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21 June 2021, 05:30 AM | #1 |
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Father’s Rolex
In spirit of Father’s Day, thought I would share an update on the watch that got me started in this crazy hobby of ours.
My father’s Rolex Datejust 1601 came with an end link that was missing the 14k piece that is glued on. You can see it quite clearly on 6 o’clock side. I’ve always been wanting to restore it and initially asked RSC if they could do so. Unfortunately they can’t and would have to replace the bracelet entirely with a newer service bracelet. Well since that wouldn’t work for me as this watch is special and I wanted to keep it as close to what dad wore, I searched for a 255j end link with 14k gold mid piece. Well it took a while but I was finally able to source one and it arrived just in time for Father’s Day! With a quick flip and a snap using my trusty Bergeon 6767, I switched out the end link and the watch now looks a little bit more complete! Thanks for reading my little story. Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers on TRF Happy Father’s Day dad! |
21 June 2021, 05:39 AM | #2 |
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Looks Great !
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21 June 2021, 05:40 AM | #3 |
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Nice to have a special watch like that. Glad you could get the missing piece for the bracelet.
I really like those indices and the linen dial. Maybe I'm a vintage Rolex lover at heart. Not so much because their vintage but due to the styling. If there were a modern choice like that I'd choose it over the sunburst dials and lume filled batons. |
21 June 2021, 05:43 AM | #4 |
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Nick, I am so happy for you to have this special piece, you are obviously taking good care of it. Enjoy it my friend. I didn’t catch if your father is still with us or not, but either way, I am sure he is very proud of you.
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21 June 2021, 05:48 AM | #5 |
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Take good care of it and enjoy
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21 June 2021, 05:49 AM | #6 |
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Your patience has definitely paid off. The watch looks fantastic.
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21 June 2021, 05:50 AM | #7 |
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That’s fantastic Nick! Happy Fathers Day
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21 June 2021, 05:55 AM | #8 |
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Great story. My father passed me down this same watch!
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21 June 2021, 06:36 AM | #9 |
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Nice story....the watch looks great, enjoy it.
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21 June 2021, 06:58 AM | #10 |
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Great story and a beautiful piece! Happy Fathers Day to all you dads out there.
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21 June 2021, 07:11 AM | #11 |
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Great job
Looks super and I'm sure your dad is looking down proud. He's still with you. |
21 June 2021, 08:59 AM | #12 |
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Beautiful watch, congrats on finding that end link to restore the original look. Enjoy it in good health, and happy Father’s Day to you and all the dads on TRF.
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21 June 2021, 09:02 AM | #13 |
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21 June 2021, 09:04 AM | #14 |
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Lovely watch and a great way to remember your Dad!
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21 June 2021, 09:42 AM | #15 |
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Cheers, Nick! Well done.
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21 June 2021, 09:57 AM | #16 |
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Congrats on getting it all together again.
I know the feeling did similar repairs to my fathers old watch as well in the past. You’ve inspired me to wear it in his memory today. Happy Father’s Day!
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21 June 2021, 10:40 AM | #17 |
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Fantastic! Beautiful story, beautiful watch, beautiful memories. Can’t beat that.
I think this is the same DJ that my grandfather had which also helped kindle my interest. He and the watch are gone so cannot confirm but i think it is. |
21 June 2021, 10:44 AM | #18 |
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Amazing!
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21 June 2021, 12:17 PM | #19 |
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Thanks for sharing...lovely watch. Linen dials are awesome
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21 June 2021, 01:04 PM | #20 |
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21 June 2021, 01:05 PM | #21 |
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What a great way to remember dad ... Happy Father's Day...
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21 June 2021, 01:06 PM | #22 |
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Tough for us who have lost our fathers. Thanks for this thread OP…
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21 June 2021, 01:43 PM | #23 |
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Congratulations and thanks for sharing the beautiful story . Glad you could fix the end link and keep it as close to the original as possible. I’m sure your father would be proud of you.
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21 June 2021, 02:14 PM | #24 |
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Great warm and touching story!
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21 June 2021, 02:17 PM | #25 |
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Great watch and story
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21 June 2021, 02:40 PM | #26 |
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Thank you everyone! Yes, sadly my father passed away too young but he will always be remembered!
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21 June 2021, 08:09 PM | #27 |
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Awesome watch and story! What great sentiment. I hope to pass down a watch to both of my boys too and hopefully it carries the same feeling for them. Happy Father’s Day
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21 June 2021, 11:45 PM | #28 |
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evary watch has its own story.. we just have to look after it for the next G (credit to PP)
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22 June 2021, 12:32 AM | #29 |
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Happy Fathers Day
My Father-in law gave my youngest his DJ with exactly the same part missing ,from memory it was a pair off new endlinks required 455bs £280 about 12 years ago, my son only wears his Grandads watch occasionally. It was fully serviced and RSC fitted a new dial and hand set but it is like new despite being from 1988 |
22 June 2021, 02:46 AM | #30 |
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Thanks for sharing your story OP. My father's DJ will always be the most special piece in my watchbox.
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