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Old 14 August 2011, 03:22 AM   #1
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The Humble Datejust

Here is my 1978 Datejust 16000.

The datejusts don't get much love around here, well not as much as the SS sports models, but I think they can look just as beautiful as any other vintage watches.

I simply love this one - it's pure simplicity - and it looks great with a suit.
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Old 14 August 2011, 04:46 AM   #2
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Here's my 1603 Roman dial. I don't wear it much these days, but it always brings a smile to my face.

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Old 14 August 2011, 04:59 AM   #3
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Here is my 1978 Datejust 16000.

The datejusts don't get much love around here, well not as much as the SS sports models, but I think they can look just as beautiful as any other vintage watches.

I simply love this one - it's pure simplicity - and it looks great with a suit.
That really is a beautiful timepiece. It is hard to beat the "less is more" look your watch has - very nice!
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Old 14 August 2011, 05:08 AM   #4
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Classic.
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Old 14 August 2011, 06:03 AM   #5
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I dig the datejust.........
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Old 14 August 2011, 07:31 AM   #6
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Here is my 1978 Datejust 16000.

The datejusts don't get much love around here, well not as much as the SS sports models, but I think they can look just as beautiful as any other vintage watches.

I simply love this one - it's pure simplicity - and it looks great with a suit.
It's glorious.
For me the proof of the Rolex pudding is that what are effectively their entry level models like this and the Air King are as simple as you could imagine, yet have something magic about them you can't get anywhere else.
By rights that should just be a very normal(albeit attractive), almost ordinary watch, but in reality it's anything but, and I'd happily gaze at that all day.

I dunno how they do it, I really don't...
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Old 14 August 2011, 08:06 AM   #7
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I bought my Datejust in 1987. TT, white dial, stick markers, acrylic crystal. It was my very first Rolex, shown here with my three Subs.

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Old 14 August 2011, 08:26 AM   #8
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Great looking DJs guys.
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Old 14 August 2011, 05:52 PM   #9
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Great DJs guys

Gratuitous pic of my 6605 from 1956






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Old 14 August 2011, 07:24 PM   #10
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Beautiful Watches... You're right, sometimes less is more.
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Old 14 August 2011, 07:34 PM   #11
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Great DJs guys

Gratuitous pic of my 6605 from 1956






That is superb Chris... A few years ago I missed out on a model with the red date just writing above, but it was in no where near as good condition as yours. Very nice...
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Old 15 August 2011, 02:10 AM   #12
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There is nothing that says Rolex more than a Datejust. A classic beauty. And the vintage models are the best bang-for your-buck around. Here's my 16014, 5.4 mil serial with the 3035 quickset. (Photo by Bob Ridley.)
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Old 15 August 2011, 02:35 AM   #13
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True classics, imo. Beautiful time pieces...
I love mine..!!
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Old 15 August 2011, 09:06 AM   #14
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Datejust , Datejust /w acrylic crystal

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Old 15 August 2011, 09:27 AM   #15
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Stunning watches, just love the older dials
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Old 15 August 2011, 09:44 AM   #16
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Datejusts are CLASSIC, this is one of mine (well a variation!) blue piepan. 18k currently on a blue sharkskin band.
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Old 15 August 2011, 11:59 AM   #17
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Datejusts are CLASSIC, this is one of mine (well a variation!) blue piepan. 18k currently on a blue sharkskin band.
Wow that's a real beauty - was it a gift?
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Old 15 August 2011, 12:47 PM   #18
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Old 15 August 2011, 01:00 PM   #19
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that's a classic

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Here is my 1978 Datejust 16000.

The datejusts don't get much love around here, well not as much as the SS sports models, but I think they can look just as beautiful as any other vintage watches.

I simply love this one - it's pure simplicity - and it looks great with a suit.
beautiful dial
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Old 15 August 2011, 10:00 PM   #20
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The Date Just The Most Popular Rolex Ever.........

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The datejusts don't get much love around here
They should, classic Rolex and still the most popular ref sold........

Mine, original 16030, purchased brand new in 1984, B&P still to hand.....
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Old 15 August 2011, 10:10 PM   #21
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Old 15 August 2011, 10:16 PM   #22
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In a drawer for the past 15 years.

The date and the just are stored in a different place.
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Old 15 August 2011, 11:51 PM   #23
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Nice DJ KDA.
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Old 16 August 2011, 01:54 PM   #24
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My 1978, 1601 on a leather strap. Still runs beautifully.

Could only round up a picture on my phone for now, hope that's alright.
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Old 16 August 2011, 05:19 PM   #25
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My 1978, 1601 on a leather strap. Still runs beautifully.

Could only round up a picture on my phone for now, hope that's alright.
That is one crisp looking datejust, that'd look fine in a suit.
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Old 16 August 2011, 05:25 PM   #26
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Old 16 August 2011, 09:29 PM   #27
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My 1978, 1601 on a leather strap. Still runs beautifully.

Could only round up a picture on my phone for now, hope that's alright.
Great looking watch...
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Old 17 August 2011, 06:04 AM   #28
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Thanks Ali/KDA. Anyone have anymore we can take a look at?
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Old 17 August 2011, 12:02 PM   #29
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Humble but powerful and more valid to the strength of the Rolex name than we give credit to. Very nice piece.
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Old 18 August 2011, 04:34 AM   #30
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i really like the look of the vintage datejust on the leather strap.
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