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FreeWilly5759 · 6 October 2019, 01:36 AM

Hi everyone one! First post here. I lost my dad last year to cancer and inherited 3 of his watches (Tudor Sub 7928, Rolex DateJust 1601, and Rolex Day-Date President 18038). Ive been researching all three but was hoping to get some more insight into the Day-Date as I believe there are some aftermarket parts on it. I don’t plan on changing it or selling just wanting to get some more info on it. Thanks again for any info any of you can provide!

dhknola · 6 October 2019, 01:59 AM

Not an expert, but I think this completely authentic as well.
USA bracelet is like none I’ve seen, but could have been when some Rolex bracelets were made USA for import cause reasons.
I’m not sure the official name for the Rolex “fancy” watches of models like this day-date, but they are made official Rolex and generally much pricier than there more mundane siblings.
Great watch; quite blingy, but way cool since your father purchased it, enjoy it!

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FreeWilly5759 · 6 October 2019, 02:55 AM

Thanks for the reply! My mom told me that the guy he bought it from was a close friend with a shop (possibly an AD) that sold watch’s as well as bracelets and services to add diamonds. That’s what gave me thought that it might have some aftermarket parts.

I do agree it is quite blingy! The Tudor and DateJust are more my speed with this one as a “special occasions” watch. Although, my dad wore it randomly so I guess every day was a special occasion for him :).

miamiclay · 6 October 2019, 03:33 AM

Rolex certainly made dials like that, I think called “Pleiade” dials.

goldfixer21 · 6 October 2019, 03:39 AM

I believe that the bezel, dial and band are aftermarket. If the band is genuine, the diamonds were definitely added aftermarket.

FreeWilly5759 · 6 October 2019, 05:08 AM

I looked up the Pleiade dials and they look identical to this one. I do still think either the diamonds were added to the bracelet or its aftermarket. I noticed all the Rolex bracelets with diamonds I’ve found online are rows of 4 vs rows of 3.

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swatty · 6 October 2019, 10:34 AM

Sorry for your loss of your Dad, would love to see some pics of the Tudor

FreeWilly5759 · 6 October 2019, 10:40 AM

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Sorry for your loss of your Dad, would love to see some pics of the Tudor

Sure!

JeffK114060 · 6 October 2019, 11:21 AM

Wow! That's one badass OG Tudor Sub!!

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Robtayham · 6 October 2019, 11:23 AM

Why would the Rolex clasp have an american flag, statute of liberty and Made in USA hallmarks? Is that how OEM bracelets were made? I didn’t know Rolex made anything in the USA?

Dan S · 6 October 2019, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Robtayham

Why would the Rolex clasp have an american flag, statute of liberty and Made in USA hallmarks? Is that how OEM bracelets were made? I didn’t know Rolex made anything in the USA?

They did, C&I bracelets for example. Try google.

FreeWilly5759 · 6 October 2019, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffK114060

Wow! That's one badass OG Tudor Sub!!

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Thanks!

JeffK114060 · 6 October 2019, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FreeWilly5759

Thanks!

Absolutely!

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ALLGOLDALLDAY · 7 October 2019, 08:04 AM

The lord bless you and keep you! My condolences about your Pop's! them watches... hold them dear to your heart because your Dad wore them and left them for you to remember him by and also he'll be close to you in spirit!

Kingsking · 7 October 2019, 08:47 AM

yeah that Tudor is something else

Razorsedge1 · 7 October 2019, 09:41 AM

Nice watches! I am sure you will enjoy them.

FreeWilly5759 · 7 October 2019, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ALLGOLDALLDAY

The lord bless you and keep you! My condolences about your Pop's! them watches... hold them dear to your heart because your Dad wore them and left them for you to remember him by and also he'll be close to you in spirit!

Thanks for your kind words.

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FreeWilly5759 · 7 October 2019, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Razorsedge1

Nice watches! I am sure you will enjoy them.

Thanks!

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FreeWilly5759 · 7 October 2019, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingsking

yeah that Tudor is something else

Thanks! It’s the one I wear the most. Well it’s pretty much the only one. The Datejust has a stretched bracelet that doesn’t fit my wrist even at the smallest micro adjustment and the Day Date is too much for daily wear.

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shaunylw · 7 October 2019, 12:53 PM

They are both fantastic! If it were me, i would have them both serviced, not polished, and wear them with peace of mind for the next decade. Sorry about your loss, but these are a great way to remember.

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BigMac53 · 8 October 2019, 12:00 AM

both of these watches are WILD!! I've never seen a DD like that before; and while not my cup of tea it is at the very least a conversation peice, and obviously special in that it belonged to your father. That Tudor though; that is quite a watch! If it runs I'd be wearing it right now! It's pretty special that you have these keepsakes to remember your father; sorry for you loss but treasure these things he's left you.

Yzord · 8 October 2019, 12:57 AM

Now thats a nice DD piece you have there. Sorry to hear the way you got it.

FreeWilly5759 · 8 October 2019, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by shaunylw

They are both fantastic! If it were me, i would have them both serviced, not polished, and wear them with peace of mind for the next decade. Sorry about your loss, but these are a great way to remember.

