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8 November 2016, 01:05 PM | #1 |
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(Original?) Vintage Date 1601 WITHOUT "Superlative" on "Officially Cert. Chrono."?
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It's been a while since I've been on here... I recently bought a nice vintage Rolex but I've never seen a Rolex (caseback dates to Q1 1960) without "Superlative" in the two lines "(Superlative) Officially Certified Chronometer". Was this intended or was it repainted for whatever reason? I know sometimes small things matter (e.g. "underline dials") and was wondering what this exactly meant... if anything? Calibre 1560... Butterfly roter. Pics attached; I don't have the MPN but assuming 15xx or 6xxx. Thanks!! |
8 November 2016, 03:12 PM | #2 |
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hi whether it's repainted or not it's the earlier version "OCC" type dial. later versions have the newer style text.
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8 November 2016, 03:50 PM | #3 |
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well, apparently it's never been repainted (according to the first owner). I just never have seen it written out like this...
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8 November 2016, 04:15 PM | #4 |
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Rolex 1601 should say Datejust, not Date on the dial.
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8 November 2016, 05:56 PM | #5 |
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I actually never said Datejust 1601... I said OP Date 15xx; And in reference to the 1st reply, what's the "earlier version OCC dial"?
I know, right? This has to be an earlier Date 6xxx... but my Dad has it right now and I don't have the reference number at hand yet... I can confirm it's never been repainted or redone. So a bit puzzled... |
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8 November 2016, 06:35 PM | #7 |
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Whoops my bad. There's no date 34mm 1601. I don't think this is a 15xx either. But does anybody have an actual answer?
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8 November 2016, 07:52 PM | #8 |
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Looking at the hands and markers it is an early version
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