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Kokyuryoku · 21 October 2010, 09:13 PM

Here are some pics of my 1966 Datejust 1601 before and after the overhaul. The original julibee band had some small cracks so I opted to replace it with a leather band for now. I'm going to get a new Jubilee either later this year or early next. For a 44 year old watch. I think it looks great

Before the overhaul.

After the overhaul on a black Rolex calf strap.

On a brown croc strap

A couple of wrist shots with the brown croc on.

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level · 22 October 2010, 02:27 AM

Great looking watch, I really like the pie pan dial. It has the caliber 15XX, a real workhorse of a movement, so it should give you many years of enjoyment. Congratulations!

Kokyuryoku · 22 October 2010, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by level

Great looking watch, I really like the pie pan dial. It has the caliber 15XX, a real workhorse of a movement, so it should give you many years of enjoyment. Congratulations!

Thanks Level

I love the pie pan dial too.

ade06 · 22 October 2010, 07:24 AM

Very Nice!

vukotab · 28 October 2010, 11:22 PM

It looks amazing!
Great classic, big congrats!

sea-dweller · 1 November 2010, 01:34 AM

Nice photos !

PHDX2 · 1 November 2010, 05:14 AM

Michael M. · 1 November 2010, 08:23 AM

Awesome pics!

Otto · 2 November 2010, 07:20 AM

That's a very nice looking watch. It's tough to decide which strap looks best because they both look so good!

Dan Pierce · 2 November 2010, 07:24 AM

Just beautiful, Rye!

dP

buz-lh · 2 November 2010, 12:50 PM

Great looking watch. You must be on cloud 9 since getting it back.

Kokyuryoku · 3 November 2010, 08:15 PM

Thanks everyone

I'm definitely on cloud 9

I've got a black croc strap incoming sometime this week. Although, I'm still contemplating getting a new jubilee for it, I'll probably wait until next year.

Puffy · 3 November 2010, 08:30 PM

stunning Rye, very well done

icemics · 4 November 2010, 02:06 AM

nice watchs

skalis · 5 November 2010, 06:32 AM

Really nice piece. I am sure, that after next 44 years it will be still as classy and timeless elegant as today (and as was 44 years ago).

Kokyuryoku · 6 November 2010, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by skalis

Really nice piece. I am sure, that after next 44 years it will be still as classy and timeless elegant as today (and as was 44 years ago).

Now that would be awesome

I'm pretty sure it'll still be up and running for at least the next 20

Since I got it overhauled, most the movement is probably new

Speed · 8 November 2010, 03:12 AM

Just saw this Rye!

Gorgeous. Love the new brushed lug marks. Fantastic! Love my V series DJ, but had I found one like this...

SimplyTudor · 8 November 2010, 08:36 AM

Not a big fan of fluted bezels, but I have to give it to this piece: hats off. A true classic. I love it on the black leather band. The croc thing is too much for it. This watch is a statement in itself and it doesn't need any accessories to remind of its true value.

Love it. Great photos, man!

Kokyuryoku · 11 November 2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Just saw this Rye!

Gorgeous. Love the new brushed lug marks. Fantastic! Love my V series DJ, but had I found one like this...

Thanks Bill,

I didn't even know that a 1601 had brushed lugs when I bought it (impulse buy

) I was so happy when the RSC said they could refinish it.

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Originally Posted by SimplyTudor

Not a big fan of fluted bezels, but I have to give it to this piece: hats off. A true classic. I love it on the black leather band. The croc thing is too much for it. This watch is a statement in itself and it doesn't need any accessories to remind of its true value.

Love it. Great photos, man!

Thanks, yeah I kind of know what you mean. I think the black is enough and really lets you appreciate the dial and the bezel.

pensacola60641 · 12 November 2010, 08:02 AM

Classic look. Once (and if) you get the jubilee, it'll be like getting a whole new watch....nothing wrong with the black strap either.

JimSnyder · 17 December 2010, 05:07 AM

A classic watch

Kokyuryoku · 18 December 2010, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

stunning Rye, very well done

Thanks

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Originally Posted by pensacola60641

Classic look. Once (and if) you get the jubilee, it'll be like getting a whole new watch....nothing wrong with the black strap either.

Cheers, I'm hoping to pick up the Jubilee sometime next year.

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Originally Posted by JimSnyder

A classic watch

Thanks Jim

So is yours

radinc · 18 December 2010, 01:35 PM

classy watch and looks great on the croc!

21 October 2010, 09:13 PM	#1
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	Afew pics of my 1601 Here are some pics of my 1966 Datejust 1601 before and after the overhaul. The original julibee band had some small cracks so I opted to replace it with a leather band for now. I'm going to get a new Jubilee either later this year or early next. For a 44 year old watch. I think it looks great Before the overhaul. After the overhaul on a black Rolex calf strap. On a brown croc strap A couple of wrist shots with the brown croc on. [/QUOTE] __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

28 October 2010, 11:22 PM	#5
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	It looks amazing! Great classic, big congrats! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

1 November 2010, 01:34 AM	#6
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1 November 2010, 05:14 AM	#7
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2 November 2010, 07:24 AM	#10
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,843	Just beautiful, Rye! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

22 October 2010, 02:27 AM	#2
level Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: U.S. Posts: 296	Great looking watch, I really like the pie pan dial. It has the caliber 15XX, a real workhorse of a movement, so it should give you many years of enjoyment. Congratulations!

22 October 2010, 07:24 AM	#4
ade06 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Watch: DateJust Posts: 26	Very Nice!

1 November 2010, 08:23 AM	#8
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Awesome pics!

2 November 2010, 07:20 AM	#9
Otto 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,020	That's a very nice looking watch. It's tough to decide which strap looks best because they both look so good!

2 November 2010, 12:50 PM	#11
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Great looking watch. You must be on cloud 9 since getting it back. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

3 November 2010, 08:15 PM	#12
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	Thanks everyone I'm definitely on cloud 9 I've got a black croc strap incoming sometime this week. Although, I'm still contemplating getting a new jubilee for it, I'll probably wait until next year. __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

3 November 2010, 08:30 PM	#13
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	stunning Rye, very well done __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

4 November 2010, 02:06 AM	#14
icemics Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 54	nice watchs

5 November 2010, 06:32 AM	#15
skalis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jan Location: Czech republic Posts: 50	Really nice piece. I am sure, that after next 44 years it will be still as classy and timeless elegant as today (and as was 44 years ago).

8 November 2010, 03:12 AM	#17
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,702	Just saw this Rye! Gorgeous. Love the new brushed lug marks. Fantastic! Love my V series DJ, but had I found one like this...

8 November 2010, 08:36 AM	#18
SimplyTudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Not a hard one Location: Germany Watch: Tudor Hydronaut I Posts: 28	Not a big fan of fluted bezels, but I have to give it to this piece: hats off. A true classic. I love it on the black leather band. The croc thing is too much for it. This watch is a statement in itself and it doesn't need any accessories to remind of its true value. Love it. Great photos, man!

12 November 2010, 08:02 AM	#20
pensacola60641 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 100	Classic look. Once (and if) you get the jubilee, it'll be like getting a whole new watch....nothing wrong with the black strap either.

17 December 2010, 05:07 AM	#21
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,712	A classic watch __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

18 December 2010, 01:35 PM	#23
radinc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SF Posts: 59	classy watch and looks great on the croc!

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