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nyyankees · 17 January 2010, 05:48 AM

Finally had a chance to get some close-ups.

Maybe a stupid question but does anybody think it's worth buying a spare 16013 case to have on hand? It seems like when this is serviced again in about 5 years the case may not be able to take another good polishing.

I may be too anal retentive though. I already bought a spare fluted bezel.

This was a nice birthday present from my wife and kids.

Alan111 · 17 January 2010, 09:49 AM

Nice pics! The CLASSIC Rolex!
And I don't think it would be a dumb idea to buy a spare case. Worse comes to worse, you can always sell it. Or wait 5 years and buy a new case. They aint going anywhere

GeoGio Greece · 17 January 2010, 10:02 AM

I would suggest to stop polishing with a brush this classic.!

You ruin the case lines. The case can stand many stratches and dents, and a watch that is taken some care ( I mean you do not hit it with a hammer on daily basis) does not wear that much. You could use some polishing with a cream and a piece of soft cloth instead.

DWdrummer · 17 January 2010, 10:10 AM

That is THE Rolex to many people, and THE Datejust without question.

Beautiful and timeless piece. Very elegant and understated at the same time. Your great grandchildren can wear it and it will still look good on them.

moviefreak · 17 January 2010, 10:52 AM

A classic... Very nice

dwr · 17 January 2010, 12:27 PM

That case should last more than one lifetime.

Denver Dick · 17 January 2010, 12:45 PM

Yep, that's the classic, THE Rolex. You just got to love it. Enjoy yours, I've been enjoying mine for 23 years (the dial is new this year).

Warnsboy · 17 January 2010, 01:13 PM

Very nice!!! A thoughtful gift from the family!

a4z28 · 17 January 2010, 01:43 PM

Nice, i had two 80's datejust watches great everyday watches for sure.

ParisDakarBmw · 17 January 2010, 01:47 PM

I like your watch! It looks just fine!

scl6118 · 17 January 2010, 01:49 PM

Beauty pics and watch!

Cato · 17 January 2010, 02:01 PM

A new case seems like a new watch; the case IS the watch, in my opinion.

Why not just get a new watch altogether and keep the '85 DJ for memories?

sea-dweller · 17 January 2010, 02:02 PM

Classy DJ !!!

Big Nutty · 17 January 2010, 02:16 PM

a real beauty! (I'm enjoying mine.)

sakuraba · 17 January 2010, 03:09 PM

Very nice quintessential Rolex - TT DJ!

I wouldn't buy a new case until the RSC tells me they can't polish it anymore.

Andad · 17 January 2010, 03:16 PM

RolexPete · 17 January 2010, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denver Dick

Yep, that's the classic, THE Rolex. You just got to love it. Enjoy yours, I've been enjoying mine for 23 years (the dial is new this year).

What year is this watch Denver Dick? In great shape. This is what the average person thinks of when they hear "Rolex".

slcbbrown · 17 January 2010, 11:05 PM

I would not buy either bezel or case. These things last 50 yrs +. I have a TT TOG from the 50's, as well as, a DJ from the 80's. I think the case will be the last thing to go.

It's a Rolex-- it will take daily, rough wear and last for a lifetime. Save your money consider buying another, instead.

Brushpup · 17 January 2010, 11:28 PM

Great pics of a timeless classic.

17 January 2010, 10:02 AM	#3
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	I would suggest to stop polishing with a brush this classic.! You ruin the case lines. The case can stand many stratches and dents, and a watch that is taken some care ( I mean you do not hit it with a hammer on daily basis) does not wear that much. You could use some polishing with a cream and a piece of soft cloth instead. __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

17 January 2010, 10:52 AM	#5
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	A classic... Very nice __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

17 January 2010, 12:45 PM	#7
Denver Dick "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Wayne Location: Ventura County CA Watch: TT DateJust 16013 Posts: 428	Yep, that's the classic, THE Rolex. You just got to love it. Enjoy yours, I've been enjoying mine for 23 years (the dial is new this year). __________________ Rolex DateJust 16013 Omega Railmaster 2503.52

17 January 2010, 01:49 PM	#11
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	Beauty pics and watch! __________________ Current: SS GMT IIC Former: Panerai 114 Former: Breitling Hercules :

17 January 2010, 02:02 PM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Classy DJ !!! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

17 January 2010, 09:49 AM	#2
Alan111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,605	Nice pics! The CLASSIC Rolex! And I don't think it would be a dumb idea to buy a spare case. Worse comes to worse, you can always sell it. Or wait 5 years and buy a new case. They aint going anywhere

17 January 2010, 10:10 AM	#4
DWdrummer Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 954	That is THE Rolex to many people, and THE Datejust without question. Beautiful and timeless piece. Very elegant and understated at the same time. Your great grandchildren can wear it and it will still look good on them.

17 January 2010, 12:27 PM	#6
dwr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Doug R. Location: MidWest USA Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 130	That case should last more than one lifetime.

17 January 2010, 01:13 PM	#8
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	Very nice!!! A thoughtful gift from the family!

17 January 2010, 01:43 PM	#9
a4z28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Ricky Location: NewYork Watch: Daytona Posts: 34	Nice, i had two 80's datejust watches great everyday watches for sure.

17 January 2010, 01:47 PM	#10
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	I like your watch! It looks just fine!

17 January 2010, 02:01 PM	#12
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	A new case seems like a new watch; the case IS the watch, in my opinion. Why not just get a new watch altogether and keep the '85 DJ for memories?

17 January 2010, 02:16 PM	#14
Big Nutty Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: U.S.A. Watch: TT Datejust Posts: 46	a real beauty! (I'm enjoying mine.)

17 January 2010, 03:09 PM	#15
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Very nice quintessential Rolex - TT DJ! I wouldn't buy a new case until the RSC tells me they can't polish it anymore.

17 January 2010, 03:16 PM	#16
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,962	__________________ E

17 January 2010, 11:05 PM	#18
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	I would not buy either bezel or case. These things last 50 yrs +. I have a TT TOG from the 50's, as well as, a DJ from the 80's. I think the case will be the last thing to go. It's a Rolex-- it will take daily, rough wear and last for a lifetime. Save your money consider buying another, instead.

17 January 2010, 11:28 PM	#19
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Great pics of a timeless classic. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

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