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cajuntiger · 11 July 2015, 03:15 AM

I never really appreciated the Datejust... although my first Rolex was a Datejust, it never grew on me. Fast forward 20 some years and a good friend sells me his worn out and what looked like water damaged 16620 (first image) for $600. He was a hard working guy who spent all day in the sun, the dial and hands were bleached from extreme sun exposure, the bracelet broken and crystal chipped. The dial had some weird stuff going on...still not sure if it was water damage or just the sun. The moment showed no signs of water, although it needed a complete service

I spent a few weeks looking for a new dial and finally found a really nice example from @Rigbot, then shipped it off to Rik in Florida. After about 3 months in his spa it returned today and looks just amazing...I think I may just appreciate the Datejust a bit more now. Great job Rik, it looks like a brand new watch!

MonBK · 11 July 2015, 03:18 AM

Welcome to the fan club.

dysondiver · 11 July 2015, 03:20 AM

very nice , classy dial.

Dr.Smellody · 11 July 2015, 06:05 AM

Very nice! New dial looks great.

cosmoliu · 11 July 2015, 06:16 AM

What an impressive transformation! Congratulations!

crowncollection · 11 July 2015, 09:07 AM

Well done nice one

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JustinK · 11 July 2015, 09:30 AM

Looks great, congrats!

Any idea what the tapestry dial color was?

Floorguy · 11 July 2015, 09:42 AM

Like I always say, Rikki Is the man!!

mineral · 11 July 2015, 11:28 AM

Nice datejust. The old dial look nice and special. I would stick to old dial if possible

mysticblu999 · 11 July 2015, 11:52 AM

How about some wrist shots?

swish77 · 11 July 2015, 11:27 PM

Ah, the classic Datejust. Great watch. Way underrated in the vintage Rolex world, IMHO. I love mine.

cajuntiger · 12 July 2015, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mineral

Nice datejust. The old dial look nice and special. I would stick to old dial if possible

I am a huge fan of originality, and usually will never replace a dial...actually I have never replaced a dial and I have some gnarly dials in my collection. But in this case, its just damaged. I kept the original dial, but this one has crossed the line IMO of what is cool and what is just plain damaged.

As my post title says, I never was a fan but Ive grown to appreciate the Datejust especially these earlier versions. I really like the engine turned bezel on the 16220 and I think this period correct dial really looks great with the bezel.

I haven't grown fond enough to keep this one though...I restored this as a gift to my son for graduation. It will be his first vintage (if this could be considered vintage) watch and first Rolex. Hopefully he will cherish it and will be the beginning of his collection.

cajuntiger · 12 July 2015, 05:08 AM

one more shot

sea-dweller · 12 July 2015, 08:40 AM

Looks great!

Alcan · 12 July 2015, 12:34 PM

Cleaned up ok.

bdex75 · 12 July 2015, 12:51 PM

Very cool. Great job by Rik again.
Glad you found an appreciation for a great watch. And at $600 plus repairs, a great deal.

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T<25 · 12 July 2015, 03:28 PM

and still running strong.

DCgator · 12 July 2015, 04:21 PM

Awesome. Congrats! I hope your son will appreciate it.

B.currency · 15 July 2015, 03:58 AM

That finished up very well

Observor · 16 July 2015, 03:10 PM

Looks fantastic, I love the engine turned bezels as well.

Great gift for your son, I'm sure he will cherish it always.

RolexPete · 17 July 2015, 10:10 AM

Rik is the man! He has done about 5 watches for me.

Here is my 1601 I got today. Debating whether to send to Rik...it is running great and looks nice:

mineral · 17 July 2015, 10:27 AM

Love those Datejust. Such beauties.

11 July 2015, 09:07 AM	#6
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	Well done nice one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

11 July 2015, 09:42 AM	#8
Floorguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,947	Like I always say, Rikki Is the man!! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

12 July 2015, 08:40 AM	#14
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

12 July 2015, 12:34 PM	#15
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Cleaned up ok. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

17 July 2015, 10:10 AM	#21
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,937	Rik is the man! He has done about 5 watches for me. Here is my 1601 I got today. Debating whether to send to Rik...it is running great and looks nice: __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

11 July 2015, 03:18 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Welcome to the fan club.

11 July 2015, 03:20 AM	#3
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	very nice , classy dial.

11 July 2015, 06:05 AM	#4
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,199	Very nice! New dial looks great.

11 July 2015, 06:16 AM	#5
cosmoliu "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Norman Location: CA Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, ALS Posts: 161	What an impressive transformation! Congratulations!

11 July 2015, 09:30 AM	#7
JustinK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Jupiter, FL Watch: 1530,1665,1680 Posts: 2,054	Looks great, congrats! Any idea what the tapestry dial color was?

11 July 2015, 11:28 AM	#9
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Nice datejust. The old dial look nice and special. I would stick to old dial if possible

11 July 2015, 11:52 AM	#10
mysticblu999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Ky Watch: 116610 Posts: 91	How about some wrist shots?

12 July 2015, 12:51 PM	#16
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Very cool. Great job by Rik again. Glad you found an appreciation for a great watch. And at $600 plus repairs, a great deal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 July 2015, 04:21 PM	#18
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Awesome. Congrats! I hope your son will appreciate it.

15 July 2015, 03:58 AM	#19
B.currency "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 15400 Posts: 337	That finished up very well

16 July 2015, 03:10 PM	#20
Observor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: US Watch: 14060, 16013 Posts: 52	Looks fantastic, I love the engine turned bezels as well. Great gift for your son, I'm sure he will cherish it always.

17 July 2015, 10:27 AM	#22
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Love those Datejust. Such beauties.

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