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GradyPhilpott · 19 December 2017, 07:37 AM

After a cursory and unsuccessful search of this forum, I'm going to go out on a limb and open this official thread for Oyster Perpetual Date owners.

I know that the DateJust is much more popular, but the Date is fine watch in its own right.

Here's my 1503!

Chewbacca · 19 December 2017, 08:12 AM

Classic.

GradyPhilpott · 19 December 2017, 10:34 AM

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Classic.

Thank you CJ.

I hope that we have other Date enthusiasts to jump aboard.

Rockrolex · 19 December 2017, 10:45 AM

Very nice. Unfortunately, I only have DJs.

august1410 · 19 December 2017, 11:08 AM

My 1983 15003

GradyPhilpott · 19 December 2017, 12:19 PM

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My 1983 15003

Alright, we're getting the ball rolling!

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GradyPhilpott · 19 December 2017, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Very nice. Unfortunately, I only have DJs.

Thank you, sir!

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august1410 · 19 December 2017, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Alright, we're getting the ball rolling!

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I have plenty of photos.....you never know, we might be the only ones here.

GradyPhilpott · 19 December 2017, 12:29 PM

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I have plenty of photos.....you never know, we might be the only ones here.

It might well be.

I think there are others out there, but the question is, where are they?

Jack T · 19 December 2017, 12:29 PM

Very nice watch, love that bezel. I have a DJ, and forgive my ignorance but what are the principal differences between the two?

august1410 · 19 December 2017, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

Very nice watch, love that bezel. I have a DJ, and forgive my ignorance but what are the principal differences between the two?

Basically, two millimeters. The Date is 34mm and the classic Datejust is 36mm.

faldoc · 19 December 2017, 01:05 PM

Here you go, my 15038 from 1986, back from RSC August, a gift from my Mom:

TimeRookie · 19 December 2017, 01:10 PM

My 1988 15053. I changed the dial from champagne to black so I could see it. I wish I hadn’t........

GradyPhilpott · 19 December 2017, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by faldoc

Here you go, my 15038 from 1986, back from RSC August, a gift from my Mom:

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Originally Posted by TimeRookie

My 1988 15053. I changed the dial from champagne to black so I could see it. I wish I hadn’t........

Beautiful examples, both.

Mine is my first Rolex with other than a black dial and I'm very pleased with it.

RichM · 19 December 2017, 02:01 PM

Great looking OP Grady.

Here's my addition. My first Rolex. A 14233M. Now my wife wears it.

EDL7 · 19 December 2017, 02:39 PM

I wish I had one of those..!

GradyPhilpott · 19 December 2017, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

Great looking OP Grady.

Here's my addition. My first Rolex. A 14233M. Now my wife wears it.

Close enough, Richie!

RichM · 19 December 2017, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Close enough, Richie!

Thanks Grady. Sorry I read over the date part.

GradyPhilpott · 20 December 2017, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

Thanks Grady. Sorry I read over the date part.

S'okay! No reason to be inflexible. We're all one big happy family!

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Ballzzz · 20 December 2017, 01:34 AM

Forgive me for asking but I have always wondered this. My brother has an 80's DJ and just as in these 34mm photos the crystal is much higher then the bezel. Is this common in the older watches or only the case with non rolex crystal? Sorry for the newbie question.

P.S. I thought everything was an oyster perpetual, happy to have learner there is another model besides the DJ which was made and the main difference is 34 vs 36 mm.

GradyPhilpott · 20 December 2017, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ballzzz

Forgive me for asking but I have always wondered this. My brother has an 80's DJ and just as in these 34mm photos the crystal is much higher then the bezel. Is this common in the older watches or only the case with non rolex crystal? Sorry for the newbie question.

P.S. I thought everything was an oyster perpetual, happy to have learner there is another model besides the DJ which was made and the main difference is 34 vs 36 mm.

The so-called "Top Hat" crystals are acrylic and preceded the sapphire crystals.

