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AusPete · 28 August 2006, 03:53 PM

Greetings,
I'm new to the world of Rolex but am looking at picking up one in the forseeable future as a little birthday treat for myself.

Just a quick question if I may: How does a Datejust 1601 fit into the scheme of things? I personally like the look of it but not sure if I would be better holding off until I can put some more money together.

Any advice/thoughts/etc most appreciated.

Many thanks,
Pete.

JJ Irani · 28 August 2006, 05:24 PM

Hi Pete,

Welcome to TRF. Not too well versed on vintage models, but our resident expert, Padi, and some of the others should be along shortly to help you out.

Good luck and keep posting.

Cheers - JJ

padi56 · 28 August 2006, 05:32 PM

From one Pete to another welcome to TRF well I would say it all down to personal choice.The DJ have a fine range with many dial options,take a trip to your local AD try a few on.Try a few of the sports watches ask plenty of questions but the one that smiles back at you on your wrist,then thats the one for you good luck in your hunting.Now regarding the 1601 thats quite a vintage piece from the late 50s early 60s and uses a low beat cal 1565 now IMHO the 15 series movement were the best that Rolex ever made.The only downside now is parts availability,but movements are quite bullet proof and can be repaired by most competent watchmakers You can check most of the Rolex range at.http://www.rolex.com/en/

Uncle-AJ · 28 August 2006, 07:38 PM

Gooday Pete and welcome to TRF. I personally prefer sports models but it's your money so choose what you like.

Otis · 28 August 2006, 09:12 PM

Hey there Pete, good to see another guy from Australia here, there are a few of us here!
Join in the fun & enjoy yourself

Prince · 28 August 2006, 09:33 PM

Welcome to our little watch place, Pete. Enjoy your time here!

AusPete · 29 August 2006, 09:17 AM

Many thanks for the warm welcome! This looks like a fantastic resource for a Rolex newbie like myself!!

Stand by for dumb questions!!!

All the best,
Pete

C.J. · 29 August 2006, 10:01 AM

Welcome to TRF, Pete

Good luck with whatever you decide on

mailman · 29 August 2006, 11:39 AM

Welcome to TRF Pete. Hope you can stick around and enjoy the fun.

JJ Irani · 29 August 2006, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AusPete

Many thanks for the warm welcome! This looks like a fantastic resource for a Rolex newbie like myself!!

Stand by for dumb questions!!!

All the best,
Pete

Still waiting for at least one dumb question, Pete!!

Rockrolex · 29 August 2006, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Still waiting for at least one dumb question, Pete!!

Is that so you can give him a dumb answer?

BTW, welcome to TRF, Pete. Glad you found your way over to our merry madhouse. Keep posting and join the fun here.

And as for which to get, Padi has it right. Go for the one that gives you the biggest smile, especially for your first one. After that, it will just be a matter of adding to your collection. Good hunting and keep us posted on what you finally bag.

Gedanken · 29 August 2006, 11:06 PM

Just to add on to Padi's point, for a watch that age, I would actually recommend looking up Phil Gore at Ferntree Gully Watches (www.ftgwatch.com.au). That guy's very careful and does fantastic work (I've had my fiancee's grandmother's watch serviced by him), and he knows his Rollies inside-out and will have absolutely no problem servicing the movement.

There are a couple more watchmakers in Melbourne, but Lol-x was telling me that the guy Antiquorum uses can be pretty rough on dials, and there's another fellow in Glen Waverley I know who's a bit on the diodgy side, so I would recommend avoiding both of them.

The only thing is that he doesn't have pressure-testing equipment, and you might have to source out some seals because he doesn't have a parts account with Rolex. However, if you're not planning on diving with that 1601, he's definitely the man!

30 August 2006, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Is that so you can give him a dumb answer?

Oh, very nice Ed!

Rockrolex · 30 August 2006, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

Oh, very nice Ed!

I'm trying to move back up on the Top 10 Tosser list.

JJ Irani · 30 August 2006, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I'm trying to move back up on the Top 10 Tosser list.

