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    Rolex Ref:1601 datejust help needed!!!!!

    Hi guys....

    I have a rolex datejust Ref:1601 datejust on a jubilee bracelet... which i inherited from my late uncle recently... I managed to remove the bracelet n to find the case number and it says REGISTERED MODEL 1601 on one side of the lugs and STAINLESS STEEL 508**** on the other side... The bracelet has alot of stretch on it n the end links are stamped 555... The clasp has rolex stamping n also has numeric stamping... Forgot what's the number on the clasp... The dial is silver with some lines in it which looks like 3D but not so clear... The lumes are all dead n the dial is marked T SWISS T... the hands are all corroded... The whole watch is scratched and has a few dings... The crystal has cyclops n is also scratched... Did some googling and found out that this watch maybe from the 70's...???

    So this watch must be authentic rite...???
    What i wanna know is, how much would it cost me to repair n restore this watch at a reputable 2nd hand shop...??? ( RSC IS OUT OF THE QUESTION... too expensive ) Pls recommend if there's any... What parts to replace as in exterior n interior of the watch n what not to replace...?? To polish or not to polish...??? And how much is it worth after restore n before restoration, if i were to sell it...???

    Pls advise on what to do with this watch... I mostly like to keep it but if the cost to restore is too much then no point in keeping it la... I'd Rather sell it or trade it...

    So please help me rolex gurus.... As i'm a newbie with rolexes... All help n advise are appreciated... THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!!
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    Based on just the information, I m inclined to say that the watch is genuine.

    It's normal a watch of this age will have the bracelet stretched especially thanks to the way our older gen likes to wear it, loose that is.

    A complete service + polishing may cost you about $200-300. Change of crystal may not be necessary if it can be buffed as it's acrylic. I would recommend to polish it and have it a whole new look since it hasn't been done before on this watch. As for the bracelet being stretched, sadly I have to say there's no permernant solution to it. It still can be worn, just make sure you wear it fitting alittle tight to your wrist.

    Value is close to 2k if you ask me, probably mid 1k if you sell as is. Err not much diff, you cant really sell at a significantly higher price after servicing but it would be easier to sell. All prices quoted are if you sell on SGROC and not to shops that is. My personal advise is to restore and keep it.


    Sometimes forgotten, but always contactable. Darkangel (2007-2014)

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Darkangel View Post
      Based on just the information, I m inclined to say that the watch is genuine.

      It's normal a watch of this age will have the bracelet stretched especially thanks to the way our older gen likes to wear it, loose that is.

      A complete service + polishing may cost you about $200-300. Change of crystal may not be necessary if it can be buffed as it's acrylic. I would recommend to polish it and have it a whole new look since it hasn't been done before on this watch. As for the bracelet being stretched, sadly I have to say there's no permernant solution to it. It still can be worn, just make sure you wear it fitting alittle tight to your wrist.

      Value is close to 2k if you ask me, probably mid 1k if you sell as is. Err not much diff, you cant really sell at a significantly higher price after servicing but it would be easier to sell. All prices quoted are if you sell on SGROC and not to shops that is. My personal advise is to restore and keep it.
      Ok so where can i go abt to do the restoration...??? Any shops to recommend...??? And should i change the hands...??? Cos they are corroded... Sorry abt this cos i'll try to upload a photo of the watch tonight once i'm back home...
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      • #4
        rsc will do a clean job for ya

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Caliber View Post
          rsc will do a clean job for ya
          yup i know... but it's the price tag for the restoration that scares me....
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          MY HUMBLE COLLECTION
          ROLEX SUBMARINER 116613LBD 8 POINT DIAMOND DIAL "G" SERIAL
          Rolex Submariner TT 16613LN "s" series<<<[TRADED]
          Rolex Datejust 1601 "5 mil" series<<<[SOLD]
          Breitling Sirius Automatic 18K/SS B10071<<<[SOLD]
          TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Date CV2010
          G-Shock mudman g9300 ( daily beater )

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          Rolex ladies datejust
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          TAG Heuer Formula 1 ceramic diamonds

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          • #6
            Originally posted by badass09 View Post
            Ok so where can i go abt to do the restoration...??? Any shops to recommend...??? And should i change the hands...??? Cos they are corroded... Sorry abt this cos i'll try to upload a photo of the watch tonight once i'm back home...
            The repairman would change it for you, if he's nice he may not charge you extra . You can try Top hour @ lucky plaza.


            Sometimes forgotten, but always contactable. Darkangel (2007-2014)

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Darkangel View Post
              The repairman would change it for you, if he's nice he may not charge you extra . You can try Top hour @ lucky plaza.
              ok i'll try that place but alot of bros in sg-roc told me that changing the watch's hands will reduce the value of the watch... cos it's kinda like losing it's vintageness... is this true...??
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              MY HUMBLE COLLECTION
              ROLEX SUBMARINER 116613LBD 8 POINT DIAMOND DIAL "G" SERIAL
              Rolex Submariner TT 16613LN "s" series<<<[TRADED]
              Rolex Datejust 1601 "5 mil" series<<<[SOLD]
              Breitling Sirius Automatic 18K/SS B10071<<<[SOLD]
              TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Date CV2010
              G-Shock mudman g9300 ( daily beater )

              HER'S
              Rolex ladies datejust
              vintage Cartier tank 18k
              TAG Heuer Formula 1 ceramic diamonds

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              • #8
                here are the pictures...!!!!!!















