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VinnieVegas · 31 January 2015, 12:45 PM

Hello,

I have a chance to buy a late sixties Datejust 1601. It's very nice, fluted white gold bezel, stainless steel bracelet, box & papers. I don't doubt the authenticity, but I doubt the year of manufacture.

The seller insists it was made in 1968. Inside the case back reads: "Montres Rolex SA Geneva Switzerland Patented Stainless Steel 1601 11.68."

The problem is that the serial number on the watch and in the paperwork is" 2,251,xxx." As I understand it, that would make the manufacturer in 1967.

Maybe I'm wrong abou this.

What do you folks think? I can'tiimagine rolex playing fast and loose with a serial number. Could the serial number be legit, but the case back was swapped out with a back from the followingyear, for some reason?

I can get pics if it helps. What do you think, 1967 or 1968?

Thanks!

drifter01 · 31 January 2015, 12:54 PM

From Quality Time: 1850000 .............................1968
2300000 ...........................1969
From Bernard Watch: 2,689,700 1969
2,426,800 1968

so, yes, a 2,251,xxx would be 1968

Old Expat Beast · 31 January 2015, 01:38 PM

It's hard to pin down serials to exact years. I have a 1603 DJ with 4th quarter 1966 caseback and 1.5 mill serial, a 1967 band and 1968 papers (full set with other supporting Rolex documents). Check the Serial Numbers Project at The Vintage Rolex Forum for the most detailed reference list.

crowncollection · 31 January 2015, 02:16 PM

Close enough IMHO only rolex know exactly

VinnieVegas · 21 February 2015, 01:27 AM

Thanks for the advice and insights, friends. I genuinely appreciate it! This forum and the posters on it are such a great resource. Thanks!

31 January 2015, 12:45 PM	#1
VinnieVegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Vincent B Location: New York, NY Watch: '06 GMT Master II Posts: 1,261	Late 1960 Datejust: Dicey serial number? 1967 or 1968? Hello, I have a chance to buy a late sixties Datejust 1601. It's very nice, fluted white gold bezel, stainless steel bracelet, box & papers. I don't doubt the authenticity, but I doubt the year of manufacture. The seller insists it was made in 1968. Inside the case back reads: "Montres Rolex SA Geneva Switzerland Patented Stainless Steel 1601 11.68." The problem is that the serial number on the watch and in the paperwork is" 2,251,xxx." As I understand it, that would make the manufacturer in 1967. Maybe I'm wrong abou this. What do you folks think? I can'tiimagine rolex playing fast and loose with a serial number. Could the serial number be legit, but the case back was swapped out with a back from the followingyear, for some reason? I can get pics if it helps. What do you think, 1967 or 1968? Thanks!

31 January 2015, 12:54 PM	#2
drifter01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NC Watch: 5500 Air-King Posts: 633	From Quality Time: 1850000 .............................1968 2300000 ...........................1969 From Bernard Watch: 2,689,700 1969 2,426,800 1968 so, yes, a 2,251,xxx would be 1968 __________________ Dave Ace of Clubs "Never mind the track. The track is for punks. We are Road People. We are Cafe Racers." - Hunter S. Thompson

31 January 2015, 02:16 PM	#4
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	Close enough IMHO only rolex know exactly __________________ watches many

31 January 2015, 01:38 PM	#3
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,796	It's hard to pin down serials to exact years. I have a 1603 DJ with 4th quarter 1966 caseback and 1.5 mill serial, a 1967 band and 1968 papers (full set with other supporting Rolex documents). Check the Serial Numbers Project at The Vintage Rolex Forum for the most detailed reference list.

21 February 2015, 01:27 AM	#5
VinnieVegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Vincent B Location: New York, NY Watch: '06 GMT Master II Posts: 1,261	Thanks for the advice and insights, friends. I genuinely appreciate it! This forum and the posters on it are such a great resource. Thanks!

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