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Nickyisrael · 29 June 2021, 03:59 AM

Hey all! This is a very special watch to me. It was given to my father from his lifelong friend of over 40 years who passed away from brain cancer. My father wears it during the month he passed away each year to remember him. It is currently on a cheap rubber strap that doesn't do this beautiful 1019 justice.

So, the reason I am posting is to find out what bracelet is correct for this watch? It is dated 1963. Thanks!

Nickyisrael · 29 June 2021, 04:02 AM

addtional angle

1665fan · 29 June 2021, 04:04 AM

Is the crown a different color than the hour markers?

Goochy · 29 June 2021, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

Is the crown a different color than the hour markers?

No, it’s a trick of the light due to the shape of the hour markers, here’s mine.

Nickyisrael · 29 June 2021, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Goochy

No, it’s a trick of the light due to the shape of the hour markers, here’s mine.

Correct. Thanks and beautiful watch!

zapokee · 29 June 2021, 09:26 AM

My 1019 is on a 78360 bracelet with 580 end links. The watch is from 1979, which is later than yours. I believe the bracelet and end links to be original.

This combo would be OK for yours if you want a correct but more modern/secure alternative.

alwayshere · 29 June 2021, 09:57 AM

damn... amazing! congrats

Oyster_Jubilee · 29 June 2021, 10:48 AM

Beautiful watch! Touching story as well.

CTech · 30 June 2021, 03:15 AM

The original question was what bracelet would be correct for the watch and there doesn't seem to be a straightforward answer.

If the watch was sold in or around 1963 and it had a Swiss made bracelet, it probably came with a 20 mm riveted Oyster bracelet, likely to be a 7206 with 58 or 80 end links.

It might also have had a bracelet made elsewhere, such as a US made C&I or a UK made WAB.

A later option would be a folded link Oyster bracelet such as a 7836 with 258 end links.

An even later option would be the solid link 78360 bracelet with 580 end links as noted by Zapokee to be the original fitment on his later 1019.

zapokee · 30 June 2021, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CTech

The original question was what bracelet would be correct for the watch and there doesn't seem to be a straightforward answer.

If the watch was sold in or around 1963 and it had a Swiss made bracelet, it probably came with a 20 mm riveted Oyster bracelet, likely to be a 7206 with 58 or 80 end links.

It might also have had a bracelet made elsewhere, such as a US made C&I or a UK made WAB.

A later option would be a folded link Oyster bracelet such as a 7836 with 258 end links.

An even later option would be the solid link 78360 bracelet with 580 end links as noted by Zapokee to be the original fitment on his later 1019.

I'd consider all these "correct," depending on how flimsy and rattly you want to go.

Nickyisrael · 30 June 2021, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by zapokee

My 1019 is on a 78360 bracelet with 580 end links. The watch is from 1979, which is later than yours. I believe the bracelet and end links to be original.

This combo would be OK for yours if you want a correct but more modern/secure alternative.

I will definitely look into that. Cheers

Nickyisrael · 30 June 2021, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by alwayshere

damn... amazing! congrats

Thanks mate!

Nickyisrael · 30 June 2021, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Oyster_Jubilee

Beautiful watch! Touching story as well.

Thank you. I look forward to wearing it again next year.

Nickyisrael · 30 June 2021, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CTech

The original question was what bracelet would be correct for the watch and there doesn't seem to be a straightforward answer.

If the watch was sold in or around 1963 and it had a Swiss made bracelet, it probably came with a 20 mm riveted Oyster bracelet, likely to be a 7206 with 58 or 80 end links.

It might also have had a bracelet made elsewhere, such as a US made C&I or a UK made WAB.

A later option would be a folded link Oyster bracelet such as a 7836 with 258 end links.

An even later option would be the solid link 78360 bracelet with 580 end links as noted by Zapokee to be the original fitment on his later 1019.

Ah. Just what I was looking for. Thanks for dropping the knowledge.

Dries · 30 June 2021, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CTech

The original question was what bracelet would be correct for the watch and there doesn't seem to be a straightforward answer.

If the watch was sold in or around 1963 and it had a Swiss made bracelet, it probably came with a 20 mm riveted Oyster bracelet, likely to be a 7206 with 58 or 80 end links.

It might also have had a bracelet made elsewhere, such as a US made C&I or a UK made WAB.

A later option would be a folded link Oyster bracelet such as a 7836 with 258 end links.

An even later option would be the solid link 78360 bracelet with 580 end links as noted by Zapokee to be the original fitment on his later 1019.

My 1019 is from 67' with 7206 bracelet and 58 end links.

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Lol-x · 30 June 2021, 01:30 PM

You gotta love the blacked out lume dial, its so cool.

