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Hector N. Tabilisma · 31 August 2010, 07:24 PM

Hi! Just bought from ebay this vintage rolex watch. Its a Datejust Perpetual 18k WG/SS Roman Numeral. These are the relevant information about the watch; REF 1601, Cal 1570 and Serial No. 2090365. Despite its age (1969) it looks so pristinely new. Just had it authenticated in a Rolex Center and passed all the tests including water resistance. The pics were taken in the Rolex Center. Including the shipment cost and custom duties, I shelled out $1800 all in all. Do you think I got a fair deal?

Texican · 31 August 2010, 09:43 PM

That is a fair price for a 1601 TT DJ, especially if everything is Rolex, no aftermarket bracelet, etc. I have a stainless 1601 in ecellant condition and paid $1400 for it, so you did pretty good! If you watch Ebay pretty regular, you'll see the prices vintage 1601's go for, you're in the ballpark, hope you enjoy it!

alexxelor · 31 August 2010, 09:49 PM

compliments like new

glocati · 1 September 2010, 04:10 AM

very nice ! Great dial. Don't see too many of them in the pie pan version.

StarSovereign · 1 September 2010, 04:27 AM

Congrats. Wear it in good health...

Flash Gordon · 1 September 2010, 06:34 AM

Did Rolex make a TT with white gold and stainless steel bracelet? I thought the white gold refer to the bezel and the rest of the watch and the bracelet is stainless steel.

Hector N. Tabilisma · 1 September 2010, 08:10 AM

The white gold refers to the bezel which is fluted! The bracelet is stainless steel. Being new with Rolex, is this the normal design for this model?

glocati · 1 September 2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Hector N. Tabilisma

The white gold refers to the bezel which is fluted! The bracelet is stainless steel. Being new with Rolex, is this the normal design for this model?

Hector, I will say it again..that is a real beauty ! Yes, 1601 is all stainless with a fluted WG bezel. I believe some dials had WG hours markers as well.

1601/3 is a tu tone SS and YG model.

Enjoy that vintage DJ.

Best, Greg

Hector N. Tabilisma · 1 September 2010, 03:29 PM

Thanks for the compliment Greg!!! A lot of my friends here are one with you in appreciating it. And I intend to have this watch for keeps!

One thing, how do I know if the bracelet is original or not?

welem · 1 September 2010, 03:33 PM

the condition is pristine! nice classic!

Michael M. · 1 September 2010, 11:20 PM

Congrats, looks like new!

egzbuen · 2 September 2010, 12:05 AM

Nice vintage there kabayan.

Widows Son · 2 September 2010, 01:26 AM

That's a beauty!!! I love the white dial and Roman Numerals. Can't help you on the bracelet. It could have been replaced at some point during a service. Don't know if it's original, but if it were an aftermarket, the AD should have told you.

glocati · 2 September 2010, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hector N. Tabilisma

Thanks for the compliment Greg!!! A lot of my friends here are one with you in appreciating it. And I intend to have this watch for keeps!

One thing, how do I know if the bracelet is original or not?

Hector, i think it is definitely a keeper. The rolled/light jubilee is definitely period correct. Some will have a date stamp on the clasp. It should be on the back side of the clasp peice that has the Rolex logo, etc on it. If it is there, you can see if it matches the ~1969 or so production date of the watch.

Thx Greg

Hector N. Tabilisma · 2 September 2010, 08:07 AM

Tnx kabayan. Can I have your name? Where in manila do you live? You're a rolex collector it seems. Hope we do business someday!!! I could be contacted at 09189902940.

My best and warmest regards!!!

Hector

rfknauss · 2 September 2010, 09:08 AM

Hector, very very nice!

Hector N. Tabilisma · 3 September 2010, 12:12 PM

To all who expressed their admiration to this watch, a million thanks!!!

Have a great time.

Hector

31 August 2010, 07:24 PM	#1
Hector N. Tabilisma "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Philippines Watch: ROLEX Posts: 9	My datejust perpetual 18k/WG/SS Roman Nr Hi! Just bought from ebay this vintage rolex watch. Its a Datejust Perpetual 18k WG/SS Roman Numeral. These are the relevant information about the watch; REF 1601, Cal 1570 and Serial No. 2090365. Despite its age (1969) it looks so pristinely new. Just had it authenticated in a Rolex Center and passed all the tests including water resistance. The pics were taken in the Rolex Center. Including the shipment cost and custom duties, I shelled out $1800 all in all. Do you think I got a fair deal? Attached Images

31 August 2010, 09:43 PM	#2
Texican "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Scotty Location: Texas Watch: 1680 Red, 5512 Posts: 230	That is a fair price for a 1601 TT DJ, especially if everything is Rolex, no aftermarket bracelet, etc. I have a stainless 1601 in ecellant condition and paid $1400 for it, so you did pretty good! If you watch Ebay pretty regular, you'll see the prices vintage 1601's go for, you're in the ballpark, hope you enjoy it! __________________

2 September 2010, 12:05 AM	#12
egzbuen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manila Posts: 1,177	Nice vintage there kabayan. __________________ 18083 & 16750 16234 & 16233 16610 & 16800 3717-01 & 104 & 312 Nav B-Uhr

2 September 2010, 09:08 AM	#16
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Hector, very very nice! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

3 September 2010, 12:12 PM	#17
Hector N. Tabilisma "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Philippines Watch: ROLEX Posts: 9	Thank you for the admiration! To all who expressed their admiration to this watch, a million thanks!!! Have a great time. Hector

31 August 2010, 09:49 PM	#3
alexxelor Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: alessandro Location: ROMA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 675	compliments like new

1 September 2010, 04:10 AM	#4
glocati "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: 1675/3+16013 Posts: 538	very nice ! Great dial. Don't see too many of them in the pie pan version.

1 September 2010, 04:27 AM	#5
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	Congrats. Wear it in good health...

1 September 2010, 06:34 AM	#6
Flash Gordon Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jersey Posts: 146	Did Rolex make a TT with white gold and stainless steel bracelet? I thought the white gold refer to the bezel and the rest of the watch and the bracelet is stainless steel.

1 September 2010, 08:10 AM	#7
Hector N. Tabilisma "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Philippines Watch: ROLEX Posts: 9	The white gold refers to the bezel which is fluted! The bracelet is stainless steel. Being new with Rolex, is this the normal design for this model?

1 September 2010, 03:29 PM	#9
Hector N. Tabilisma "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Philippines Watch: ROLEX Posts: 9	Thanks for the compliment Greg!!! A lot of my friends here are one with you in appreciating it. And I intend to have this watch for keeps! One thing, how do I know if the bracelet is original or not?

1 September 2010, 03:33 PM	#10
welem Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indonesia Posts: 167	the condition is pristine! nice classic!

1 September 2010, 11:20 PM	#11
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Congrats, looks like new!

2 September 2010, 01:26 AM	#13
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	That's a beauty!!! I love the white dial and Roman Numerals. Can't help you on the bracelet. It could have been replaced at some point during a service. Don't know if it's original, but if it were an aftermarket, the AD should have told you.

2 September 2010, 08:07 AM	#15
Hector N. Tabilisma "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Philippines Watch: ROLEX Posts: 9	Tnx kabayan. Can I have your name? Where in manila do you live? You're a rolex collector it seems. Hope we do business someday!!! I could be contacted at 09189902940. My best and warmest regards!!! Hector

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