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Luv2XcelR8 · 8 February 2020, 04:53 AM

Hello everybody!

I recently purchased this DateJust for my fiancé and I am looking for some history/ information.

I believe that it is late 60’s but I am not sure.

Maybe a 1601 reference? I believe a pie dial. I don’t have tools to look at serial number on case.

Any help would be appreciated.

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PhilLynott · 8 February 2020, 05:00 AM

do you have the serial number for the watch? Can find the year with that

Luv2XcelR8 · 8 February 2020, 05:26 AM

Unfortunately I don’t.

I can take the bracelet off and find the serial but I don’t have the appropriate tools.

I will take it to a jeweler if I have to.

Was hoping someone in here would know about it

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schoolboy · 8 February 2020, 06:19 AM

Where is the watch? All I see is a huge diamond ring!

Haha

schoolboy · 8 February 2020, 06:20 AM

Looks like a Rolex 16234 to me, but I’m no expert!

NachoNeal · 8 February 2020, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schoolboy

Where is the watch? All I see is a huge diamond ring!

Haha

Luv2XcelR8 · 8 February 2020, 06:53 AM

Haha you guys are funny.

This is her first Rolex and her first nice watch. She is loving it! I am very excited to see her getting into it with me.

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Sublovin · 8 February 2020, 06:54 AM

The ring really overpowers the watch! Need a day date

schoolboy · 8 February 2020, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luv2XcelR8

Haha you guys are funny.

This is her first Rolex and her first nice watch. She is loving it! I am very excited to see her getting into it with me.

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Seriously though, looks like a 16234

JSolution · 8 February 2020, 07:01 AM

Ring looks great with the watch I think compliments it very nicely allowing the ring to be the centre piece.

It could well be a 1601 I don’t think anyone is going to be able to tell you without you taking the bracelet off there are so many variants of datejust. However ... where did you buy it from it should be on your receipt, paperwork

Luv2XcelR8 · 8 February 2020, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSolution

Ring looks great with the watch I think compliments it very nicely allowing the ring to be the centre piece.

It could well be a 1601 I don’t think anyone is going to be able to tell you without you taking the bracelet off there are so many variants of datejust. However ... where did you buy it from it should be on your receipt, paperwork

For sure.

Yes I agree with you!

It definitely compliments nicely. This is one of the only watches I saw her get this excited about so I had to make it happen.

She loves it

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ltmgeller · 8 February 2020, 07:05 AM

You can use a toothpick or a paperclip to remove the bracelet.

Claven2 · 8 February 2020, 07:24 AM

Imho it is definitely a 1601, with what appears to be service hands and silver starburst service dial with white gold and onyx markers. Is it t-swiss-t marked or swiss made?

Nice watch, I have its twin.

You also have an older folded link 6251H bracelet. Up to you, but your wife would likely prefer the updated 62510h bracelet with machined links. It is better made and feels more substantial on wrist.

RKTINC1 · 8 February 2020, 09:25 AM

Its a 1601 on Jubilee bracelet. Guessing early 70's. A view of the clasp and we could get a bit closer on year. I have an exact watch with a Tiffany Dial I placed on a Robbin Egg blue leather strap and gave to my young wife in a vintage Tiffany box for Christmas one year. She rarely wore it so after sitting in my watch case for years, I recently sourced a mint Jubilee bracelet in MY SIZE and wear it weekly. Love that nice thin classic DJ. Enjoy it.

Tools · 8 February 2020, 09:41 AM

162xx introduced the sapphire crystal, and this one looks to be a plexi crystal.

Quick-set movements and flat dials happened in the 70's

schoolboy · 8 February 2020, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

162xx introduced the sapphire crystal, and this one looks to be a plexi crystal.

Quick-set movements and flat dials happened in the 70's

Nice to know

Sunny Arizona · 8 February 2020, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schoolboy

Seriously though, looks like a 16234

16014 I am thinking. Plastic crystal

Luv2XcelR8 · 8 February 2020, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Claven2

Imho it is definitely a 1601, with what appears to be service hands and silver starburst service dial with white gold and onyx markers. Is it t-swiss-t marked or swiss made?

Nice watch, I have its twin.

You also have an older folded link 6251H bracelet. Up to you, but your wife would likely prefer the updated 62510h bracelet with machined links. It is better made and feels more substantial on wrist.

Good info.

It says T Swiss T

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Luv2XcelR8 · 8 February 2020, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RKTINC1

Its a 1601 on Jubilee bracelet. Guessing early 70's. A view of the clasp and we could get a bit closer on year. I have an exact watch with a Tiffany Dial I placed on a Robbin Egg blue leather strap and gave to my young wife in a vintage Tiffany box for Christmas one year. She rarely wore it so after sitting in my watch case for years, I recently sourced a mint Jubilee bracelet in MY SIZE and wear it weekly. Love that nice thin classic DJ. Enjoy it.

Nice! Any photos?

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Luv2XcelR8 · 8 February 2020, 11:10 AM

Does anybody know what this is worth?

Bought from a friend.

No plans to sell. I am going to source a matching one for our wedding watches.

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Claven2 · 8 February 2020, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luv2XcelR8

Does anybody know what this is worth?

Bought from a friend.

No plans to sell. I am going to source a matching one for our wedding watches.

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Ballpark around $3000 or so.

77T · 8 February 2020, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luv2XcelR8

Does anybody know what this is worth?

Bought from a friend.

No plans to sell. I am going to source a matching one for our wedding watches.

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Don’t you have a toothy pick or paper clippy? That’s all you need to get the bracelet off and it’ll be more clear what you have from the Ref #.

