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BASSETHOUNDS · 17 December 2009, 12:02 AM

Hi I spotted this 1601 from 1967 . What do you guys think ? Not sure about "55" end link number I think mine has "555" then again I have no access to it at the moment and it is also a later model . What the hell is that transparent sticker doing on the back ? The inside case back engraving looks a bit "rough" too . Should the rubber seal not sit in the watch instead of on the the case back ?
I'm I wrong or very wrong ?
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...t_16338wt_1167

Safetrends · 17 December 2009, 12:54 AM

I have seen older ones with 55 on them the fake ones are usially stamped with 455 which is a two tone number however fakes use this number on a lot of them.
Looking at the watch shows a real nice band the marks are correct for the band, 55 end pieces for a Jubilee band, the movement is clean and the dial looks to be in excellent condition. The case back shows the 1601 model number which looks good also.
It looks to be authentic 1601 really nice.
I am learning all of the time and I ask questions and I have the Rolex Report which I read all the time to help me figure out things. Keep looking and posting we all need to learn Rolexes. Cheers.

springer · 17 December 2009, 01:53 PM

The watch looks fine to me, and a vintage piece at that. I see those stickers on watches quite often.

TattooedGQ · 17 December 2009, 02:07 PM

Looks good to me, My '65 DJ has 55 on the links of the folded band.

blaine mattison · 17 December 2009, 02:32 PM

55 are the old numbers used on steelie ends non oyster
555 are the new numbers the will be on the flat back/d shape jubilee (current)

17 December 2009, 12:02 AM	#1
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Classic 1601 on EBAY , end links ? sticker ? Hi I spotted this 1601 from 1967 . What do you guys think ? Not sure about "55" end link number I think mine has "555" then again I have no access to it at the moment and it is also a later model . What the hell is that transparent sticker doing on the back ? The inside case back engraving looks a bit "rough" too . Should the rubber seal not sit in the watch instead of on the the case back ? I'm I wrong or very wrong ? http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...t_16338wt_1167

17 December 2009, 01:53 PM	#3
springer 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,460	The watch looks fine to me, and a vintage piece at that. I see those stickers on watches quite often. __________________ 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.

17 December 2009, 02:07 PM	#4
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	Looks good to me, My '65 DJ has 55 on the links of the folded band. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

17 December 2009, 12:54 AM	#2
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	I have seen older ones with 55 on them the fake ones are usially stamped with 455 which is a two tone number however fakes use this number on a lot of them. Looking at the watch shows a real nice band the marks are correct for the band, 55 end pieces for a Jubilee band, the movement is clean and the dial looks to be in excellent condition. The case back shows the 1601 model number which looks good also. It looks to be authentic 1601 really nice. I am learning all of the time and I ask questions and I have the Rolex Report which I read all the time to help me figure out things. Keep looking and posting we all need to learn Rolexes. Cheers.

17 December 2009, 02:32 PM	#5
blaine mattison "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: blaine Location: memphis Watch: my next find Posts: 1,060	55 are the old numbers used on steelie ends non oyster 555 are the new numbers the will be on the flat back/d shape jubilee (current)

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