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Oyster1982 · 28 September 2011, 10:06 PM

Congrats, that DJ is just sexy.

Dan2010 · 28 September 2011, 10:06 PM

I really like it. Great find.

Dan Pierce · 28 September 2011, 10:06 PM

An absolute stunner, Anders!!!

Huge congrats on a great find, my friend.

dP

kokota · 28 September 2011, 10:11 PM

Very nice find indeed...
Looks beautiful on your wrist

Atomant · 28 September 2011, 10:13 PM

wow, I am very curious as to how is it keeping time Anders.

Alsey · 28 September 2011, 10:14 PM

Oh such a beauty, so much better than it's current version IMO.
Wow this makes me think, back in the 90's I spent so much money on exclusive watch brands trying to be different when really I should have picked up classics like this at a steal!!

Congratulations

tudorlex · 28 September 2011, 10:30 PM

fantastic find, wish u well to wear it

ericdube · 28 September 2011, 10:32 PM

Very nice! Well done! Congratulations on your new addition!

rad87gn · 28 September 2011, 10:36 PM

Nice find!! Congrats!

CEG · 28 September 2011, 10:43 PM

Great find, congrats!

Submarino · 28 September 2011, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acce1999

I spend a lot of time (too much perhaps) searching the web and talking to people I have come to learn on various forums...

... also, in this case a very friendly and professional dealer helped me. A positive experience, I must say.

Why unused? A gift to someone that already had something nicer, perhaps, and now decided to trade it. Or perhaps someone inherited it unused, and traded it toward something more wanted. I've seen it happen several times earlier.

BTW: I missed out on a deal earlier this year on thirty year old NOS Tudor...

Best,

A

That's a very special watch. In my opinion my favorite Datejust ever made. I had a Date with the exact same Oyster dial and I regret selling it back in the 90s. Congratulations on that find!!

It's amazing to see all these NOS watches surfacing out all of a sudden. I wish I can get my hands on a Datejust like yours or a NOS Big Block.

mdtddd2007 · 28 September 2011, 10:49 PM

Simple but nice. Makes me want a DJ now. Congrats

chicagofan · 28 September 2011, 10:53 PM

Congrats!

11618 · 28 September 2011, 10:54 PM

very nice, easy to read

Watch Professor · 28 September 2011, 10:55 PM

Very beautiful. Quite a find. Congratulations.

Engi · 28 September 2011, 10:59 PM

Congrats Anders for your new arrival

Ciao

Engi

wyattearp · 28 September 2011, 11:02 PM

very beautiful. so understated.

wyattearp · 28 September 2011, 11:02 PM

very beautiful. so understated.

Jinder · 28 September 2011, 11:27 PM

Looks Like my dads old Air King Date!
Nice watch!!!

chazha · 28 September 2011, 11:31 PM

I prefer this model way above DSSD and YM II. Def a classic!! Good catch you got!!

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STEELINOX · 28 September 2011, 11:32 PM

Thatsa great looking box and watch Anders

slcbbrown · 28 September 2011, 11:38 PM

What a find. Congratulations, on this classic. It's everything a Rolex is supposed to be. As to the dial, the stick dials are near perfect for doing the job, which is telling the time. As much as I like the looks of Romans or Arabics on Rolex, they don't do a better job of showing the time-- they're just pretty.

You have a great watch.

jamesbondOO7 · 28 September 2011, 11:39 PM

Superb!!!!

rossi46 · 28 September 2011, 11:45 PM

Simply gorgeous! Rolex should take advantage of the excitement people have for stuff like this and come out with a retro or "historical" line of watches.

zeuloa · 28 September 2011, 11:46 PM

Excellent find - Congratulations and enjoy!!!

Like To Watch · 29 September 2011, 12:03 AM

Thanks for sharing.

acce1999 · 29 September 2011, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Great watch and yes you can find NOS watches around,but I quite amazed know-one has yet said it will need a service.As the many posts on TRF worried about a watch thats been at a AD for a year or so many say it will need a service.But if any watch has been unused its not a problem to store for many years.I know from experience bought several old NOS Tudors around 2000 that had been sat in there boxes unused for 30 odd years.They all ran fine and are still running fine today good luck with your watch for many many more years to come.

Peter,

Thanks!

I actually posted a thread a couple of days ago on the technical forum. Rikki gave me a couple of goods comments relating to the development of oils, and what happens to them as time passes. The watch is running excellent, with great amplitude and well within COSC. One watchmaker said what you said, but three (including Rikki) elaborated further on what happens to oils and the impact, especially on the rotor pin. A good recommendation is to give it a good cleaning and lubrication, and to replace gaskets to insure water proofness. Better safe, than sorry, I'd say. Also, the very strong mainspring of the 3135 will keep the watch running although the oils are no longer as efficient as they once were. And the deterioration of the rotor pin may be rapid...

Best,

A

acce1999 · 29 September 2011, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KDA

Beautiful... Here is my 1970s 16000. I love the simplicity too and often get complimented on it... Congrats on your watch!

