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Bubba Gump · 29 November 2010, 04:14 AM

Hello,

I am new to the site, lots of good info here. I just received my grandfathers 18k solid gold DJ from Rolex service. The watch was not working when I got it, sent to Rolex and 3 month later got it back in perfect working condition and replaced the knock off band with a brown alligator Rolex Band. Can anyone give more information on the watch?

Image attached below.

Thanks,
BG

volkersports · 29 November 2010, 07:08 AM

That is an exquisite dial. Does the service tag say it is a 6605? 1030 movement? If so, it would be from around 1956-57 with the movement that replaced the bubbleback. This would be the second generation DJ. You will be handing it to your grandchildren some day.

TRW · 29 November 2010, 07:13 AM

Bubba Gump,Give Us some more Pics Please

adam78 · 29 November 2010, 09:50 AM

Fantastic watch. I am (pleasantly) surprised that a Rolex Service Center would work on this. Unless it was a Rolex-approved service (i.e. independent).

HL65 · 29 November 2010, 10:29 AM

Very nice--Have you searched the year and gold DJ's on VRF?? Have not seen one like that with that dial before.

Dr. Robert · 29 November 2010, 10:56 AM

Beautiful!

adam78 · 29 November 2010, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Very nice--Have you searched the year and gold DJ's on VRF?? Have not seen one like that with that dial before.

The dial looks fine to me, and original (as far as I can tell from this low-resolution pic). It appears to be a ref. 6605.

jdc · 29 November 2010, 07:18 PM

beautiful looking watch congratulations

Bubba Gump · 30 November 2010, 12:56 AM

Glad you guys enjoy the watch. The service was done at an official Rolex service center. As far as I know everything is original in the watch, it is indeed a 6605, the movement I do not know, but it is not a bubble back. The watch was given to my Grandfather from the Board of Directors at a bank in 1959, it is engraved on the back of the watch. I can't believe how good of shape the watch is for over 50 years old. Here are some more photos

adam78 · 30 November 2010, 02:06 AM

Amazing watch, indeed, and a wonderful heirloom. It has the cal. 1065 movement (which is basically a 1030 with date wheel), the interim successor to the bubbleback movement until the 15XX caliber movements introduced in 1958-59. You should try some new pics without flash, but good indirect ambient lighting, or even outdoors (weather permitting).

My Thunderbird Datejust 6609 has the same movement (and roulette date wheel):

Jackxv · 30 November 2010, 03:53 AM

Beautifull!!

This the THE FLAGSHIP of Rolex during the late 50's.

All original dial, hands and propably a roulette date too.

Wear this in health , if properly maintained absolutely suitable for daily wear.

29 November 2010, 04:14 AM	#1
Bubba Gump Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: boston Posts: 17	My inherited Datejust from the 50's Hello, I am new to the site, lots of good info here. I just received my grandfathers 18k solid gold DJ from Rolex service. The watch was not working when I got it, sent to Rolex and 3 month later got it back in perfect working condition and replaced the knock off band with a brown alligator Rolex Band. Can anyone give more information on the watch? Image attached below. Thanks, BG

29 November 2010, 09:50 AM	#4
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,829	Fantastic watch. I am (pleasantly) surprised that a Rolex Service Center would work on this. Unless it was a Rolex-approved service (i.e. independent). __________________ Cheers, Adam

29 November 2010, 10:29 AM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,549	Very nice--Have you searched the year and gold DJ's on VRF?? Have not seen one like that with that dial before. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

29 November 2010, 10:56 AM	#6
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 62,034	Beautiful! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 November 2010, 02:06 AM	#10
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,829	Amazing watch, indeed, and a wonderful heirloom. It has the cal. 1065 movement (which is basically a 1030 with date wheel), the interim successor to the bubbleback movement until the 15XX caliber movements introduced in 1958-59. You should try some new pics without flash, but good indirect ambient lighting, or even outdoors (weather permitting). My Thunderbird Datejust 6609 has the same movement (and roulette date wheel): __________________ Cheers, Adam

29 November 2010, 07:08 AM	#2
volkersports Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 132	That is an exquisite dial. Does the service tag say it is a 6605? 1030 movement? If so, it would be from around 1956-57 with the movement that replaced the bubbleback. This would be the second generation DJ. You will be handing it to your grandchildren some day.

29 November 2010, 07:13 AM	#3
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	Bubba Gump,Give Us some more Pics Please

29 November 2010, 07:18 PM	#8
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	beautiful looking watch congratulations

30 November 2010, 12:56 AM	#9
Bubba Gump Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: boston Posts: 17	Glad you guys enjoy the watch. The service was done at an official Rolex service center. As far as I know everything is original in the watch, it is indeed a 6605, the movement I do not know, but it is not a bubble back. The watch was given to my Grandfather from the Board of Directors at a bank in 1959, it is engraved on the back of the watch. I can't believe how good of shape the watch is for over 50 years old. Here are some more photos

30 November 2010, 03:53 AM	#11
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	Beautifull!! This the THE FLAGSHIP of Rolex during the late 50's. All original dial, hands and propably a roulette date too. Wear this in health , if properly maintained absolutely suitable for daily wear.

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