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Redline442 · 8 December 2013, 03:04 PM

Just picked this up - Datejust circa 1979-1980 according to serial number. Owner told me 100% original including band. It's in great shape and keeps great time. 14k jubilee. Band just says Rolex 14k stainless but no fancy insignia. Any thoughts?

Sorry if pics aren't the best and thanks in advance!

crowncollection · 8 December 2013, 03:14 PM

you have a USA made, Oval link band made under license during this period due import taxes at the time. The rest looks ok. Those bands were prone to stretch Michael young in hk can sort that out pretty cheap

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joe100 · 8 December 2013, 03:42 PM

Looks fine

Redline442 · 8 December 2013, 03:51 PM

Guys - thanks so much for your input, much appreciated!

Also thanks for the band repair tip. I would love to get the band tightened but then I'm afraid it will be too small for my wrist. I may need to buy some extra 14k links.

southtexas · 9 December 2013, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Redline442

Guys - thanks so much for your input, much appreciated!

Also thanks for the band repair tip. I would love to get the band tightened but then I'm afraid it will be too small for my wrist. I may need to buy some extra 14k links.

Or MY can just make you extra links; might look into which is cheaper and more practical.

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Cc1966 · 9 December 2013, 03:58 AM

Looks fine, hope you can sort out the bracelet quickly.

Redline442 · 9 December 2013, 04:08 PM

Good idea will inquire about it when sending it off to MY .... hopefully not too expensive.

SkyKing31 · 9 December 2013, 06:20 PM

I have a TT DJ with the same style bracelet. The watch is good.

southtexas · 10 December 2013, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Redline442

Good idea will inquire about it when sending it off to MY .... hopefully not too expensive.

I wouldn't think so. He's currently making me two links for a 14k jub. that he is refurbishing; each link is material (most of total cost) plus just a little for labor. Very reasonable in my opinion.

Redline442 · 12 December 2013, 02:21 AM

Thanks to all for the great info!

vintagewaferthin · 12 December 2013, 06:45 AM

Its real.

8 December 2013, 03:04 PM	#1
Redline442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Watch: Datejust Posts: 12	Real? Just picked this up - Datejust circa 1979-1980 according to serial number. Owner told me 100% original including band. It's in great shape and keeps great time. 14k jubilee. Band just says Rolex 14k stainless but no fancy insignia. Any thoughts? Sorry if pics aren't the best and thanks in advance! Attached Images

8 December 2013, 03:14 PM	#2
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Real? you have a USA made, Oval link band made under license during this period due import taxes at the time. The rest looks ok. Those bands were prone to stretch Michael young in hk can sort that out pretty cheap Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

8 December 2013, 03:42 PM	#3
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Looks fine __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

9 December 2013, 03:58 AM	#6
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Looks fine, hope you can sort out the bracelet quickly. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

8 December 2013, 03:51 PM	#4
Redline442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Watch: Datejust Posts: 12	Guys - thanks so much for your input, much appreciated! Also thanks for the band repair tip. I would love to get the band tightened but then I'm afraid it will be too small for my wrist. I may need to buy some extra 14k links.

9 December 2013, 04:08 PM	#7
Redline442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Watch: Datejust Posts: 12	Good idea will inquire about it when sending it off to MY .... hopefully not too expensive.

9 December 2013, 06:20 PM	#8
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	I have a TT DJ with the same style bracelet. The watch is good.

12 December 2013, 02:21 AM	#10
Redline442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Watch: Datejust Posts: 12	Thanks to all for the great info!

12 December 2013, 06:45 AM	#11
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	Its real.

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