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fairlane66 · 3 July 2020, 01:37 PM

Hey everyone. A friend of mine is selling a 1970s Datejust. I believe it is a 1974. Before I pull the trigger on it I wanted to post a photo of it here to make sure everything looks okay with it. This is my first Rolex so I wanted a few opinions on the watch first to make sure I'm not missing something that isn't right with it. He's asking $2,000 and I was going to offer $1,800 if all looks good. I wish I had more photos but attached is the photo I do have. Thanks for any advice and info!

Yachtbuoy · 3 July 2020, 05:03 PM

Is the coronet gold on the dial? It could be the reflection but looks silver from here. Otherwise looks pretty standard, if the coroner is gold then correct config for a 1601 by my eye. Case looks like it’s in reasonable condition, someone has ham-fisted change straps/bracelets. Have you got pictures of the engravings between the lugs or the moment? Looks like there’s been a slight amount of moisture in the case.

Dan S · 4 July 2020, 02:51 AM

Looks legit to me. Condition issues are obvious, but baked into the price IMO.

offrdmania · 4 July 2020, 04:13 AM

Case needs a polish badly. The gold bezel still looks like it has sharp edges and all of the lume is intact. If you can get it for $1800 then it will be a great deal. Send it in for a service and a polish (Not to Rolex) and you will have a really nice piece.

AJMarcus · 4 July 2020, 04:40 AM

$1800 more than fair price for the condition.

jatco · 4 July 2020, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan S

Looks legit to me. Condition issues are obvious, but baked into the price IMO.

I'm inclined to agree, tho I'm no expert. For an almost 50 year old piece, And, if that cornet on the face is gold, that, could/would be my deciding factor. But I'd be inclined to do it. Maybe the hands can be cleaned too, during a service..?!? You'll need a strap or bracelet as well. Another expenditure to factor in, presuming that's ' head' only.

L.K Johnson · 4 July 2020, 04:53 AM

Great deal at 1800! Sharp fluted bezel, dial pretty crisp and not overly polished lugs...!

crowncollection · 4 July 2020, 08:59 AM

Good deal go for it

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carwashchris · 4 July 2020, 09:29 AM

If it runs and is keeping decent time, it's great deal at $1800. And still a good buy at 2k. Welcome to the club.

Chris

Yzord · 4 July 2020, 09:32 AM

Thats a nice piece you have there...i would certainly buy it

Wahlberg · 5 July 2020, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by offrdmania

Case needs a polish badly.

Why does it need one badly? I don't think it needs one.

offrdmania · 5 July 2020, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Why does it need one badly? I don't think it needs one.

Looks like a caveman took a chisel to the top of the lugs

Wahlberg · 5 July 2020, 02:37 AM

Barely noticeable, plus it's 40-50 years old.

offrdmania · 5 July 2020, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Barely noticeable, plus it's 40-50 years old.

I would say its more than noticeable if it was the first thing my eyes picked up on in the pic.

jatco · 5 July 2020, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Barely noticeable, plus it's 40-50 years old.

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Originally Posted by offrdmania

I would say its more than noticeable if it was the first thing my eyes picked up on in the pic.

That's what happens with a 50 -/+ yr old watch. It's called 'character'.

offrdmania · 5 July 2020, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jatco

That's what happens with a 50 -/+ yr old watch. It's called 'character'.

If the OP is OK with some big dings on the lugs then more power to him. I personally would get it polished but I guess that’s just me.

jatco · 5 July 2020, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by offrdmania

If the OP is OK with some big dings on the lugs then more power to him. I personally would get it polished but I guess that’s just me.

Oh I would clean it up a bit for sure..and I agree about those decent sized dings on the lugs, but to buff them out you could loose a fair bit of lug material I suspect.
Not being in the trade, does one 'fill' and buff. ??

offrdmania · 5 July 2020, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jatco

Oh I would clean it up a bit for sure..and I agree about those decent sized dings on the lugs, but to buff them out you could loose a fair bit of lug material I suspect.
Not being in the trade, does one 'fill' and buff. ??

Some quick laser welding and those lugs would look brand new

Verdi · 5 July 2020, 05:17 AM

Its a good deal. Watch looks ok and the price is right. A service and a light polish will make this puppy a head turner!

lhendrickson · 7 July 2020, 03:44 AM

Go for it! I have a 1972 ref. 1601 and paid a bit more for that when I snagged it some years back.

Does it run? Does it keep okay time? Yes and yes = snag it!

3 July 2020, 01:37 PM	#1
fairlane66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: houston Posts: 1	Advice on buying 1970s Datejust Hey everyone. A friend of mine is selling a 1970s Datejust. I believe it is a 1974. Before I pull the trigger on it I wanted to post a photo of it here to make sure everything looks okay with it. This is my first Rolex so I wanted a few opinions on the watch first to make sure I'm not missing something that isn't right with it. He's asking $2,000 and I was going to offer $1,800 if all looks good. I wish I had more photos but attached is the photo I do have. Thanks for any advice and info! Attached Images

4 July 2020, 02:51 AM	#3
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,293	Looks legit to me. Condition issues are obvious, but baked into the price IMO. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

4 July 2020, 04:13 AM	#4
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,998	Case needs a polish badly. The gold bezel still looks like it has sharp edges and all of the lume is intact. If you can get it for $1800 then it will be a great deal. Send it in for a service and a polish (Not to Rolex) and you will have a really nice piece. __________________ TRF Member 11738

4 July 2020, 08:59 AM	#8
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Good deal go for it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

4 July 2020, 09:32 AM	#10
Yzord "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Alyx Location: Universe Watch: The Gibeon watch Posts: 894	Thats a nice piece you have there...i would certainly buy it __________________ 2022 126720VTNR Sprite - 2020 126719BLRO Meteorite dial - 2018 126333 DJ41 Wimbledon Dial - 2017 114060 SubC No Date - 2017 116613LN SubC Date Two Tone - 2017 116508 Daytona 18K YG Green Dial

3 July 2020, 05:03 PM	#2
Yachtbuoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Australia Watch: 1603 & 25407N Posts: 351	Is the coronet gold on the dial? It could be the reflection but looks silver from here. Otherwise looks pretty standard, if the coroner is gold then correct config for a 1601 by my eye. Case looks like it’s in reasonable condition, someone has ham-fisted change straps/bracelets. Have you got pictures of the engravings between the lugs or the moment? Looks like there’s been a slight amount of moisture in the case.

4 July 2020, 04:40 AM	#5
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	$1800 more than fair price for the condition.

4 July 2020, 04:53 AM	#7
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,741	Great deal at 1800! Sharp fluted bezel, dial pretty crisp and not overly polished lugs...!

4 July 2020, 09:29 AM	#9
carwashchris 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Ohio Watch: Vintage DD'S Posts: 877	If it runs and is keeping decent time, it's great deal at $1800. And still a good buy at 2k. Welcome to the club. Chris

5 July 2020, 02:37 AM	#13
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,590	Barely noticeable, plus it's 40-50 years old.

5 July 2020, 05:17 AM	#19
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Its a good deal. Watch looks ok and the price is right. A service and a light polish will make this puppy a head turner! __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

7 July 2020, 03:44 AM	#20
lhendrickson "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Luke Location: San Francisco Watch: 1972 ref. 1601 Posts: 126	Go for it! I have a 1972 ref. 1601 and paid a bit more for that when I snagged it some years back. Does it run? Does it keep okay time? Yes and yes = snag it!

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