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hunz · 14 January 2011, 04:10 AM

for a 1601

i'm in the market for one. any ideas, and where to source?

thanks again

Racer X · 14 January 2011, 04:32 AM

I suggest doing a search in the "For Sale" section. That could give you an idea of what folks are asking . . .

hunz · 14 January 2011, 12:12 PM

Had a look but nothing came up.

Anyone know the $value?

glocati · 14 January 2011, 04:33 PM

I sourced a genuine one on Ebay - 18K WG Fluted. I got it for ~ $100 but they usually sell more in the $200-$250 range. My watchmaker pointed out a small hallmark on the bottom when had it authenticated as genuine or aftermarket. It was hard to see but there.

There are fluted SS ones on Ebay but they are not genuine as the 1601 was the Datejust with a White Gold fluted bezel. There was not a SS fluted bezel version. SS bezels were used on the 1603-Machined SS or the 1600 which was smooth SS bezel.

The bezels are interchangeable as they press on and you will often see technically incorrect bezels on older DJs. As in a 1601 WG fluted bezel on a 1603 which should have the SS machined bezel.

Best on you search. Greg

hunz · 14 January 2011, 09:43 PM

thanks, do you remember the name of the seller?

slcbbrown · 15 January 2011, 06:44 AM

I would expect to pay $300, and I'd be real happy to pay $200. If you try ebay you can find some bezels, but it could take a while to find your exact model. I noticed a site (today)for someone called "jewelerstools" that had various bezels and bracelets.

jcherskine · 15 January 2011, 09:13 AM

You can find them on Ebay. See link attached.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rolex-Datejust...item45f806ada0

Check authenticity before you purchase and ensure that it is the correct size for your watch.

hunz · 15 January 2011, 11:48 AM

thanks guys. how does one check for authenticity?

are there markings on the back one should look for, and how would a seller prove its actually WG and not just SS?

looking at the prices which range from $155 US to $400+ on ebay and for the size of the bezel (hence amount of WG used to produce), if genuine 18K White Gold, I would have thought would be in the higher end of the range, say $350-400. No? I mean a white gold women's wedding band/ring is worth at least in the $350 mark. Thoughts/opinions?

hunz · 16 January 2011, 01:45 AM

anyone know how to check for authenticity?

14 January 2011, 04:10 AM	#1
hunz Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oztralia Watch: Rolex, SINN Posts: 618	value of a Rolex WG bezel? for a 1601 i'm in the market for one. any ideas, and where to source? thanks again

15 January 2011, 09:13 AM	#7
jcherskine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: John Location: Scotland Watch: DJII 116300 Posts: 1,970	Rolex WG Fluted Bezel You can find them on Ebay. See link attached. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rolex-Datejust...item45f806ada0 Check authenticity before you purchase and ensure that it is the correct size for your watch.

14 January 2011, 04:32 AM	#2
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	I suggest doing a search in the "For Sale" section. That could give you an idea of what folks are asking . . .

14 January 2011, 12:12 PM	#3
hunz Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oztralia Watch: Rolex, SINN Posts: 618	Had a look but nothing came up. Anyone know the $value?

14 January 2011, 04:33 PM	#4
glocati "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: 1675/3+16013 Posts: 538	I sourced a genuine one on Ebay - 18K WG Fluted. I got it for ~ $100 but they usually sell more in the $200-$250 range. My watchmaker pointed out a small hallmark on the bottom when had it authenticated as genuine or aftermarket. It was hard to see but there. There are fluted SS ones on Ebay but they are not genuine as the 1601 was the Datejust with a White Gold fluted bezel. There was not a SS fluted bezel version. SS bezels were used on the 1603-Machined SS or the 1600 which was smooth SS bezel. The bezels are interchangeable as they press on and you will often see technically incorrect bezels on older DJs. As in a 1601 WG fluted bezel on a 1603 which should have the SS machined bezel. Best on you search. Greg

14 January 2011, 09:43 PM	#5
hunz Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oztralia Watch: Rolex, SINN Posts: 618	thanks, do you remember the name of the seller?

15 January 2011, 06:44 AM	#6
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	I would expect to pay $300, and I'd be real happy to pay $200. If you try ebay you can find some bezels, but it could take a while to find your exact model. I noticed a site (today)for someone called "jewelerstools" that had various bezels and bracelets.

15 January 2011, 11:48 AM	#8
hunz Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oztralia Watch: Rolex, SINN Posts: 618	thanks guys. how does one check for authenticity? are there markings on the back one should look for, and how would a seller prove its actually WG and not just SS? looking at the prices which range from $155 US to $400+ on ebay and for the size of the bezel (hence amount of WG used to produce), if genuine 18K White Gold, I would have thought would be in the higher end of the range, say $350-400. No? I mean a white gold women's wedding band/ring is worth at least in the $350 mark. Thoughts/opinions?

16 January 2011, 01:45 AM	#9
hunz Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oztralia Watch: Rolex, SINN Posts: 618	anyone know how to check for authenticity?

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