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Stan4life · 14 July 2020, 07:40 AM

1962 1501 date.

I love the patina. Not sure how it will look as it keeps aging.

Not too sure about the 34mm.

The people selling have an amazing reputation so I’m not worried about the watch itself.

They are asking 2250 USD including the taxes, nude.

Thoughts ?

quichedem · 14 July 2020, 07:46 AM

Seems like you're unsure about a couple of things, there.

Tools · 14 July 2020, 08:08 AM

If you like the watch, get it.

The dial appears to be typical of paint fading, showing the brass through. The little bit else that I see seems to be pretty decent.

Stan4life · 14 July 2020, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quichedem

Seems like you're unsure about a couple of things, there.

Yup, Ive offered 2.1 USD for it, offer refused, and that little bit is causing me all sorts of unsureness.

offrdmania · 14 July 2020, 08:26 AM

Even 2250 isnt a bad deal. That patina isnt from water damage so you are good there

shiftf7 · 14 July 2020, 08:43 AM

It’s a good deal, you won’t lose money.
Only thing is be sure to have some warranty on the movement, or have it serviced. if it was serviced too long ago you could get some additional costs soon.

zapokee · 14 July 2020, 11:04 AM

34 mm is awesome, but that dial is toast for me. However, some might like its uniqueness.

Kingface66 · 14 July 2020, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zapokee

34 mm is awesome, but that dial is toast for me. However, some might like its uniqueness.

Gotta agree. Even if it’s the brass dial plate showing through, brought on by...actually, why/how DOES that happen?...rather than water damage, it’s still a pretty aggressively damaged dial. But, if you love it, that’s all that matters. My only worry would be selling it down the road, if that’s something worth considering.

1665fan · 14 July 2020, 01:52 PM

Hell no.....imho

Dan S · 14 July 2020, 02:04 PM

When you say “nude”, is that supposed to mean without the bracelet? If so, then the price seems high for a watch with such a badly damaged dial. It’s a no for me.

Old Expat Beast · 14 July 2020, 02:12 PM

Just looks manky to me.

rootbeer7 · 14 July 2020, 03:52 PM

It’s small and the dial is ruined. If you like small watches with ruined dials this is the piece for you.

Verdi · 14 July 2020, 03:53 PM

Watch comes with a bracelet, thats good.
34mm is good.
Dial is toast! I would not pay 2.1k for it. Its more of a project: replacement dial and probably a service. What the service history, if any?

77T · 14 July 2020, 08:24 PM

Is this the one that a seller stated was a Milky Way dial and special bezel?

I realize it’s names that some sellers think will fetch a higher price, but a mildew ridden dial is just that.

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1William · 14 July 2020, 08:57 PM

Hard pass. Go find something in better condition.

Toronto Soup King · 14 July 2020, 11:40 PM

I wouldn't. For a bit more money you could find a 160x in better shape, and those are far more wearable at 36mm. I hardly ever wear my 34mm 6694, but the 1803/9 I've got on today looks perfect.

HERITAGE82 · 15 July 2020, 01:14 AM

I think the patina looks cool, however I'd prefer to pay $2k or less.

vintagewaferthin · 15 July 2020, 01:41 AM

I like patina, but have to agree with some others here, price seems too high and the dial looks rough. As for the size, that's all pretty subjective. I used to wear my 34mm AK often, and as a result the size never felt odd to me, but once I started wearing larger pieces(38mm-42) it now feels a bit small when I do wear it.

3 Putt · 15 July 2020, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

It’s small and the dial is ruined. If you like small watches with ruined dials this is the piece for you.

This......exactly what I thought when I read the original post.

Stan4life · 15 July 2020, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan S

When you say “nude”, is that supposed to mean without the bracelet? If so, then the price seems high for a watch with such a badly damaged dial. It’s a no for me.

With the bracelet. No accessories.

Stan4life · 15 July 2020, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Is this the one that a seller stated was a Milky Way dial and special bezel?

I realize it’s names that some sellers think will fetch a higher price, but a mildew ridden dial is just that.

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Yes ! Milky Way...

In my research, this is the only "milky way" dial, hehe.

Definitely just a catchy name.

Rebel · 15 July 2020, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Just looks manky to me.

This.

motoikkyu · 16 July 2020, 04:45 AM

I've watched the 6694s head into $2K+ territory recently. If you compare this deal to a great or really great 6694, it seems like a better deal than the consensus here. Consider: automatic, chronometer-grade movement, with the 34mm case. Yeah, the dial, but dials for this are not expensive and not rare, if you want to go a whole different direction in the future. I'm going to disagree, most respectfully, with the others and say it's not that bad a deal BUT do take a look at 6694s, because you can still find them sometimes in the $1600-1800 range and they wear quite similarly, but must be wound daily. My biggest criticism about this particular 1501 is the BEZEL: I personally would want much more crisp in such a relatively recent watch. I sold a silver dial 1501 with similar configuration for $2800 in 2019, it looked showroom.

jatco · 16 July 2020, 04:57 AM

- Odd that in a quick Google search for Milky Way dial, this is the only watch that I see...and for sale here..on TRF ..and another site.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=...AAAAAdAAAAABAD

SDREW22 · 16 July 2020, 04:57 AM

The bracelet makes this worth it. 34mm on an oyster has great wrist presence. I'd buy it if the movement was recently serviced.

