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How to find the correct box for datejust 1601 from 1973?

Gulosten
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Hi everyone,

I've googled and tried reading a lot this evening to find out what number the correct green box for a Rolex datejust 1601 from 1973 should have?

Can anyone help me out or give me tips on the best place to buy/find them?

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Thanks a lot 😀
 
Sherbie
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Pretty sure it depends on the region where sold

mine “apparently” came with this small box when sold in london in june 1973 - but i didnt buy it from new, but a trusted rolex vintage expert has verified that indeed these boxes were used in UK at this time
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but suggest look at sites like HQ milton, as they keep their sold listings active
 
wsfarrell
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Here's what I do:
As @Sherbie mentioned, HQ Milton has sold a bazillion watches over the years. Enter a search like this into google:
site:hqmilton.com 1973 datejust box
You'll get some hits. Here's a pic from the first hit:

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With an idea of what to look for, you can go to eBay and enter a search like this:
(datejust,1601) (box,papers,set)
You'll get many hits. Sort the results by price, low to high, and pick one that looks right.
 
VinceFR
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Hi,

Ephemerals are complicated "to match" for a correct period, depending market and .... AD 😀
In the past, the AD does the bundle when you pay : "I take those booklets and this box" => So sometimes you've watches with "wrong" boxes.

I know a box collector, if you want to ask him if he had your grail ask me in private.
 
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