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RiverA · 13 July 2021, 02:13 AM

I just received this Datejust from my dad, who purchased it from a jewelry store in Midland, Texas during the 1986 oil bust. After some research, I've not been able to find a stainless steel jubilee bracelet on a two-tone case, or vice-versa, so I am wondering if this is a Frankenstein watch or just a very rare.

The watch is in transit so these are the only pics I have at the moment, and until it arrives I won't have the serial number.

Any insight on IDing it is appreciated!

Tools · 13 July 2021, 02:19 AM

It's an old watch.

Likely somebody has replaced the original two tone bracelet with a cheaper all stainless steel bracelet. A new TT bracelet would cost more than the watch is worth.

That doesn't make it a "Frankenwatch", and it is not rare at all. Unless the entire watch was made from a box of random parts.

Dan S · 13 July 2021, 02:47 AM

As Larry mentioned, bracelets are often replaced when they get old and loose. In fact, your father may have chosen this himself when he had the watch serviced at some point. IMO, this isn't generally considered a "franken". If you prefer a more original look, you can install a new or used TT jubilee. They aren't cheap, however. At first glance, the watch appears to be a ref 16013, which is consistent with the 1980s time-frame.

springer · 13 July 2021, 04:05 AM

Also, it could be a stainless steel conversion to two-tone without the two-tone bracelet.

This period of time saw many stainless steel watches converted to two-tone.

SDREW22 · 13 July 2021, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

Also, it could be a stainless steel conversion to two-tone without the two-tone bracelet.

This period of time saw many stainless steel watches converted to two-tone.

This.

13 July 2021, 02:19 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	It's an old watch. Likely somebody has replaced the original two tone bracelet with a cheaper all stainless steel bracelet. A new TT bracelet would cost more than the watch is worth. That doesn't make it a "Frankenwatch", and it is not rare at all. Unless the entire watch was made from a box of random parts. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,256	As Larry mentioned, bracelets are often replaced when they get old and loose. In fact, your father may have chosen this himself when he had the watch serviced at some point. IMO, this isn't generally considered a "franken". If you prefer a more original look, you can install a new or used TT jubilee. They aren't cheap, however. At first glance, the watch appears to be a ref 16013, which is consistent with the 1980s time-frame. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

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springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,308	Also, it could be a stainless steel conversion to two-tone without the two-tone bracelet. This period of time saw many stainless steel watches converted to two-tone. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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