With this type of watch, I get the "grand pa's" watch feel.
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Back in the day was 5 years ago
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Needs a forum for opinions prior to a purchase
He's young 馃槈
Just be Jack 40 years ago buy a modern watch that suits you and wear the hell out of it. ( if it's already a grandpa feel watch it will be flipped quicker than iHop pancakes on a Saturday morning )
Hi there @jalfreem,
When you first posted I took you for an academic with nothing more to do than write another essay on "is this watch my grail".
However, now knowing your occupation and the requirement to present a faultless demeanour on one hand, and nearly needing a HAZMAT suit in other situations I can understand your ambivalence.
In the hushed alcoves of a chapel or a necropolis, the subdued 1601 would hardly garner attention, but you would have it there to time proceedings etc. and have the satisfaction of knowing it was regulating the activities without fault.
On the other hand, when you have to do the other thankless tasks (which is the other side of your profession) a Casio Mudman would be the go to watch for that activity.
Needless to say, you are unlikely to know exactly when a call will dictate the need for a 1601 or a Casio, so to be able to allow for all contingencies, I would suggest a nice subdued 1601 on your predominant arm, and maybe a Casio on the other just in case you need to remove the 1601 for personal health reasons.
Just my input and may not meet expectations of you or others, but there it is.
Cheers
Jim.
Hey @jalfreem
Do you like the watch?
Can you afford the watch?
Do you want to own the watch?
Buy the watch!
Worrying about what Hodinkee wrote about the watch, and whether Jack Nicklaus has made it cool, really shouldn't be concerns... what YOU think/want/can afford should be.
Looking forward to seeing pictures of your purchase.
There is an amazing 1603 here that might be worth taking a look at.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/rolex-1603-datejust-linen-dial.63850/
J jalfreemAfter watching the recent Hodinkee Talking Watches with Jack Nicklaus, I have been inspired to research and price a Rolex 1601. I am sure that this is a redundant thread, but as I am new to this forum, and wanting to participate in a more researcher, collector, hobbiest/enthusiast way, I wanted to post.
As this is a fresh post for me, and wanting to approach this subject distinct from my goals of finance and stewardship, I am wanting to get back to my original watch interest more as a fan of "classic" design, myth, and ethos. To enjoy a watch.
I have, on another forum, written in circles my own personal philosophy of utility vs Veblen and luxury compared to my goals of monetary stewardship, that I had only focused on why a Rolex SubC was the logical grail for myself and that I couldn't justify spending that amount of money on one at this point in my life, let alone my perceptions of offending others with a "luxury" watch on my wrist. With that.... I have come to realize that I want and will use a good watch, and that watch doesn't have to be a SubC, yet can still be a Rolex. I had completely focused on New prices, and forgot that Rolexes from when Rolex began, are still ticking along, and that great value is there in the vintage pieces that aren't the Subs, Explorers, and Daytonas. If Jack Nicklaus is still wearing his one and only watch, a gold Day Date, throughout his career and as an active sportsman, than a less costly Rolex from the same era can fit the bill too. Plus, for my fears, it would look aged, classic, a "grey suit" blend in kind of way, small and wouldn't draw attention to itself. Plus as I am not a diver, nor would I dive with a Sub anyway, after a good service and gaskets replaced, be water tight and could get wet if it had too. I'm just throwing out thoughts on why not purchase a 1601 to own a classic timepiece that can be a great daily wearer that gives me a connection to the hey day of golfing and sports legends, without breaking the proverbial "bank?" To be blunt, I really want to buy a Rolex (fan boy) and I don't want to go above $3500. Would the 1601 do the job?
J jalfreemAfter watching the recent Hodinkee Talking Watches with Jack Nicklaus, I have been inspired to research and price a Rolex 1601. I am sure that this is a redundant thread, but as I am new to this forum, and wanting to participate in a more researcher, collector, hobbiest/enthusiast way, I wanted to post.
As this is a fresh post for me, and wanting to approach this subject distinct from my goals of finance and stewardship, I am wanting to get back to my original watch interest more as a fan of "classic" design, myth, and ethos. To enjoy a watch.
I have, on another forum, written in circles my own personal philosophy of utility vs Veblen and luxury compared to my goals of monetary stewardship, that I had only focused on why a Rolex SubC was the logical grail for myself and that I couldn't justify spending that amount of money on one at this point in my life, let alone my perceptions of offending others with a "luxury" watch on my wrist. With that.... I have come to realize that I want and will use a good watch, and that watch doesn't have to be a SubC, yet can still be a Rolex. I had completely focused on New prices, and forgot that Rolexes from when Rolex began, are still ticking along, and that great value is there in the vintage pieces that aren't the Subs, Explorers, and Daytonas. If Jack Nicklaus is still wearing his one and only watch, a gold Day Date, throughout his career and as an active sportsman, than a less costly Rolex from the same era can fit the bill too. Plus, for my fears, it would look aged, classic, a "grey suit" blend in kind of way, small and wouldn't draw attention to itself. Plus as I am not a diver, nor would I dive with a Sub anyway, after a good service and gaskets replaced, be water tight and could get wet if it had too. I'm just throwing out thoughts on why not purchase a 1601 to own a classic timepiece that can be a great daily wearer that gives me a connection to the hey day of golfing and sports legends, without breaking the proverbial "bank?" To be blunt, I really want to buy a Rolex (fan boy) and I don't want to go above $3500. Would the 1601 do the job?
Well a 1601 is a good place to start. Its probably the model most recognizable to the masses, and if you're looking for a non-color dial, plentiful and dirt cheap in the Rolex scheme of things. In my opinion, its pretty legit to with collectors. You can get a really good example below the $3500 mark.
The only cons, I would think, is that your $3500 budget gets you into Explorer territory as well.
Please show me where I can get an explorer for $3500. I鈥檝e been looking for over a year for a used one below $5000 and haven鈥檛 found any.
the two tone datejust is the typical older gent watch.
I too would like to see $3500 explorers. The last one I bought wouldve been$4400 if it wasnt for ebay beginning to collect taxes. $5000 is more consistent with the general price. But with the economy in this state, I wouldn't be surprised if it begins to decline a bit.
Thats makes way more sense! Totally missed the origins of the thread. 馃槜
