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AJMarcus · 22 February 2020, 04:23 AM

My first leap into a vintage Rolex after collecting the modern references over the years. I always felt there was something missing in my collection. The vintage Datejusts I think just ooze coolness. After searching I picked up a 1968 DJ 1603. It needed a full service so I took it to my trusted Rolex parts watchmaker who kept it all original except for the new correct crystal. I bought it from a pawnshop and so it came on a NATO. I sourced a later model American made Rolex jubilee that fits just fine. I bought some leather straps too but think I like it best on the bracelet. A bit unique I’m told since the pie pan dial lacks lume plots and so do the hands. I really enjoy catching the light off that sweet patina dial.

And of course I relied upon the many threads on TRF archives to educate and inform me about this era of DJs. Doing the research was so much fun. Thanks TRF

Richard Carver · 22 February 2020, 04:53 AM

Beautiful!

javier · 22 February 2020, 04:54 AM

Very very nice watch

Dr.Smellody · 22 February 2020, 05:50 AM

Super!!

Dan S · 22 February 2020, 06:46 AM

Nice no-lume dial, and a great pawn shop pick-up.

BigBlue1 · 22 February 2020, 06:54 AM

Congratulations.
Looks great. I also like it on the bracelet.

janice&fred · 22 February 2020, 07:01 AM

great looking datejust you have and i'm surprised the American made bracelet's head links fit so nice and tight to the watch case as they are usually fairly sloppy fitting without the locating tubes for the spring bars.

steversaurus · 22 February 2020, 07:47 AM

Classic.

kwcsports · 22 February 2020, 08:06 AM

Very nice, love it.

Nick9 · 22 February 2020, 09:41 AM

It's cousin says hello. Not my picture or wrist, but my watch and a recent buy. Also married to a bracelet not original to the watch.

Richard Carver · 22 February 2020, 09:04 PM

Nick, you're right. We need a 1603 fashion show to welcome our new brethren. :) Post 'em if you got 'em!

1William · 22 February 2020, 09:56 PM

Looks great. Congratulations.

AJMarcus · 22 February 2020, 11:04 PM

Thanks guys. And wonderful cousins! Let’s see more...

AJMarcus · 22 February 2020, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard Carver

Nick, you're right. We need a 1603 fashion show to welcome our new brethren. :) Post 'em if you got 'em!

Richard,
Great pieces. When I researched on TRF to educate myself prior to my purchase, you had posted some invaluable information about vintage DJs which helped me feel confidant in my search and eventual choice. It wasn’t too pretty when I saw it at first but the original dial drew me in and the lightly polished case. My watchmaker knew exactly what I wanted in my service since he is a Rolex vintage collector too. Thank you sir

JamieBLNR · 22 February 2020, 11:10 PM

Here's mine

Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

AJMarcus · 22 February 2020, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JamieBLNR

Here's mine

Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

Fantastic! Those dauphin hands are amazing

Claven2 · 23 February 2020, 03:46 AM

Not sure if a 1601 counts?

Nick9 · 23 February 2020, 03:57 AM

LOL! I didn't mean to start this, but glad I did.

I am not sure what it is about these 1960s/70s Rolex dials that makes them so durable and resistant to patina. I have 1601s and 15XXs as well. The dials are all in amazing condition. I'd say the watches themselves were treated reasonably well, but definitely not safe queens.

Whatever it was, they nailed it on durability.

Claven2 · 23 February 2020, 04:00 AM

As i understand it, silver dials in particular are not painted. they have silver plated onto them, the black print is applied, and then a thin clear lacquer is used to prevent the silver from oxidizing over time (oxidized silver turns a blackish-grey).

Most dials that bubble, etc. are actually painted dials and they age a little differently.

moore2 · 23 February 2020, 10:05 AM

Beautiful and congratulations!!

jon54 · 23 February 2020, 11:19 AM

Fantastic..congrats

SubMarine · 23 February 2020, 12:26 PM

Service dial, service hands.

