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Dan S · 26 June 2022, 10:57 AM

I happened to have three silver-dial 160X examples on hand and thought it would be fun to post a photo showing the nuanced differences.

Bottom left: lumed baton hands 1603 (2.4M)
Top center: no-lume 1601 (2.5M)
Bottom right: wide-boy sigma dial 1603 (3.3M)

Juhuatai · 26 June 2022, 11:08 AM

Very nice Dan! If I had to choose one, lumed baton for me

Dan S · 26 June 2022, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juhuatai

Very nice Dan! If I had to choose one, lumed baton for me

That is definitely a classic style, and for good reason.

FrenchBigCrown · 26 June 2022, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan S

I happened to have three silver-dial 160X examples on hand and thought it would be fun to post a photo showing the nuanced differences.

Bottom left: lumed baton hands 1603 (2.4M)
Top center: no-lume 1601 (2.5M)
Bottom right: wide-boy sigma dial 1603 (3.3M)

Very cool.

Thanks for sharing.

HuguenotSW1 · 26 June 2022, 08:47 PM

1William · 26 June 2022, 10:15 PM

Very nice. I could own any of them as they are beautiful.

brandrea · 26 June 2022, 10:40 PM

Fantastic trio Dan

I’ve never seen the larger “wide body” before, very cool

mailman · 26 June 2022, 11:01 PM

Those are three beautiful watches

Dan S · 26 June 2022, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Fantastic trio Dan

I’ve never seen the larger “wide body” before, very cool

I hadn’t really noticed wide-boy sigma-dials before finding that one, but now that I’m paying more attention, I do see them.

karleone · 27 June 2022, 06:26 AM

Very nice!

swish77 · 27 June 2022, 06:53 AM

Super nice, Dan! I wonder if back in the day they were all called "silver" dials. Two of them look more like "champagne" dials, or perhaps that's just patina that's developed over time. Three beautiful classic DJs!

Dan S · 27 June 2022, 07:10 AM

I’m not sure, Aaron. They may just have aged differently and maybe it’s also a trick of the lighting since I was holding them at different angles. In person the differences are pretty subtle.

mountainjogger · 27 June 2022, 07:22 AM

Great set Dan. And the bottom left rocks.

Paulie 50 · 27 June 2022, 07:49 AM

Beautiful, for me still the most Iconic Rolex.

LandRover71 · 27 June 2022, 08:56 AM

Wow,wow,wow!

Old Expat Beast · 27 June 2022, 06:33 PM

Excellent trio. Here's my 1603 (1.5M) with doorstop dial, 1966 caseback, and the "Straight J" in DateJust. Sold on a USAF base in Spain in 1968. Came to me as pretty much a full set (B&P and various bits) about ten years ago.

ancientmariner · 28 June 2022, 12:32 AM

Nice to see these DJs.
Here’s mine. 1603 (1.8m). Def a silver dial on this one. My first Rolex and still own it.
As has been said, a timeless classic. Batons look a bit different to others shown.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

TuRo · 28 June 2022, 01:41 AM

Love a 36mm DJ - quintessential Rolex -Ask a civilian to draw a Rolex, and that's what they'll draw. Think it being the shape of Wimbledon clock since 60s part of reason. WB Crimped my fave of 3 Dan. I predict in 20 years these will be £20k, now that the big watch craze over, and tasteful less-is-more is making a comeback* !
* Every hi-life, lifestyle and fashion magazine like Cosmo,GQ, FHM, Harper's, NYT, Vogue etc etc have done pieces on the neo-naffness of chunkfest watches. One here with Jacek
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mens-wa...es-11617107212

TimeLord2 · 28 June 2022, 03:36 AM

Those are some great looking watches, so very classic Rolex! Love that Wide Boy, thanks for sharing.

GMT Aviator · 28 June 2022, 07:38 AM

Great picture. Love that Wideboy, in fact, wearing my wideboy right now as I type this.

Dan S · 28 June 2022, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by pauldavidthorpe

Love a 36mm DJ - quintessential Rolex

It took me a while to come around, but in recent years, I do find myself reaching for a DJ more frequently. They are just so easy and comfortable to wear on my smallish wrist. I also find the steel engine-turned bezel to be really versatile, and works well with either oyster or jubilee.

mdwsta4 · 28 June 2022, 02:33 PM

Solid looking trio!

Boopie · 29 June 2022, 01:05 AM

Nice! Thanks for posting!

Dries · 5 July 2022, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan S

I happened to have three silver-dial 160X examples on hand and thought it would be fun to post a photo showing the nuanced differences.

Bottom left: lumed baton hands 1603 (2.4M)
Top center: no-lume 1601 (2.5M)
Bottom right: wide-boy sigma dial 1603 (3.3M)

Great collection

Texex · 27 December 2023, 02:04 AM

Just found this post, cool watches. What do the numbers below mean?

