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Old 24 May 2016, 01:39 AM   #31
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1601 coin bezel with dauphine hand from 1960s if I remember correctly. It come with the cosc certificate and warranty paper.




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Old 24 May 2016, 01:53 AM   #32
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1601 coin bezel with dauphine hand from 1960s if I remember correctly. It come with the cosc certificate and warranty paper.
One of the few DJ's to look good on an Oyster bracelet, congrats.
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Old 24 May 2016, 10:17 AM   #33
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1603 Grey "Wide Boy" Dial


1600 White "Buckley" Dial


1601 Light Grey "Polar" Dial with White Striped Baton Stick Markers


1601 Two-tone Slate Dial


1603 Slate with White Striped Baton Stick Markers
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Old 24 May 2016, 10:29 AM   #34
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1603 Grey "Wide Boy" Dial
WOW

Now that is one gorgeous Datejust.
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Old 28 May 2016, 09:41 AM   #35
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Are all the DJ bezels from the 80's gold? white or yellow?
Having said that.. with the 1601 DJ is it just the bezel that has white gold and not the bracelet or anything else? just curious.
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Old 28 May 2016, 11:21 AM   #36
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I just became the custodian of a 16030. It is being serviced by my local watch tech who is old school but good with Rolex. I think the 16000 series are the best vintage date just for a few reasons. It has all modern features hack, quick set, high beat movement 3035. Still has the vintage look with plexi crystal thinner lugs and the classic simplistic dial options not so outlandish as the modern DJ. I personally don't like the new DJ because of the thicker case and lug design. I would prefer to have the more modern 3135 movement though due to the full balance bridge. So my answer would be a 16000 series with a 3135 movement if that were an option "its not"..... I am 33 and always have loved the tool watches and oyster bracelets. I never wanted a date just or a jubilee. I thought it was just to common and played out and the jubilee looked old manish and weak. Now I am proven humble and realize with age that assuming makes an a** of me every time because I absolutely love the DJ and it is my new daily wear. I love the jubilee and I'm just amazed that I I'm saying this but Its true. I will post a pic once back from service. A little tid bit of info though and a pic. Paul Newman wore a 16000 DJ with my same silver dial in the color of money film. So now I feel even cooler wearing it. Here is a picture of it in Tom Cruise hand taken from the actual movie. If its good enough for the film and paul Newman it has to be the best vintage date just imho.
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Old 28 May 2016, 11:48 AM   #37
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Now that is one gorgeous Datejust.
What makes it a wide boy? What does that define? Also even the hands look different than I've seen or am I just imagining things "my mind plays tricks on my eyes"
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Old 28 May 2016, 11:54 AM   #38
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Are all the DJ bezels from the 80's gold? white or yellow?
Having said that.. with the 1601 DJ is it just the bezel that has white gold and not the bracelet or anything else? just curious.
To answer you. No in the 80's they came in steel which was engine tuned or plain bezel. Also you could get yellow or white gold in a fluted bezel.


Model Numbers: Rolex model numbers range from four to six numbers. The number is located at 12 o'clock between the lugs and under the bracelet. The first two or three digits describes the type of watch. If the watch has five digits, the second from the last describes (some exceptions) the type of bezel and the last describes the material that the watch is made from. Around 2000, Rolex began adding a 1 in front of some model numbers... Example; the steel Daytona went from 16520 to 116520. This list is not complete and is just a break-down. 

Type of Bezel...0 Polished1 Finely Engine Turned2 Engine Turned3 Fluted4 Hand-Crafted5 Pyramid6 Rotating Bezel Type of Material...0 Stainless1 Yellow Gold Filled2 White Gold Filled3 Stainless & Yellow Gold4 Stainless with 18k White Gold5 Gold Shell6 Platinum7 14k Yellow Gold8 18k Yellow Gold9 18k White Gold
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What makes it a wide boy? What does that define? Also even the hands look different than I've seen or am I just imagining things "my mind plays tricks on my eyes"
The hands and the hour markers are significantly wider and thicker than other Datejusts, they were produced for just a few years in the 70's. Do a Google for Rolex Datejust Wide Boy, you'll see examples.
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Old 28 May 2016, 01:14 PM   #40
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I just became the custodian of a 16030. It is being serviced by my local watch tech who is old school but good with Rolex. I think the 16000 series are the best vintage date just for a few reasons. It has all modern features hack, quick set, high beat movement 3035. Still has the vintage look with plexi crystal thinner lugs and the classic simplistic dial options not so outlandish as the modern DJ. I personally don't like the new DJ because of the thicker case and lug design. I would prefer to have the more modern 3135 movement though due to the full balance bridge. So my answer would be a 16000 series with a 3135 movement if that were an option "its not"..... I am 33 and always have loved the tool watches and oyster bracelets. I never wanted a date just or a jubilee. I thought it was just to common and played out and the jubilee looked old manish and weak. Now I am proven humble and realize with age that assuming makes an a** of me every time because I absolutely love the DJ and it is my new daily wear. I love the jubilee and I'm just amazed that I I'm saying this but Its true. I will post a pic once back from service. A little tid bit of info though and a pic. Paul Newman wore a 16000 DJ with my same silver dial in the color of money film. So now I feel even cooler wearing it. Here is a picture of it in Tom Cruise hand taken from the actual movie. If its good enough for the film and paul Newman it has to be the best vintage date just imho.


