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mui.richard · 25 October 2015, 08:28 PM

Hi fellows,

After my Explorer 214270 and Explorer II 216570 polar I decided to test the vintage water a little. The venerable Datejust seem to be s perfect candidate for that.

What say you?

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MahdiyaDad · 25 October 2015, 09:04 PM

I like that, a lot! Might need to test the waters also!!! Nice one, wear it in good health!

Spoonage · 25 October 2015, 09:11 PM

Nick pick up! Wear it often. My first vintage is a 79090.

nick c · 25 October 2015, 09:48 PM

Good job I say

Racerdj · 25 October 2015, 10:00 PM

Nice find, congratulations!

mui.richard · 25 October 2015, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoonage

Nick pick up! Wear it often. My first vintage is a 79090.

Thanks everyone! Unfortunately the screws are seized tight on the Jubilee so even my watchmaker couldn't remove the extra links for the bracelet to fit so I'm sourcing an aftermarket one.

Spoonage: wearing any one piece often proves to be more difficult than I would have thought. It's not a big collection but some pieces are not getting any wrist time at all as it is.

Coincidently I have a 75190 from 1992 that I bought new...when it only costed usd1k

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landroverking · 25 October 2015, 11:01 PM

My daily watch when I don't need a Chronograph.

MahdiyaDad · 25 October 2015, 11:08 PM

Explorer and Heritage Ranger too, I really like your style! Some very tough choices to make there!

somdej · 25 October 2015, 11:12 PM

One handsome and clean vintage you have got, congrats.

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mui.richard · 25 October 2015, 11:16 PM

And I got it for a STEAL for this 16014...only USD 2K.

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Spoonage · 25 October 2015, 11:43 PM

Nice collection! I see why it's hard to wear 1 piece often. Rotating through that collection would be fun.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mui.richard

Thanks everyone! Unfortunately the screws are seized tight on the Jubilee so even my watchmaker couldn't remove the extra links for the bracelet to fit so I'm sourcing an aftermarket one.

Spoonage: wearing any one piece often proves to be more difficult than I would have thought. It's not a big collection but some pieces are not getting any wrist time at all as it is.

Coincidently I have a 75190 from 1992 that I bought new...when it only costed usd1k

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lhanddds · 26 October 2015, 12:18 AM

Looks like my first ROLEX, good start

sea-dweller · 26 October 2015, 01:16 AM

Nice vintage!

cht · 26 October 2015, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mui.richard

Thanks everyone! Unfortunately the screws are seized tight on the Jubilee so even my watchmaker couldn't remove the extra links for the bracelet to fit so I'm sourcing an aftermarket one.

Spoonage: wearing any one piece often proves to be more difficult than I would have thought. It's not a big collection but some pieces are not getting any wrist time at all as it is.

Coincidently I have a 75190 from 1992 that I bought new...when it only costed usd1k

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Nice, like the his and hers collection!

godfather0917 · 27 October 2015, 12:00 AM

Congrats!

sickened1 · 27 October 2015, 12:04 AM

mineral · 27 October 2015, 12:05 AM

Good choice. The DJ will never go out dated.

Sam Crow · 27 October 2015, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mui.richard

And I got it for a STEAL for this 16014...only USD 2K.

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At that price, it's a no brainer.

Congrats, it looks great on you. The only problem is you might get the vintage bug.

My 16014 says 'hi'

SoonerTA · 27 October 2015, 12:16 AM

Congrats. Good choice

mui.richard · 27 October 2015, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Crow

At that price, it's a no brainer.

Congrats, it looks great on you. The only problem is you might get the vintage bug.

My 16014 says 'hi'

Sam, in fact yours is what inspired me to even start looking at 16014 Datejust in the first place!! :-)

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Sam Crow · 27 October 2015, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mui.richard

Sam, in fact yours is what inspired me to even start looking at 16014 Datejust in the first place!! :-)

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Cool. :) Actually, a couple of other members said the same thing about getting a 16014 to me as well. I never saw myself as an enabler, lol. Enjoy!

Yours looks great on the vintage minimal strap you put on it. That strap is a beautiful shade of brown, and really adds to the vintage charm. One thing I really like about the silver dial, is that it goes with any colour/type of strap. I got a camouflage strap for it, and it works. Did your watchmaker try applying heat to loosen up the jubilee screws?

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tylerad1 · 27 October 2015, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam Crow

At that price, it's a no brainer.

Congrats, it looks great on you. The only problem is you might get the vintage bug.

