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SiSiSenor · 30 July 2011, 01:34 PM

I bought my very first Rolex recently from an online seller over eBay. Fully aware of the risks, but thoroughly doing my homework on the watch as well as the seller, I went ahead and purchased it after winning the auction. I paid ~$1750 CA. for it, and it seemed fair compared to the going prices of similar watches. The serial number fits with the advertised production date of 1977, and the movement seems to match as well, but I have yet to have it professionally authenticated. The seller has a return policy, but I was wondering if I could get a quick opinion on here before taking it somewhere to have it looked at. The watch itself is in beautiful condition, and runs very well.

At the same time I was wondering if anyone could recommend somewhere I could go for authentication. I live in Toronto, Ontario, but is there anywhere that will do it besides RSC?

Thanks in advance.

bagel · 30 July 2011, 01:42 PM

It looks authentic to me.

drockadam · 30 July 2011, 01:47 PM

Looks 100% to me. Gorgeous watch! Very elegant looking watch. Grey dial, black strap! Fantastic combo! Enjoy it!

Newportkrieger · 30 July 2011, 01:51 PM

Looks authentic to me too.

SiSiSenor · 30 July 2011, 02:04 PM

Thanks very much. That gives me a bit more peace of mind. Even fourth and fifth opinions would be great.

mcjp6 · 30 July 2011, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiSiSenor

Even fourth and fifth opinions would be great.

Gets my vote......

Nice looking watch.

Shadow07 · 30 July 2011, 07:47 PM

Very nice !!
One of my best model ; I would like to wear it :D

LI Matt · 30 July 2011, 10:00 PM

Probably about time for a service, if the last one was in April '99.

Aside from that, you've got a winner there

dddrees · 30 July 2011, 10:17 PM

Great looking watch.

A good local AD should be able to authenicate it and service it as well. Not being from that area, I really don't know who. However you could go tothe Rolex website and find a local AD in your area.

1976 · 30 July 2011, 10:17 PM

Great 1601! Very nice dial, congrats

padi56 · 30 July 2011, 10:42 PM

Watch looks fine great movements the 15 series,but it would have had a bracelet originally. And looking at the watchmaker service mark 4-99 on case back thats a plus sign its genuine.

Kokyuryoku · 30 July 2011, 10:49 PM

From the pictures it looks great

I love the colour of the dial.

SiSiSenor · 31 July 2011, 12:03 AM

Thank you very much to all who replied, and quickly none the less. Any other comments are welcome, but that should about do it.

Thank you!

Boston · 20 September 2011, 11:00 AM

Did you end of having it looked at for authenticity? Also do you mind sharing who you bought from? I just purchased one on ebay as well and am having the same questions.
Thanks.

SWIMPRUF · 20 September 2011, 11:14 PM

Looks nice & clean.

Rolex2 · 23 September 2011, 06:51 AM

Both watches in my avatar are 1500/1570 Dates. This one is 1570 caliber movt--one of the best Rolex movements. Datejust model: $1750 price is OK, but worth more with Jubilee band.

harry in montreal · 23 September 2011, 10:07 AM

Look on eBay for a jubilee 62510h band. 250 bux

Submarino · 23 September 2011, 10:33 AM

Looks damn authentic and that's a gorgeous looking watch. Love the pictures! Great shots!!

RLX-lvr · 23 September 2011, 11:38 AM

Wow, that is a wonderful 1601! Priced ok as well. Nice one.
Looks all ok to me.
I really love that unique black dial, and those stick markers are so cool.
Congrats on the purchase.

Take it up to Woodbridge, to Damiani Jewelers (Weston/Hwy7). They are a authorized Rolex Service Center, and Chonger the watchmaker will take care of you if you need anything.
Send me a PM if I can help in anyway.

Cheers
Jeff

cedargrove · 23 September 2011, 11:48 AM

That is a great looking watch. Congrats. I'll second RLX-lvr's suggestion on Damiani.

SiSiSenor · 25 September 2011, 10:23 PM

Thanks for the comments everyone. I've had the watch for a couple of months now though, and have no doubt about it's authenticity anymore. Hopefully I'll have it for a long time to come, among many other great watches!

Thanks.

drtooth73 · 26 September 2011, 12:00 AM

Great photos!

ratty · 26 September 2011, 02:49 AM

Very nice watch.

Bruno C · 26 September 2011, 03:08 AM

Looks so nice.
Congrats

rolexer11 · 26 September 2011, 03:38 AM

Wow, beautiful. I would like to find one like that.

dysondiver · 26 September 2011, 03:38 AM

hi , watch looks great , but whats the dots in the first pic , is that water ,, looks like a lot of center punch marks.

CapitalIQ · 26 September 2011, 05:15 AM

That black leather strap goes very well with the dial as someone already said.

Classy watch and definitely looks great! Enjoy.

