a stainless case. I've never come across a DJ with alpha hands past '66, much less all the rest. What do y'all think? Hey guys! I saw a pretty shady looking Datejust on another forum from 1970 with a matte black gilt dial and alpha hands in a stainless case. I've never come across a DJ with alpha hands past '66, much less all the rest. What do y'all think? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 April 2020, 01:16 PM	#2
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,295	It's fishy for sure. I think that sigma dials only started in 1970 and that is too late for the alpha hands IMO. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

12 April 2020, 10:12 PM	#4
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	1963 __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

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12 April 2020, 01:31 PM	#3
Flyboy1304 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex submariner Posts: 9	I'm no expert, but upon reference with the Vintage Rolex field guide. It states that alpha hands were 1940s- mid 1960s. Materials of the hands should match the rest of the watch. A SS case should have similarly colored hands/ markers. Whether they be white gold, platinum or SS. Apparently they did make gilt dials till the late 70s. However, there are alot of highly counterfeit due to their desirability. The fact that this doesn't appear to be a 2 tone watch, given the fact that it has a white gold bezel seems to be a red flag. My 2 cents. No expert by any means. Sent from my SM-G981W using Tapatalk

12 April 2020, 10:19 PM	#5
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	At best a frankenwatch. Once again TRF provides another public service to the WIS community

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