Help with Rolex 1601

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El2

·Feb 4, 2021

Hi everyone,
I am new to the vintage rolex world and thought of picking something to myself but not sure about authenticity. I could use some expert opinion on this one:
rolex datejust 36mm 1601

also: what questions to ask for / things to look for?

thanks a lot

Edited: Feb 4, 2021

 

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Dan S

·Feb 4, 2021

Looks like a 1601 dial, not 16013. What is the serial, case-back engraving, clasp code, etc? Does it have a quickset date?

 

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bags1971

·Feb 4, 2021

Dan S

Looks like a 1601 dial, not 16013.

beat me to it

 

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spacemission

·Feb 4, 2021

Really nice. You must check the reference number.

 

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El2

·Feb 4, 2021

Dan S

Looks like a 1601 dial, not 16013. What is the serial, case-back engraving, clasp code, etc? Does it have a quickset date?

thanks a lot for pointing that out. I will be sure to ask these questions and do my work before picking it up, however, how do you feel about the pics (dial and bracelet)?

 

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Dan S

·Feb 4, 2021

El2

thanks a lot for pointing that out. I will be sure to ask these questions and do my work before picking it up, however, how do you feel about the pics (dial and bracelet)?

I'm not seeing any obvious issues. The bracelet looks to have substantial stretch, but that's not uncommon.

 

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watch3s

·Feb 4, 2021

Also make sure you get a shot of the caseback open, I once bought a datejust without seeing the caseback open and the pitting was a hefty repair bill

 

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mzinski

·Feb 4, 2021

Dan S

I'm not seeing any obvious issues. The bracelet looks to have substantial stretch, but that's not uncommon.

I've also noticed a lot of the TT jubilees have a lot of stretch. What's your take on this, why is it so common? Material issue? Owners of this watch could be generalized as particularly hard on these watches?

 

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offrdmania

·Feb 4, 2021

The two tone jubilee bracelets can be tightened up and freshened up at Rolliworks in San Francisco for around $500

 

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Rado63

·Feb 10, 2021

Check the font on the date wheel, and check that the reference number on the case reads 1601. and with case back removed should also read 1601 on the inside of the case back, although I have seen 1600 on the case back also.