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jolimont · 30 May 2012, 01:20 PM

I thought I'd just share some pics of my "new" SS 1601 with WG bezel. I won it at auction a few weeks ago and had it serviced immediately (thanks Steve for the recommendation)

The movement was in pretty good condition and only a screw needed to be replaced. The 6251H bracelet has a bit of stretch so I'm planning to get an aftermarket one to wear it with. Unfortunately I have not yet heard back from MY regarding fixing the bracelet.

Just a question- did 1601 come with WG bezels originally?

BTW sorry for the crappy iphone pics!

glocati · 30 May 2012, 03:30 PM

nice 1601 ! Yes, the 1601 was WG fluted bezel (or tu-tone with a YG fluted bezel, YG crown and tu-tone bracelet.)

1603 = SS engine turned bezel
1600 = SS smooth bezel.

cruvon · 30 May 2012, 04:08 PM

nice and classy, congrats!

Keeperoftime · 30 May 2012, 10:20 PM

Classic! Congrats !

Jimmytsai531122 · 30 May 2012, 11:25 PM

nice and classics, congrats!

sweiger · 31 May 2012, 01:32 AM

Yep, looks great that DJ. Congrats.

TattooedGQ · 31 May 2012, 01:40 AM

Great watch if I do say so myself! It Looks just like my 1603 (diff bezel obviously)

JohnBoy · 31 May 2012, 03:01 AM

Dressy, clean, simply Rolex! Yes!

Well done!

azguy · 31 May 2012, 03:27 AM

Great watch, enjoy it

bigt · 1 June 2012, 06:25 AM

could one change the bracelets on the 1601 to leather?

Wolfgang427 · 1 June 2012, 06:39 AM

The classic Rolex, congrats...

TattooedGQ · 1 June 2012, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigt

could one change the bracelets on the 1601 to leather?

Absolutely!!

bomier · 1 June 2012, 01:34 PM

Just an example of how the 1601 can look with a leather bracelet...

Cheers
Mikael

bigt · 1 June 2012, 03:01 PM

Hi

What's needed to add leather bracelet, and what's a good place to buy them? Thanks

jolimont · 3 June 2012, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigt

Hi

What's needed to add leather bracelet, and what's a good place to buy them? Thanks

Any 20mm strap will fit I think, , you might need to get some new springbars, you might also want to have a look at this thread re. endlinks to eliminate the "gap"

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180711

drockadam · 3 June 2012, 11:35 PM

Absolutely gorgeous!

JimSnyder · 4 June 2012, 04:03 AM

Nice. That is exactly what I would like to have as my other watch.

nyyankees · 4 June 2012, 04:09 AM

Michael Young will make that bracelet look new! He did my vintage 1601 bracelet and it looked awesome. Too bad I sold it!

bigt · 5 June 2012, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jolimont

Any 20mm strap will fit I think, , you might need to get some new springbars, you might also want to have a look at this thread re. endlinks to eliminate the "gap"

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180711

thanks! sorry to hijack your thread. great watch btw, just inherited one from my father, hence the question.

JerimiahLee · 3 May 2014, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigt

could one change the bracelets on the 1601 to leather?

Yes you can change it to leather!

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crowncollection · 3 May 2014, 01:05 PM

Nice one mate, looking good.

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motoikkyu · 4 May 2014, 02:53 AM

Very good looking watch. I wear mine on bracelets, leather, and even nylon. They always look great, super classic.

sea-dweller · 4 May 2014, 02:54 AM

That's a beauty!

gerard88t · 4 May 2014, 03:56 AM

Lovely Datejusts. I always miss them soon after one leaves my collection and I have to have another. The white gold and smooth bezels are my favorite look for DJs.

newcommer · 5 May 2014, 01:36 AM

thanks for sharing, awesome watch i just bought mine.. am so happy with it 1601 white gold bezel two tone bracelet 1971:)

nickb732 · 5 May 2014, 01:58 AM

CrownMe · 5 May 2014, 02:18 AM

Bracelet does not look too stretched to me at all. Very nice watch

BEGNAT64 · 6 May 2014, 02:51 AM

Very nice DJ!

Frosty · 6 May 2014, 03:13 AM

gerard88t · 7 May 2014, 11:36 AM

That's sweet!

