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MoosicPa · 29 January 2023, 08:14 AM

I have always been a fan of the traditional 36mm Datejust, especially the gold models. After searching for 10+ years I was finally able to locate an all original 4467 - the first edition DJ, with the original jubilee bracelet.

100_7788 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/150333170@N07/]

100_7796 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/150333170@N07/]

I have added to my collection containing a 1950's 6605; and the more recent 116138 and 116238:

100_7811 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/150333170@N07/]

100_7819 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/150333170@N07/]

indianmachine · 29 January 2023, 09:32 AM

Congratulations. Beautiful piece and looks to be in good condition.

MoosicPa · 29 January 2023, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by indianmachine

Congratulations. Beautiful piece and looks to be in good condition.

Thank you, considering it is almost 80 years old it’s in great shape and keeps good time. The date switched at midnight perfectly.

BigBlue1 · 29 January 2023, 09:54 AM

congratulations!!!!

TuRo · 29 January 2023, 09:43 PM

The two on left are fantastic!!!!
Congrats on the ‘certified chronometer’ two-worder with the 1/5th sec register.

Toronto Soup King · 29 January 2023, 10:28 PM

Lovely, thank you for showing us these, that's a very nice 6605, and congratulations on that wonderful 4467.

Razorsedge1 · 29 January 2023, 10:32 PM

Nice find. Did you receive any information as to history or previous owners? Enjoy!

1William · 29 January 2023, 11:22 PM

Very nice.

miamiclay · 30 January 2023, 04:52 AM

Thanks 1M for sharing these with us!

Richard Carver had a strikingly beautiful gold DJ on Jubilee with a tiger eye dial. I think the early stone dial gold DJs were among the most elegant watches Rolex ever produced.

The elimination of the gold DJ at all was significant, but that 4467 in particular has SO MANY design elements whose loss is mourned -

The sharp 1/5 second chapter ring;
the no-lume alpha hands;
the minimal text, with only a printed coronet;
the (presumably) roulette date wheel; and
the milled/coin edge bezel (which, to my eye, is probably the most regrettable loss).

I believe that an updated version of this design, perhaps even at 38mm, would be extremely popular. (OTOH, I can certainly understand that a company which cannot even meet current demand sees no need to take new risks).

L.K Johnson · 14 February 2023, 07:19 AM

4467 is my dream watch!!

29 January 2023, 08:14 AM	#1
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 1,159	Rolex Gold DJ 4467, 6605, 116138 & 116238 I have always been a fan of the traditional 36mm Datejust, especially the gold models. After searching for 10+ years I was finally able to locate an all original 4467 - the first edition DJ, with the original jubilee bracelet. 100_7788 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/150333170@N07/] 100_7796 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/150333170@N07/] I have added to my collection containing a 1950's 6605; and the more recent 116138 and 116238: 100_7811 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/150333170@N07/] 100_7819 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/150333170@N07/] __________________ NAWCC Member "Nothing is to too beautiful, nothing is too expensive" Ettore Bugatti.

29 January 2023, 09:54 AM	#4
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,956	congratulations!!!! __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

29 January 2023, 09:43 PM	#5
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,772	The two on left are fantastic!!!! Congrats on the ‘certified chronometer’ two-worder with the 1/5th sec register. __________________ As silent as car lights that move across this room As cold as our bodies silhouetted by the moon I would lie awake and wonder, Is it just me or this the way love is supposed to be? THE THE - Kingdom of Rain.

29 January 2023, 09:32 AM	#2
indianmachine "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 795	Congratulations. Beautiful piece and looks to be in good condition.

29 January 2023, 10:28 PM	#6
Toronto Soup King "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Pete Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: 1016. Posts: 694	Lovely, thank you for showing us these, that's a very nice 6605, and congratulations on that wonderful 4467.

29 January 2023, 10:32 PM	#7
Razorsedge1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 447	Nice find. Did you receive any information as to history or previous owners? Enjoy!

29 January 2023, 11:22 PM	#8
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,252	Very nice.

30 January 2023, 04:52 AM	#9
miamiclay 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: 33139/95460 Posts: 1,390	Thanks 1M for sharing these with us! Richard Carver had a strikingly beautiful gold DJ on Jubilee with a tiger eye dial. I think the early stone dial gold DJs were among the most elegant watches Rolex ever produced. The elimination of the gold DJ at all was significant, but that 4467 in particular has SO MANY design elements whose loss is mourned - The sharp 1/5 second chapter ring; the no-lume alpha hands; the minimal text, with only a printed coronet; the (presumably) roulette date wheel; and the milled/coin edge bezel (which, to my eye, is probably the most regrettable loss). I believe that an updated version of this design, perhaps even at 38mm, would be extremely popular. (OTOH, I can certainly understand that a company which cannot even meet current demand sees no need to take new risks).

14 February 2023, 07:19 AM	#10
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,741	4467 is my dream watch!!

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