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kyodo · 22 August 2010, 12:52 PM

hi everyone, i would like to introduce my watch that was given to me by my father

year 1964 model 1601

volkersports · 22 August 2010, 02:58 PM

Fantastic. I think the pre-70 Datejusts are the best they made (with the exception of adding quickset).

Lamone · 22 August 2010, 03:43 PM

Very nice DateJust! I love it.

kyodo · 22 August 2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by volkersports

Fantastic. I think the pre-70 Datejusts are the best they made (with the exception of adding quickset).

yup but the saddest thing is the glass is made up of plastic crystal >_> mine has little scratches

kyodo · 22 August 2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Lamone

Very nice DateJust! I love it.

thanks :D

swatty · 22 August 2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kyodo

yup but the saddest thing is the glass is made up of plastic crystal >_> mine has little scratches

I love that plastic

Kokyuryoku · 22 August 2010, 05:36 PM

That 1601 looks in great condition

I have 1966 1601 and absolutely love it. Nice watch

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Originally Posted by kyodo

yup but the saddest thing is the glass is made up of plastic crystal >_> mine has little scratches

Don't worry about that, use a little polywatch (or I've even heard of some people using tooth paste) and the scratches will be all gone.

kyodo · 22 August 2010, 06:24 PM

is it worth to change that plastic crystal to a sapphire crystal?

kyodo · 22 August 2010, 06:26 PM

[QUOTE=Kokyuryoku;2011110]That 1601 looks in great condition

I have 1966 1601 and absolutely love it. Nice watch

thanks!

Kokyuryoku · 22 August 2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kyodo

is it worth to change that plastic crystal to a sapphire crystal?

I don't think you can and even if you could, it's much easier and cheaper to simply polish it. Another thing to remember is that a acrylic crystal may scratch but it doesn't shatter like a sapphire crystal. Therefore, if you did accidentally drop you watch or hit it against something hard and broke the crystal, you'd just have to get the crystal replaced which isn't expensive. However, replacing a shattered sapphire crystal would require a service. Anyway, just some things to ponder. Below are some instructions on how to polish your crystal.

How do I remove the scratches from an acrylic crystal?
Good old-fashioned toothpaste is a good start. Start by buffing a little bit onto a clean cloth over the area of the scratch. Rub lightly, and rinse with a very slightly damp cloth. Repeat until gone.
Note that there are also purpose-made polishes for this purpose, such as Polywatch or Crystal-Kleer

Chr1s_888 · 22 August 2010, 08:46 PM

Nice watch!

Looks like the DateJust I inherited of my late father. I think mine has a sapphire crystal glass as dad said it is difficult to scratch. the glass is quite thick though.

Brushpup · 22 August 2010, 10:32 PM

Really nice Johnson. Hard to beat a timeless classic. Welcome to TRF!

Texican · 22 August 2010, 11:16 PM

I have a 1601 that has a sapphire conversion replacement crystal and have had no problems, it has passed the watertight test several times since I had it done. You can check them out at horologist.com. I think it improves the look, and no worries about scratches or having to polish an acrylic one.

swish77 · 23 August 2010, 01:31 AM

Leave the plastic crystal alone, except for a polish! It looks fantastic. A sapphire crystal on this would be a shame.

kyodo · 23 August 2010, 03:35 PM

i'll try the toothpaste to see if it works :D

kyodo · 23 August 2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

Really nice Johnson. Hard to beat a timeless classic. Welcome to TRF!

thank you sir

kyodo · 23 August 2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kokyuryoku

I don't think you can and even if you could, it's much easier and cheaper to simply polish it. Another thing to remember is that a acrylic crystal may scratch but it doesn't shatter like a sapphire crystal. Therefore, if you did accidentally drop you watch or hit it against something hard and broke the crystal, you'd just have to get the crystal replaced which isn't expensive. However, replacing a shattered sapphire crystal would require a service. Anyway, just some things to ponder. Below are some instructions on how to polish your crystal.

yup i was amazed how durable the acrylic crystal is cause i already bangged this crystal alot of times

Flash Gordon · 24 August 2010, 05:52 AM

Yours is in great condition! Looks identical to mine, year 1976. I would not change the crystal if I were you because it's the plastic that makes it vintage.

HFLO · 24 August 2010, 04:19 PM

lovely !

here's mine, on leather

kyodo · 24 August 2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HFLO

lovely !

here's mine, on leather

nice watch you have there

Mr. Bond · 25 August 2010, 10:05 AM

Love the plastic! To me, it's part of the draw of vintage watches. Don't try to replace it!

rfknauss · 25 August 2010, 10:07 AM

Johnson, very nice classic Rolex!