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Thanks. That is the plan, to have all three serviced! I am not sure when the last time, if ever they were serviced. I also want to get the Jubilee bracelet on the DJ fixed. A few folks have recommended Rolliworks to me.

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Originally Posted by BigMac53

both of these watches are WILD!! I've never seen a DD like that before; and while not my cup of tea it is at the very least a conversation peice, and obviously special in that it belonged to your father. That Tudor though; that is quite a watch! If it runs I'd be wearing it right now! It's pretty special that you have these keepsakes to remember your father; sorry for you loss but treasure these things he's left you.

Thanks, I definitely will. It's, funny I have found myself wearing my dads Tudor more and more and my own watches less and less.

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Originally Posted by Yzord

Now thats a nice DD piece you have there. Sorry to hear the way you got it.

Thank you!

shaunylw · 8 October 2019, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by FreeWilly5759

Thanks. That is the plan, to have all three serviced! I am not sure when the last time, if ever they were serviced. I also want to get the Jubilee bracelet on the DJ fixed. A few folks have recommended Rolliworks to me.

Thanks, I definitely will. It's, funny I have found myself wearing my dads Tudor more and more and my own watches less and less.

Thank you!

Mike at rolliworks is a really nice guy. He can take care of that jubilee for sure.

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7 October 2019, 08:47 AM	#15
Kingsking "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: montreal Posts: 622	yeah that Tudor is something else __________________ 5513,16613,16710,116233,9411/0

8 October 2019, 12:57 AM	#22
Yzord "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Alyx Location: Universe Watch: The Gibeon watch Posts: 892	Now thats a nice DD piece you have there. Sorry to hear the way you got it. __________________ 2022 126720VTNR Sprite - 2020 126719BLRO Meteorite dial - 2018 126333 DJ41 Wimbledon Dial - 2017 114060 SubC No Date - 2017 116613LN SubC Date Two Tone - 2017 116508 Daytona 18K YG Green Dial

6 October 2019, 01:59 AM	#2
dhknola "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,153	Not an expert, but I think this completely authentic as well. USA bracelet is like none I’ve seen, but could have been when some Rolex bracelets were made USA for import cause reasons. I’m not sure the official name for the Rolex “fancy” watches of models like this day-date, but they are made official Rolex and generally much pricier than there more mundane siblings. Great watch; quite blingy, but way cool since your father purchased it, enjoy it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 October 2019, 02:55 AM	#3
FreeWilly5759 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Will Location: Georgia Watch: 116710LN Posts: 39	Thanks for the reply! My mom told me that the guy he bought it from was a close friend with a shop (possibly an AD) that sold watch’s as well as bracelets and services to add diamonds. That’s what gave me thought that it might have some aftermarket parts. I do agree it is quite blingy! The Tudor and DateJust are more my speed with this one as a “special occasions” watch. Although, my dad wore it randomly so I guess every day was a special occasion for him :).

6 October 2019, 03:33 AM	#4
miamiclay 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: 33139/95460 Posts: 1,294	Rolex certainly made dials like that, I think called “Pleiade” dials.

6 October 2019, 03:39 AM	#5
goldfixer21 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 773	I believe that the bezel, dial and band are aftermarket. If the band is genuine, the diamonds were definitely added aftermarket.

6 October 2019, 05:08 AM	#6
FreeWilly5759 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Will Location: Georgia Watch: 116710LN Posts: 39	I looked up the Pleiade dials and they look identical to this one. I do still think either the diamonds were added to the bracelet or its aftermarket. I noticed all the Rolex bracelets with diamonds I’ve found online are rows of 4 vs rows of 3. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

6 October 2019, 10:34 AM	#7
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,407	Sorry for your loss of your Dad, would love to see some pics of the Tudor

6 October 2019, 11:21 AM	#9
JeffK114060 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Jeff K Location: Pennsylvania Watch: Rolex 114060 Posts: 23	Wow! That's one badass OG Tudor Sub!! Sent from my SM-N970U using Tapatalk

6 October 2019, 11:23 AM	#10
Robtayham "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Texas Posts: 532	Why would the Rolex clasp have an american flag, statute of liberty and Made in USA hallmarks? Is that how OEM bracelets were made? I didn’t know Rolex made anything in the USA?

7 October 2019, 08:04 AM	#14
ALLGOLDALLDAY "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Carlos Location: Hollister Watch: President Day Date Posts: 66	The lord bless you and keep you! My condolences about your Pop's! them watches... hold them dear to your heart because your Dad wore them and left them for you to remember him by and also he'll be close to you in spirit!

7 October 2019, 09:41 AM	#16
Razorsedge1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 438	Nice watches! I am sure you will enjoy them.

7 October 2019, 12:53 PM	#20
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,504	They are both fantastic! If it were me, i would have them both serviced, not polished, and wear them with peace of mind for the next decade. Sorry about your loss, but these are a great way to remember. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 October 2019, 12:00 AM	#21
BigMac53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: CT Posts: 729	both of these watches are WILD!! I've never seen a DD like that before; and while not my cup of tea it is at the very least a conversation peice, and obviously special in that it belonged to your father. That Tudor though; that is quite a watch! If it runs I'd be wearing it right now! It's pretty special that you have these keepsakes to remember your father; sorry for you loss but treasure these things he's left you.

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