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kieselguhr · 21 June 2021, 05:30 AM

In spirit of Father’s Day, thought I would share an update on the watch that got me started in this crazy hobby of ours.

My father’s Rolex Datejust 1601 came with an end link that was missing the 14k piece that is glued on. You can see it quite clearly on 6 o’clock side.

I’ve always been wanting to restore it and initially asked RSC if they could do so. Unfortunately they can’t and would have to replace the bracelet entirely with a newer service bracelet.

Well since that wouldn’t work for me as this watch is special and I wanted to keep it as close to what dad wore, I searched for a 255j end link with 14k gold mid piece. Well it took a while but I was finally able to source one and it arrived just in time for Father’s Day!

With a quick flip and a snap using my trusty Bergeon 6767, I switched out the end link and the watch now looks a little bit more complete!

Thanks for reading my little story. Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers on TRF

Happy Father’s Day dad!

Tools · 21 June 2021, 05:39 AM

Looks Great !

Overwound · 21 June 2021, 05:40 AM

Nice to have a special watch like that. Glad you could get the missing piece for the bracelet.

I really like those indices and the linen dial. Maybe I'm a vintage Rolex lover at heart. Not so much because their vintage but due to the styling. If there were a modern choice like that I'd choose it over the sunburst dials and lume filled batons.

TheVTCGuy · 21 June 2021, 05:43 AM

Nick, I am so happy for you to have this special piece, you are obviously taking good care of it. Enjoy it my friend. I didn’t catch if your father is still with us or not, but either way, I am sure he is very proud of you.

2001jesper · 21 June 2021, 05:48 AM

Take good care of it and enjoy

Shadow Play · 21 June 2021, 05:49 AM

Your patience has definitely paid off. The watch looks fantastic.

brandrea · 21 June 2021, 05:50 AM

That’s fantastic Nick! Happy Fathers Day

djyolky · 21 June 2021, 05:55 AM

Great story. My father passed me down this same watch!

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autojewels · 21 June 2021, 06:36 AM

Nice story....the watch looks great, enjoy it.

Stan Cooper · 21 June 2021, 06:58 AM

Great story and a beautiful piece! Happy Fathers Day to all you dads out there.

Tikandtokalot · 21 June 2021, 07:11 AM

Great job
Looks super and I'm sure your dad is looking down proud.
He's still with you.

KaVo8 · 21 June 2021, 08:59 AM

Beautiful watch, congrats on finding that end link to restore the original look. Enjoy it in good health, and happy Father’s Day to you and all the dads on TRF.

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RoscoPico · 21 June 2021, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

In spirit of Father’s Day, thought I would share an update on the watch that got me started in this crazy hobby of ours.

I love this, makes it all so much more worth it !
Thanks for sharing

winst · 21 June 2021, 09:04 AM

Lovely watch and a great way to remember your Dad!

Bladeshot · 21 June 2021, 09:42 AM

Cheers, Nick! Well done.

Jackie Daytona · 21 June 2021, 09:57 AM

Congrats on getting it all together again.

I know the feeling did similar repairs to my fathers old watch as well in the past. You’ve inspired me to wear it in his memory today. Happy Father’s Day!

Pw92676 · 21 June 2021, 10:40 AM

Fantastic! Beautiful story, beautiful watch, beautiful memories. Can’t beat that.

I think this is the same DJ that my grandfather had which also helped kindle my interest. He and the watch are gone so cannot confirm but i think it is.

Hesalite · 21 June 2021, 10:44 AM

Amazing!

Oyster Sauce · 21 June 2021, 12:17 PM

Thanks for sharing...lovely watch. Linen dials are awesome

ltmgeller · 21 June 2021, 01:04 PM

Boaters · 21 June 2021, 01:05 PM

What a great way to remember dad ... Happy Father's Day...

garyk · 21 June 2021, 01:06 PM

Tough for us who have lost our fathers. Thanks for this thread OP…

LadyTimeWatches · 21 June 2021, 01:43 PM

Congratulations and thanks for sharing the beautiful story . Glad you could fix the end link and keep it as close to the original as possible. I’m sure your father would be proud of you.
Happy Father’s Day.

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Strad · 21 June 2021, 02:14 PM

Great warm and touching story!

henrylee · 21 June 2021, 02:17 PM

Great watch and story

kieselguhr · 21 June 2021, 02:40 PM

Thank you everyone! Yes, sadly my father passed away too young but he will always be remembered!

arcampado · 21 June 2021, 08:09 PM

Awesome watch and story! What great sentiment. I hope to pass down a watch to both of my boys too and hopefully it carries the same feeling for them. Happy Father’s Day

Roblox Fighter · 21 June 2021, 11:45 PM

evary watch has its own story.. we just have to look after it for the next G (credit to PP)

happy fathers day

scooba · 22 June 2021, 12:32 AM

Happy Fathers Day

My Father-in law gave my youngest his DJ with exactly the same part missing ,from memory it was a pair off new endlinks required 455bs £280 about 12 years ago, my son only wears his Grandads watch occasionally. It was fully serviced and RSC fitted a new dial and hand set but it is like new despite being from 1988

stanleyleecm · 22 June 2021, 02:46 AM

Thanks for sharing your story OP. My father's DJ will always be the most special piece in my watchbox.