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                ROLEX SUBMARINER 116613LBD 8 POINT DIAMOND DIAL "G" SERIAL
                Rolex Submariner TT 16613LN "s" series<<<[TRADED]
                Rolex Datejust 1601 "5 mil" series<<<[SOLD]
                Breitling Sirius Automatic 18K/SS B10071<<<[SOLD]
                TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Date CV2010
                G-Shock mudman g9300 ( daily beater )

                HER'S
                Rolex ladies datejust
                vintage Cartier tank 18k
                TAG Heuer Formula 1 ceramic diamonds

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by badass09 View Post
                  ok i'll try that place but alot of bros in sg-roc told me that changing the watch's hands will reduce the value of the watch... cos it's kinda like losing it's vintageness... is this true...??
                  That would be your choice, but changing of parts of vintage watches does have a bigger impact the value only for the collectible ones, eg the vintage sports models. For datejust it doesn't affect.


                  Sometimes forgotten, but always contactable. Darkangel (2007-2014)

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                  • #10
                    Awesome to learnt that someone is so excited about the 1601. About to score mine next week. Pie-pan dial, pie-pan dial. La la.
                    "Everyone wants a Rolex. If they say they are not interested, they must be lying." - Telepgm

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Darkangel View Post
                      That would be your choice, but changing of parts of vintage watches does have a bigger impact the value only for the collectible ones, eg the vintage sports models. For datejust it doesn't affect.
                      Oh ok... Cos i was thinking abt changing the hands cos they r really chialat... N i also noticed that this model has white gold or platinum bezel variants... How do find out what bezel my watch has...???
                      HOME THEATERPHILE

                      MY HUMBLE COLLECTION
                      ROLEX SUBMARINER 116613LBD 8 POINT DIAMOND DIAL "G" SERIAL
                      Rolex Submariner TT 16613LN "s" series<<<[TRADED]
                      Rolex Datejust 1601 "5 mil" series<<<[SOLD]
                      Breitling Sirius Automatic 18K/SS B10071<<<[SOLD]
                      TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Date CV2010
                      G-Shock mudman g9300 ( daily beater )

                      HER'S
                      Rolex ladies datejust
                      vintage Cartier tank 18k
                      TAG Heuer Formula 1 ceramic diamonds

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by badass09 View Post
                        Oh ok... Cos i was thinking abt changing the hands cos they r really chialat... N i also noticed that this model has white gold or platinum bezel variants... How do find out what bezel my watch has...???
                        Your watch comes with a 18k White Gold fluted bezel.


                        Sometimes forgotten, but always contactable. Darkangel (2007-2014)

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Darkangel View Post
                          Your watch comes with a 18k White Gold fluted bezel.
                          Ok dude... Actually how do i differentiate white gold bezel to ss bezel or platinum...??? To me they all look the same...
                          HOME THEATERPHILE

                          MY HUMBLE COLLECTION
                          ROLEX SUBMARINER 116613LBD 8 POINT DIAMOND DIAL "G" SERIAL
                          Rolex Submariner TT 16613LN "s" series<<<[TRADED]
                          Rolex Datejust 1601 "5 mil" series<<<[SOLD]
                          Breitling Sirius Automatic 18K/SS B10071<<<[SOLD]
                          TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Date CV2010
                          G-Shock mudman g9300 ( daily beater )

                          HER'S
                          Rolex ladies datejust
                          vintage Cartier tank 18k
                          TAG Heuer Formula 1 ceramic diamonds

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by telepgm View Post
                            Awesome to learnt that someone is so excited about the 1601. About to score mine next week. Pie-pan dial, pie-pan dial. La la.
                            Errr... What's a pie pan dial...???
                            HOME THEATERPHILE

                            MY HUMBLE COLLECTION
                            ROLEX SUBMARINER 116613LBD 8 POINT DIAMOND DIAL "G" SERIAL
                            Rolex Submariner TT 16613LN "s" series<<<[TRADED]
                            Rolex Datejust 1601 "5 mil" series<<<[SOLD]
                            Breitling Sirius Automatic 18K/SS B10071<<<[SOLD]
                            TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Date CV2010
                            G-Shock mudman g9300 ( daily beater )

                            HER'S
                            Rolex ladies datejust
                            vintage Cartier tank 18k
                            TAG Heuer Formula 1 ceramic diamonds

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                            • #15
                              talking abt bezel, can anyone tell me what is the type of bezel on a datejust 16014? pics below

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