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ajeffrey10 · 18 January 2015, 06:13 AM

Looking for a Datejust for my gf. This will be my first vintage Rolex. Love the colored dials. What do the experts think of these, generally?

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motoikkyu · 18 January 2015, 06:21 AM

A 1601 head in decent condition is worth $1150-1800 (up to 2200 for a Wide Boy). Adding a repainted dial with diamonds doesn't make it more valuable. In fact, many would argue that it decreases the value. I don't hate repainted dials or making a watch look the way you want it to, just don't overpay for the privilege.

MonBK · 18 January 2015, 06:26 AM

Talk about a color clash.

omitohud · 18 January 2015, 07:21 AM

To OP, u know the dial is refinished, right? I would stay away n price is high as noted.

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crowncollection · 18 January 2015, 07:36 AM

Aftermarket dial and hands and 2,999 without a band. It's worth less than 2k that's for sure

ajeffrey10 · 18 January 2015, 07:44 AM

Thank you! Wasn't sure if it were original. You've confirmed my suspicions. Much appreciated. I definitely want an original classic.

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humphriespaul · 18 January 2015, 08:32 AM

For me that just looks errrm, how to be diplomatic - all wrong. Why not go for an honest example without refinishing? I cant get my wifes off her wrist even though she was just trying it for size months before her actual birthday....! Good luck!

18 January 2015, 06:13 AM	#1
ajeffrey10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Francisco Posts: 9	Thoughts on this 1601? Looking for a Datejust for my gf. This will be my first vintage Rolex. Love the colored dials. What do the experts think of these, generally? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 January 2015, 06:21 AM	#2
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	A 1601 head in decent condition is worth $1150-1800 (up to 2200 for a Wide Boy). Adding a repainted dial with diamonds doesn't make it more valuable. In fact, many would argue that it decreases the value. I don't hate repainted dials or making a watch look the way you want it to, just don't overpay for the privilege. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

18 January 2015, 07:36 AM	#5
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	Aftermarket dial and hands and 2,999 without a band. It's worth less than 2k that's for sure __________________ watches many

18 January 2015, 06:26 AM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Talk about a color clash.

18 January 2015, 07:21 AM	#4
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	To OP, u know the dial is refinished, right? I would stay away n price is high as noted. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 January 2015, 07:44 AM	#6
ajeffrey10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Francisco Posts: 9	Thank you! Wasn't sure if it were original. You've confirmed my suspicions. Much appreciated. I definitely want an original classic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 January 2015, 08:32 AM	#7
humphriespaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: London, UK Posts: 51	For me that just looks errrm, how to be diplomatic - all wrong. Why not go for an honest example without refinishing? I cant get my wifes off her wrist even though she was just trying it for size months before her actual birthday....! Good luck!

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