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Old 21 January 2022, 06:36 AM   #1
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Bought from Matthew Bain, it is dated to 1971. My first vintage purchase.
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Old 21 January 2022, 06:48 AM   #2
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Incredible! That is a thing of beauty! Please post more pics in better lighting!
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Old 21 January 2022, 07:28 AM   #3
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Congrats. That's a beautiful watch. Enjoy it.
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Old 22 January 2022, 12:13 AM   #4
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Gorgeous 1601 and it's Tiffany signed!! Huge congrats.
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Old 22 January 2022, 08:27 AM   #5
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Beautiful watch, was just at Matthew's booth at the Miami show. I have bought two watches from him. Great decision Love the watch.
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Old 22 January 2022, 09:57 AM   #6
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Very nice!!! I would put it on a black strap though. The brown strap with the white stitching is confusing your watch. She doesn't know if she's a dressy sport watch, or a sporty dress watch!! :)
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Old 22 January 2022, 11:43 AM   #7
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Beautiful watch. Congrats!
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Old 22 January 2022, 11:47 AM   #8
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Congrats. I love a nice 4 digit Datejust.
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Old 22 January 2022, 12:19 PM   #9
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Beautiful watch, was just at Matthew's booth at the Miami show. I have bought two watches from him. Great decision Love the watch.
Thanks, my first vintage purchase and working with Matthew and his team was great
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Old 22 January 2022, 12:20 PM   #10
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Very nice!!! I would put it on a black strap though. The brown strap with the white stitching is confusing your watch. She doesn't know if she's a dressy sport watch, or a sporty dress watch!! :)
Great idea, I was thinking of different straps (black or navy) the brown was the one that Matthew Bain included
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Old 22 January 2022, 03:52 PM   #11
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We demand more pics!! : )
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Old 22 January 2022, 05:40 PM   #12
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Old 22 January 2022, 10:42 PM   #13
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Great watch! I’d throw it on an aftermarket jubilee bracelet and see what you think. I got one in Amazon for less than $20 and was ver pleased with the difference.
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Old 22 January 2022, 10:50 PM   #14
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Old 22 January 2022, 11:14 PM   #15
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Old 22 January 2022, 11:15 PM   #16
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Very nice indeed !!!

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Old 23 January 2022, 01:04 AM   #17
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Old 23 January 2022, 02:25 AM   #18
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Sorry for the delay, will try and post soon
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Old 23 January 2022, 02:26 AM   #19
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Any Tiffany papers?
Just the COA from Matthew Bain, is it possible to get papers from Tiffany?
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Old 23 January 2022, 08:53 AM   #20
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Just the COA from Matthew Bain, is it possible to get papers from Tiffany?
Not that I know of. The original Tiffany paper (i.e. Rolex warranty with Tiffany store stamp) is the only way to be sure the dial is original, as far as I know.
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Old 23 January 2022, 11:16 AM   #21
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Incredible! That is a thing of beauty! Please post more pics in better lighting!
Sorry for the delay
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Old 23 January 2022, 11:19 AM   #22
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Not that I know of. The original Tiffany paper (i.e. Rolex warranty with Tiffany store stamp) is the only way to be sure the dial is original, as far as I know.
Gotcha, I may call over and at Tiffany and ask. I trust Matthew Bain and he and his team did assure that the dial was original and not refinished
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Old 23 January 2022, 08:45 PM   #23
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Gotcha, I may call over and at Tiffany and ask. I trust Matthew Bain and he and his team did assure that the dial was original and not refinished
I guess you're already somewhat familiar with the issue anyway https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=728427

Anyway, more recent and extensive info here: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=778533
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Old 23 January 2022, 11:10 PM   #24
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I am a big fan of the brown/blue/YG combo. Maybe find a brown strap with brown stitching thus making it less sporty? I dont think black would make it look nice.
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Old 24 January 2022, 04:36 PM   #25
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Old 25 January 2022, 01:51 AM   #26
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There are so many nice examples of these 16XXs out there, but I think yours is up at the very top. A real beauty.
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Old 26 January 2022, 11:33 AM   #27
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There are so many nice examples of these 16XXs out there, but I think yours is up at the very top. A real beauty.
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