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jperalta86 · 17 July 2018, 09:13 PM

Looking for feedback on a vintage datejust listed for sale, I placed a deposit on the watch because i love the look but im concerned if the dial is accurate to the production year.

http://www.vintagegoldwatches.com/pr...just-18k-1958/

The listing dates the watch 1958 but mentions that the model number is a 1601, is that possible? I thought datejust ref 1601 started in 1960. Should this be a ref 6605 based on year?

My other concern is the dial print, under the Rolex crown, is it just me or does the Text seem a bit low under the logo crown?

The seller has 400 plus good reviews on ebay with a 100 percent good rating and their website looks great in my opinion.

I love the watch but im concerned any help would be much appreciated.

Abdullah71601 · 18 July 2018, 06:40 AM

Dial has tritium labeling, but Rolex didn’t use tritium in 1958. This may be a misdated 1601.

Edit: The serial number is 1962-1963 according to minus4plus6.

crowncollection · 18 July 2018, 08:22 AM

Movement looks like a 1570 for a 1601

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J_1964 · 18 July 2018, 10:23 AM

Bottom lugs look kinda skinny to me.

Abdullah71601 · 18 July 2018, 08:21 PM

For comparison, here's one from HQ Milton.

https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...lver-dial-A767

17 July 2018, 09:13 PM	#1
jperalta86 Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: New York Posts: 11	Vintage datejust 6605 VS 1601 Help Looking for feedback on a vintage datejust listed for sale, I placed a deposit on the watch because i love the look but im concerned if the dial is accurate to the production year. http://www.vintagegoldwatches.com/pr...just-18k-1958/ The listing dates the watch 1958 but mentions that the model number is a 1601, is that possible? I thought datejust ref 1601 started in 1960. Should this be a ref 6605 based on year? My other concern is the dial print, under the Rolex crown, is it just me or does the Text seem a bit low under the logo crown? The seller has 400 plus good reviews on ebay with a 100 percent good rating and their website looks great in my opinion. I love the watch but im concerned any help would be much appreciated.

18 July 2018, 08:22 AM	#3
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,214	Movement looks like a 1570 for a 1601 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

18 July 2018, 06:40 AM	#2
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	Dial has tritium labeling, but Rolex didn’t use tritium in 1958. This may be a misdated 1601. Edit: The serial number is 1962-1963 according to minus4plus6.

18 July 2018, 10:23 AM	#4
J_1964 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Jim Location: NoCal USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,955	Bottom lugs look kinda skinny to me.

18 July 2018, 08:21 PM	#5
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	For comparison, here's one from HQ Milton. https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...lver-dial-A767

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