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Tommy13 · 16 August 2015, 05:12 AM

Hi everyone very new to Rolex was told this is the best place:) I received a Datejust watch from my late dad. I am assuming its late 80's but if someone can confirm please. Also what are my options to change the bracelet not keen on the gold should I go SS? One last question what would the value be of the watch if possible thanks again for the help . Name: IMG_2432.JPG
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BBL · 16 August 2015, 08:45 AM

Hi
I am new too, just last week....
Anything I got from my Dad stayed in tact, no changes. He is too wonderful to change anything about him, including his memory. So.... to folks who are sentimental, like me, I wouldn't change a thing and just wear it with the pride that he gave it to you as inheritance that you can cherish and pass on... Just my humble opinion... :-)

THC · 16 August 2015, 08:56 AM

Agree... Get an entire new watch... when you get older like me, you will cherish the watch and be glad you saved it as is

Oyster99 · 16 August 2015, 09:04 AM

KEEP THE WATCH FOREVER. 1
The watch looks really, really good!
Now that that is said, i can see why you would like to change the strap, however you should keep the original bracelet forever too, and probably get a leather strap or two tone jubilee for it. But since i think the endlinks would be a problem keep this band or go leather.

rolfiz · 16 August 2015, 09:08 AM

It's actually a rather old Datejust, not from the 80s but instead from the 60s. It appears to be solid gold. Really beautiful piece!

I would put a nice brown leather strap on and be done with it.

swils8610 · 16 August 2015, 10:53 AM

Leather strap would look nice. Keep the one your dad wore it with sentimental reasons.

droptopman · 16 August 2015, 10:59 AM

Dark brown croc or gator looks great with gold. You can find genuine vintage Rolex straps around. Beautiful watch.

watchwatcher · 16 August 2015, 11:07 AM

Welcome to the Forum...treasure your dad's watch.

brandrea · 17 August 2015, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Welcome to the Forum...treasure your dad's watch.

Exactly

LuminousMaximus · 17 August 2015, 03:03 AM

Nice watch and welcome to the forum! Curious, if the strap s original ROLEX?

Tommy13 · 17 August 2015, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

Nice watch and welcome to the forum! Curious, if the strap s original ROLEX?

Not sure i was young when my dad passed it has been storage for 23 yrs. leather as suggested is the way im heading just trying to find a good source.

Tommy13 · 17 August 2015, 12:53 AM

Thanks everyone for the help and kind words. After reading up on the datejust model seems it might be 6105 model?

Lpugliese · 17 August 2015, 02:37 AM

would look really cool with a brown strap, but I am sentimental as well

BuddaLun · 17 August 2015, 03:06 AM

I too wear my father's watch from the 60s - I absolutely adore it.

As others have said, I would preserve the original bracelet in a safe place and put a very high quality brown leather strap on it. It is a gorgeous piece and you should pass it down to your heirs.

Mr. K · 17 August 2015, 03:10 AM

Nice leather or croc strap would look amazing on it.

locutus49 · 17 August 2015, 03:26 AM

I would splurge on a gold jubilee bracelet. Not sure what bracelet was original to that watch.

AK797 · 17 August 2015, 04:00 AM

I wouldn't change it at all.

JayJ · 17 August 2015, 04:04 AM

Wow that's a beautiful watch!

subtona · 17 August 2015, 04:19 AM

I would put the watch on a strap and wear it regularly

I would not wear the bracelet ever ...I wouldn't feel the least bit like I did my dad an injustice.

Briannourse · 17 August 2015, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

I would put the watch on a strap and wear it regularly

I would not wear the bracelet ever ...I wouldn't feel the least bit like I did my dad an injustice.

I agree, good idea.

cht · 17 August 2015, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Tommy13

Hi everyone very new to Rolex was told this is the best place:) I received a Datejust watch from my late dad. I am assuming its late 80's but if someone can confirm please. Also what are my options to change the bracelet not keen on the gold should I go SS? One last question what would the value be of the watch if possible thanks again for the help

Looks to 1960's.
Not sure what he put on it as a bracelet though.
But put a SS bracelet on a solid gold watch head?

