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thepieman1918 · 13 August 2011, 05:32 AM

Would like to see some of your vintage Rolex Dates...

Here's my own Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date c.1952... Model 1502... In 18k (750) yellow gold, with 18k (750) Rolex buckle. I just recently bought a new Rolex strap for this and am loving it as an everyday watch!

watch watcher · 13 August 2011, 05:57 AM

Black hr. and min. hands but the second hand is gold. Is that normal?

thepieman1918 · 13 August 2011, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by watch watcher

Black hr. and min. hands but the second hand is gold. Is that normal?

Ah... The picture is deceiving. The hands are all gold... Here they look black because of the lighting.

anthonywong · 13 August 2011, 10:22 AM

1966 oyster date, all S. steel

Dr. Robert · 13 August 2011, 10:52 AM

1601 18K YG DJ ca. 1963.......(was my dad's)

cruvon · 13 August 2011, 01:13 PM

Classic beauties guys, nice!!!

Subexplorer · 14 August 2011, 12:27 AM

Nice watches friends!!

I feel that the Date model, is a very nice, classic and underrated model, wich deserves more attention from users and collectors.
Of course, 34 mm diameter case, is a bit "small" for todays standards and trends, but I love to wear my two examples, from time to time.
The full gold one, is my "lucky watch", wich I wear only in special occassions, and always for the 24th and 31st of December, as an old custom of mine.
It was a present from my wife, who bought it brand new in 1982, at a local AD, for an anniversary.

The other one, is a black dialed all steel watch of 1966 vintage, which is extremely accurate. This is a very low profile watch, and an elegant one, I feel.

Thanks for opening this thread, and best cordial regards, Abel.

SPARTAN2161 · 14 August 2011, 01:18 AM

My church watch

dricig · 14 August 2011, 09:08 AM

Here's my 1985 white dial with romans Date model, engine turned bezel, acrylic crystal and oyster bracelet,
I'm the original owner.
My first Rolex.
I have since added:

16750 GMT Pepsi (1987)
1603 TT Datejust (1988)
16600 Seadweller (2006)
A few Breitlings
A few Tudors
But the Date will always be my "first"

dave

RLX-lvr · 14 August 2011, 10:19 AM

'63 1601 underline :)

cruvon · 14 August 2011, 10:19 AM

Whew, beauties.

diverdick · 14 August 2011, 03:28 PM

I have not had an opportunity to post this watch here but some of you may know that it was my first Rolex.
After boot camp at the Naval Training Center in San Diego CA I felt the need to acquire the trappings of adulthood.
On a low budget and with little or no in depth knowledge of the Rolex product line I took this hostage.
Literally rode hard and put away wet it languished in the keepsake bin until resurrected at Rolex Beverly Hills.

GlennW · 14 August 2011, 04:07 PM

My wife's 1503...brought back to life by Dalton.

adam78 · 14 August 2011, 10:53 PM

This one definitely has a great sense of style.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dricig

Here's my 1985 white dial with romans Date model, engine turned bezel, acrylic crystal and oyster bracelet,
I'm the original owner.
My first Rolex.
I have since added:

16750 GMT Pepsi (1987)
1603 TT Datejust (1988)
16600 Seadweller (2006)
A few Breitlings
A few Tudors
But the Date will always be my "first"

dave

1976 · 15 August 2011, 03:21 AM

Beautiful Date's guys

Here's my 1500 from 1971:

Andy B · 15 August 2011, 05:46 AM

Don't need an excuse to show my 1969 1500, love it.

thepieman1918 · 15 August 2011, 06:32 AM

W... O... W... !!!

Loving these posts! Some amazing specimens here!

BTW... Is there a difference between a "Date" and a "Date Just"?

Dr. Robert · 15 August 2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by karlrichard

W... O... W... !!!

Loving these posts! Some amazing specimens here!

BTW... Is there a difference between a "Date" and a "Date Just"?

if I am not mistaken....date = 34mm, datejust= 36mm

SPARTAN2161 · 16 August 2011, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

if I am not mistaken....date = 34mm, datejust= 36mm

Spot on

Keeperoftime · 17 August 2011, 12:04 PM

The date is one of my favorites. That is why I gave it to one of my favorite people, my girlfriend.

Pilot518 · 22 September 2011, 06:20 AM

Here's my 1970 1500

fmc000 · 22 September 2011, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLX-lvr

'63 1601 underline :)

Very peculiar hands and bezel. Were they common in the 60's?

mineral · 31 July 2015, 02:24 PM

Just discovered this thread and love the 1500 and those 34mm size. It look great on the wrist.

southtexas · 2 August 2015, 03:09 PM

Thread revival!

