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KDA · 14 August 2011, 03:22 AM

Here is my 1978 Datejust 16000.

The datejusts don't get much love around here, well not as much as the SS sports models, but I think they can look just as beautiful as any other vintage watches.

I simply love this one - it's pure simplicity - and it looks great with a suit.

jvo300 · 14 August 2011, 04:46 AM

Here's my 1603 Roman dial. I don't wear it much these days, but it always brings a smile to my face.

tfduff723 · 14 August 2011, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by KDA

Here is my 1978 Datejust 16000.

The datejusts don't get much love around here, well not as much as the SS sports models, but I think they can look just as beautiful as any other vintage watches.

I simply love this one - it's pure simplicity - and it looks great with a suit.

That really is a beautiful timepiece. It is hard to beat the "less is more" look your watch has - very nice!

Chipmunk · 14 August 2011, 05:08 AM

Classic.

Dr. Robert · 14 August 2011, 06:03 AM

I dig the datejust.........

David AP · 14 August 2011, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by KDA

Here is my 1978 Datejust 16000.

The datejusts don't get much love around here, well not as much as the SS sports models, but I think they can look just as beautiful as any other vintage watches.

I simply love this one - it's pure simplicity - and it looks great with a suit.

It's glorious.
For me the proof of the Rolex pudding is that what are effectively their entry level models like this and the Air King are as simple as you could imagine, yet have something magic about them you can't get anywhere else.
By rights that should just be a very normal(albeit attractive), almost ordinary watch, but in reality it's anything but, and I'd happily gaze at that all day.

I dunno how they do it, I really don't...

jay_man2 · 14 August 2011, 08:06 AM

I bought my Datejust in 1987. TT, white dial, stick markers, acrylic crystal. It was my very first Rolex, shown here with my three Subs.

dddrees · 14 August 2011, 08:26 AM

Great looking DJs guys.

Chris B · 14 August 2011, 05:52 PM

Great DJs guys

Gratuitous pic of my 6605 from 1956

KDA · 14 August 2011, 07:24 PM

Beautiful Watches... You're right, sometimes less is more.

arttay10 · 14 August 2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris B

Great DJs guys

Gratuitous pic of my 6605 from 1956

That is superb Chris... A few years ago I missed out on a model with the red date just writing above, but it was in no where near as good condition as yours. Very nice...

swish77 · 15 August 2011, 02:10 AM

There is nothing that says Rolex more than a Datejust. A classic beauty. And the vintage models are the best bang-for your-buck around. Here's my 16014, 5.4 mil serial with the 3035 quickset. (Photo by Bob Ridley.)

jatco · 15 August 2011, 02:35 AM

True classics, imo. Beautiful time pieces...
I love mine..!!

clay1680 · 15 August 2011, 09:06 AM

Datejust

, Datejust /w acrylic crystal

The Joker · 15 August 2011, 09:27 AM

Stunning watches, just love the older dials

HORNBLOWER · 15 August 2011, 09:44 AM

Datejusts are CLASSIC, this is one of mine (well a variation!) blue piepan. 18k currently on a blue sharkskin band.

KDA · 15 August 2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by HORNBLOWER

Datejusts are CLASSIC, this is one of mine (well a variation!) blue piepan. 18k currently on a blue sharkskin band.

Wow that's a real beauty - was it a gift?

z32turbo · 15 August 2011, 12:47 PM

Nice pics everyone!!

slcbbrown · 15 August 2011, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KDA

Here is my 1978 Datejust 16000.

The datejusts don't get much love around here, well not as much as the SS sports models, but I think they can look just as beautiful as any other vintage watches.

I simply love this one - it's pure simplicity - and it looks great with a suit.

beautiful dial

mcjp6 · 15 August 2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KDA

The datejusts don't get much love around here

They should, classic Rolex and still the most popular ref sold........

Mine, original 16030, purchased brand new in 1984, B&P still to hand.....

mcjp6 · 15 August 2011, 10:10 PM

another....

MonBK · 15 August 2011, 10:16 PM

In a drawer for the past 15 years.

The date and the just are stored in a different place.

SWIMPRUF · 15 August 2011, 11:51 PM

Nice DJ KDA.

SiSiSenor · 16 August 2011, 01:54 PM

My 1978, 1601 on a leather strap. Still runs beautifully.

Could only round up a picture on my phone for now, hope that's alright.

Ali MacLennan · 16 August 2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SiSiSenor

My 1978, 1601 on a leather strap. Still runs beautifully.

