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kwcsports · 9 July 2019, 11:58 AM

Got my 1601 two tone today. It is a beauty, I love it. Here are a few quick pics, I'll take some better ones soon. I thought 36 might be too small but it is perfect.

Tom1675 · 9 July 2019, 12:05 PM

smokin!

Mithrilbike · 9 July 2019, 12:11 PM

I like the color combo.

kwcsports · 9 July 2019, 12:18 PM

Thanks guys ^^^^^

AaronPDX · 9 July 2019, 01:26 PM

Classic!

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oysterquartz17000 · 9 July 2019, 02:11 PM

Looks great, yeah 36mm is fine

zapokee · 9 July 2019, 04:34 PM

Looks great. Not small at all.

kwcsports · 9 July 2019, 08:26 PM

Hi guys, I will need a couple of links after I get the strap tightened. It says 255 on the end links, Rolex 14K trim USA on the other folding part. Is that all the info I need to buy links ?
Any help is much appreciated.

kwcsports · 9 July 2019, 08:46 PM

A few more pics

brandrea · 9 July 2019, 09:09 PM

Very nice Kevin, congratulations

kwcsports · 10 July 2019, 12:38 AM

Thanks gentleman ^^^

kwcsports · 10 July 2019, 06:41 AM

A few more pics-

TimeLord2 · 10 July 2019, 07:13 AM

Great looking watch! It has a folded link jubilee bracelet. I believe you will need a 15.5mm size extra link. I am not sure but I think that size is for both the 19mm and 20mm jubilee bands. I think your bracelet is 19mm width but that is quite easy to check. You might try asking say LAWW or some of the other vintage watch repair guys to see if they have a few links. I spent $55 on a single oval link on EBAY including shipping. Looks like yours uses oval links too and the same size as mine. My watch has exactly the same clasp too but tapers from 20mm to 16mm at the clasp (link is still 15.5mm). This is where I got mine but there are two other sellers with the same thing in somewhat better condition plus more $$. This is the listing title ANTIQUE ROLEX SOLID 14K STEEL OVAL LINK FOR 19MM 20MM JUBILEE BAND BRACELET. I would post the link but it was huge. They are definitely using the same image as the one I purchased and the one I got was in better condition than shown. Anyway...

kwcsports · 10 July 2019, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2

Great looking watch! It has a folded link jubilee bracelet. I believe you will need a 15.5mm size extra link. I am not sure but I think that size is for both the 19mm and 20mm jubilee bands. I think your bracelet is 19mm width but that is quite easy to check. You might try asking say LAWW or some of the other vintage watch repair guys to see if they have a few links. I spent $55 on a single oval link on EBAY including shipping. Looks like yours uses oval links too and the same size as mine. My watch has exactly the same clasp too but tapers from 20mm to 16mm at the clasp (link is still 15.5mm). This is where I got mine but there are two other sellers with the same thing in somewhat better condition plus more $$. This is the listing title ANTIQUE ROLEX SOLID 14K STEEL OVAL LINK FOR 19MM 20MM JUBILEE BAND BRACELET. I would post the link but it was huge. They are definitely using the same image as the one I purchased and the one I got was in better condition than shown. Anyway...

Thanks very much for the info, I really appreciate it.

Richard Carver · 10 July 2019, 08:54 AM

Nice! Your bracelet is definitely 20mm and has oval links already added to it. Oval links use a spring bar and would be much easier to add than folded links. You could add the oval, a watchmaker would be best for folded. 22 links is a full bracelet, 13 and 9 is the usual spacing.

crowncollection · 10 July 2019, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kwcsports

Hi guys, I will need a couple of links after I get the strap tightened. It says 255 on the end links, Rolex 14K trim USA on the other folding part. Is that all the info I need to buy links ?
Any help is much appreciated.

Hate to be bearer of bad mews but you have a 6252h 14k swiss folded link band with an incorrect 14k trim USA clasp used on oval link bands

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kwcsports · 10 July 2019, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

Hate to be bearer of bad mews but you have a 6252h 14k swiss folded link band with an incorrect 14k trim USA clasp used on oval link bands

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No worries, thanks for the info.

tkc324 · 10 July 2019, 10:02 AM

Very nice. Congrats and wear it in good health man!

Besides the clasp/link issue. The date wheel should be an open 9 I think. Probably want to send it to RSC just to verify all other parts are good to go. Good luck man.

TheGRman · 10 July 2019, 12:23 PM

Congrats! Fantastic watch you own... the 36mm looks great on your wrist. Man, vintage DJ’s have such great charm. I know I sure enjoy wearing mine.

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TimeLord2 · 10 July 2019, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kwcsports

Thanks very much for the info, I really appreciate it.

That was my .02 cents worth but wait for the real experts to weigh in on the bracelet. Love the color combo.

Dr.Smellody · 10 July 2019, 02:06 PM

Very nice. I like it a lot.

kwcsports · 10 July 2019, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2

That was my .02 cents worth but wait for the real experts to weigh in on the bracelet. Love the color combo.

