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Old 29 August 2021, 03:10 AM   #1
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Rolex 1601 Mosaic

Just got this one into the collection. Been waiting a vintage 1601 with blue dial for a while, really excited that a mosaic dial came up for sale. This one comes with a USA oval bracelet. Just want to post some photos and see what experts think? Any concerns?

The bracelet is really long without any removable links so I might have to send this into Rolliworks to get it tightened. The bezel has some rosy patina, should i polish it??
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Old 29 August 2021, 04:46 AM   #2
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With that rare and amazing dial I would put the bracelet away for a while and wear it on a Bison or Cordovan strap just to emphasize the insanely beautiful dial…leave the bezel as is for now…vintage needs a little patina!
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Old 29 August 2021, 04:52 AM   #3
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And welcome to the blue dial club!!




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Old 29 August 2021, 05:54 AM   #4
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Thank you LK… those are some beautiful pieces
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Old 29 August 2021, 06:31 AM   #5
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Thank you LK… those are some beautiful pieces
Thanks, man!
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Old 29 August 2021, 06:51 AM   #6
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What a dial! I’d definitely send that bracelet to Rolliworks for a little tuneup, great looking Datejust.


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Old 29 August 2021, 08:27 AM   #7
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Mosaic dials are beautiful
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Old 29 August 2021, 08:54 AM   #8
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Old 29 August 2021, 10:25 AM   #9
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Took a shot with a strap this afternoon...
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Wow, nice watch.

Earlier this year I had a very badly stretched steel USA oval refurbished at RolliWorks. They did a really great job and I was very happy with the result. Super communication and they delivered within the time they said they would.

Those oval link bracelets are not that common and apparently desirable. I’d say “don’t hesitate”. Best of luck with it.
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Old 29 August 2021, 04:31 PM   #11
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Took a shot with a strap this afternoon...
Look good on strap! You could even wear on a black strap…I would also send the bracelet for restoration…it will probably come a day after all were you get bored with a strap…I had my oval bracelet sent of two MY in HK and the bracelet came back nearly too tight…
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Wow, nice watch.

Earlier this year I had a very badly stretched steel USA oval refurbished at RolliWorks. They did a really great job and I was very happy with the result. Super communication and they delivered within the time they said they would.

Those oval link bracelets are not that common and apparently desirable. I’d say “don’t hesitate”. Best of luck with it.
thanks for the input. i will call them on Monday and see how long is the turn around.
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Old 30 August 2021, 12:00 AM   #13
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Look good on strap! You could even wear on a black strap…I would also send the bracelet for restoration…it will probably come a day after all were you get bored with a strap…I had my oval bracelet sent of two MY in HK and the bracelet came back nearly too tight…
Good point. I got a few straps to play around with for the time being. Will call Rolliworks on monday and get this shipped there.Can't wait to see this oval bracelet back to its glory days.
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Good point. I got a few straps to play around with for the time being. Will call Rolliworks on monday and get this shipped there.Can't wait to see this oval bracelet back to its glory days.
Sounds great!
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Old 30 August 2021, 01:28 AM   #15
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Super dial it makes the watch. It'll look great on a strap where the bracelet congrats on the find
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With that rare and amazing dial I would put the bracelet away for a while and wear it on a Bison or Cordovan strap just to emphasize the insanely beautiful dial…leave the bezel as is for now…vintage needs a little patina!
Very good advice. That’s what I’d do. Beautiful piece OP. Congrats.
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