My “new” Ref. 1625

[Joe_Rolex]

Good afternoon, fellow aficionados. I’m proud to share an image of my most recent acquisition; a 1960’s Ref. 1625. I’m very interested in the group’s opinion of its authenticity. I’m also wondering if anyone can direct me to a location which offers an accurate serial number/date-of-manufacture reference. I’ve seen several, online, but there’s noticeable disagreement between many of them. Is there a single point of truth, somewhere, where I can determine the year of my watch’s build?

I hope everyone’s well. It’s been a while since having logged on, here. Best wishes for the holiday season. (If we’re talking about Rolexes, it can’t be all that bad, right?)

My best,

Joe

[carwashchris]

Oh my ! Beautiful piece you have there. Congrats.

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[BNA/LION]

Congratulations!

[Dan S]

Looks good to me! The chart on this site is as good as any: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=54362

If it's from the 60s, your watch is old enough to have a date inside the case-back.

[Stan Cooper]

Gorgeous piece, Joe! I'm a real sucker for those engine turned bezels.

In fact, if it's rotatable, it might be a Turn-O-Graph without it being labeled on the dial.
EDIT - Doh! Ref 1625 is a Turn-O-Graph. It's odd that isn't on the dial.

EDIT 2- A quick Google search shows lots of 1625 Turn-O-Graph examples without it being on the dial. Very nice watch!

[rootbeer7]

Originally Posted by Stan Cooper

Gorgeous piece, Joe! I'm a real sucker for those engine turned bezels.

In fact, if it's rotatable, it might be a Turn-O-Graph without it being labeled on the dial.
EDIT - Doh! Ref 1625 is a Turn-O-Graph. It's odd that isn't on the dial.

EDIT 2- A quick Google search shows lots of 1625 Turn-O-Graph examples without it being on the dial. Very nice watch!

1625 doesn’t have Turnograph on the dial. Interestingly the dials were minutely smaller than 16xx Datejust model but larger than 15xx. Crystal is the same as 15xx models.
OP What is the serial number (use xx for last 2 digits) and together I’m sure someone can give you a reasonable idea of year.

[Joe_Rolex]

Gentlemen, I sincerely appreciate everyone’s enthusiasm and support for my recent purchase. It feels good, frankly. To further the discussion regarding its age, the serial number is: 1,929,5xx.

I’m grateful for any thoughts on its date of manufacture. In my mind, the older the better.

Thank you, all, for the warm reception and kind remarks.

Joe

[Joe_Rolex]

So, as a follow up, I also have another ref. 1625, with s/n 1,611,7xx. It appears that both that one, and the I’ve shown you all, above (1,929,5xx), were manufactured in 1967. Pretty neat coincidence.

I sincerely appreciate everyone’s enthusiastic response to my newest acquisition.

Thank you, gentlemen.

Joe

[Dan S]

The two watch are most likely 1967 and 1968, but it's impossible to be exact. Next time they are opened, get photos of the inside of the case-back, which will provide additional information.

[Ascari_2]

Lovely watch. Bough mine (https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=860600) on a whim not knowing if I would keep it long term. It is now a part of my collection with no foreseeable departure. The sporty bezel really changes the character of the DateJust. Wear it in good health.