Widows Son · 25 August 2010, 01:01 PM

She's a beauty, the classic Rolex. Leave the crystal alone, that's one of the things that makes it look vintage.

kyodo · 25 August 2010, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rfknauss

Johnson, very nice classic Rolex!

thank you sir!

kyodo · 25 August 2010, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Bond

Love the plastic! To me, it's part of the draw of vintage watches. Don't try to replace it!

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Originally Posted by rfknauss

Johnson, very nice classic Rolex!

sure i will! :D

mailman · 26 August 2010, 01:57 AM

That's a beautiful watch

slcbbrown · 30 August 2010, 12:36 PM

Acrylic works great, and it's cheap to replace. All the famous, vintage Rolex have acrylic. I have never broken one. I like sapphire, but would never pass up an older Rolex because it had an acrylic crystal.

bobswatches · 31 August 2010, 06:56 AM

In such great condition! classic piece :)

vintage69 · 31 August 2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kyodo

hi everyone, i would like to introduce my watch that was given to me by my father

year 1964 model 1601

Classic,elegant,simple watch

Beautiful

kyodo · 19 September 2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bobswatches

In such great condition! classic piece :)

thank you!

22 August 2010, 12:52 PM	#1
kyodo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Johnson Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Oysterdateju Posts: 42	rolex oysterdatejust perpetual 1964 model 1601 hi everyone, i would like to introduce my watch that was given to me by my father year 1964 model 1601 Last edited by Lol-x; 22 August 2010 at 02:53 PM.. Reason: Please do not include Flikr links

22 August 2010, 10:32 PM	#12
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Really nice Johnson. Hard to beat a timeless classic. Welcome to TRF! __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

25 August 2010, 10:07 AM	#22
rfknauss 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,494	Johnson, very nice classic Rolex! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

26 August 2010, 01:57 AM	#26
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,378	That's a beautiful watch __________________ JJ

31 August 2010, 06:56 AM	#28
bobswatches Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Newman Daytona Posts: 344	Stunning! In such great condition! classic piece :)

22 August 2010, 02:58 PM	#2
volkersports Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 132	Fantastic. I think the pre-70 Datejusts are the best they made (with the exception of adding quickset).

22 August 2010, 03:43 PM	#3
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Very nice DateJust! I love it.

22 August 2010, 06:24 PM	#8
kyodo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Johnson Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Oysterdateju Posts: 42	is it worth to change that plastic crystal to a sapphire crystal?

22 August 2010, 06:26 PM	#9
kyodo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Johnson Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Oysterdateju Posts: 42	[QUOTE=Kokyuryoku;2011110]That 1601 looks in great condition I have 1966 1601 and absolutely love it. Nice watch thanks!

22 August 2010, 08:46 PM	#11
Chr1s_888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK Posts: 11	Nice watch! Looks like the DateJust I inherited of my late father. I think mine has a sapphire crystal glass as dad said it is difficult to scratch. the glass is quite thick though.

22 August 2010, 11:16 PM	#13
Texican "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Scotty Location: Texas Watch: 1680 Red, 5512 Posts: 230	I have a 1601 that has a sapphire conversion replacement crystal and have had no problems, it has passed the watertight test several times since I had it done. You can check them out at horologist.com. I think it improves the look, and no worries about scratches or having to polish an acrylic one.

23 August 2010, 01:31 AM	#14
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,804	Leave the plastic crystal alone, except for a polish! It looks fantastic. A sapphire crystal on this would be a shame.

23 August 2010, 03:35 PM	#15
kyodo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Johnson Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Oysterdateju Posts: 42	i'll try the toothpaste to see if it works :D

24 August 2010, 05:52 AM	#18
Flash Gordon Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jersey Posts: 146	Yours is in great condition! Looks identical to mine, year 1976. I would not change the crystal if I were you because it's the plastic that makes it vintage.

25 August 2010, 10:05 AM	#21
Mr. Bond Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Q Branch Watch: 1680 Posts: 88	Love the plastic! To me, it's part of the draw of vintage watches. Don't try to replace it!

25 August 2010, 01:01 PM	#23
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,554	She's a beauty, the classic Rolex. Leave the crystal alone, that's one of the things that makes it look vintage.

30 August 2010, 12:36 PM	#27
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	Acrylic works great, and it's cheap to replace. All the famous, vintage Rolex have acrylic. I have never broken one. I like sapphire, but would never pass up an older Rolex because it had an acrylic crystal.

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