Joining Rolex DJ Fam

[Ruby86]

Hi Guys

Joined the forum today, flew over from the Breitling forum :)
As an watch enthusiast but also an unknowing customer I'm doing some research on the vintage Dj's. Off-course with the main goal to buy my first Rolex.

Been reading on the forum all day, read some new and interesting stuff!

This said, I have a weak spot for the 1601. An amazing watch with a long history. A nearby secondhand watch jewellery has some great pieces in stock. What do you guys think of the watches, how do they look? Correct pricing? period correct dials/bracelet? bracelets/lugs still in good condition?

Because I haven't got 10 posts I can't post the link directly


Thx for your opinion!

Ruben

[Ruby86]

The website I can't post because I have to post 10 posts first...

juwelierburger /EN/products?search=1601

Fill in the blancs and the internet will guide you there :D

[Dan S]

You might want to decide which of the seven watches you are most interested in and post a bunch of photos directly to the thread. Prices are obviously quite high, as expected from a dealer/retailer.

[Ruby86]

Thanks

Will do some more research and then post some pics. The choice is very hard :)

[Sublovin]

Classic watch

[rootbeer7]

The good news is they are plentiful. Dials, hands and bezels are easily and cheaply replaceable, bracelets less so. Buy the best case and bracelet you can afford. By best case, look for one with good shape and not polished so much that the lug holes are almost at the bottom of the lugs for example.

[Ruby86]

Ok thanks! Will do some more research about the bracelets.
But there is a guy on the forum that "refurbished" them? Come across something like that...

[Ruby86]

Found one that I think looks great! Its from an eBay seller. Not sure what you guys think about eBay...

[Ruby86]

https://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/Rolex-D...53.m2763.l2649

[BisonHead]

DJ is a classic watch. I love mine.

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by Ruby86

https://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/Rolex-D...53.m2763.l2649

I'd like to see photos from the side.

[Ruby86]

Originally Posted by Dan S

I'd like to see photos from the side.

I requested... not sure if they will send it.

On what details do you check from the side? Or just to be sure its in good condition?

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by Ruby86

I requested... not sure if they will send it.

On what details do you check from the side? Or just to be sure its in good condition?

Various things from a side view can tell you if the watch is badly overpolished. Also, if the views are completely missing, you never know what a seller might be hiding. This watch has the look of a carefully dealer-prepped piece, so I don't expect that there will be major hidden damage, but it's better to see everything up front so you're not in for an unpleasant surprise.

Obviously, they are asking top dollar for this piece, so it should be in good condition.

[BisonHead]

Originally Posted by Ruby86

I requested... not sure if they will send it.

On what details do you check from the side? Or just to be sure its in good condition?

If they won't send you reasonable pictures that you request. Then walk away. Genuine sellers dealers will be happy to supply whatever pictures you request.

Loads of great DJs out there.

[Ruby86]

Thanks guys!!! Still no answer. Living in the same timezone as the seller. Keep u guys posted.

The search continuous :D

[rootbeer7]

Originally Posted by Ruby86

https://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/Rolex-D...53.m2763.l2649

Looks good. Dial is unusual no-lume. Bracelet is ok, clasp a little polished, but it’s an old watch. Price is a little high.

[Ruby86]

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Looks good. Dial is unusual no-lume. Bracelet is ok, clasp a little polished, but it’s an old watch. Price is a little high.

So does this means this isn't the original dial?

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by Ruby86

So does this means this isn't the original dial?

There's really no way to know if the dial is original. It's a legit dial though.

[rootbeer7]

Originally Posted by Ruby86

So does this means this isn't the original dial?

It’s period correct. Nothing more, nothing less, unless it has pictures of original owner wearing it (not likely)

[Ruby86]

What do you guys think of this one?

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...highlight=1601

[rootbeer7]

Originally Posted by Ruby86

What do you guys think of this one?

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...highlight=1601

Nice dial. I don’t like the wear between lugs. Remember import tax into EU.