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Reinhard in SA · 3 September 2020, 03:40 PM

I turned 40 in April and the plan was to add a Datejust to the collection as a gift to myself. Things didn't quite work out that way, but I was able to add a birth month/year Seiko 6309 from April 1980.

I still wanted a DJ in my collection. While a 36mm watch just always seemed too small if you are used to dive watches, I tried a few vintage Datejusts on and really liked the look and feel. I ended up buying a 1965/66 1601 from a fellow WIS and I love it to bits. No lume dial, service hands and a jubilee with lots of life left in it. As a daily wearer it is just perfect. Now if I put on any of my dive watches they feel HUGE. With all the new incomings I thought I would throw in a belated vintage incoming.

uhren917 · 3 September 2020, 03:48 PM

I'm a big fan of Seiko watches. Still have the Seikos my Dad wore.

The old school 36mm Datejusts are timeless classics. I have a TT with Jubilee dial and fluted bezel.

Cru Jones · 3 September 2020, 04:38 PM

The DJ looks great, congrats. And happy belated birthday!

Reinhard in SA · 3 September 2020, 05:11 PM

Thanks Gents!

ancientmariner · 3 September 2020, 06:08 PM

Congrats on your 1601.
Great choice. My first Rolex was a 1966 1603, bought in 2010, and like yours still looks as good today as when it was made...and super comfortable!

Number3 · 3 September 2020, 06:14 PM

Beautiful choice and belated happy returns. My first Rolex was a TT 1980’s DJ with a black tapestry dial on jubilee. I still miss it.

Reinhard in SA · 3 September 2020, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ancientmariner

Congrats on your 1601.
Great choice. My first Rolex was a 1966 1603, bought in 2010, and like yours still looks as good today as when it was made...and super comfortable!

And to boot, it is keeping incredible time.

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Originally Posted by Number3

Beautiful choice and belated happy returns. My first Rolex was a TT 1980’s DJ with a black tapestry dial on jubilee. I still miss it.

I missed out on a tapestry dial, but hoping one will pop up again. I am enjoying the 1601 so much, I wouldn't mind adding another dial colour or two.

brandrea · 3 September 2020, 08:43 PM

Congratulations it’s a beauty. Happy belated 40th birthday

1William · 3 September 2020, 08:43 PM

Congratulations.

Reinhard in SA · 3 September 2020, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Congratulations it’s a beauty. Happy belated 40th birthday

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations.

Thank you

bleighs · 3 September 2020, 09:32 PM

That small watch looks quite nice!

garyk · 3 September 2020, 09:41 PM

Happy 40th. Great to mark a milestone in your life with a watch.

Reinhard in SA · 3 September 2020, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bleighs

That small watch looks quite nice!

Thank you, I think so too

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Originally Posted by garyk

Happy 40th. Great to mark a milestone in your life with a watch.

Thank you, Sir

JayHantz · 3 September 2020, 10:21 PM

A big congratulations and a happy birthday as well. Enjoy that for years to come my friend!

Reinhard in SA · 4 September 2020, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JayHantz

A big congratulations and a happy birthday as well. Enjoy that for years to come my friend!

Thank you for the kind wishes! The way this one is running I think it has many years left in it

kieselguhr · 4 September 2020, 03:46 AM

Congratulations and happy birthday

Alfredo. · 4 September 2020, 04:03 AM

Huge congrats, looks great!

mykii · 4 September 2020, 04:13 AM

I love that Seiko!

3 September 2020, 03:40 PM	#1
Reinhard in SA "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Africa Posts: 873	Rather late than never I turned 40 in April and the plan was to add a Datejust to the collection as a gift to myself. Things didn't quite work out that way, but I was able to add a birth month/year Seiko 6309 from April 1980. I still wanted a DJ in my collection. While a 36mm watch just always seemed too small if you are used to dive watches, I tried a few vintage Datejusts on and really liked the look and feel. I ended up buying a 1965/66 1601 from a fellow WIS and I love it to bits. No lume dial, service hands and a jubilee with lots of life left in it. As a daily wearer it is just perfect. Now if I put on any of my dive watches they feel HUGE. With all the new incomings I thought I would throw in a belated vintage incoming. Attached Images

3 September 2020, 09:41 PM	#12
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,748	Happy 40th. Great to mark a milestone in your life with a watch. __________________

4 September 2020, 04:03 AM	#17
Alfredo. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 3,639	Huge congrats, looks great! __________________ After reading all posts, I agree with Adam!

4 September 2020, 04:13 AM	#18
mykii "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East Watch: AP+FPJ+ PP+Rolex Posts: 1,776	I love that Seiko! __________________

3 September 2020, 03:48 PM	#2
uhren917 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 532	I'm a big fan of Seiko watches. Still have the Seikos my Dad wore. The old school 36mm Datejusts are timeless classics. I have a TT with Jubilee dial and fluted bezel.

3 September 2020, 04:38 PM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	The DJ looks great, congrats. And happy belated birthday!

3 September 2020, 05:11 PM	#4
Reinhard in SA "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Africa Posts: 873	Thanks Gents!

3 September 2020, 06:08 PM	#5
ancientmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Posts: 1,174	Congrats on your 1601. Great choice. My first Rolex was a 1966 1603, bought in 2010, and like yours still looks as good today as when it was made...and super comfortable!

3 September 2020, 06:14 PM	#6
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,985	Beautiful choice and belated happy returns. My first Rolex was a TT 1980’s DJ with a black tapestry dial on jubilee. I still miss it.

3 September 2020, 08:43 PM	#8
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,089	Congratulations it’s a beauty. Happy belated 40th birthday

3 September 2020, 08:43 PM	#9
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Congratulations.

3 September 2020, 09:32 PM	#11
bleighs "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Hong Kong Watch: 126711 CHNR Posts: 99	That small watch looks quite nice!

3 September 2020, 10:21 PM	#14
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	A big congratulations and a happy birthday as well. Enjoy that for years to come my friend!

4 September 2020, 03:46 AM	#16
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Congratulations and happy birthday

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