prdubis Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Just found this in a drawer, must be 15 yr old... Not bad don't you think so? 21 jewels movement and non engraved lugs but not so bad... Is there a better rep of this model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 There are plenty of them ! Send it to me ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 I see two things that give this watch away. First is the serifs on 'OYSTER PERPETUAL' and secondly is the thin date font and a 2 that's just a little off. But considering what you paid who cares! I got this one from Silix for $67 usd. It's a little better- no serifs on OYSTER PERPETUAL but I can't remember why I bought it, maybe for the case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdubis Posted November 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Yep, you're right about the OYSTER PERPETUAL font Will definitely have a look at Silix... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdubis Posted November 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Just went through tenth pages on several TD websites, and didn't find any model like this, clean and simple. Can't believe such a simple Datejust isn't repped... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 I think I actually have a couple of those dials in the parts-box! It's one of my favorites. You could always swap in a different dial and better DWO... Mine sez hi! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdubis Posted November 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 jmb, we've got twins I did swap the original crystal for a Clark sapphire with correct cyclop mag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Just went through tenth pages on several TD websites, and didn't find any model like this, clean and simple. Can't believe such a simple Datejust isn't repped... Well, it is also interesting to mention that the genuine item can be bought for as low as 1.200 to 1.500€. Why would you want to put a franken together? Can't believe my lover didn't like it and I sold it. I should have kept it for sure !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdubis Posted November 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Never told about a franken... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Frankens are the way to go- here's one with a gen white dial These were built around 2007-8 when you could get case and dials for $200 or so, put in a swiss eta and a few other parts and build a nice franken for $500 or so Now days it's more expensive, but you can still build these frankens if you're patient in looking for parts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joes Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Frankens are the way to go- here's one with a gen white dial These were built around 2007-8 when you could get case and dials for $200 or so, put in a swiss eta and a few other parts and build a nice franken for $500 or so Now days it's more expensive, but you can still build these frankens if you're patient in looking for parts. Wow, 3 beautiful pieces you got there! Love all of those very very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Here's my gen 1601 - love this classic watch... 3 generations in the family now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Real classy pieces guys, too small for me unfortunately but I'm looking to get one for my eldest this Xmas, does anyone know if they rep a mother of pearl tt piece? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amespinosa Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Nice piece.. just do a dial seap if you thibk the serif on oyster perpetual bugs you. I have 2 similar watches one is this tapestry dial datejust with eta movement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Well...just another pic to say Hi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 I went the franken route too. Remember thinking a long time ago that I hated the DJ, and now I'm surprised at how often I wear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Yeah it's too small for my wrist really but I can't help but wear such a timeless classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amespinosa Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 i'm planning on doing a franken also, i'm still at the collecting the parts phase. the datejust i posted above has all rep parts in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
If you see Kay Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 I have six Franken DJ's and more to come in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 I have a few genuine 1601/1603 and what gets me is that so many of them are corroded where the case back gasket seals them up. The case and case back both are prone to corrosion. My best looking case is corroded the worst. Whoever owned it must have worked in a battery acid factory. My worst looking case with worn lugs and beat all to hell-o has no corrosion. The owner must have worked in a rock quarry. Now acrylic crystal 3035 quick set models are considered to be 'vintage' but I do not go along with it because I figure 'vintage' models must have acrylic crystals, slow set movements, and 1200 or 1530 base or earlier movements. T or F: Rolex stopped making 'real watches' in the late 1970s except for a few 1530/1200 base 1016, 5513, 6694, 5500 AK etc. If rolex stopped making 'real watches' in the late 1970s, are sapphire replicas really replicas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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