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shammad10 · 4 January 2024, 06:52 PM

I was visiting my uncle over the holidays and we were talking watches. He mentioned that my late grandfather had bought a Rolex in the 50s and he put it in the safe in 1970 and it has been there ever since.
Obviously that sparked my interest and he’s been to the bank and got the watch out and sent me photos (I’ve asked for better pictures, he lives in a different country than me).
Any thoughts about this watch? I will try and get it restored properly and told him not to send it to Rolex!
I’ll update with better photos when I can. He can’t remove the bracelet unfortunately, says he doesn’t know how and doesn’t want to ruin it!

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TimeToGo · 4 January 2024, 08:46 PM

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Very nice!
I would guess 1600 series Datejust because of the look of the piepan dial and was available in the late 50's.
The dial appears refinished but no biggie, these dials are readily available in the secondary market.

Keep us posted on the restoration.

alwayshere · 4 January 2024, 11:14 PM

1603 is my bet looking at the engine turned bezel.

GGGMT · 5 January 2024, 12:40 AM

Great looking dj. My guess is is 1603. 1960s. But serial will clear it all up. Great bracelet.

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TuRo · 5 January 2024, 01:49 AM

Dont think it's 50s or even very early 60s - hard to tell from that photo, but looks like its a post 1964 1603 with a SCOC dial and T SWISS T footer.

Dan S · 5 January 2024, 01:56 AM

Yes, these family stories aren't always accurate.

While the photos are poor, my gut feeling from the dial, hands, and clasp is ref 1603 from the late 60s or early 70s.

Also, one of the end-links appears to be a later replacement 555 (perhaps aftermarket), so I'm not sure the watch has been in a safe since 1970.

Jackie Daytona · 5 January 2024, 03:19 AM

Really cool find.

shammad10 · 5 January 2024, 03:19 AM

Interesting! Thanks all for the input- yep the memories of family doesn't tend to be the most reliable.
Once I get it in hand I'll update with some proper pics and take I from there!

Black Bay Dan · 5 January 2024, 03:37 AM

Looks like my former 1601 (circa 1967). Mine was restored by RSC.

Dan

Rolex Datejust 1601 (TRF).jpeg

shammad10 · 5 January 2024, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Bay Dan

Looks like my former 1601 (circa 1967). Mine was restored by RSC.

Dan

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Looks lovely!

shammad10 · 5 January 2024, 05:47 AM

Some updates as my uncle managed to get some better photos.

You’re right 1967 1603. Dial might be salvageable, but will see.

Bracelet is a 6251H, with one 55 end link and one 555 end link!

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Michael1968 · 5 January 2024, 05:54 AM

Very nice

shammad10 · 5 January 2024, 05:58 AM

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Andjwhite · 5 January 2024, 10:11 AM

Big fan of an engine turn bezel

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francksav · 5 January 2024, 12:24 PM

Cool find indeed

southtexas · 5 January 2024, 12:37 PM

Congrats, get it serviced and wear it!

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996marty · 5 January 2024, 05:54 PM

Looks very nice and as others have mentioned get it serviced and cleaned up and it’ll look so much better

BNA/LION · 6 January 2024, 04:07 AM

That's a great family heirloom! Restore it. Wear, pass down and repeat...

José pat · 7 January 2024, 12:54 PM

Hola me compré un Rolex submariner de 1971 referencia 1680 pero tiene un calibre 1520 pero he estado investigando y tengo entendido que el calibre 1520 no tiene date(fechador) pero el mío si lo tiene alguien me puede ayudar? Gracias!!

4 January 2024, 06:52 PM	#1
shammad10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 809	Unexpected find I was visiting my uncle over the holidays and we were talking watches. He mentioned that my late grandfather had bought a Rolex in the 50s and he put it in the safe in 1970 and it has been there ever since. Obviously that sparked my interest and he’s been to the bank and got the watch out and sent me photos (I’ve asked for better pictures, he lives in a different country than me). Any thoughts about this watch? I will try and get it restored properly and told him not to send it to Rolex! I’ll update with better photos when I can. He can’t remove the bracelet unfortunately, says he doesn’t know how and doesn’t want to ruin it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 January 2024, 01:49 AM	#5
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,542	Dont think it's 50s or even very early 60s - hard to tell from that photo, but looks like its a post 1964 1603 with a SCOC dial and T SWISS T footer. __________________ I know a lot of things that you don't You wanna hear some? She said, "Just give me something, anything Well, give me all you got but not love" DIFFERENT FOR GIRLS - Joe Jackson

5 January 2024, 01:56 AM	#6
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,937	Yes, these family stories aren't always accurate. While the photos are poor, my gut feeling from the dial, hands, and clasp is ref 1603 from the late 60s or early 70s. Also, one of the end-links appears to be a later replacement 555 (perhaps aftermarket), so I'm not sure the watch has been in a safe since 1970. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

5 January 2024, 03:19 AM	#7
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 5,864	Really cool find. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 116400GV \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

5 January 2024, 03:37 AM	#9
Black Bay Dan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Chichester Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 1,530	Looks like my former 1601 (circa 1967). Mine was restored by RSC. Dan Rolex Datejust 1601 (TRF).jpeg __________________ Tudor Heritage Black Bay 79220R (2015) Tudor Black Bay GMT 79830RB (2022) Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 79030B (2023)

4 January 2024, 08:46 PM	#2
TimeToGo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,599	. Very nice! I would guess 1600 series Datejust because of the look of the piepan dial and was available in the late 50's. The dial appears refinished but no biggie, these dials are readily available in the secondary market. Keep us posted on the restoration.

4 January 2024, 11:14 PM	#3
alwayshere "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 1,516	1603 is my bet looking at the engine turned bezel.

5 January 2024, 12:40 AM	#4
GGGMT 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,082	Great looking dj. My guess is is 1603. 1960s. But serial will clear it all up. Great bracelet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 January 2024, 05:47 AM	#11
shammad10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 809	Some updates as my uncle managed to get some better photos. You’re right 1967 1603. Dial might be salvageable, but will see. Bracelet is a 6251H, with one 55 end link and one 555 end link! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 January 2024, 05:54 AM	#12
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	Very nice

5 January 2024, 05:58 AM	#13
shammad10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 809	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 January 2024, 10:11 AM	#14
Andjwhite "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 249	Big fan of an engine turn bezel Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 January 2024, 12:24 PM	#15
francksav "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Japan Posts: 28	Cool find indeed

5 January 2024, 12:37 PM	#16
southtexas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,690	Congrats, get it serviced and wear it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

5 January 2024, 05:54 PM	#17
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 2,730	Looks very nice and as others have mentioned get it serviced and cleaned up and it’ll look so much better

6 January 2024, 04:07 AM	#18
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,227	That's a great family heirloom! Restore it. Wear, pass down and repeat... __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

7 January 2024, 12:54 PM	#19
José pat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Cozumel Posts: 2	Rolex submariner 1971 referencia 1680 calibre 1520 Hola me compré un Rolex submariner de 1971 referencia 1680 pero tiene un calibre 1520 pero he estado investigando y tengo entendido que el calibre 1520 no tiene date(fechador) pero el mío si lo tiene alguien me puede ayudar? Gracias!!

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