Not all Rolex watches are Oyster Perpetuals. Perpetual stands for automatic movement. For a long time, there were manual models available and the Cellini line has never had Oyster cases.

Ballzzz · 20 December 2017, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

The so-called "Top Hat" crystals are acrylic and preceded the sapphire crystals.

Not all Rolex watches are Oyster Perpetuals. Perpetual stands for automatic movement. For a long time, there were manual models available and the Cellini line has never had Oyster cases.

Interesting, thank you. When did crystal become standard roughly?

Are the manual models sought after?

GradyPhilpott · 20 December 2017, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ballzzz

Interesting, thank you. When did crystal become standard roughly?

Are the manual models sought after?

I'd like to help you there, but for specifics, you'd need to ask those questions on the vintage forum.

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EDL7 · 20 December 2017, 03:27 PM

I didn't realize.it .. but they still have a few OP 34mm w/date models on the Rolex website..brand spankin..new.

crowncollection · 20 December 2017, 09:03 PM

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GradyPhilpott · 21 December 2017, 01:09 AM

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GFONG · 21 December 2017, 01:24 PM

Modem Date

Nikrnic · 21 December 2017, 02:43 PM

My first and second Rolex's were Dates, new in @ 89/90 long gone but not forgotten.

VVT4ME · 20 January 2019, 09:35 AM

Wondering if anyone can tell me roughly when my watch was made. It was my wife's late father's watch, he died 17 years ago and just found it. Seems to run fine :) We guessed late 70s to early 80s. Will eventually have the bracelet removed to see the exact serial/model number. But wondering if anyone could give us a ballpark age beforehand. Thanks!

lucassith · 21 January 2019, 06:58 AM

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19 December 2017, 07:37 AM	#1
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,352	Official Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Thread After a cursory and unsuccessful search of this forum, I'm going to go out on a limb and open this official thread for Oyster Perpetual Date owners. I know that the DateJust is much more popular, but the Date is fine watch in its own right. Here's my 1503! __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

19 December 2017, 10:45 AM	#4
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,537	Very nice. Unfortunately, I only have DJs. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

19 December 2017, 12:29 PM	#10
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,636	Very nice watch, love that bezel. I have a DJ, and forgive my ignorance but what are the principal differences between the two? __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

19 December 2017, 01:05 PM	#12
faldoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Burlington, NC Posts: 216	1986 15038 Here you go, my 15038 from 1986, back from RSC August, a gift from my Mom: Last edited by faldoc; 19 December 2017 at 01:13 PM.. Reason: Added photos

20 December 2017, 09:03 PM	#25
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,159	Official Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Thread Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

19 December 2017, 08:12 AM	#2
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Classic.

19 December 2017, 02:39 PM	#16
EDL7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 842	I wish I had one of those..!

20 December 2017, 01:34 AM	#20
Ballzzz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,481	Forgive me for asking but I have always wondered this. My brother has an 80's DJ and just as in these 34mm photos the crystal is much higher then the bezel. Is this common in the older watches or only the case with non rolex crystal? Sorry for the newbie question. P.S. I thought everything was an oyster perpetual, happy to have learner there is another model besides the DJ which was made and the main difference is 34 vs 36 mm.

20 December 2017, 03:27 PM	#24
EDL7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 842	I didn't realize.it .. but they still have a few OP 34mm w/date models on the Rolex website..brand spankin..new.

21 December 2017, 02:43 PM	#28
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,161	My first and second Rolex's were Dates, new in @ 89/90 long gone but not forgotten.

20 January 2019, 09:35 AM	#29
VVT4ME "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Dominic Location: Milwaukie, OR Watch: Grandpa's Omega DV Posts: 2	Wondering if anyone can tell me roughly when my watch was made. It was my wife's late father's watch, he died 17 years ago and just found it. Seems to run fine :) We guessed late 70s to early 80s. Will eventually have the bracelet removed to see the exact serial/model number. But wondering if anyone could give us a ballpark age beforehand. Thanks!

21 January 2019, 06:58 AM	#30
lucassith Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: USA Posts: 134	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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