SiSiSenor · 26 September 2011, 07:38 AM

Wow, thanks for all the great comments once again. I certainly did not expect this thread to burst back to life all of the sudden! It's usually only the SS sport models that get all the attention around here, haha.

violetman · 29 September 2011, 01:51 AM

it looks comfortable

Jimmytsai531122 · 25 January 2012, 02:35 PM

Beautiful piece

30 July 2011, 10:00 PM	#8
LI Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 298	Probably about time for a service, if the last one was in April '99. Aside from that, you've got a winner there __________________ I don't wear a Rolex for other people, I wear it for me. "We're going to hell anyway, let's travel first class" -- Kaiser Chiefs

30 July 2011, 10:17 PM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Great looking watch. A good local AD should be able to authenicate it and service it as well. Not being from that area, I really don't know who. However you could go tothe Rolex website and find a local AD in your area. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 July 2011, 10:17 PM	#10
1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Maurice Location: The Netherlands Watch: 14060M/1601/1500 Posts: 246	Great 1601! Very nice dial, congrats __________________ Kind regards, Maurice

30 July 2011, 10:42 PM	#11
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,225	Watch looks fine great movements the 15 series,but it would have had a bracelet originally. And looking at the watchmaker service mark 4-99 on case back thats a plus sign its genuine. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

30 July 2011, 10:49 PM	#12
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	From the pictures it looks great I love the colour of the dial. __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

30 July 2011, 01:42 PM	#2
bagel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 605	It looks authentic to me.

30 July 2011, 01:47 PM	#3
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Looks 100% to me. Gorgeous watch! Very elegant looking watch. Grey dial, black strap! Fantastic combo! Enjoy it!

30 July 2011, 01:51 PM	#4
Newportkrieger Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 1,243	Looks authentic to me too.

30 July 2011, 02:04 PM	#5
SiSiSenor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: James Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 115	Thanks very much. That gives me a bit more peace of mind. Even fourth and fifth opinions would be great.

30 July 2011, 07:47 PM	#7
Shadow07 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: France Posts: 17	Very nice !! One of my best model ; I would like to wear it :D

31 July 2011, 12:03 AM	#13
SiSiSenor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: James Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 115	Thank you very much to all who replied, and quickly none the less. Any other comments are welcome, but that should about do it. Thank you!

20 September 2011, 11:00 AM	#14
Boston "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Boston Watch: Tag heuer aquarace Posts: 3	Did you end of having it looked at for authenticity? Also do you mind sharing who you bought from? I just purchased one on ebay as well and am having the same questions. Thanks.

20 September 2011, 11:14 PM	#15
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Looks nice & clean. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

23 September 2011, 06:51 AM	#16
Rolex2 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PA, USA Posts: 164	Both watches in my avatar are 1500/1570 Dates. This one is 1570 caliber movt--one of the best Rolex movements. Datejust model: $1750 price is OK, but worth more with Jubilee band.

23 September 2011, 10:07 AM	#17
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	Look on eBay for a jubilee 62510h band. 250 bux

23 September 2011, 10:33 AM	#18
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Looks damn authentic and that's a gorgeous looking watch. Love the pictures! Great shots!! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

23 September 2011, 11:38 AM	#19
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Wow, that is a wonderful 1601! Priced ok as well. Nice one. Looks all ok to me. I really love that unique black dial, and those stick markers are so cool. Congrats on the purchase. Take it up to Woodbridge, to Damiani Jewelers (Weston/Hwy7). They are a authorized Rolex Service Center, and Chonger the watchmaker will take care of you if you need anything. Send me a PM if I can help in anyway. Cheers Jeff

23 September 2011, 11:48 AM	#20
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,012	That is a great looking watch. Congrats. I'll second RLX-lvr's suggestion on Damiani.

25 September 2011, 10:23 PM	#21
SiSiSenor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: James Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 115	Thanks for the comments everyone. I've had the watch for a couple of months now though, and have no doubt about it's authenticity anymore. Hopefully I'll have it for a long time to come, among many other great watches! Thanks.

26 September 2011, 12:00 AM	#22
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	Great photos!

26 September 2011, 02:49 AM	#23
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,644	Very nice watch.

26 September 2011, 03:08 AM	#24
Bruno C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Bruno Location: Argentina Watch: Submariner 14060M Posts: 449	Looks so nice. Congrats

26 September 2011, 03:38 AM	#25
rolexer11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Bond, James Location: AK Watch: Submariner Posts: 7	Wow, beautiful. I would like to find one like that.

26 September 2011, 03:38 AM	#26
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	hi , watch looks great , but whats the dots in the first pic , is that water ,, looks like a lot of center punch marks.

26 September 2011, 05:15 AM	#27
CapitalIQ Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 69	That black leather strap goes very well with the dial as someone already said. Classy watch and definitely looks great! Enjoy.

26 September 2011, 07:38 AM	#28
SiSiSenor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: James Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 115	Wow, thanks for all the great comments once again. I certainly did not expect this thread to burst back to life all of the sudden! It's usually only the SS sport models that get all the attention around here, haha.

29 September 2011, 01:51 AM	#29
violetman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: HK Posts: 96	it looks comfortable

25 January 2012, 02:35 PM	#30
Jimmytsai531122 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Posts: 103	Beautiful piece

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