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DZA3000 · 22 July 2015, 05:18 AM

do you guys have any recommendations as to who has a decent catalog of 1601 or pie pan dials? i'd like to find some linen or black dials for my 1601... but asides from ebay, i'm having trouble finding dials.

Bakasana · 22 July 2015, 07:25 AM

HQ Milton is being very good to me... I asked about the watch's specs and I got this reply:

"The watch is running -5 sec/day and with an amplitude of 268. Based on these numbers I feel confident say that it does not need a service and that it should run well for at least another couple years or probably more without needing a service."

The 1601 should arrive tomorrow. Thinking of putting it on a B&S leather black strap. I'll gauge how the current strap is and/or feels.

Bakasana · 23 July 2015, 12:50 AM

It has arrived!!!!!!!

RolexPete · 23 July 2015, 09:08 AM

Pics!

And do you mind saying what you paid for it?

Bakasana · 23 July 2015, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexPete

Pics!

And do you mind saying what you paid for it?

Pics tonight... took me 15 minutes to wind that beeeyotch. HAHA. Had to set the date... BTW, it was $2600.

Now, I'm just waiting for the B&S strap to slap it on that bad-boy.

The HQ Milton strap is OK... I'm just finicky about my straps.

I think I'm done with my 4 piece collection -- the fantastic four.

Bakasana · 24 July 2015, 02:16 AM

Quick question...

What is the 1601's water-resistance? Not that I plan to go diving in it... but plan on giving it a wash when I get with some VERAET's WristClean. Any thoughts?

RazorD · 24 July 2015, 02:34 AM

Can't wait to see the pics!

Bakasana · 24 July 2015, 12:13 PM

Here's pic:

Old Expat Beast · 24 July 2015, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bakasana

Quick question...

What is the 1601's water-resistance? Not that I plan to go diving in it... but plan on giving it a wash when I get with some VERAET's WristClean. Any thoughts?

It's an Oyster, so should be good to 100 metres at least in theory, but I wouldn't even wear an old 1601 in the rain before getting it pressure tested.

Bakasana · 24 July 2015, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

It's an Oyster, so should be good to 100 metres at least in theory, but I wouldn't even wear an old 1601 in the rain before getting it pressure tested.

Thanks for the advice... If I take it to the RSC, will they pressure test it for free on the spot?

Old Expat Beast · 24 July 2015, 01:22 PM

I doubt it. They might even want to service it. But give it a try if it's nearby. Otherwise better take it to an independent.

Bakasana · 25 July 2015, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I doubt it. They might even want to service it. But give it a try if it's nearby. Otherwise better take it to an independent.

Yup... it's part of the service. They won't do it otherwise.

RolexPete · 25 July 2015, 10:12 PM

Beautiful watch, but a tad pricey. I managed to get this grey dial 1601 for $1600 on a leather band. All original. It runs at -1 sec a day with good amplitude and I had it pressure tested to 100' by my local independent. I had the jubilee band already.

Bakasana · 25 July 2015, 10:31 PM

^ Good.

RolexPete · 25 July 2015, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bakasana

^ Good.

Thanks. Did you get your watch pressure tested? You should be able to find a jewelry store that has an onsite watchmaker that can do it, especially in NYC. Mine charges $20...cheap peace of mind since I swim, shower etc. with it.

Bakasana · 25 July 2015, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexPete

Thanks. Did you get your watch pressure tested? You should be able to find a jewelry store that has an onsite watchmaker that can do it, especially in NYC. Mine charges $20...cheap peace of mind since I swim, shower etc. with it.

I'm thinking Lorilil in Queens. Just to have peace of mind.
I don't want to service it entirely at the RSC just yet... the guys at HQ Milton gave me some specs and said the piece could go a couple of years or more of not needing it based on their findings.

Bakasana · 26 July 2015, 11:58 AM

Posted pics here:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...13#post6007813

23 July 2015, 09:08 AM	#34
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	Pics! And do you mind saying what you paid for it? __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

25 July 2015, 10:12 PM	#43
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	Beautiful watch, but a tad pricey. I managed to get this grey dial 1601 for $1600 on a leather band. All original. It runs at -1 sec a day with good amplitude and I had it pressure tested to 100' by my local independent. I had the jubilee band already. __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

22 July 2015, 05:18 AM	#31
DZA3000 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: miami Posts: 41	do you guys have any recommendations as to who has a decent catalog of 1601 or pie pan dials? i'd like to find some linen or black dials for my 1601... but asides from ebay, i'm having trouble finding dials.

22 July 2015, 07:25 AM	#32
Bakasana Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Greenwich Village Posts: 588	HQ Milton is being very good to me... I asked about the watch's specs and I got this reply: "The watch is running -5 sec/day and with an amplitude of 268. Based on these numbers I feel confident say that it does not need a service and that it should run well for at least another couple years or probably more without needing a service." The 1601 should arrive tomorrow. Thinking of putting it on a B&S leather black strap. I'll gauge how the current strap is and/or feels.

23 July 2015, 12:50 AM	#33
Bakasana Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Greenwich Village Posts: 588	It has arrived!!!!!!!

24 July 2015, 02:16 AM	#36
Bakasana Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Greenwich Village Posts: 588	Quick question... What is the 1601's water-resistance? Not that I plan to go diving in it... but plan on giving it a wash when I get with some VERAET's WristClean. Any thoughts?

24 July 2015, 02:34 AM	#37
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	Can't wait to see the pics!

24 July 2015, 12:13 PM	#38
Bakasana Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Greenwich Village Posts: 588	Here's pic:

24 July 2015, 01:22 PM	#41
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,797	I doubt it. They might even want to service it. But give it a try if it's nearby. Otherwise better take it to an independent.

25 July 2015, 10:31 PM	#44
Bakasana Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Greenwich Village Posts: 588	^ Good.

26 July 2015, 11:58 AM	#47
Bakasana Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Greenwich Village Posts: 588	Posted pics here: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...13#post6007813

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