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Old 17 July 2018, 09:13 PM   #1
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Vintage datejust 6605 VS 1601 Help

Looking for feedback on a vintage datejust listed for sale, I placed a deposit on the watch because i love the look but im concerned if the dial is accurate to the production year.

http://www.vintagegoldwatches.com/pr...just-18k-1958/

The listing dates the watch 1958 but mentions that the model number is a 1601, is that possible? I thought datejust ref 1601 started in 1960. Should this be a ref 6605 based on year?

My other concern is the dial print, under the Rolex crown, is it just me or does the Text seem a bit low under the logo crown?

The seller has 400 plus good reviews on ebay with a 100 percent good rating and their website looks great in my opinion.

I love the watch but im concerned any help would be much appreciated.





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Old 18 July 2018, 06:40 AM   #2
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Dial has tritium labeling, but Rolex didn’t use tritium in 1958. This may be a misdated 1601.

Edit: The serial number is 1962-1963 according to minus4plus6.
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Old 18 July 2018, 08:22 AM   #3
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Movement looks like a 1570 for a 1601


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Old 18 July 2018, 10:23 AM   #4
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Bottom lugs look kinda skinny to me.
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Old 18 July 2018, 08:21 PM   #5
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For comparison, here's one from HQ Milton.

https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...lver-dial-A767
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