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DaveJV · 8 February 2016, 06:17 AM

Hi All. I have been looking at purchasing a vintage TT DateJust 160133 made in the mid to late 80s. My questions are:

1) Will the old plexiglass crystal be a problem as far water leaking into case. I heard as the old plexiglass crystals age, they can distort/shrink some and the seal can ultimately leak water in the case ?

2) How much flex/bend in bracelet is too much before it has to be replaced?

3) Not known if its been serviced ever.

4) If I am not particularly into vintage watches, is it worth buying just because it is 60% less expensive than a new comparable DateJust.

See photos below

Thank you!

DaveJV · 8 February 2016, 06:21 AM

Sorry, Here are the photos of the watch.

Thanks.

crowncollection · 8 February 2016, 06:35 AM

I would say the band has medium stretch for a jubilee, its far from falling apart, the crystal and gaskets generally need regular replacing, I would at least get it pressure tested, a service would be good as they would clean up the case a bit also

TheRolexKingofLV · 8 February 2016, 07:23 AM

It has a Tapestry Dial, that is a nice upgrade from the standard Champagne Dial...BONUS!

southtexas · 8 February 2016, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crowncollection

I would say the band has medium stretch for a jubilee, its far from falling apart, the crystal and gaskets generally need regular replacing, I would at least get it pressure tested, a service would be good as they would clean up the case a bit also

I agree with David. If the price is right, looks good!

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droptopman · 8 February 2016, 07:54 AM

Classic 80's tapestry two tone. Great looking piece. That band looks to have plenty of years left.
I have never had an issue with plexis leaking over the years. Replacing the plexi is relatively cheap. If you get it, have it serviced and/or pressure tested. Replace the plexi if needed.

swish77 · 8 February 2016, 09:20 AM

With proper servicing, you'd have no problems with a vintage DJ. It should hold up just as well as the newer models. That's a classic TT version. Good luck.

DaveJV · 8 February 2016, 10:18 AM

[QUOTE=southtexas;6453243]I agree with David. If the price is right, looks good!

ok thank you

mineral · 9 February 2016, 09:58 AM

Look good and love the dial on this DJ.

Chiboy · 25 September 2016, 02:58 AM

I just stumbled upon this. I have a very similar watch (see avatar), purchased new in '84 or '85. I have had it serviced 3 or 4 times in 30 years and gotten a new crystal each time. Not a big expense at all. Watch has never had leakage or issues. And I too love the Tapestry dial. Distinguishes it from the standard dials nicely, but is subtle.

Late to the party, but another perspective.

onthedial · 25 September 2016, 05:24 AM

@DaveJV
Re: If I am not particularly into vintage watches, is it worth buying just because it is 60% less expensive than a new comparable DateJust.

If your not fully interested in vintage watches then, really, no amount of "discount" is going to change things. What others have said is all true (plastic crystals that have been pressure tested are A-OK, the stretch on the inherently flexible Jubilee bracelet is fine, etc); still if what you really want is a newer/contemporary Datejust, and that's what you'll be pining for, my advice is to go that direction. Cheers!

_______
Instagram: @onthedial

8 February 2016, 06:17 AM	#1
DaveJV "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 42	Vintage DateJust question Hi All. I have been looking at purchasing a vintage TT DateJust 160133 made in the mid to late 80s. My questions are: 1) Will the old plexiglass crystal be a problem as far water leaking into case. I heard as the old plexiglass crystals age, they can distort/shrink some and the seal can ultimately leak water in the case ? 2) How much flex/bend in bracelet is too much before it has to be replaced? 3) Not known if its been serviced ever. 4) If I am not particularly into vintage watches, is it worth buying just because it is 60% less expensive than a new comparable DateJust. See photos below Thank you!

8 February 2016, 06:35 AM	#3
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	I would say the band has medium stretch for a jubilee, its far from falling apart, the crystal and gaskets generally need regular replacing, I would at least get it pressure tested, a service would be good as they would clean up the case a bit also __________________ watches many

8 February 2016, 07:23 AM	#4
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	It has a Tapestry Dial, that is a nice upgrade from the standard Champagne Dial...BONUS! __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

8 February 2016, 07:54 AM	#6
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Classic 80's tapestry two tone. Great looking piece. That band looks to have plenty of years left. I have never had an issue with plexis leaking over the years. Replacing the plexi is relatively cheap. If you get it, have it serviced and/or pressure tested. Replace the plexi if needed. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

9 February 2016, 09:58 AM	#9
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Look good and love the dial on this DJ. __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

8 February 2016, 09:20 AM	#7
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,981	With proper servicing, you'd have no problems with a vintage DJ. It should hold up just as well as the newer models. That's a classic TT version. Good luck.

8 February 2016, 10:18 AM	#8
DaveJV "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 42	[QUOTE=southtexas;6453243]I agree with David. If the price is right, looks good! ok thank you

25 September 2016, 02:58 AM	#10
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,555	I just stumbled upon this. I have a very similar watch (see avatar), purchased new in '84 or '85. I have had it serviced 3 or 4 times in 30 years and gotten a new crystal each time. Not a big expense at all. Watch has never had leakage or issues. And I too love the Tapestry dial. Distinguishes it from the standard dials nicely, but is subtle. Late to the party, but another perspective. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

25 September 2016, 05:24 AM	#11
onthedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles Watch: IG @onthedial Posts: 587	@DaveJV Re: If I am not particularly into vintage watches, is it worth buying just because it is 60% less expensive than a new comparable DateJust. If your not fully interested in vintage watches then, really, no amount of "discount" is going to change things. What others have said is all true (plastic crystals that have been pressure tested are A-OK, the stretch on the inherently flexible Jubilee bracelet is fine, etc); still if what you really want is a newer/contemporary Datejust, and that's what you'll be pining for, my advice is to go that direction. Cheers! _______ Instagram: @onthedial

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