First Rolex - Date model champaign dial with white font - is that unusual?

[Funtime]

Hello!

I'm new to all of this. I got what I believe to be a reasonable deal on my first Rolex. It's a Date model from the early 80's. As I've looked around at pictures of other similar models after I've purchased it from a reputable jeweler, I've noticed I haven't seen any other champaign color dials with white print. Sorry about the photo quality. Should I be concerned?

Thanks!

[mtgjr]

Shouldn't you have researched and asked BEFORE you bought it?

[Funtime]

Well, as helpful as you response is... I'll provide some more background. Maybe it'll help someone else who might have a cogent reply. The jeweler I bought it from is reputable and I did have the watch's authenticity as a Rolex verified by a separate AD and service center. I just casually observed that as I looked at other Date models out there, I only saw one other champaign color dial with white text. I thought this would be a good forum to get more insight, as I'm curious about it.

[Old Expat Beast]

A better/clearer photo in natural light would help. That dial looks gray to me. Try Googling the watch's reference number with "Champagne dial" (not Champaign).

[Funtime]

Thank you for that insight! I will see if this helps. If not, I'll take a picture tomorrow during the day. I appreciate your feedback.

[Andad]

If you bought it from a reputable seller and have had it verified by a Rolex AD and a Rolex Service Centre I am not sure if I can evaluate it any further.

Edit. That second pix looks OK to me.

End link gaps show a lot of wear and the case looks like it has had its share of polishing.

[Old Expat Beast]

Looks fine to me too.

[Funtime]

Thank you! I just thought it was fascinating that 99% of the others for sale out there had black text. I'm going to keep wearing and enjoying it!

[rebel_1]

I think I missed something in this post. Either way, enjoy your new watch.

[GradyPhilpott]

I've never seen the white lettering either, but the font looks authentic and everything is spelled correctly, too.

Here's mine from 1974. I'm told it has a service dial, though.

[Funtime]

Yours looks extra sharp, Grady!!! The black strap sets it off nicely.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Funtime

Yours looks extra sharp, Grady!!! The black strap sets it off nicely.

Thanks. It was originally sold with a bracelet, but somewhere along the way the strap replaced the bracelet.

I think it looks great and actually there was one right next to it in the display case with the bracelet and I chose this one.

[faldoc]

Can't say I've ever seen a white lettered one. Here's my 15038 Date. It's been serviced and polished, new crystal and crown. Polished. New Rolex alligator band and Rolex 18k gold clasp.

[mtgjr]

Originally Posted by Funtime

The jeweler I bought it from is reputable and I did have the watch's authenticity as a Rolex verified by a separate AD and service center.

That's great! However, with that being the case, I'm a little confused as to why you'd ask the forum if you should be concerned. If an AD and a service center both authenticated the watch, what would be the potential concern? It sounds like you're good to go.

[rossi46]

Originally Posted by Funtime

Should I be concerned?

What I'd be concerned with is the gap between the lugs and the endlink. Wow, haven't seen such a wide gap before.

Also... if you're new to all this how do you know you got a "reasonable deal"? I usually like to check with more informed people before making a purchase.

Regardless, cheers to your purchase. Those 80s era Datejusts are timeless and will look great no matter what the occasion.