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31 August 2021, 05:24 AM | #1 |
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Inconsistent Dating Information re: 1960s Datejust 1601
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I inherited my father's 1601 datejust. The serial number is 2009xxx. Out of pure curiosity I would like to know the date of manufacture, however my google searching has revealed some inconsistencies in the serial number dating tables for ~ 1966 - ~ 1969. According to some sites (e.g. [edit it won't let me post links, but you can find it on the precisionwatches site]), the serial number would place the watch circa 1969. According to other sites (e.g. [edit it won't let me post links, but you can find it on the beckertime site]), the watch was manufactured in 1966. Hence my confusion... Is there a "gold standard" site for serial number dating? Thank you in advance! |
31 August 2021, 07:46 AM | #2 |
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Serial number dating is not an exact science, and most sites round their numbers for easier searching.
Your watch should have a stamp inside the case back that would identify the quarter and year, such as II 69, which would be my guess.
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Ah, I see. Thanks!
Not sure I want to remove the case back myself though - I think removing the bracelet is as far as I want to go without accidentally damaging anything: : |
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I would be quite surprised to find a 2.0M serial from 1966. That table sounds totally FUBAR. 1969 sounds more reasonable.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=54362 https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=350245
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Inconsistent Dating Information re: 1960s Datejust 1601
The lookup and the table can be seen by scrolling through their website.
https://beckertime.com/lookup-rolex-serial-by-year/ Their chart actually shows 1967 - and many others comport. But Larry said it best, have it opened if you really need to know. I’d say it’s about 55 years old. Close enough for government work… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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This one is one of the better ones. And very similar to the one found on this forum. Yours is most def ca. 1969 https://www.bernardwatch.com/Rolex-Serial-Numbers |
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As you guys hopefully know, I was only posting the link the OP was unable to put in his initial post. I don’t feel any confidence in that Beckertime chart. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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Makes much more sense now.
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Oh well, I just wanted to know for my own curiosity really. Late 1960s is close enough for my needs. I'm just thrilled the watch looks to be in good shape and actually works! Honestly, I am shocked it's over 50 years old. Thanks everyone for the input! |
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Yeah, the Beckertime one is dreadful. It was also used by Bernard and Bob's up and till a few years ago, as I recall, but they apparently rectified after a lot of complaints.
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