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The moose · 1 March 2017, 05:00 AM

Been a while since I came across a 14k 1601. Once I found one at a good price I decided to pull the trigger. Don't know how rare these 14k ones are and couldn't find to much history on them. You guys can probably enlighten me...?
Anyway, here are some pics for you...see if you like it...

U5512 · 1 March 2017, 05:37 AM

Very nice and congrats! The dial looks like it has been refinished? You can still buy an original pie-pan dial in excellent condition for around $200 if you decide to have an original dial.

Vincent65 · 1 March 2017, 05:57 AM

Elegant - love the hour markers.

crowncollection · 1 March 2017, 06:13 AM

Nice watch, service dial I think. 14k is rarer than 18k but not rare 9k is pretty rare

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The moose · 1 March 2017, 06:59 AM

Thanks guys! Didn't even known their was a 1601 in 9k. That's really cool! Thanks for the info on th dial also!

gtnator · 1 March 2017, 07:03 AM

Looks great, either way!

vintage69 · 1 March 2017, 03:40 PM

In the USA , from the F Roosevelt administration until the Nixon adm inistration, 18k gold watches were not imported due to federal law and regulations. BTW beautiful watch. I have a 1503 from 1969 in 14k which is currently in the watch hospital.

The moose · 1 March 2017, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by vintage69

In the USA , from the F Roosevelt administration until the Nixon adm inistration, 18k gold watches were not imported due to federal law and regulations. BTW beautiful watch. I have a 1503 from 1969 in 14k which is currently in the watch hospital.

Very cool! What year was this?

The moose · 1 March 2017, 05:10 PM

How is it possible to determine if the dial is a service dial or original to the watch?

rloke · 2 March 2017, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by The moose

How is it possible to determine if the dial is a service dial or original to the watch?

It is likely a service dial...I could be mistaken but the original dial would have the tritium label..."T SWISS T" or "T SWISS MADE T".

TheRolexKingofLV · 2 March 2017, 04:27 AM

That's a beautiful piece. Congrats

cajunron · 2 March 2017, 04:32 AM

Nice example. I'm looking for a 1601 myself.

lpestre · 2 March 2017, 04:40 AM

Really nice watch, i was thinking to buy one like that for myself but hardly impossible to find one with the gold jubilee...

sea-dweller · 2 March 2017, 05:13 AM

Congrats!

vintage69 · 2 March 2017, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by The moose

Very cool! What year was this?

The approximate years were 1935 to 1972.

The moose · 2 March 2017, 06:36 PM

Thanks guys! Should all 1601 have T Swiss T to be original to the watch or were they just for a certain time period, this one is from 1961 btw.

rloke · 3 March 2017, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by The moose

Thanks guys! Should all 1601 have T Swiss T to be original to the watch or were they just for a certain time period, this one is from 1961 btw.

From 1961?

I stand corrected then...I believe tritium was introduced in 1963-1964...

GGGMT · 4 March 2017, 01:28 PM

Sick moose!

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The moose · 4 March 2017, 03:32 PM

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Sick moose!

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Thanks! It's really classic, elegant and dressy!

patrolmi · 4 March 2017, 03:41 PM

I keep asking this too-- I think it's a matter of having a lot of experience knowing history of models etc... and also condition.... like everything that looks super nice/perfect is probably refinished. I think the refinished tends to cap the value more than if original, where it can appreciate at a faster rate perhaps.... So if you're buying a Rolex refinished, just make sure you are paying a real good price and don't expect to get the "Vintage" increases -- but the value should still hold.

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How is it possible to determine if the dial is a service dial or original to the watch?

SLRdude · 4 March 2017, 03:41 PM

Awesome, and congratulations!

Mine says hello.

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Andad · 4 March 2017, 03:47 PM

Very, very nice moose.

Keeper.

The moose · 4 March 2017, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SLRdude

Awesome, and congratulations!

Mine says hello.

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Wow!! Great one! Super nice dial and a cool strap. Must have one of those straps!

The moose · 4 March 2017, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Very, very nice moose.

Keeper.

Thanks! I appreciate it!

SLRdude · 4 March 2017, 04:25 PM

Thanks man, I wish I knew who made it, but it's not marked.

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Psmith · 4 March 2017, 08:34 PM

Very nice

The moose · 5 March 2017, 04:21 AM

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Thanks man, I wish I knew who made it, but it's not marked.

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My friend has a similar on his SS 1601, will ask him. Thanks for sharing your pics. Cool to see a YG one on that type of strap. It kinda mixes the elegance with some "harshness"

The moose · 5 March 2017, 06:14 PM

Pretty big difference in size compared to 6694:

1 March 2017, 05:00 AM	#1
The moose Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Posts: 968	Went for a 14k 1601. Pretty sweet! Pics inside Been a while since I came across a 14k 1601. Once I found one at a good price I decided to pull the trigger. Don't know how rare these 14k ones are and couldn't find to much history on them. You guys can probably enlighten me...? Anyway, here are some pics for you...see if you like it...

1 March 2017, 05:57 AM	#3
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	Elegant - love the hour markers. __________________

1 March 2017, 06:13 AM	#4
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	Nice watch, service dial I think. 14k is rarer than 18k but not rare 9k is pretty rare Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

2 March 2017, 04:27 AM	#11
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	That's a beautiful piece. Congrats __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

2 March 2017, 04:32 AM	#12
cajunron 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,853	Nice example. I'm looking for a 1601 myself. __________________

1 March 2017, 06:59 AM	#5
The moose Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Posts: 968	Thanks guys! Didn't even known their was a 1601 in 9k. That's really cool! Thanks for the info on th dial also!

1 March 2017, 07:03 AM	#6
gtnator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: DSSD, SD43, Pepsi, Posts: 2,064	Looks great, either way!

1 March 2017, 03:40 PM	#7
vintage69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Bob W Location: sunny sw Watch: 1969 p date Posts: 382	In the USA , from the F Roosevelt administration until the Nixon adm inistration, 18k gold watches were not imported due to federal law and regulations. BTW beautiful watch. I have a 1503 from 1969 in 14k which is currently in the watch hospital.

1 March 2017, 05:10 PM	#9
The moose Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Posts: 968	How is it possible to determine if the dial is a service dial or original to the watch?

2 March 2017, 04:40 AM	#13
lpestre 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Montreal/Paris Posts: 1,264	Really nice watch, i was thinking to buy one like that for myself but hardly impossible to find one with the gold jubilee...

2 March 2017, 05:13 AM	#14
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

2 March 2017, 06:36 PM	#16
The moose Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Posts: 968	Thanks guys! Should all 1601 have T Swiss T to be original to the watch or were they just for a certain time period, this one is from 1961 btw.

4 March 2017, 01:28 PM	#18
GGGMT 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,064	Sick moose! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 March 2017, 03:41 PM	#21
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Awesome, and congratulations! Mine says hello. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

4 March 2017, 03:47 PM	#22
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,807	Very, very nice moose. Keeper. __________________ E

4 March 2017, 04:25 PM	#25
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Thanks man, I wish I knew who made it, but it's not marked. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

4 March 2017, 08:34 PM	#26
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Very nice __________________

5 March 2017, 06:14 PM	#28
The moose Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Posts: 968	Pretty big difference in size compared to 6694:

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