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pah5153 · 16 January 2018, 10:11 AM

Picked up this 1601 which had a broken aftermarket bracelet on it. The owners wanted to get rid of it, but wasn't sure if they wanted to sell it or put it in an auction. I made them an offer based on no bracelet or service history. The owners decided to go the auction route. This resulted in me getting the watch for 25% less than my offer and the owners still had to pay the auction comission! The serial number is 1971 and papers are dated 1972 and I assume from Hong Kong. Trying to decide if its a keeper since I'm normally a sport watch guy. Any thoughts?

Porsche544 · 16 January 2018, 10:21 AM

I have a 1603 and wished it had papers. These 1600, 1601 and 1603 with papers are hard to find. You should keep this and have one with strap combinations. You also now have a dressier watch instead of wearing your SS Rolex in a suit. Nice find.

tamiya · 16 January 2018, 10:38 AM

Nice score! Looks in good nick, service & new Perspex it'll be perfect.

Looks great on strap or try a PCL bracelet to modernise it (& give the purist naysayers severe heartburn!)... might have to be TT though, often looks odd if bracelet is monotone with TT head.

Old Expat Beast · 16 January 2018, 10:52 AM

Very nice. If you've been trying to Google the AD, the name "Caravon" Road should be "Carnarvon" Road.

pah5153 · 16 January 2018, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Very nice. If you've ben trying to Google the AD, the name "Caravon" Road should be "Carnarvon" Road.

Thanks I was and it wasn't coming up.

crowncollection · 16 January 2018, 10:21 PM

nice watch a keeper

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crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	nice watch a keeper __________________ watches many

16 January 2018, 10:21 AM	#2
Porsche544 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Gerald Location: CT USA Watch: 16710 16570 Posts: 201	I have a 1603 and wished it had papers. These 1600, 1601 and 1603 with papers are hard to find. You should keep this and have one with strap combinations. You also now have a dressier watch instead of wearing your SS Rolex in a suit. Nice find.

16 January 2018, 10:38 AM	#3
tamiya "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Willy Location: AU, SG, MY Posts: 1,248	Nice score! Looks in good nick, service & new Perspex it'll be perfect. Looks great on strap or try a PCL bracelet to modernise it (& give the purist naysayers severe heartburn!)... might have to be TT though, often looks odd if bracelet is monotone with TT head.

16 January 2018, 10:52 AM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,356	Very nice. If you've been trying to Google the AD, the name "Caravon" Road should be "Carnarvon" Road.

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