...and getting there, pal!

Prince · 30 August 2006, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I'm trying to move back up on the Top 10 Tosser list.

Top 10 maybe, but not at the pinnacle. That is reservado para mí - El Presidente!!!

mailman · 30 August 2006, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Top 10 maybe, but not at the pinnacle. That is reservado para mí - El Presidente!!!

I think once summer's over there's going to be a few guys that are going to give you a run for your money. Matter of fact, I think there's going to be a Presidential Coup around here.

Otis · 30 August 2006, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

I think once summer's over there's going to be a few guys that are going to give you a run for your money. Matter of fact, I think there's going to be a Presidential Coup around here.

Viva la tossolution!!!

mailman · 30 August 2006, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Otis

Viva la tossolution!!!

JJ Irani · 30 August 2006, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otis

Viva la tossolution!!!

28 August 2006, 03:53 PM	#1
AusPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: Melbourne, Aust Watch: 1601 DateJust Posts: 10	New Member from Melbourne, Australia Greetings, I'm new to the world of Rolex but am looking at picking up one in the forseeable future as a little birthday treat for myself. Just a quick question if I may: How does a Datejust 1601 fit into the scheme of things? I personally like the look of it but not sure if I would be better holding off until I can put some more money together. Any advice/thoughts/etc most appreciated. Many thanks, Pete.

28 August 2006, 05:24 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Hi Pete, Welcome to TRF. Not too well versed on vintage models, but our resident expert, Padi, and some of the others should be along shortly to help you out. Good luck and keep posting. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

28 August 2006, 05:32 PM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,330	From one Pete to another welcome to TRF well I would say it all down to personal choice.The DJ have a fine range with many dial options,take a trip to your local AD try a few on.Try a few of the sports watches ask plenty of questions but the one that smiles back at you on your wrist,then thats the one for you good luck in your hunting.Now regarding the 1601 thats quite a vintage piece from the late 50s early 60s and uses a low beat cal 1565 now IMHO the 15 series movement were the best that Rolex ever made.The only downside now is parts availability,but movements are quite bullet proof and can be repaired by most competent watchmakers You can check most of the Rolex range at.http://www.rolex.com/en/ __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

28 August 2006, 07:38 PM	#4
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Gooday Pete and welcome to TRF. I personally prefer sports models but it's your money so choose what you like. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

28 August 2006, 09:12 PM	#5
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	Hey there Pete, good to see another guy from Australia here, there are a few of us here! Join in the fun & enjoy yourself __________________ Rock the Casbah!

28 August 2006, 09:33 PM	#6
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Welcome to our little watch place, Pete. Enjoy your time here! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

29 August 2006, 09:17 AM	#7
AusPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: Melbourne, Aust Watch: 1601 DateJust Posts: 10	Many thanks for the warm welcome! This looks like a fantastic resource for a Rolex newbie like myself!! Stand by for dumb questions!!! All the best, Pete

29 August 2006, 10:01 AM	#8
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Welcome to TRF, Pete Good luck with whatever you decide on __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

29 August 2006, 11:39 AM	#9
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,374	Welcome to TRF Pete. Hope you can stick around and enjoy the fun. __________________ JJ

29 August 2006, 11:06 PM	#12
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Just to add on to Padi's point, for a watch that age, I would actually recommend looking up Phil Gore at Ferntree Gully Watches (www.ftgwatch.com.au). That guy's very careful and does fantastic work (I've had my fiancee's grandmother's watch serviced by him), and he knows his Rollies inside-out and will have absolutely no problem servicing the movement. There are a couple more watchmakers in Melbourne, but Lol-x was telling me that the guy Antiquorum uses can be pretty rough on dials, and there's another fellow in Glen Waverley I know who's a bit on the diodgy side, so I would recommend avoiding both of them. The only thing is that he doesn't have pressure-testing equipment, and you might have to source out some seals because he doesn't have a parts account with Rolex. However, if you're not planning on diving with that 1601, he's definitely the man! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

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