(2.4M)
(2.5M)
(3.3M)

Thanks and Merry Christmas!

Wahlberg · 27 December 2023, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juhuatai

lumed baton for me

none have lumed batons right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texex

Just found this post, cool watches. What do the numbers below mean?

(2.4M)
(2.5M)
(3.3M)

Thanks and Merry Christmas!

their serial numbers

TimeToGo · 27 December 2023, 02:18 AM

.
1st couple of digits of the serial number.

i.e., 2.4m = 2,4xx,xxx (as in million)

26 June 2022, 10:57 AM	#1
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,893	Some 4-digit DJs I happened to have three silver-dial 160X examples on hand and thought it would be fun to post a photo showing the nuanced differences. Bottom left: lumed baton hands 1603 (2.4M) Top center: no-lume 1601 (2.5M) Bottom right: wide-boy sigma dial 1603 (3.3M) __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

26 June 2022, 11:01 PM	#8
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,357	Those are three beautiful watches __________________ JJ

27 June 2022, 07:10 AM	#12
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,893	I’m not sure, Aaron. They may just have aged differently and maybe it’s also a trick of the lighting since I was holding them at different angles. In person the differences are pretty subtle. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

27 June 2022, 07:22 AM	#13
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,672	Great set Dan. And the bottom left rocks. __________________ The King of Cool.

28 June 2022, 01:41 AM	#18
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,494	Love a 36mm DJ - quintessential Rolex -Ask a civilian to draw a Rolex, and that's what they'll draw. Think it being the shape of Wimbledon clock since 60s part of reason. WB Crimped my fave of 3 Dan. I predict in 20 years these will be £20k, now that the big watch craze over, and tasteful less-is-more is making a comeback* ! * Every hi-life, lifestyle and fashion magazine like Cosmo,GQ, FHM, Harper's, NYT, Vogue etc etc have done pieces on the neo-naffness of chunkfest watches. One here with Jacek https://www.wsj.com/articles/mens-wa...es-11617107212 __________________ Woke up this morning with a wine glass in my hand Whose wine? What wine? Where the hell did I dine? Must have been a dream, don't believe where I've been Come on, let's do it again.... DO YOU FEEEL LIKE WE DO - Peter Frampton

26 June 2022, 11:08 AM	#2
Juhuatai 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: 5508 & 9401 Posts: 639	Very nice Dan! If I had to choose one, lumed baton for me

26 June 2022, 08:47 PM	#5
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26 June 2022, 10:15 PM	#6
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	Very nice. I could own any of them as they are beautiful.

26 June 2022, 10:40 PM	#7
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,582	Fantastic trio Dan I’ve never seen the larger “wide body” before, very cool

27 June 2022, 06:26 AM	#10
karleone "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dayona Posts: 1,886	Very nice!

27 June 2022, 06:53 AM	#11
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,789	Super nice, Dan! I wonder if back in the day they were all called "silver" dials. Two of them look more like "champagne" dials, or perhaps that's just patina that's developed over time. Three beautiful classic DJs!

27 June 2022, 07:49 AM	#14
Paulie 50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lancs. England Posts: 993	Beautiful, for me still the most Iconic Rolex.

27 June 2022, 08:56 AM	#15
LandRover71 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: New York Watch: 60 GMT-MASTER Posts: 7	Wow,wow,wow!

28 June 2022, 12:32 AM	#17
ancientmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Posts: 1,169	Nice to see these DJs. Here’s mine. 1603 (1.8m). Def a silver dial on this one. My first Rolex and still own it. As has been said, a timeless classic. Batons look a bit different to others shown. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 June 2022, 03:36 AM	#19
TimeLord2 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Valencia, CA Watch: GMT Master 1675/3 Posts: 2,045	Those are some great looking watches, so very classic Rolex! Love that Wide Boy, thanks for sharing.

28 June 2022, 07:38 AM	#20
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,270	Great picture. Love that Wideboy, in fact, wearing my wideboy right now as I type this.

28 June 2022, 02:33 PM	#22
mdwsta4 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 99	Solid looking trio!

29 June 2022, 01:05 AM	#23
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,764	Nice! Thanks for posting!

27 December 2023, 02:04 AM	#25
Texex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Seattle Watch: Explorer II Posts: 777	Just found this post, cool watches. What do the numbers below mean? (2.4M) (2.5M) (3.3M) Thanks and Merry Christmas! __________________ Daytona White 116500LN, GMT II BLNR, Explorer II Polar, Submariner 116610LV, GMT II BLRO, Sky Dweller Blue.

27 December 2023, 02:18 AM	#27
TimeToGo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,586	. 1st couple of digits of the serial number. i.e., 2.4m = 2,4xx,xxx (as in million)

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