42itus · 16 July 2020, 03:53 PM

I am usually drawn to unusual looking dials but I personally wouldn’t want to wear this one. It looks ruined.

14 July 2020, 08:08 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	If you like the watch, get it. The dial appears to be typical of paint fading, showing the brass through. The little bit else that I see seems to be pretty decent. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

14 July 2020, 08:26 AM	#5
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,849	Even 2250 isnt a bad deal. That patina isnt from water damage so you are good there __________________ TRF Member 11738

14 July 2020, 02:04 PM	#10
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,907	When you say “nude”, is that supposed to mean without the bracelet? If so, then the price seems high for a watch with such a badly damaged dial. It’s a no for me. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

14 July 2020, 02:12 PM	#11
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	Just looks manky to me. __________________ _______________________

14 July 2020, 03:52 PM	#12
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,962	It’s small and the dial is ruined. If you like small watches with ruined dials this is the piece for you. __________________ @imrootbeer7

14 July 2020, 07:46 AM	#2
quichedem "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Hmmmm. Location: LA Watch: 16610 Posts: 31	Seems like you're unsure about a couple of things, there.

14 July 2020, 08:43 AM	#6
shiftf7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Netherlands Posts: 104	It’s a good deal, you won’t lose money. Only thing is be sure to have some warranty on the movement, or have it serviced. if it was serviced too long ago you could get some additional costs soon.

14 July 2020, 11:04 AM	#7
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,344	34 mm is awesome, but that dial is toast for me. However, some might like its uniqueness.

14 July 2020, 01:52 PM	#9
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,591	Hell no.....imho

14 July 2020, 03:53 PM	#13
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Watch comes with a bracelet, thats good. 34mm is good. Dial is toast! I would not pay 2.1k for it. Its more of a project: replacement dial and probably a service. What the service history, if any? __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

14 July 2020, 08:24 PM	#14
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,725	Is this the one that a seller stated was a Milky Way dial and special bezel? I realize it’s names that some sellers think will fetch a higher price, but a mildew ridden dial is just that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

14 July 2020, 08:57 PM	#15
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	Hard pass. Go find something in better condition.

14 July 2020, 11:40 PM	#16
Toronto Soup King "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Pete Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: 1016. Posts: 687	I wouldn't. For a bit more money you could find a 160x in better shape, and those are far more wearable at 36mm. I hardly ever wear my 34mm 6694, but the 1803/9 I've got on today looks perfect.

15 July 2020, 01:14 AM	#17
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,419	I think the patina looks cool, however I'd prefer to pay $2k or less. __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

15 July 2020, 01:41 AM	#18
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,609	I like patina, but have to agree with some others here, price seems too high and the dial looks rough. As for the size, that's all pretty subjective. I used to wear my 34mm AK often, and as a result the size never felt odd to me, but once I started wearing larger pieces(38mm-42) it now feels a bit small when I do wear it.

16 July 2020, 04:45 AM	#23
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,731	I've watched the 6694s head into $2K+ territory recently. If you compare this deal to a great or really great 6694, it seems like a better deal than the consensus here. Consider: automatic, chronometer-grade movement, with the 34mm case. Yeah, the dial, but dials for this are not expensive and not rare, if you want to go a whole different direction in the future. I'm going to disagree, most respectfully, with the others and say it's not that bad a deal BUT do take a look at 6694s, because you can still find them sometimes in the $1600-1800 range and they wear quite similarly, but must be wound daily. My biggest criticism about this particular 1501 is the BEZEL: I personally would want much more crisp in such a relatively recent watch. I sold a silver dial 1501 with similar configuration for $2800 in 2019, it looked showroom. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

16 July 2020, 04:57 AM	#24
jatco 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 47,879	- Odd that in a quick Google search for Milky Way dial, this is the only watch that I see...and for sale here..on TRF ..and another site. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=...AAAAAdAAAAABAD __________________ . . ' A Crown for every achievement '

16 July 2020, 04:57 AM	#25
SDREW22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: CNY Watch: TOG Posts: 580	The bracelet makes this worth it. 34mm on an oyster has great wrist presence. I'd buy it if the movement was recently serviced.

16 July 2020, 03:53 PM	#26
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	I am usually drawn to unusual looking dials but I personally wouldn’t want to wear this one. It looks ruined.

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