Thanks, I love the color combo as well. I'm not worried in the least that the bracelet is not 100% correct, or that the date wheel might not be original. I bought this to wear and enjoy and I'm doing that everyday. It will never be sold or traded. I plan on getting the watch serviced by a local watchmaker who has been working on my watches for over 30 years, then sending the bracelet to Michael Young for restoration and to add a few links. After that I'm just going to wear the hell out of it

TimeLord2 · 11 July 2019, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kwcsports

Thanks, I love the color combo as well. I'm not worried in the least that the bracelet is not 100% correct, or that the date wheel might not be original. I bought this to wear and enjoy and I'm doing that everyday. It will never be sold or traded. I plan on getting the watch serviced by a local watchmaker who has been working on my watches for over 30 years, then sending the bracelet to Michael Young for restoration and to add a few links. After that I'm just going to wear the hell out of it

I do believe that all of the "not correct parts" can be sourced fairly inexpensively through EBAY or even on this forum. I see the date wheels come up frequently and have seen many posts for just a clasp. You might want to do just a little searching for the correct clasp, if it bothers you, prior to sending to Michael. One more thing is to consider sending the whole watch not just the band so they can fit the end links to the watch head better if there is an issue with excessive movement. Kicking myself for not doing that last bit when I sent mine in. All that said, who cares if the clasp is not correct or the date wheel has been replaced? Looks Great! Well played sir…

kwcsports · 11 July 2019, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2

I do believe that all of the "not correct parts" can be sourced fairly inexpensively through EBAY or even on this forum. I see the date wheels come up frequently and have seen many posts for just a clasp. You might want to do just a little searching for the correct clasp, if it bothers you, prior to sending to Michael. One more thing is to consider sending the whole watch not just the band so they can fit the end links to the watch head better if there is an issue with excessive movement. Kicking myself for not doing that last bit when I sent mine in. All that said, who cares if the clasp is not correct or the date wheel has been replaced? Looks Great! Well played sir…

Yeah, not worried about correct clasp or date wheel at all. My plan is to give the watch head to my guy for service, water testing, regulation, the works, while at the same time send the bracelet to Hong Kong. Then wait patiently for the 2 to come back together.

Butchh · 13 July 2019, 03:04 AM

Congratulations, it’s a beauty! I’m a 1601 freak, and in my opinion, it’s the most classic Rolex that’s ever been made! It’s all subjective, of course, but I just think it checks every box of what I want in a watch! I always start shopping for something new, and then someone will show me a gorgeous 1601 that I don’t have, and I fold like a cheap accordion! That’s a beautiful watch you have v, wear it in good health!

SubMarine · 13 July 2019, 03:09 AM

Fully agree. The 1601 is the best Rolex reference ever made!

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Originally Posted by Butchh

Congratulations, it’s a beauty! I’m a 1601 freak, and in my opinion, it’s the most classic Rolex that’s ever been made! It’s all subjective, of course, but I just think it checks every box of what I want in a watch! I always start shopping for something new, and then someone will show me a gorgeous 1601 that I don’t have, and I fold like a cheap accordion! That’s a beautiful watch you have v, wear it in good health!

kwcsports · 13 July 2019, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butchh

Congratulations, it’s a beauty! I’m a 1601 freak, and in my opinion, it’s the most classic Rolex that’s ever been made! It’s all subjective, of course, but I just think it checks every box of what I want in a watch! I always start shopping for something new, and then someone will show me a gorgeous 1601 that I don’t have, and I fold like a cheap accordion! That’s a beautiful watch you have v, wear it in good health!

Thanks very much, appreciate it ^^^^

kwcsports · 13 July 2019, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SubMarine

Fully agree. The 1601 is the best Rolex reference ever made!

I'm loving it so far ^^^^

9 July 2019, 12:05 PM	#2
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,172	smokin!

9 July 2019, 12:11 PM	#3
Mithrilbike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Bob Location: California Watch: Pelagos Blue Posts: 51	I like the color combo.

9 July 2019, 12:18 PM	#4
kwcsports "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: N.S. Canada Posts: 559	Thanks guys ^^^^^

9 July 2019, 01:26 PM	#5
AaronPDX "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 39	Classic! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 July 2019, 02:11 PM	#6
oysterquartz17000 Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: AWOL Watch: Submariner 16803 Posts: 487	Looks great, yeah 36mm is fine

9 July 2019, 04:34 PM	#7
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,344	Looks great. Not small at all.

9 July 2019, 08:26 PM	#8
kwcsports "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: N.S. Canada Posts: 559	Hi guys, I will need a couple of links after I get the strap tightened. It says 255 on the end links, Rolex 14K trim USA on the other folding part. Is that all the info I need to buy links ? Any help is much appreciated.

9 July 2019, 09:09 PM	#10
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,717	Very nice Kevin, congratulations

10 July 2019, 12:38 AM	#11
kwcsports "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: N.S. Canada Posts: 559	Thanks gentleman ^^^

10 July 2019, 08:54 AM	#15
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Nice! Your bracelet is definitely 20mm and has oval links already added to it. Oval links use a spring bar and would be much easier to add than folded links. You could add the oval, a watchmaker would be best for folded. 22 links is a full bracelet, 13 and 9 is the usual spacing.

10 July 2019, 10:02 AM	#18
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Very nice. Congrats and wear it in good health man! Besides the clasp/link issue. The date wheel should be an open 9 I think. Probably want to send it to RSC just to verify all other parts are good to go. Good luck man.

10 July 2019, 12:23 PM	#19
TheGRman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Troy Location: Ames, Iowa Watch: 1981 AK 5500 Posts: 62	Congrats! Fantastic watch you own... the 36mm looks great on your wrist. Man, vintage DJ’s have such great charm. I know I sure enjoy wearing mine. Sent from my IPhone using Tapatalk.

10 July 2019, 02:06 PM	#21
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,199	Very nice. I like it a lot.

13 July 2019, 03:04 AM	#25
Butchh "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 135	Congratulations, it’s a beauty! I’m a 1601 freak, and in my opinion, it’s the most classic Rolex that’s ever been made! It’s all subjective, of course, but I just think it checks every box of what I want in a watch! I always start shopping for something new, and then someone will show me a gorgeous 1601 that I don’t have, and I fold like a cheap accordion! That’s a beautiful watch you have v, wear it in good health!

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