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khtso · 1 August 2009, 05:37 PM

Here are some pics of the watch my dad handed down to me (to keep my Omega Seamaster Professional company). According to the Serial number it appears to be from around 1968. It is a Datejust 1601 with a 6251H band.

My question is, what is the bezel made from? Browsing the web it appears that these bezels are usually made from 18K white gold. Is this the case for all of them? If not, is there any way to distinguish between the materials? Thanks for your help!!

The GMT Kid · 1 August 2009, 06:47 PM

My understanding is that fluted bezels (like yours) are gold and machined bezels are stainless.

Lol-x · 1 August 2009, 09:34 PM

Yes, as stated fluted bezels are 18k gold either white or yellow depending upon the model.

The 1601 is a very good model, very reliable and rugged.

goduke1 · 2 August 2009, 06:45 AM

Very nice DJ. And it looks to be in pristine condition too! What a great gift from your Dad.

JJ Irani · 2 August 2009, 06:47 AM

Welcome to TRF, buddy.

Beautiful gift, cherish it forever. That bezel definitely looks FLUTED to me - NOT engine-turned.....so that would make it 18K White Gold.

JJ

khtso · 2 August 2009, 07:30 AM

Thanks for the responses everyone! Yes, it is in great condition--It looks even newer than my 5 year old Omega! But now, since I don't have a watch winder (and this Rolex has no quick date change), I'm going to have to rotate wearing the watches frequently!!

1 August 2009, 05:37 PM	#1
khtso "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3	Pics of my new watch, and a question! Here are some pics of the watch my dad handed down to me (to keep my Omega Seamaster Professional company). According to the Serial number it appears to be from around 1968. It is a Datejust 1601 with a 6251H band. My question is, what is the bezel made from? Browsing the web it appears that these bezels are usually made from 18K white gold. Is this the case for all of them? If not, is there any way to distinguish between the materials? Thanks for your help!!

1 August 2009, 09:34 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,391	Yes, as stated fluted bezels are 18k gold either white or yellow depending upon the model. The 1601 is a very good model, very reliable and rugged. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

2 August 2009, 06:45 AM	#4
goduke1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: North Carolina Watch: 72' Rolex Air King Posts: 421	Very nice DJ. And it looks to be in pristine condition too! What a great gift from your Dad. __________________ Rolex Air-King 5500 Omega Seamaster Pro 300

2 August 2009, 06:47 AM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF, buddy. Beautiful gift, cherish it forever. That bezel definitely looks FLUTED to me - NOT engine-turned.....so that would make it 18K White Gold. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

1 August 2009, 06:47 PM	#2
The GMT Kid Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: S.F. Peninsula Watch: what you say! Posts: 815	My understanding is that fluted bezels (like yours) are gold and machined bezels are stainless.

2 August 2009, 07:30 AM	#6
khtso "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3	Thanks for the responses everyone! Yes, it is in great condition--It looks even newer than my 5 year old Omega! But now, since I don't have a watch winder (and this Rolex has no quick date change), I'm going to have to rotate wearing the watches frequently!!

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