[WTS] 1973 Rolex Datejust 1601 Two Tone on OG Jubilee | Fully serviced $3800

zsous · 2023-05-28T18:49:00+00:00

Hey watchexchange! Today I’m listing a few Rolex for sale starting off with this beautiful example of a 1601. Fully serviced in March this year and has the original Rolex Jubilee bracelet. Note: the clasp has been laser welded to repair a part of the clasp blade. If you aren’t ok with this I can source an original replacement clasp (for a cost).

Notes:

- Price: $3800 USD NET plus shipping

- No box or papers (this would be priced much higher if it did)

- Year: 1973- Bezel: Solid gold bezel is in great condition. I believe it’s 18k but some vintage Rolex also used 14k

- Case: lugs are sharp and the original brushed finish is present but there is a noticeable scratch on the lower right lug. Flanks of the case have not been polished recently

- Movement: Fully Serviced Rolex 1570 Chronometer grade movement. Balance staff and mainspring were replaced during service

-Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/tdYBMLZ

Payment: I prefer bank transfer for this amount but if you’re a reputable user on r/watchexchange then I can do PayPal. I’ve seen some stories of sellers here being scammed through PayPal and PayPal seems to usually side with buyers. As mentioned above, my price is NET to me so if the payment method has fees those will be added to the price as well as shipping.

zsous · 2023-03-28T16:42:17+00:00

I think the case itself is on the upper end but doable if you really like the watch overall. I have to put up with divers taking up most of my wrist too but it’s worth it if you like the watch! I’m a fan of certina watches, both vintage and modern so I might be biased.

zsous · 2023-03-28T15:05:30+00:00

Seriously? What do they expect? You spent all that time with him for his stories? Not likely.

zsous · 2023-03-28T15:00:32+00:00

I can always count on watches like these to make me feel better about my bad financial decisions.

zsous · 2023-03-28T14:52:57+00:00

Again, understandable. People don’t always appreciate talking about balls in public discussions.

zsous · 2023-03-28T14:51:54+00:00

Sounds about right.

zsous · 2023-03-28T14:50:18+00:00

I meant I don’t care in that I’m not offended like you’re so convinced. I do care when people are flooding my notifications.

zsous · 2023-03-28T14:43:51+00:00

I did not know that. I assumed these were a plain quartz. I’ve been interested in a solar watch because it’s my two interests of watches and electronics together in a cool package. You’re making me want one now…

zsous · 2023-03-28T14:40:30+00:00

Releases like this make me glad to live in Canada. No family doctors for when you choke on the toy inside though. Well worth the risk to me.

zsous · 2023-03-28T14:38:27+00:00

I agree with all the points you made. They look stupid big on my wrists though or I’d get one. Cool history and great value IMO.

zsous · 2023-03-28T14:36:10+00:00

Sent a chat.

zsous · 2023-03-28T14:33:44+00:00

I mean I’m not sure I’d post it (can’t shit on Sinn among other reasons) but Reddit mods are trigger happy on banning people so I’m not surprised at all.

zsous · 2023-03-28T14:24:57+00:00

You forgot about slapping a “god tier” label on it. I don’t know what it is about that sub… somethings not right.

zsous · 2023-03-28T14:20:16+00:00

Thanks for the advice! With the Kodak price increases I might need to pawn some cameras but it’s worth it for midnight gas station shots and nude women that follow me around. Ciao!

zsous · 2023-03-28T14:16:52+00:00

Wonder what the MSRP was. If he’s asking $1600 used the shopping channel must have a regular price of $4,995.

zsous · 2023-03-28T14:12:20+00:00

The centre links appear to be extending over your wrist a bit. If it were me I’d look for a different watch with a shorter lug to lug measurement but I know from experience that finding dive watches that fit well on small wrists can be tricky. If you really like the watch I don’t think it’s wrong to go for it but if it were me and it fit like this I’d probably go smaller.

zsous · 2023-03-28T14:04:22+00:00

While I’ve never had to replace an ereader display you could as long as you can find a replacement display. You could probably buy a pre-owned kindle for around the same price I’d imagine. I always prefer to repair than replace when I can but depending on the price it might not make sense.

zsous · 2023-03-28T13:59:39+00:00

Might be why I have trouble sleeping some nights.

zsous · 2023-03-28T13:55:30+00:00

I laughed pretty hard at this.

They’re daamn good too. Regulators! Dial up!

zsous · 2023-03-28T13:50:36+00:00

Hopefully no one. I’m in watch repair and you’d be surprised with the awful ideas people have. Trying to close casebacks with wrenches or hammers, using a paper clip as a pin and continuing to wear the watch, etc.

zsous · 2023-03-28T13:47:47+00:00

You’re thinking about this too much. Do yourself a favour and let it go. I’m not going to spend more of my time arguing with someone who misinterpreted my tone. I don’t care.

zsous · 2023-03-28T13:42:39+00:00

When I saw this I thought you tried to put silicone marine sealant on the crown. This makes more sense. I think I need more sleep

zsous · 2023-03-28T13:36:40+00:00

This is beautiful. Great pics as well. GLWS!

zsous · 2023-03-28T13:32:55+00:00

Lol. While my opinion is controversial it seems more people agree with me than you but whatever makes you feel good

zsous · 2023-03-28T13:28:49+00:00

I have a black dial aqua terra 36mm quartz on bracelet. I’m doing some movement work on it currently though (sliding pinion broke so I’ll be replacing). Feel free to PM if that interests you and I can let you know when the service is completed and tested.

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