Also the 200 millisecond interval markers is pretty cool too.

zapokee · 30 June 2021, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dries

My 1019 is from 67' with 7206 bracelet and 58 end links.

Do you mind? We're drooling here.

Dries · 30 June 2021, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

You gotta love the blacked out lume dial, its so cool.

Also the 200 millisecond interval markers is pretty cool too.

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Originally Posted by zapokee

Do you mind? We're drooling here.

Nickyisrael · 1 July 2021, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Dries

My 1019 is from 67' with 7206 bracelet and 58 end links.

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Beautiful. My father received the black dial and another lifelong friend received a silver dial

WatchLuxe · 11 July 2021, 09:53 AM

A real collector's piece!! I have a modern white dial Milgauss and I love it!

DannyO · 11 July 2021, 10:10 AM

Killer watch, where is the Whipped Cream album cover?

njc313 · 12 July 2021, 03:15 PM

Wow gorgeous watches. Enjoy the watch OP, cool story. Love seeing watches passed down like that.

zapokee · 13 July 2021, 10:34 AM

The 1019 is the watch that rather scratched my itch for watches once I got one.

Eingram141 · 13 July 2021, 01:28 PM

Lovely story about the connection watch brings with remembrance. And an absolutely stunning watch. The silver dial is my grail! Cheers!

Nickyisrael · 20 July 2021, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DannyO

Killer watch, where is the Whipped Cream album cover?

Finally someone gets it

Nickyisrael · 20 July 2021, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by njc313

Wow gorgeous watches. Enjoy the watch OP, cool story. Love seeing watches passed down like that.

cheers!

Nickyisrael · 20 July 2021, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Eingram141

Lovely story about the connection watch brings with remembrance. And an absolutely stunning watch. The silver dial is my grail! Cheers!

There was a white dial that was passed on to his other best friend in just as amazing condition. He wears for the same occasion. Cheers

Thuilln · 20 July 2021, 11:57 AM

Those are really nice watches. I especially like the one in post #15. Beautiful dial.

cblock406 · 21 July 2021, 01:28 AM

Great story and beautiful watch.

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29 June 2021, 03:59 AM	#1
Nickyisrael "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: New York Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 70	1019 Milgauss! Hey all! This is a very special watch to me. It was given to my father from his lifelong friend of over 40 years who passed away from brain cancer. My father wears it during the month he passed away each year to remember him. It is currently on a cheap rubber strap that doesn't do this beautiful 1019 justice. So, the reason I am posting is to find out what bracelet is correct for this watch? It is dated 1963. Thanks! Attached Images

29 June 2021, 04:04 AM	#3
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	Is the crown a different color than the hour markers?

29 June 2021, 09:26 AM	#6
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,367	My 1019 is on a 78360 bracelet with 580 end links. The watch is from 1979, which is later than yours. I believe the bracelet and end links to be original. This combo would be OK for yours if you want a correct but more modern/secure alternative.

29 June 2021, 09:57 AM	#7
alwayshere "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 1,562	damn... amazing! congrats

29 June 2021, 10:48 AM	#8
Oyster_Jubilee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: VA Posts: 148	Beautiful watch! Touching story as well.

30 June 2021, 03:15 AM	#9
CTech "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 467	The original question was what bracelet would be correct for the watch and there doesn't seem to be a straightforward answer. If the watch was sold in or around 1963 and it had a Swiss made bracelet, it probably came with a 20 mm riveted Oyster bracelet, likely to be a 7206 with 58 or 80 end links. It might also have had a bracelet made elsewhere, such as a US made C&I or a UK made WAB. A later option would be a folded link Oyster bracelet such as a 7836 with 258 end links. An even later option would be the solid link 78360 bracelet with 580 end links as noted by Zapokee to be the original fitment on his later 1019.

11 July 2021, 09:53 AM	#20
WatchLuxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: MA, USA Posts: 112	A real collector's piece!! I have a modern white dial Milgauss and I love it!

11 July 2021, 10:10 AM	#21
DannyO "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Danny Location: Charleston WV Watch: 116622 14060 Posts: 118	Killer watch, where is the Whipped Cream album cover?

12 July 2021, 03:15 PM	#22
njc313 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: MA Posts: 56	Wow gorgeous watches. Enjoy the watch OP, cool story. Love seeing watches passed down like that.

13 July 2021, 10:34 AM	#23
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,367	The 1019 is the watch that rather scratched my itch for watches once I got one.

13 July 2021, 01:28 PM	#24
Eingram141 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 62	Lovely story about the connection watch brings with remembrance. And an absolutely stunning watch. The silver dial is my grail! Cheers!

21 July 2021, 01:28 AM	#29
cblock406 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 195	Great story and beautiful watch.

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