Not all 16030's came with one of the best vintage Datejust features- the sunken Pie Pan dial. That was available on the 16030's grandfather, the 1603.
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Old 28 May 2016, 01:44 PM   #41
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Not all 16030's came with one of the best vintage Datejust features- the sunken Pie Pan dial. That was available on the 16030's grandfather, the 1603.
Yes I feel like its such a toss up between a 1600 and a 16000 series for best vintage DJ. The 1600 has probably the most robust movements ever created by Rolex and your absolutely right the pie pan dial is superb. I just personally feel the 16000 series has the best of both modern and vintage to it, that's just IMO..... I'd like to have both

Ohh and you 1603 is beautiful and so original. I love the plain silver dial. I wouldn't have even thought I'd like that either because its plain but in person its beautiful and dynamic in all different lighting also its the easiest dial to read I've ever owned. I can be half asleep and quick glance at it and know the time and in the end that's what it all comes down to. People say originality doesn't matter on DJ but I disagree and think over time they will find a good nitch for collecting because they are just great and the backbone of Rolex . maybe not as much character as other models but in their own way its simple elegant character.

My 16030 I just acquired came with a USA oval link that is so comfy. Has a little stretch/really wear but it ads character and it's all scratched up just how I like it. My watch will look the same once it returns from service because no polishing for me. My DJ is 1981 so it had to be one of the last sold with a USA jubilee because the seller bought it new and it was never changed in anyway at any service.
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Old 29 May 2016, 09:16 AM   #42
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Are all the DJ bezels from the 80's gold? white or yellow?
Having said that.. with the 1601 DJ is it just the bezel that has white gold and not the bracelet or anything else? just curious.
Also to further answer you. The 1601 has ONLY a gold bezel not solid gold bracelet or case. There probably was a date just at that time period that was solid gold but someone with more knowledge on the date just history would need to chime in on that. Hope that helps you
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Old 29 May 2016, 10:48 AM   #43
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These are all fantastic and beautiful in their own ways .... I think I might need to have one on the shopping list... need to actually collect the 1601 first!
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Old 29 May 2016, 11:16 AM   #44
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I like DJs and for years was a staunch 4 digit ref man, none of that fru fru high beat stuff for me! My long time favorite was my 1600 smooth bezel on an oyster. After several years I took it to the mothership for a well deserved refit.

The movement was serviced, new bezel, dial and case back as well as all the usual bits. The offered me a new mid case but if I did that it wouldn't be a 1969 1600 anymore would it. I regret not taking the new mid case as well. This watch currently carries a1970 Cotton Bowl dial.





I got this beautiful 1625 because uh it's beautiful, reason enough.



I've acquired a few 1603 and 16030 in the last few years as they seem to quintessential DJ to me. All steel, no effort at style, just a work horse that will serve a lifetime. This one has been gorgeous every day since 1968. :)



This 16030 was the one that led me down the road to high beat perdition. I wanted that Roman dial but hadn't been able to find a 16XX with one, couldn't even find a loose dial to put on one of my other DJs. This one popped up on eBay so I held my nose and bought it. As you can see, it's a beautiful watch, the plastic crystal gives it enough vintage panache for me. Then...what's this quick set?? Well, that's nice, hey look, this case is a bit meatier than the 16XX, wow. look how smooth that second hand is..OK I'm a convert. :)



I try to avoid 1601 as there is no way to tell how it left the factory, white or yellow gold. So many have been converted as fashion changes over the years and Rolex are the only ones who know (unless you have original paperwork). I do have this 1601 bought expressly to scratch yet another perverse itch, a Mickey Mouse Rolex. It will have that smooth bezel anyway.



I have other DJs but these five will give you an idea how capricious and ill considered my collection actually is. :)
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Old 29 May 2016, 12:12 PM   #45
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I like DJs and for years was a staunch 4 digit ref man, none of that fru fru high beat stuff for me! My long time favorite was my 1600 smooth bezel on an oyster. After several years I took it to the mothership for a well deserved refit.

I've acquired a few 1603 and 16030 in the last few years as they seem to quintessential DJ to me. All steel, no effort at style, just a work horse that will serve a lifetime. This one has been gorgeous every day since 1968. :)
Great DJ collection, RC. Love the black dial, if I didn't have a 1016 it would have been high on my list.
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Old 29 May 2016, 01:40 PM   #46
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Love this thread. Nice DJ and I hope to be able two find more of these beauties.
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Old 29 May 2016, 03:26 PM   #47
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Your top 5 Vintage DateJust




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Old 30 May 2016, 03:42 AM   #48
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Very nice.... Are they both wide boys? I just learned about what makes it a wide boy and now I'm curious if I'm getting it right
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Old 30 May 2016, 04:19 AM   #49
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To me it's the 1600 matte black dial on oyster.
It's pure vintage, it's pure dressy and it's sporty....so perfect for every occasion.






easy and elegant to wear on leather-strap



and sooo cool to wear on a nato-strap

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Post it again! Beautiful watch.
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Old 1 June 2016, 02:12 AM   #52
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Very nice Matt black dial 1600. Look perfect from every angle.


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Old 1 June 2016, 11:44 PM   #53
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how about a 6605 from the late 1950s, black dial, checkerboard bezel, alpha hands? :)


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Old 24 September 2017, 05:11 AM   #54
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about to get on 16250 at fair price...but it comes in linen dial...which i cannot find anywhere in google. does 16250 thunderbird comes with linen dial as well?

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Old 22 May 2018, 04:32 PM   #55
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My only vintage 1601 ...

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year of production/circa ? never sure up to now ...
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Old 23 May 2018, 05:31 PM   #56
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Nice bump! I love the buckley dials, wide boy dials and the matte dials.

A classic vintage DJ is certainly underrated.

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1603 Grey "Wide Boy" Dial


1600 White "Buckley" Dial


1601 Light Grey "Polar" Dial with White Striped Baton Stick Markers


1601 Two-tone Slate Dial


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Old 23 May 2018, 09:48 PM   #57
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Rolex 1601 non lume dial with a grey ‘London Sky’ dial from 1973


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Simplicity of the 16014 ❤️
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