Bracelet for Datejust 1601

[lappy4711]

I'm thinking of trying to find the correct jubilee bracelet for a two tone Datejust 1601 from 1966. Does anyone know the bracelet model number I should look for?
Another thing I have been wondering is the slightly reddish tone of the gold on the bezel...is this patina or some sort of pink/rose gold?
Thankful for any help or advice!

[VintageRX]

Originally Posted by lappy4711

I'm thinking of trying to find the correct jubilee bracelet for a two tone Datejust 1601 from 1966. Does anyone know the bracelet model number I should look for?
Another thing I have been wondering is the slightly reddish tone of the gold on the bezel...is this patina or some sort of pink/rose gold?
Thankful for any help or advice!

Mike over at rolliworks has one oval tone bracelet left I believe. These 1601 came on the USA oval libel and the folded links.

As far as the bezel, It could be patina. Can’t really say for sure due to the picture quality


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[lappy4711]

Originally Posted by VintageRX

Mike over at rolliworks has one oval tone bracelet left I believe. These 1601 came on the USA oval libel and the folded links.

As far as the bezel, It could be patina. Can’t really say for sure due to the picture quality


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Thanks for the info. Do the "USA oval libel and the folded links" type bracelet have a specific model number that I should be looking for?
Will try to replace the image tomorrow with better one.

[lappy4711]

Seems to be this bracelet...please chime in if I am wrong:
https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...nd-papers-5763

[VintageRX]

Originally Posted by lappy4711

Seems to be this bracelet...please chime in if I am wrong:
https://www.bobswatches.com/pre-owne...-bracelet.html

Unsure about the number but they look almost the same front the front view. Finding one in decent shape and without a crazy amount of starch is hard. That’s I bought mine from mike at rolliworks


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[Dan S]

Great reference thread here if you're inclined to do some reading:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=73646

[lappy4711]

Originally Posted by Dan S

Great reference thread here if you're inclined to do some reading:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=73646

Thank you for that, that is an amazing thread,

[crowncollection]

6252h is correct jubilee or USA if you want jubilee it can also take an oyster band


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[Yachtbuoy]

Originally Posted by VintageRX

Unsure about the number but they look almost the same front the front view. Finding one in decent shape and without a crazy amount of starch is hard. That’s I bought mine from mike at rolliworks


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This is my understanding too. Like controversial opinion here, it's cool when you can get the original bracelet for the watch but I believe those bracelets weren't the best quality anyway, and bracelets were often swapped out at service anyway.

[springer]

The USA oval link is a nice quality bracelet. There is no model number for the USA oval links Jubilee. I've owned many of these bracelets as well as the SWISS bracelets from the 1960s and 1970s and I would never say that the oval link versions are lesser quality. They stretch and wear the same as their Swiss counterparts and the edge of the links with that folded-rolled edge on the Swiss Jubilee looks "unfinished" when compared to the USA oval link bracelets. Personally, go with what you can find since neither is that easy to find these days.

[Claven2]

I think rolex offers a modern solid end link replacement for the 2 tone 1601. I think the part number is 62523.

[lappy4711]

Better pictures regarding the reddish gold question

[Dan S]

Just looks like some tarnish to me, but kind of cool-looking if you don't mind it.

[VintageRX]

Originally Posted by lappy4711

Better pictures regarding the reddish gold question

You’re 1601 is in great shape! Wish mine was that crisp haha. I’ll probably have to send mine to mike, he’ll have to do some work on it


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[motoikkyu]

Judging by the hands, I'd argue patina/filth over RG. The indices and crown are YG, so chances are the bezel is also (unless dial and/or bezel swapped, yadda, yadda....).

[VintageRX]

If this stays under 1k it’s a good find. You may have to ask about the length tho


https://www.ebay.ca/itm/254756627206


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[zapokee]

Originally Posted by Dan S

Just looks like some tarnish to me, but kind of cool-looking if you don't mind it.

Yes. I've seen these tarnish this way before. I don't think it's rose gold.

You can either have it cleaned or leave it as it is. I'd leave it.

[lappy4711]

Originally Posted by VintageRX

If this stays under 1k it’s a good find. You may have to ask about the length tho


https://www.ebay.ca/itm/254756627206


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Thank you!

[Claven2]

That kind of tarn8sh is removable with a damp toothbrush and some dish soap, but not if you have an old vintage crown with no seal left!!

[jihong]

Here's my 1601. Think it's earlier model than yours (1960). The bezel has started to patina towards your color, but is still fairly yellow in other parts, so I think it's normal patina. The bracelet number is on the pictures. Hope it helps!

[lappy4711]

Originally Posted by jihong

Here's my 1601. Think it's earlier model than yours (1960). The bezel has started to patina towards your color, but is still fairly yellow in other parts, so I think it's normal patina. The bracelet number is on the pictures. Hope it helps!

Thanks!

[lappy4711]

Originally Posted by jihong

Here's my 1601. Think it's earlier model than yours (1960). The bezel has started to patina towards your color, but is still fairly yellow in other parts, so I think it's normal patina. The bracelet number is on the pictures. Hope it helps!

Thanks!