Wow, that's a beautiful and rare reference, and from the shape of the lugs it seems to be in very good shape!

Dr. Robert · 29 September 2011, 01:55 AM

Bah humbug......one of the nicest Rolex watches I've seen today......I like it.....very clean, lug holes, no PCLs, great dial....wear it in good health.

acce1999 · 29 September 2011, 01:57 AM

Thank you everyone for the nice comments! I am very, very pleased.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

An absolute stunner, Anders!!!

Huge congrats on a great find, my friend.

dP

Quote:

Originally Posted by Engi

Congrats Anders for your new arrival

Ciao

Engi

Thanks Dan, Engi. It is no Tudor ... but I like it anyway.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomant

wow, I am very curious as to how is it keeping time Anders.

The watch is running great, well within COSC at ca +2s, and with great amplitude, but one of my friendly Geneva trained Rolex watchmakers will help me out with a professional assessment of the possible need of a cleaning and lubrication. Most likely I want to replace the gaskets to ensure waterproffness. But, the watch is running excellent out of the (old) box.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rossi46

Simply gorgeous! Rolex should take advantage of the excitement people have for stuff like this and come out with a retro or "historical" line of watches.

I agree. Sort of. Finding NOS is more exciting ... but quite difficult. I've stumbled upon a few, bougth two, and missed out on several.

Best,

A

28 September 2011, 10:06 PM	#31
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	Congrats, that DJ is just sexy. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

28 September 2011, 10:06 PM	#33
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	An absolute stunner, Anders!!! Huge congrats on a great find, my friend. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

28 September 2011, 10:13 PM	#35
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	wow, I am very curious as to how is it keeping time Anders. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

28 September 2011, 10:36 PM	#39
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Nice find!! Congrats! __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

28 September 2011, 10:43 PM	#40
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	Great find, congrats! __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

28 September 2011, 10:06 PM	#32
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	I really like it. Great find.

28 September 2011, 10:11 PM	#34
kokota 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,276	Very nice find indeed... Looks beautiful on your wrist

28 September 2011, 10:14 PM	#36
Alsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangkok Watch: GMT II C Posts: 217	Oh such a beauty, so much better than it's current version IMO. Wow this makes me think, back in the 90's I spent so much money on exclusive watch brands trying to be different when really I should have picked up classics like this at a steal!! Congratulations

28 September 2011, 10:30 PM	#37
tudorlex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Down Under Watch: 16570 Posts: 484	fantastic find, wish u well to wear it

28 September 2011, 10:32 PM	#38
ericdube "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Katherine Location: Massachusetts Watch: DJ, Sub-C, Daytona Posts: 218	Very nice! Well done! Congratulations on your new addition!

28 September 2011, 10:49 PM	#42
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	Simple but nice. Makes me want a DJ now. Congrats

28 September 2011, 10:53 PM	#43
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Congrats!

28 September 2011, 10:54 PM	#44
11618 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Posts: 406	very nice, easy to read

28 September 2011, 10:55 PM	#45
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Very beautiful. Quite a find. Congratulations. __________________

28 September 2011, 10:59 PM	#46
Engi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,434	Congrats Anders for your new arrival Ciao Engi

28 September 2011, 11:02 PM	#47
wyattearp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Wyatt Location: Toronto Watch: it all fly by. Posts: 311	very beautiful. so understated.

28 September 2011, 11:27 PM	#49
Jinder Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jinder Location: Ontario Watch: 116713 Posts: 601	Looks Like my dads old Air King Date! Nice watch!!!

28 September 2011, 11:31 PM	#50
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	I prefer this model way above DSSD and YM II. Def a classic!! Good catch you got!! Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk __________________ I am always single, even when I am married.

28 September 2011, 11:32 PM	#51
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	Thatsa great looking box and watch Anders __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

28 September 2011, 11:38 PM	#52
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	wow! What a find. Congratulations, on this classic. It's everything a Rolex is supposed to be. As to the dial, the stick dials are near perfect for doing the job, which is telling the time. As much as I like the looks of Romans or Arabics on Rolex, they don't do a better job of showing the time-- they're just pretty. You have a great watch.

28 September 2011, 11:39 PM	#53
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,081	Superb!!!! __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

28 September 2011, 11:45 PM	#54
rossi46 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: CT, by a lake Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,544	Simply gorgeous! Rolex should take advantage of the excitement people have for stuff like this and come out with a retro or "historical" line of watches. __________________ A watch is about the entire package, not just its appearance. Any large watch company not making its own movement is not making a watch at all; they’re just playing dress-up. --The Watch Snob

28 September 2011, 11:46 PM	#55
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	Excellent find - Congratulations and enjoy!!!

29 September 2011, 12:03 AM	#56
Like To Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,196	Thanks for sharing.

29 September 2011, 01:55 AM	#59
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	Bah humbug......one of the nicest Rolex watches I've seen today......I like it.....very clean, lug holes, no PCLs, great dial....wear it in good health. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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