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scotrick · 3 August 2015, 01:23 PM

6534 Oyster Date

QueueCumber · 4 August 2015, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mineral

Just discovered this thread and love the 1500 and those 34mm size. It look great on the wrist.

How did you discover it? A time machine?

johankoke · 4 August 2015, 06:17 AM

Dial and hands have been changed on this 1603 but I love the hint of gold and leather strap. I'm not a purist so it's fine for me. :)

southtexas · 4 August 2015, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johankoke

Dial and hands have been changed on this 1603 but I love the hint of gold and leather strap. I'm not a purist so it's fine for me. :)

I like the look of a touch of gold there

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mineral · 10 August 2015, 10:31 PM

My favorite 1500 circa 1972 but only sold in year 1976.

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scotrick · 11 August 2015, 03:26 AM

Splendid watches guys!

Mine from 1962 has a roulette date wheel on a 1030 movement. Looking through this post at some mint 1500's from the mid-sixties without the roulette wheel, I wonder outloud if the 15XX' movements never had it.

Cheers,
Rick

13 August 2011, 05:32 AM	#1
thepieman1918 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 23	Show us your vintage Date! Would like to see some of your vintage Rolex Dates... Here's my own Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date c.1952... Model 1502... In 18k (750) yellow gold, with 18k (750) Rolex buckle. I just recently bought a new Rolex strap for this and am loving it as an everyday watch!

13 August 2011, 10:52 AM	#5
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,289	1601 18K YG DJ ca. 1963.......(was my dad's) __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 August 2011, 01:13 PM	#6
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	Classic beauties guys, nice!!! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

14 August 2011, 12:27 AM	#7
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Nice watches friends!! I feel that the Date model, is a very nice, classic and underrated model, wich deserves more attention from users and collectors. Of course, 34 mm diameter case, is a bit "small" for todays standards and trends, but I love to wear my two examples, from time to time. The full gold one, is my "lucky watch", wich I wear only in special occassions, and always for the 24th and 31st of December, as an old custom of mine. It was a present from my wife, who bought it brand new in 1982, at a local AD, for an anniversary. The other one, is a black dialed all steel watch of 1966 vintage, which is extremely accurate. This is a very low profile watch, and an elegant one, I feel. Thanks for opening this thread, and best cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

14 August 2011, 10:19 AM	#11
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	Whew, beauties. __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

13 August 2011, 05:57 AM	#2
watch watcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ME Watch: Vintages Posts: 565	Black hr. and min. hands but the second hand is gold. Is that normal?

14 August 2011, 10:19 AM	#10
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	'63 1601 underline :)

14 August 2011, 03:28 PM	#12
diverdick "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dick Clark Location: Los Angeles CA Watch: 1680/8 Submariner Posts: 59	1965 1500 I have not had an opportunity to post this watch here but some of you may know that it was my first Rolex. After boot camp at the Naval Training Center in San Diego CA I felt the need to acquire the trappings of adulthood. On a low budget and with little or no in depth knowledge of the Rolex product line I took this hostage. Literally rode hard and put away wet it languished in the keepsake bin until resurrected at Rolex Beverly Hills.

14 August 2011, 04:07 PM	#13
GlennW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 231	My wife's 1503...brought back to life by Dalton.

15 August 2011, 03:21 AM	#15
1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Maurice Location: The Netherlands Watch: 14060M/1601/1500 Posts: 246	Beautiful Date's guys Here's my 1500 from 1971: __________________ Kind regards, Maurice

15 August 2011, 06:32 AM	#17
thepieman1918 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 23	W... O... W... !!! Loving these posts! Some amazing specimens here! BTW... Is there a difference between a "Date" and a "Date Just"?

17 August 2011, 12:04 PM	#20
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	The date is one of my favorites. That is why I gave it to one of my favorite people, my girlfriend.

31 July 2015, 02:24 PM	#23
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Just discovered this thread and love the 1500 and those 34mm size. It look great on the wrist.

2 August 2015, 03:09 PM	#24
southtexas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,684	Thread revival! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

4 August 2015, 06:17 AM	#27
johankoke "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: UK Posts: 10	Dial and hands have been changed on this 1603 but I love the hint of gold and leather strap. I'm not a purist so it's fine for me. :)

10 August 2015, 10:31 PM	#29
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	My favorite 1500 circa 1972 but only sold in year 1976. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

11 August 2015, 03:26 AM	#30
scotrick 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Rick Location: CONUS Watch: VintageAKs.OPs,DJs Posts: 180	Splendid watches guys! Mine from 1962 has a roulette date wheel on a 1030 movement. Looking through this post at some mint 1500's from the mid-sixties without the roulette wheel, I wonder outloud if the 15XX' movements never had it. Cheers, Rick

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