21 June 2021, 05:30 AM	#1
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,734	Father’s Rolex In spirit of Father’s Day, thought I would share an update on the watch that got me started in this crazy hobby of ours. My father’s Rolex Datejust 1601 came with an end link that was missing the 14k piece that is glued on. You can see it quite clearly on 6 o’clock side. I’ve always been wanting to restore it and initially asked RSC if they could do so. Unfortunately they can’t and would have to replace the bracelet entirely with a newer service bracelet. Well since that wouldn’t work for me as this watch is special and I wanted to keep it as close to what dad wore, I searched for a 255j end link with 14k gold mid piece. Well it took a while but I was finally able to source one and it arrived just in time for Father’s Day! With a quick flip and a snap using my trusty Bergeon 6767, I switched out the end link and the watch now looks a little bit more complete! Thanks for reading my little story. Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers on TRF Happy Father’s Day dad!

21 June 2021, 05:39 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 44,024	Looks Great ! __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 June 2021, 05:43 AM	#4
TheVTCGuy 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,829	Nick, I am so happy for you to have this special piece, you are obviously taking good care of it. Enjoy it my friend. I didn’t catch if your father is still with us or not, but either way, I am sure he is very proud of you. __________________

21 June 2021, 06:58 AM	#10
Stan Cooper 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,113	Great story and a beautiful piece! Happy Fathers Day to all you dads out there. __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M Traveler GMT Meteorite, Seiko SSC813 quartz solar powered chronograph It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

21 June 2021, 08:59 AM	#12
KaVo8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Kevin Location: US Watch: Yes, Please! Posts: 490	Beautiful watch, congrats on finding that end link to restore the original look. Enjoy it in good health, and happy Father’s Day to you and all the dads on TRF. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Courage is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor. _Aristotle_

21 June 2021, 05:40 AM	#3
Overwound "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US Posts: 422	Nice to have a special watch like that. Glad you could get the missing piece for the bracelet. I really like those indices and the linen dial. Maybe I'm a vintage Rolex lover at heart. Not so much because their vintage but due to the styling. If there were a modern choice like that I'd choose it over the sunburst dials and lume filled batons.

21 June 2021, 05:48 AM	#5
2001jesper 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesper Location: Earth Watch: 116234 Posts: 1,817	Take good care of it and enjoy

21 June 2021, 05:49 AM	#6
Shadow Play "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: UK Posts: 696	Your patience has definitely paid off. The watch looks fantastic.

21 June 2021, 05:50 AM	#7
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 82,705	That’s fantastic Nick! Happy Fathers Day

21 June 2021, 05:55 AM	#8
djyolky Banned Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: US Posts: 1,411	Great story. My father passed me down this same watch! Sent from my SM-G991U1 using Tapatalk

21 June 2021, 06:36 AM	#9
autojewels Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 58	Nice story....the watch looks great, enjoy it.

21 June 2021, 07:11 AM	#11
Tikandtokalot "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Scotland Watch: Tudor BB41 M79540 Posts: 650	Great job Looks super and I'm sure your dad is looking down proud. He's still with you.

21 June 2021, 09:04 AM	#14
winst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 6,859	Lovely watch and a great way to remember your Dad!

21 June 2021, 09:42 AM	#15
Bladeshot 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,894	Cheers, Nick! Well done. __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

21 June 2021, 09:57 AM	#16
Jackie Daytona 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 7,216	Congrats on getting it all together again. I know the feeling did similar repairs to my fathers old watch as well in the past. You’ve inspired me to wear it in his memory today. Happy Father’s Day! __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

21 June 2021, 10:40 AM	#17
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,516	Fantastic! Beautiful story, beautiful watch, beautiful memories. Can’t beat that. I think this is the same DJ that my grandfather had which also helped kindle my interest. He and the watch are gone so cannot confirm but i think it is.

21 June 2021, 10:44 AM	#18
Hesalite "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United States Posts: 42	Amazing!

21 June 2021, 12:17 PM	#19
Oyster Sauce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,866	Thanks for sharing...lovely watch. Linen dials are awesome

21 June 2021, 01:04 PM	#20
ltmgeller 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 23,639	__________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 June 2021, 01:05 PM	#21
Boaters 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 126710BLR 116610LV Posts: 10,684	What a great way to remember dad ... Happy Father's Day...

21 June 2021, 01:06 PM	#22
garyk 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 12,419	Tough for us who have lost our fathers. Thanks for this thread OP… __________________

21 June 2021, 01:43 PM	#23
LadyTimeWatches "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Real Name: Kini Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 145	Congratulations and thanks for sharing the beautiful story . Glad you could fix the end link and keep it as close to the original as possible. I’m sure your father would be proud of you. Happy Father’s Day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 June 2021, 02:14 PM	#24
Strad "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 258	Great warm and touching story!

21 June 2021, 02:17 PM	#25
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,244	Great watch and story __________________ ♛ Sub 126610LV 2025 ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

21 June 2021, 02:40 PM	#26
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,734	Thank you everyone! Yes, sadly my father passed away too young but he will always be remembered!

21 June 2021, 08:09 PM	#27
arcampado "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: Too many Posts: 2,396	Awesome watch and story! What great sentiment. I hope to pass down a watch to both of my boys too and hopefully it carries the same feeling for them. Happy Father’s Day

21 June 2021, 11:45 PM	#28
Roblox Fighter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1	evary watch has its own story.. we just have to look after it for the next G (credit to PP) happy fathers day

22 June 2021, 12:32 AM	#29
scooba 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Anything Posts: 2,675	Happy Fathers Day My Father-in law gave my youngest his DJ with exactly the same part missing ,from memory it was a pair off new endlinks required 455bs £280 about 12 years ago, my son only wears his Grandads watch occasionally. It was fully serviced and RSC fitted a new dial and hand set but it is like new despite being from 1988

22 June 2021, 02:46 AM	#30
stanleyleecm "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Stan Location: Midwest Posts: 177	Thanks for sharing your story OP. My father's DJ will always be the most special piece in my watchbox.

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