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Originally Posted by Claven2

Not sure if a 1601 counts?

Claven2 · 23 February 2020, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SubMarine

Service dial, service hands.

Yes, and? I don't recall asking for anyone to pick it apart.

zapokee · 23 February 2020, 05:36 PM

Goodness me, OP, you've done well there. That cream/ivory dial is awesome.

And still #carverforpresident.

AJMarcus · 23 February 2020, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zapokee

Goodness me, OP, you've done well there. That cream/ivory dial is awesome.

And still #carverforpresident.

Thanks.

brandrea · 23 February 2020, 11:47 PM

Congratulations AJ

AJMarcus · 23 February 2020, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Congratulations AJ

Thanks Brandrea

Richard Carver · 24 February 2020, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Claven2

Not sure if a 1601 counts?

Very welcome. :)

carwashchris · 24 February 2020, 03:48 AM

I need a nice one like yours to go with my other 4 digit DJ's .Three more cousins

I'm still learning how get the pictures right. LOL

BisonHead · 24 February 2020, 04:16 AM

Lovely watch OP, well done.

22 February 2020, 06:46 AM	#5
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,907	Nice no-lume dial, and a great pawn shop pick-up. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

22 February 2020, 06:54 AM	#6
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,955	Congratulations. Looks great. I also like it on the bracelet. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

22 February 2020, 04:53 AM	#2
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Beautiful!

22 February 2020, 04:54 AM	#3
javier "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Argentina Posts: 762	Very very nice watch

22 February 2020, 05:50 AM	#4
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,199	Super!!

22 February 2020, 07:01 AM	#7
janice&fred Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: janice Location: St.Petersburg Fl Watch: all of them! Posts: 673	great looking datejust you have and i'm surprised the American made bracelet's head links fit so nice and tight to the watch case as they are usually fairly sloppy fitting without the locating tubes for the spring bars.

22 February 2020, 07:47 AM	#8
steversaurus "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Vancouver Posts: 154	Classic.

22 February 2020, 08:06 AM	#9
kwcsports "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: N.S. Canada Posts: 559	Very nice, love it.

22 February 2020, 09:04 PM	#11
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Nick, you're right. We need a 1603 fashion show to welcome our new brethren. :) Post 'em if you got 'em!

22 February 2020, 09:56 PM	#12
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	Looks great. Congratulations.

22 February 2020, 11:04 PM	#13
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,205	Thanks guys. And wonderful cousins! Let’s see more...

22 February 2020, 11:10 PM	#15
JamieBLNR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Jamie Location: Guildford Watch: Gmt-master-ii Posts: 90	Here's mine Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

23 February 2020, 03:46 AM	#17
Claven2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: OTTAWA Posts: 374	Not sure if a 1601 counts?

23 February 2020, 03:57 AM	#18
Nick9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 372	LOL! I didn't mean to start this, but glad I did. I am not sure what it is about these 1960s/70s Rolex dials that makes them so durable and resistant to patina. I have 1601s and 15XXs as well. The dials are all in amazing condition. I'd say the watches themselves were treated reasonably well, but definitely not safe queens. Whatever it was, they nailed it on durability.

23 February 2020, 04:00 AM	#19
Claven2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: OTTAWA Posts: 374	As i understand it, silver dials in particular are not painted. they have silver plated onto them, the black print is applied, and then a thin clear lacquer is used to prevent the silver from oxidizing over time (oxidized silver turns a blackish-grey). Most dials that bubble, etc. are actually painted dials and they age a little differently.

23 February 2020, 10:05 AM	#20
moore2 Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 101	Beautiful and congratulations!!

23 February 2020, 11:19 AM	#21
jon54 Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 100	Fantastic..congrats

23 February 2020, 05:36 PM	#24
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,344	Goodness me, OP, you've done well there. That cream/ivory dial is awesome. And still #carverforpresident.

23 February 2020, 11:47 PM	#26
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,697	Congratulations AJ

24 February 2020, 04:16 AM	#30
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	Lovely watch OP, well done.

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