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JimSDJ · 4 December 2020, 06:00 AM

Hi today I was looking at a Datejust 1601 but the guy I went to has a Linen Datejust 1601 from 1970 (first picture) great condition and he also had a Datejust 1601 with a Silver dial for sale also from 1970(second picture) with a new glass and a new Rolex Replacement Jubilee band. Which one is worth choosing for? I like them both a lot can’t really choose which one is the best option and holds value best....

Please help me out..

Nick9 · 4 December 2020, 06:58 AM

It looks to me as if the second one is in slightly better condition.

I think it depends which dial you personally prefer. I like the linen dial, but maybe that's just because I don't have one...

They will both hold value, or at least have so far.

JimSDJ · 4 December 2020, 07:00 AM

Yeah but in person the Linen looks as good as the grey one.

Yachtbuoy · 4 December 2020, 07:28 AM

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Yeah but in person the Linen looks as good as the grey one.

It could be the lighting, but the linen one looks to have a bit more corrosion on the hands/indices, and the sunburst one does have the (apparent) advantage of better crystal/bracelet AND has a nice even patina on the tritium.

If you are leaning/loving the linen dialled one, then I mean, you'll be the one wearing it. If you can't decide between them, maybe it's time to have a bit of distance and see what other options are out there.

L.K Johnson · 4 December 2020, 07:48 AM

The silver linen sparkles really nice under lighting if that’s important to you...it looks really cool IMO

carwashchris · 4 December 2020, 07:53 AM

It's a coin toss, but I like the linen

Dan S · 4 December 2020, 07:57 AM

It's entirely a matter of personal taste. The linen is more "special", but the silver is classic and always a popular choice. Please don't get hung up on value, just decide what you like.

VintageRX · 4 December 2020, 08:54 AM

If it helps, you can find dials on eBay for about 200$. I’d choose the second one

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stewester · 4 December 2020, 09:26 AM

I'd personally lean towards the no-lume linen dial but both look nice. Entirely subjective.

winst · 4 December 2020, 09:29 AM

I like the linen and you could always get the hands replaced at some point.

miamiclay · 4 December 2020, 10:12 AM

Personally, I’d choose the linen, especially as it’s a no-lume dial. Linen dial is a nice, less common look, I like those very thin dial markers, and replacing the hands would be easy and inexpensive, if you chose to.

Maybe, in order to make the sale, they’d be willing to put the new bracelet on that one? I doubt there’s much difference in current or future value, so definitely get whichever one you like best.

zapokee · 4 December 2020, 01:26 PM

Definitely a toin coss.

Just go with your gut feeling - crystal and bracelet are replaceable, so shouldn't be main factors in the decision.

I'm sure you can ask him to switch the bracelets if you have a particular preference - they're fully interchangeable.

BDII · 4 December 2020, 02:34 PM

Sliver one seems to be in better condition. Is it just me, or does the linen dial look like it’s been redone? Or maybe just replacement hands? Something doesn’t seem right because those are lume hands and no lume on the dial.

Richard Carver · 4 December 2020, 03:21 PM

Mmmmm linen!

zapokee · 4 December 2020, 05:59 PM

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Mmmmm linen!

Oh, my goodness. Make it stop.

#carverforpresident

Richard Carver · 4 December 2020, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by zapokee

Oh, my goodness. Make it stop.

#carverforpresident

I've still got that dial, just need a fat 1802 for it. :)

swish77 · 5 December 2020, 12:34 AM

I'll go against the grain ... Definitely prefer the silver dial. That's a general statement, but specifically in this case, the matching tritium patina on the silver dial gives it even more of an advantage vs. the non-lume linen dial.

The linen just looks a little fussy, like something my grandfather might have worn. I find the silver dial to be more classic vintage Rolex, with a cleaner look. Completely subjective, of course, and the linen dial is nice too.

SunTzu · 5 December 2020, 01:46 AM

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Mmmmm linen!

Lovely

The only reference in my opinion (and vintage DJ) that looks appropriate on an elegant strap.

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214270Explorer · 5 December 2020, 03:24 AM

They are BOTH nice.
. . . hint, hint . . .

steversaurus · 5 December 2020, 06:09 AM

Linen +1! Proper hands shouldn't be too hard to find.

Wigwag · 5 December 2020, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard Carver

Mmmmm linen!

What reference is that??

Richard Carver · 5 December 2020, 10:40 AM

1802

Das · 8 December 2020, 10:16 PM

Linen dials are yummy!

330ci · 9 December 2020, 01:15 AM

Silver dial is much more versatile for daily wear imo

samandglove1 · 13 December 2020, 09:21 AM

Love them both, but prefer the linen.

4 December 2020, 07:57 AM	#7
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,907	It's entirely a matter of personal taste. The linen is more "special", but the silver is classic and always a popular choice. Please don't get hung up on value, just decide what you like. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

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214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	They are BOTH nice. . . . hint, hint . . . __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

4 December 2020, 06:58 AM	#2
Nick9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 372	It looks to me as if the second one is in slightly better condition. I think it depends which dial you personally prefer. I like the linen dial, but maybe that's just because I don't have one... They will both hold value, or at least have so far.

4 December 2020, 07:00 AM	#3
JimSDJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Netherlands Posts: 2	Yeah but in person the Linen looks as good as the grey one.

4 December 2020, 07:48 AM	#5
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,735	The silver linen sparkles really nice under lighting if that’s important to you...it looks really cool IMO

4 December 2020, 07:53 AM	#6
carwashchris 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Ohio Watch: Vintage DD'S Posts: 829	It's a coin toss, but I like the linen

4 December 2020, 08:54 AM	#8
VintageRX "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Canada Posts: 115	If it helps, you can find dials on eBay for about 200$. I’d choose the second one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 December 2020, 09:26 AM	#9
stewester "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: N.Wales Posts: 253	I'd personally lean towards the no-lume linen dial but both look nice. Entirely subjective.

4 December 2020, 09:29 AM	#10
winst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 6,478	I like the linen and you could always get the hands replaced at some point.

4 December 2020, 01:26 PM	#12
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,344	Definitely a toin coss. Just go with your gut feeling - crystal and bracelet are replaceable, so shouldn't be main factors in the decision. I'm sure you can ask him to switch the bracelets if you have a particular preference - they're fully interchangeable.

4 December 2020, 02:34 PM	#13
BDII "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex 126710 BLRO Posts: 781	Sliver one seems to be in better condition. Is it just me, or does the linen dial look like it’s been redone? Or maybe just replacement hands? Something doesn’t seem right because those are lume hands and no lume on the dial.

4 December 2020, 03:21 PM	#14
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Mmmmm linen!

5 December 2020, 12:34 AM	#17
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,791	I'll go against the grain ... Definitely prefer the silver dial. That's a general statement, but specifically in this case, the matching tritium patina on the silver dial gives it even more of an advantage vs. the non-lume linen dial. The linen just looks a little fussy, like something my grandfather might have worn. I find the silver dial to be more classic vintage Rolex, with a cleaner look. Completely subjective, of course, and the linen dial is nice too.

5 December 2020, 06:09 AM	#20
steversaurus "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Vancouver Posts: 154	Linen +1! Proper hands shouldn't be too hard to find.

5 December 2020, 10:40 AM	#22
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	1802

8 December 2020, 10:16 PM	#23
Das "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 198	Linen dials are yummy!

9 December 2020, 01:15 AM	#24
330ci "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: michigan Posts: 2,286	Silver dial is much more versatile for daily wear imo

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samandglove1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Wellesley, MA Posts: 16	Love them both, but prefer the linen.

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