My 16014 says 'hi'

That's as beautiful as it gets!

watchwatcher · 27 October 2015, 11:39 AM

Very nice...congrats.

Hairdude1 · 27 October 2015, 12:49 PM

Very nice!

mui.richard · 27 October 2015, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Crow

Cool. :) Actually, a couple of other members said the same thing about getting a 16014 to me as well. I never saw myself as an enabler, lol. Enjoy!

Yours looks great on the vintage minimal strap you put on it. That strap is a beautiful shade of brown, and really adds to the vintage charm. One thing I really like about the silver dial, is that it goes with any colour/type of strap. I got a camouflage strap for it, and it works. Did your watchmaker try applying heat to loosen up the jubilee screws?

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Thanks for the tip on using heat I'll try that.
BTW, may I ask what camera is the 16014 resting on in the pic? Pentax lens?

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Lordofrolex · 27 October 2015, 01:31 PM

Congrats.

Sam Crow · 27 October 2015, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tylerad1

That's as beautiful as it gets!

Thanks :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mui.richard

Thanks for the tip on using heat I'll try that.
BTW, may I ask what camera is the 16014 resting on in the pic? Pentax lens?

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No prob, hope that helps. Fujitsu x100.

mui.richard · 27 October 2015, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Crow

Thanks :)

No prob, hope that helps. Fujitsu x100.

BTW, what year is your 16014 if I may ask? Your dial and mine looks to be different...yours has 1/2 second hash marks and the stick indices seem to have bevel on top. Mine is 5.5 mil serial which dates back to late 1978 early 1979, and is without those two features.

Seems there's a LOT to learn when it comes to vintage Rolex pieces...

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brandrea · 27 October 2015, 09:02 PM

Very nice, congratulations

Sam Crow · 27 October 2015, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mui.richard

BTW, what year is your 16014 if I may ask? Your dial and mine looks to be different...yours has 1/2 second hash marks and the stick indices seem to have bevel on top. Mine is 5.5 mil serial which dates back to late 1978 early 1979, and is without those two features.

Seems there's a LOT to learn when it comes to vintage Rolex pieces...

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My 16014 is from 1985, 8.3 mil serial. My 1675 GMT is from '78 with 5.5 mil serial. Is yours a pie pan dial? I can't really tell from your pic. Maybe you got a 1601, great watch and a bona fide vintage. It would have no quick set date and a slower beat movement. Yes, there is so much to learn in vintage. I'm just a novice. The experts are in the vintage forum and are very helpful.

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25 October 2015, 08:28 PM	#1
mui.richard "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 673	My first attempt to step into vintage...well, almost vintage waters Hi fellows, After my Explorer 214270 and Explorer II 216570 polar I decided to test the vintage water a little. The venerable Datejust seem to be s perfect candidate for that. What say you? Sent from my D6653 using Tapatalk

25 October 2015, 10:00 PM	#5
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Nice find, congratulations! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

26 October 2015, 01:16 AM	#13
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27 October 2015, 12:49 PM	#24
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Very nice! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

27 October 2015, 01:31 PM	#26
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25 October 2015, 09:04 PM	#2
MahdiyaDad "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Here and there Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 196	I like that, a lot! Might need to test the waters also!!! Nice one, wear it in good health!

25 October 2015, 09:11 PM	#3
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	Nick pick up! Wear it often. My first vintage is a 79090.

25 October 2015, 09:48 PM	#4
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Good job I say

25 October 2015, 11:01 PM	#7
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	My daily watch when I don't need a Chronograph.

25 October 2015, 11:08 PM	#8
MahdiyaDad "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Here and there Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 196	Explorer and Heritage Ranger too, I really like your style! Some very tough choices to make there!

25 October 2015, 11:12 PM	#9
somdej "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Jeremy Location: malaysia Watch: Rolex Posts: 111	One handsome and clean vintage you have got, congrats. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 October 2015, 11:16 PM	#10
mui.richard "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 673	And I got it for a STEAL for this 16014...only USD 2K. Sent from my D6653 using Tapatalk

26 October 2015, 12:18 AM	#12
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Looks like my first ROLEX, good start

27 October 2015, 12:00 AM	#15
godfather0917 Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: chicago Posts: 183	Congrats!

27 October 2015, 12:04 AM	#16
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27 October 2015, 12:05 AM	#17
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Good choice. The DJ will never go out dated.

27 October 2015, 12:16 AM	#19
SoonerTA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: Texas Posts: 1,417	Congrats. Good choice

27 October 2015, 11:39 AM	#23
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Very nice...congrats.

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