I am actually at the parking lot of me and a friend's favorite meeting place, a diner, where he is bringing a white dial non quick 1601 that I only hope looks as nice as yours! Will share pictures here if it's worth taking. Wear in good health

30 May 2012, 01:20 PM	#1
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	My 1601 I thought I'd just share some pics of my "new" SS 1601 with WG bezel. I won it at auction a few weeks ago and had it serviced immediately (thanks Steve for the recommendation) The movement was in pretty good condition and only a screw needed to be replaced. The 6251H bracelet has a bit of stretch so I'm planning to get an aftermarket one to wear it with. Unfortunately I have not yet heard back from MY regarding fixing the bracelet. Just a question- did 1601 come with WG bezels originally? BTW sorry for the crappy iphone pics!

30 May 2012, 04:08 PM	#3
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	nice and classy, congrats! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

30 May 2012, 10:20 PM	#4
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Classic! Congrats ! __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

31 May 2012, 01:32 AM	#6
sweiger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Denmark Watch: 1675 GMT-Master rb Posts: 36	Yep, looks great that DJ. Congrats. __________________ Show me your watch, and I'll tell you what time it is.

31 May 2012, 01:40 AM	#7
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	Great watch if I do say so myself! It Looks just like my 1603 (diff bezel obviously) __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

30 May 2012, 03:30 PM	#2
glocati "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: 1675/3+16013 Posts: 538	nice 1601 ! Yes, the 1601 was WG fluted bezel (or tu-tone with a YG fluted bezel, YG crown and tu-tone bracelet.) 1603 = SS engine turned bezel 1600 = SS smooth bezel.

30 May 2012, 11:25 PM	#5
Jimmytsai531122 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Posts: 103	nice and classics, congrats!

31 May 2012, 03:01 AM	#8
JohnBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: Seattle, WA USA Watch: Rolex - a few! Posts: 1,472	Dressy, clean, simply Rolex! Yes! Well done!

31 May 2012, 03:27 AM	#9
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Great watch, enjoy it

1 June 2012, 06:25 AM	#10
bigt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Posts: 5	could one change the bracelets on the 1601 to leather?

1 June 2012, 06:39 AM	#11
Wolfgang427 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	The classic Rolex, congrats... __________________ TRF member #917

1 June 2012, 01:34 PM	#13
bomier "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phuket, Thailand Posts: 18	1601 with bracelet Just an example of how the 1601 can look with a leather bracelet... Cheers Mikael

1 June 2012, 03:01 PM	#14
bigt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Posts: 5	Hi What's needed to add leather bracelet, and what's a good place to buy them? Thanks

3 June 2012, 11:35 PM	#16
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Absolutely gorgeous!

4 June 2012, 04:03 AM	#17
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,716	Nice. That is exactly what I would like to have as my other watch. __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

4 June 2012, 04:09 AM	#18
nyyankees "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Watch: 1216610 Posts: 2,131	Michael Young will make that bracelet look new! He did my vintage 1601 bracelet and it looked awesome. Too bad I sold it!

3 May 2014, 01:05 PM	#21
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,191	Nice one mate, looking good. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

4 May 2014, 02:53 AM	#22
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	Very good looking watch. I wear mine on bracelets, leather, and even nylon. They always look great, super classic.

4 May 2014, 02:54 AM	#23
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	That's a beauty!

4 May 2014, 03:56 AM	#24
gerard88t "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ask Posts: 409	Lovely Datejusts. I always miss them soon after one leaves my collection and I have to have another. The white gold and smooth bezels are my favorite look for DJs.

5 May 2014, 01:58 AM	#26
nickb732 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Nicholas Location: UK Posts: 2,630	<please delete> __________________ Nick

5 May 2014, 02:18 AM	#27
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	Bracelet does not look too stretched to me at all. Very nice watch

6 May 2014, 02:51 AM	#28
BEGNAT64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Jean Manuel Location: BORDEAUX (FRANCE) Watch: 1601, 14060, 1600 Posts: 34	Very nice DJ!

6 May 2014, 03:13 AM	#29
Frosty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,085

7 May 2014, 11:36 AM	#30
gerard88t "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ask Posts: 409	That's sweet! I am actually at the parking lot of me and a friend's favorite meeting place, a diner, where he is bringing a white dial non quick 1601 that I only hope looks as nice as yours! Will share pictures here if it's worth taking. Wear in good health

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