Sounds like two bad ideas, like father like son, no?

Get a nice crocodile/gator or leather strap for it.

value?
Your dad's watch, so, unless you were estranged or something shouldn't that be priceless?

Tommy13 · 17 August 2015, 06:01 AM

@ cht just trying to see how much the watch would be worth for insurance purposes. 19mm lugs or 20 should I be getting?

16 August 2015, 05:12 AM	#1
Tommy13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 8	New to Rolex Hi everyone very new to Rolex was told this is the best place:) I received a Datejust watch from my late dad. I am assuming its late 80's but if someone can confirm please. Also what are my options to change the bracelet not keen on the gold should I go SS? One last question what would the value be of the watch if possible thanks again for the help .

16 August 2015, 09:04 AM	#4
Oyster99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Kris Location: Holland Watch: me go Posts: 730	KEEP THE WATCH FOREVER. 1 The watch looks really, really good! Now that that is said, i can see why you would like to change the strap, however you should keep the original bracelet forever too, and probably get a leather strap or two tone jubilee for it. But since i think the endlinks would be a problem keep this band or go leather. __________________ Instagram watchpage: k99app, feel free to follow me ;) 17014 - oysterquartz Corniche Mistral40 Regards.

16 August 2015, 10:59 AM	#7
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Dark brown croc or gator looks great with gold. You can find genuine vintage Rolex straps around. Beautiful watch. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

17 August 2015, 03:03 AM	#10
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	Nice watch and welcome to the forum! Curious, if the strap s original ROLEX? __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

17 August 2015, 04:19 AM	#19
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	I would put the watch on a strap and wear it regularly I would not wear the bracelet ever ...I wouldn't feel the least bit like I did my dad an injustice. __________________

16 August 2015, 08:45 AM	#2
BBL "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: DM Location: USA Watch: DD-YG/DJ/Breitling Posts: 8,896	Hi I am new too, just last week.... Anything I got from my Dad stayed in tact, no changes. He is too wonderful to change anything about him, including his memory. So.... to folks who are sentimental, like me, I wouldn't change a thing and just wear it with the pride that he gave it to you as inheritance that you can cherish and pass on... Just my humble opinion... :-)

16 August 2015, 08:56 AM	#3
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Agree... Get an entire new watch... when you get older like me, you will cherish the watch and be glad you saved it as is

16 August 2015, 09:08 AM	#5
rolfiz Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Posts: 110	It's actually a rather old Datejust, not from the 80s but instead from the 60s. It appears to be solid gold. Really beautiful piece! I would put a nice brown leather strap on and be done with it.

16 August 2015, 10:53 AM	#6
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Leather strap would look nice. Keep the one your dad wore it with sentimental reasons.

16 August 2015, 11:07 AM	#8
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Welcome to the Forum...treasure your dad's watch.

17 August 2015, 12:53 AM	#12
Tommy13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 8	Thanks everyone for the help and kind words. After reading up on the datejust model seems it might be 6105 model?

17 August 2015, 02:37 AM	#13
Lpugliese "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Lance Location: Nashville, TN Watch: rolex Posts: 1,076	would look really cool with a brown strap, but I am sentimental as well

17 August 2015, 03:06 AM	#14
BuddaLun "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Watch: LV & BLRO Posts: 210	I too wear my father's watch from the 60s - I absolutely adore it. As others have said, I would preserve the original bracelet in a safe place and put a very high quality brown leather strap on it. It is a gorgeous piece and you should pass it down to your heirs.

17 August 2015, 03:10 AM	#15
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	Nice leather or croc strap would look amazing on it.

17 August 2015, 03:26 AM	#16
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I would splurge on a gold jubilee bracelet. Not sure what bracelet was original to that watch.

17 August 2015, 04:00 AM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I wouldn't change it at all.

17 August 2015, 04:04 AM	#18
JayJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 248	Wow that's a beautiful watch!

17 August 2015, 06:01 AM	#22
Tommy13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 8	@ cht just trying to see how much the watch would be worth for insurance purposes. 19mm lugs or 20 should I be getting?

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