Your value is in the $3000-4000 neighborhood if the bracelet is genuine and all inside is proper Rolex. Would like to see a sharp well-lit closeup of that dial showing the T SWISS T you mentioned. It doesn’t appear to show up in the photo’s you posted.

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schoolboy · 8 February 2020, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunny Arizona

16014 I am thinking. Plastic crystal

Maybe :)

Luv2XcelR8 · 8 February 2020, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Don’t you have a toothy pick or paper clippy? That’s all you need to get the bracelet off and it’ll be more clear what you have from the Ref #.

Your value is in the $3000-4000 neighborhood if the bracelet is genuine and all inside is proper Rolex. Would like to see a sharp well-lit closeup of that dial showing the T SWISS T you mentioned. It doesn’t appear to show up in the photo’s you posted.

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Luv2XcelR8 · 8 February 2020, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Don’t you have a toothy pick or paper clippy? That’s all you need to get the bracelet off and it’ll be more clear what you have from the Ref #.

Your value is in the $3000-4000 neighborhood if the bracelet is genuine and all inside is proper Rolex. Would like to see a sharp well-lit closeup of that dial showing the T SWISS T you mentioned. It doesn’t appear to show up in the photo’s you posted.

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77T · 8 February 2020, 02:41 PM

Good pics.
A Sigma dial - σ T SWISS T σ - nice and should date it in early to mid ‘70’s once you get a peek at the s/n. Although some were still found in late ‘70’s.

More on Sigma’s:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/what-is-a-sigma-dial

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Tools · 8 February 2020, 02:45 PM

Sigma dial puts it in the early 70's..

SubMarine · 8 February 2020, 03:37 PM

1601 service handset, relumed dial

Verdi · 8 February 2020, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SubMarine

1601 service handset, relumed dial

I like a sharp, trained eye!

Luv2XcelR8 · 8 February 2020, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubMarine

1601 service handset, relumed dial

What do you mean by service handset?

Also, how can you tell it has been relumed?

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8 February 2020, 04:53 AM	#1
Luv2XcelR8 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Tyler Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 495	Vintage DateJust Hello everybody! I recently purchased this DateJust for my fiancé and I am looking for some history/ information. I believe that it is late 60’s but I am not sure. Maybe a 1601 reference? I believe a pie dial. I don’t have tools to look at serial number on case. Any help would be appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: heinz_nation

8 February 2020, 05:26 AM	#3
Luv2XcelR8 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Tyler Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 495	Unfortunately I don’t. I can take the bracelet off and find the serial but I don’t have the appropriate tools. I will take it to a jeweler if I have to. Was hoping someone in here would know about it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: heinz_nation

8 February 2020, 06:53 AM	#7
Luv2XcelR8 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Tyler Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 495	Haha you guys are funny. This is her first Rolex and her first nice watch. She is loving it! I am very excited to see her getting into it with me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: heinz_nation

8 February 2020, 06:54 AM	#8
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	The ring really overpowers the watch! Need a day date __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

8 February 2020, 07:05 AM	#12
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574	You can use a toothpick or a paperclip to remove the bracelet. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

8 February 2020, 05:00 AM	#2
PhilLynott "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois Watch: Breguet marine Posts: 784	do you have the serial number for the watch? Can find the year with that

8 February 2020, 06:19 AM	#4
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Where is the watch? All I see is a huge diamond ring! Haha

8 February 2020, 06:20 AM	#5
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Looks like a Rolex 16234 to me, but I’m no expert!

8 February 2020, 07:01 AM	#10
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	Ring looks great with the watch I think compliments it very nicely allowing the ring to be the centre piece. It could well be a 1601 I don’t think anyone is going to be able to tell you without you taking the bracelet off there are so many variants of datejust. However ... where did you buy it from it should be on your receipt, paperwork

8 February 2020, 07:24 AM	#13
Claven2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: OTTAWA Posts: 374	Imho it is definitely a 1601, with what appears to be service hands and silver starburst service dial with white gold and onyx markers. Is it t-swiss-t marked or swiss made? Nice watch, I have its twin. You also have an older folded link 6251H bracelet. Up to you, but your wife would likely prefer the updated 62510h bracelet with machined links. It is better made and feels more substantial on wrist.

8 February 2020, 09:25 AM	#14
RKTINC1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 199	Its a 1601 on Jubilee bracelet. Guessing early 70's. A view of the clasp and we could get a bit closer on year. I have an exact watch with a Tiffany Dial I placed on a Robbin Egg blue leather strap and gave to my young wife in a vintage Tiffany box for Christmas one year. She rarely wore it so after sitting in my watch case for years, I recently sourced a mint Jubilee bracelet in MY SIZE and wear it weekly. Love that nice thin classic DJ. Enjoy it.

8 February 2020, 09:41 AM	#15
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	162xx introduced the sapphire crystal, and this one looks to be a plexi crystal. Quick-set movements and flat dials happened in the 70's __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 February 2020, 11:10 AM	#20
Luv2XcelR8 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Tyler Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 495	Does anybody know what this is worth? Bought from a friend. No plans to sell. I am going to source a matching one for our wedding watches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: heinz_nation

8 February 2020, 02:41 PM	#26
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,013	Vintage DateJust Good pics. A Sigma dial - σ T SWISS T σ - nice and should date it in early to mid ‘70’s once you get a peek at the s/n. Although some were still found in late ‘70’s. More on Sigma’s: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/what-is-a-sigma-dial Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

8 February 2020, 02:45 PM	#27
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Sigma dial puts it in the early 70's.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 February 2020, 03:37 PM	#28
SubMarine Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Douglas Location: London, UK & USA Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 723	1601 service handset, relumed dial

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