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donoman · 2 February 2019, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard Carver

You should factor in a service, that crystal is the original style with rounded edges which gives heavy distortion looking a the dial.

So a replacement crystal will make this dial look better? Is there any other advantage in getting a new style crystal? This one has a small crack at about the 27 minute mark so I'll do something about that. I have seen a few places say that have NOS crystals. I am assuming those are like the one that is on it.

SunTzu · 2 February 2019, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by donoman

So a replacement crystal will make this dial look better? Is there any other advantage in getting a new style crystal? This one has a small crack at about the 27 minute mark so I'll do something about that. I have seen a few places say that have NOS crystals. I am assuming those are like the one that is on it.

Personally I would replace like for like. I would not try and fit something newer or aftermarket. If you can get NOS for a decent price I'd do it. Or I would polish the original and enjoy it's vintage look. A watchmaker can do it or if you have polywatch (cheap on Amazon) you can do a nice job too. If you replace it with an NOS one, I would ask to keep the original. That's just me. I have 4 vintages Rolex and always keep the replaced parts and stick them labeled with date and stapled to my receipt. So if I ever sell, I have proof of replacement with service. Also I just like maintaining it's provenance.

Excellent score by the way! That was an excellent purchase price. It'll clean up beautifully for not a lot of money. I would try and keep it local with a trusted watchmaker of yours because some of the recommendations here (which are fabulous) charge a pretty penny and you'll end up with an estimate twice of what you paid for it. It's happened to me. I bought an all original 6694 from 1973 for $1,400 and was quoted $1,500 to service it from some of the recommendations here! I had the simple mechanical movement serviced for $160.00 including gaskets, plus new genuine mainspring, genuine case tube, and genuine crown which was an additional $300.00. Dialed in perfect and runs like a champ.

Bracelet restoration for that can run you a few hundred dollars. One of my stainless oyster was $225 with MY plus postage both ways. But, a high quality leather or alligator strap will look fabulous too. Whatever floats your boat and taste!

Enjoy.

Richard Carver · 2 February 2019, 04:36 AM

The original rounded crystal are no longer available. I suppose someone somewhere has one nos but the newer top hat are much more legible not to mention secure. If yours is cracked, get rid of it.

One of my watches still has one, look at that distortion! lol

donoman · 2 February 2019, 03:49 PM

Our local AD/repair shop has a new style crystal and will replace it over the weekend for $70. I’d leave it and polish it if it weren’t for the crack. I don’t plan on getting it wet but those sound like famous last words.

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Richard Carver · 2 February 2019, 09:53 PM

You'll be surprised how much better it will look. Ask him to get pics of the case with the bezel and case back off. Based on how clean your watch is between the lugs I have a feeling it's going to be corrosion free. Makes a large difference in value.

donoman · 6 February 2019, 05:25 AM

New crystal and looks great!

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Styles Bitchley · 6 February 2019, 08:28 AM

Looks fabulous! What a deal!

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donoman · 7 February 2019, 04:03 AM

With the new crystal the 6 looks different. Original?

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sillo · 7 February 2019, 06:03 AM

Great pick up at a great price!

kippyhunt · 7 February 2019, 08:22 AM

1966 1601 with an amazing "mocha" dial - I LOVE it. Please excuse pathetic photos ...

SunTzu · 7 February 2019, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by donoman

With the new crystal the 6 looks different. Original?

Awesome!

A nice pickup!

Holnave · 7 February 2019, 06:44 PM

That is an excellent deal for such a great condition. Not to mention 14k gold! Sellers in my area go way above $3,000 for gold watches in this condition.

Woody · 8 February 2019, 01:14 AM

That DJ would be nearly four times the price you paid if you were looking to buy in the UK - great watch and hope you enjoy it for many years to come.

pandrew6l · 8 February 2019, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan S

Michael Young
http://www.classicwatchrepair.com

Micheal Young in HK will cost you another US$ 300 !

pandrew6l · 8 February 2019, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by donoman

New crystal and looks great!

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Are you going to spend money on those channel rots ?

donoman · 8 February 2019, 01:05 PM

I’m having a little trouble getting used to the small size. I’ll give it a little more time

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donoman · 9 March 2019, 11:53 PM

Still wearing it and enjoying it!

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Townsend · 10 March 2019, 12:49 AM

What a steal - apparently I need to start frequenting pawn shops...

janice&fred · 10 March 2019, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by donoman

Still wearing it and enjoying it!

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please don't get handy and attempt to polish the watch. it's a beauty and in texas there's a good friend named tommy taylor that may be able to help you out with a movement service whenever you are ready.

bracelet-wise please consider the new guy in california "rolliworks" that has been posting great pics of his work on this forum. he could get that USA band in ship shape!

mrs_LA · 10 March 2019, 01:11 PM

Wow, what a great deal. Looks fantastic with the leather strap, and the crystal replacement.

mikelprz · 10 March 2019, 10:34 PM

Awesome looking 1601 and such a great price.

zapokee · 11 March 2019, 12:05 AM

All sixes open except the one in "26" is certainly something I've seen on genuine datewheels. OP, are the other sixes open?

2 February 2019, 03:49 PM	#34
donoman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 80	Vintage date just Our local AD/repair shop has a new style crystal and will replace it over the weekend for $70. I’d leave it and polish it if it weren’t for the crack. I don’t plan on getting it wet but those sound like famous last words. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 February 2019, 06:03 AM	#39
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	Great pick up at a great price! __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

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2 February 2019, 04:36 AM	#33
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	The original rounded crystal are no longer available. I suppose someone somewhere has one nos but the newer top hat are much more legible not to mention secure. If yours is cracked, get rid of it. One of my watches still has one, look at that distortion! lol

2 February 2019, 09:53 PM	#35
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	You'll be surprised how much better it will look. Ask him to get pics of the case with the bezel and case back off. Based on how clean your watch is between the lugs I have a feeling it's going to be corrosion free. Makes a large difference in value.

6 February 2019, 05:25 AM	#36
donoman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 80	New crystal and looks great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 February 2019, 08:28 AM	#37
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,396	Looks fabulous! What a deal! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 February 2019, 04:03 AM	#38
donoman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 80	With the new crystal the 6 looks different. Original? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 February 2019, 06:44 PM	#42
Holnave "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Malaysia Watch: Rolex 1500 '72 Posts: 16	That is an excellent deal for such a great condition. Not to mention 14k gold! Sellers in my area go way above $3,000 for gold watches in this condition.

8 February 2019, 01:14 AM	#43
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,119	That DJ would be nearly four times the price you paid if you were looking to buy in the UK - great watch and hope you enjoy it for many years to come.

8 February 2019, 01:05 PM	#46
donoman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 80	I’m having a little trouble getting used to the small size. I’ll give it a little more time Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 March 2019, 11:53 PM	#47
donoman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 80	Still wearing it and enjoying it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 March 2019, 12:49 AM	#48
Townsend "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Tampa, FL Watch: 114060 Posts: 49	What a steal - apparently I need to start frequenting pawn shops...

10 March 2019, 01:11 PM	#50
mrs_LA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,681	Wow, what a great deal. Looks fantastic with the leather strap, and the crystal replacement.

10 March 2019, 10:34 PM	#51
mikelprz Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Batman Posts: 452	Awesome looking 1601 and such a great price.

11 March 2019, 12:05 AM	#52
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,344	All sixes open except the one in "26" is certainly something I've seen on genuine datewheels. OP, are the other sixes open?

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