Did i found my first rolex to buy ?? DJ 1601

[antoniocanavesio]

Hi everyone,

i'm still looking for my first rolex (1601 ou 16014 with linen dial) and today i just found this one on chrono24. at first sight what do you think about it, the dial, hands, bracelet etc ?
hands looks strange


https://www.chrono24.fr/rolex/dateju...-id9126568.htm

cheers :)

[JnmEaton]

love that dial, it's vintage and the hands look vintage. if you replace them be sure to hold onto the original.

[Richard Carver]

Looks good, one last thing, check for corrosion. Ask for a pic of the movement so you can check the gasket channel for rot. Tell them to take the gasket out. If they refuse, I would move on.

You want it to look like this...



Not this...


That isn't dirt! A few spots are OK but nothing this crazy.




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[R!$]

Linen dial looks good

[antoniocanavesio]

Originally Posted by Richard Carver

Looks good, one last thing, check for corrosion. Ask for a pic of the movement so you can check the gasket channel for rot. Tell them to take the gasket out. If they refuse, I would move on.

You want it to look like this...



Not this...


That isn't dirt! A few spots are OK but nothing this crazy.

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Thanks i’ll check this détail
Still waitîng for pics :)

[Woody]

It is a nice looking watch but if I was you I would look to find a specialist dealer in Paris - you can then take advantage of their knowledge and expertise. You may initially pay a little more but you will have the opportunity to talk through your requirements, physically inspect their stock and then make your decision. If you have any problems or questions you will also be able to follow-up with them much more easily. Good luck with your quest.

[antoniocanavesio]

Originally Posted by Woody

It is a nice looking watch but if I was you I would look to find a specialist dealer in Paris - you can then take advantage of their knowledge and expertise. You may initially pay a little more but you will have the opportunity to talk through your requirements, physically inspect their stock and then make your decision. If you have any problems or questions you will also be able to follow-up with them much more easily. Good luck with your quest.

Hi Woody,

In any case i’ll go to Bruxelles if the watch is interesting (depending of the pics i’ll get from the seller)
I already spoke with all specialists in Paris and nobody as linen dial (and that’s quite rare to get one in stock)