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17 June 2020, 09:17 AM | #1 |
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My first rolex, a 1601 form 69'
Ive had the watch for a year now and I've really enjoyed it but now that I've acquired a NOS OP date, I've been wondering if the lugs on the 1601 are over polished. What do you guys think? are they fine as is given the age or could they use some laser welding?
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17 June 2020, 09:18 AM | #2 |
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Nice watches.
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Cool pieces! Don’t spend time on laser welding on a 1601, let it be what it is...use a satin brush pad and brush down the polish-ness if it bothers you...if you think the case is over polished and it bothers you-flip it and get yourself another 1601...frank words from L.K : )
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Yes, it’s been polished pretty hard, but it’s not worth fixing IMO. I would just wear the heck out of it and enjoy. If you google a 1601 you will see examples of a much thicker case. It’s a 1601, not a 6542. I wouldn’t say it doesn’t matter but the cost likely wasn’t exorbitant. I would wear it as is and enjoy. Worry about looking a little close at the polish jobs on the next one.
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I agree with the others, it's not worth worrying about these old DJs and OPs. They are what they are. Just enjoy them.
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The old datejusts are awesome. Nice watches.
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18 June 2020, 01:02 AM | #12 |
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Its an old watch.....dont make it look like a new one. Enjoy it as it is...
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It a 52 year old vintage watch! Just enjoy it and wear it as others have said. However, you may want to try putting it on a thinner and tapered strap (20x16). Your leather strap is much too thick and bulky for your 1601 and, as a result, it accentuates the thinness of the lugs.
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Good to know! I’ve actually ordered a customs alligator strap with this measurements! I’ve even got a Rolex buckle to go with it.
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20 June 2020, 12:20 PM | #15 |
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I would leave it the heck alone.
You would spend a lot of bucks on it for laser welding and really get nothing of value in return.
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Great advice gentlemen.
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21 June 2020, 12:10 PM | #18 |
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Seems a bit overly polished. But just keep wearing it, you'll eventually accept it for what it is.
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