Could only round up a picture on my phone for now, hope that's alright.

That is one crisp looking datejust, that'd look fine in a suit.

43builder · 16 August 2011, 05:25 PM

Gotta love the classics. It how we got to where we are today!

KDA · 16 August 2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SiSiSenor

My 1978, 1601 on a leather strap. Still runs beautifully.

Could only round up a picture on my phone for now, hope that's alright.

Great looking watch...

SiSiSenor · 17 August 2011, 06:04 AM

Thanks Ali/KDA. Anyone have anymore we can take a look at?

Keeperoftime · 17 August 2011, 12:02 PM

Humble but powerful and more valid to the strength of the Rolex name than we give credit to. Very nice piece.

renfield33 · 18 August 2011, 04:34 AM

i really like the look of the vintage datejust on the leather strap.

14 August 2011, 03:22 AM	#1
KDA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Netherlands Watch: DJ 16000 Posts: 238	The Humble Datejust Here is my 1978 Datejust 16000. The datejusts don't get much love around here, well not as much as the SS sports models, but I think they can look just as beautiful as any other vintage watches. I simply love this one - it's pure simplicity - and it looks great with a suit. Attached Images

14 August 2011, 05:08 AM	#4
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Classic. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

14 August 2011, 06:03 AM	#5
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	I dig the datejust......... __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

14 August 2011, 08:26 AM	#8
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Great looking DJs guys. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 August 2011, 02:10 AM	#12
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 7,001	There is nothing that says Rolex more than a Datejust. A classic beauty. And the vintage models are the best bang-for your-buck around. Here's my 16014, 5.4 mil serial with the 3035 quickset. (Photo by Bob Ridley.) Attached Images

14 August 2011, 04:46 AM	#2
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Here's my 1603 Roman dial. I don't wear it much these days, but it always brings a smile to my face.

14 August 2011, 08:06 AM	#7
jay_man2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jay Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,490	I bought my Datejust in 1987. TT, white dial, stick markers, acrylic crystal. It was my very first Rolex, shown here with my three Subs.

14 August 2011, 05:52 PM	#9
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Great DJs guys Gratuitous pic of my 6605 from 1956

14 August 2011, 07:24 PM	#10
KDA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Netherlands Watch: DJ 16000 Posts: 238	Beautiful Watches... You're right, sometimes less is more.

15 August 2011, 02:35 AM	#13
jatco 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 50,567	True classics, imo. Beautiful time pieces... I love mine..!! Attached Images __________________ . ..- ' A Crown for every achievement '

15 August 2011, 09:06 AM	#14
clay1680 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Clay Location: Chicago Posts: 136	Datejust , Datejust /w acrylic crystal __________________ 1680 Submariner 5.0M 16013 Datejust 7.1M 16613 Submariner "Y" 16710 GMT "Z" '73 Speedy Pro

15 August 2011, 09:27 AM	#15
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Stunning watches, just love the older dials

15 August 2011, 09:44 AM	#16
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	Datejusts are CLASSIC, this is one of mine (well a variation!) blue piepan. 18k currently on a blue sharkskin band. Attached Images

15 August 2011, 12:47 PM	#18
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Nice pics everyone!! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

15 August 2011, 10:10 PM	#21
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	another.... Attached Images

15 August 2011, 10:16 PM	#22
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	In a drawer for the past 15 years. The date and the just are stored in a different place. Attached Images

15 August 2011, 11:51 PM	#23
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Nice DJ KDA. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

16 August 2011, 01:54 PM	#24
SiSiSenor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: James Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 115	My 1978, 1601 on a leather strap. Still runs beautifully. Could only round up a picture on my phone for now, hope that's alright. Attached Images

16 August 2011, 05:25 PM	#26
43builder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Cleveland/NoVA Watch: 116528 YG Daytona Posts: 808	Gotta love the classics. It how we got to where we are today! __________________ Patrick Lewis Rolex Daytona 18K YG (M97 Serial) Rolex SS DAYTONA (On Order...it'll be a while) Omega Vintage 1970's 617 Movement

17 August 2011, 06:04 AM	#28
SiSiSenor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: James Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 115	Thanks Ali/KDA. Anyone have anymore we can take a look at?

17 August 2011, 12:02 PM	#29
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Humble but powerful and more valid to the strength of the Rolex name than we give credit to. Very nice piece.

18 August 2011, 04:34 AM	#30
renfield33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Watch: GMT-II Pepsi Posts: 1,051	i really like the look of the vintage datejust on the leather strap. __________________ Lug hole loyalist!

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