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Post by charlie3755 on Sept 2, 2016 11:30:03 GMT -6
Fedex just arrived. I found these a week apart and could not let either of them pass by. I have been looking for an original Blue and stumbled upon the Black. Black Matte Dial 1603 with stick markers, purchased in 1972, has spent most of its life in a safe before it was headed for an estate sale. A collector in Canada heard about it and scooped it up for himself. It went to RSC for its first service (ever) in July 2016. All original including full 22 link 6251H bracelet stamped I72 with 55 ends no stretch! Only adjustment by Rolex was to reduce the bracelet back to 22 links from 24. The original owner had two links added by the AD when he bought it in 1972. Rolex Warranty card valid for another 2 years, all service paperwork included and the 2 extra links. Blue Dial 1603 with baton / beveled markers, originally purchased in June 1974. Original Box, punched Warranty Papers and purchase receipt. It came on a later 62510H D link with 20 links and 555 ends. Original 6251H bracelet sadly is no longer. That was not a deal breaker for me. It is very challenging finding painted dials from this era that have no evidence of paint flecking, dragging or edge damage.
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Post by CHIP on Sept 2, 2016 11:38:24 GMT -6
Both beautiful, I would have a very hard time picking the one to wear.
Maybe one of those days I'll mess with the vintage market, but I'm still too scared of it.
Congratulations, I love them both.
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Post by marinoc81 on Sept 2, 2016 12:24:42 GMT -6
Wow I love them. I don't blame you for getting both!
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Post by Robb on Sept 2, 2016 13:03:08 GMT -6
Double congrats!
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Post by Baco Noir on Sept 2, 2016 13:56:51 GMT -6
Wow - the bracelet on the black does look pristine and both are beauties. Congrats Mark!
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Post by Nicko on Sept 2, 2016 15:04:56 GMT -6
Oooooo ahhhhhhh beautiful pair
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Post by shawndl5 on Sept 2, 2016 18:25:44 GMT -6
Huge congrats! They look great! I agree with Chip, good luck choosing which one to wear fisrt
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Post by rw16610 on Sept 2, 2016 18:37:35 GMT -6
Now that's one heck of an incoming! Enjoy in good health!
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Post by muckymark on Sept 2, 2016 18:42:28 GMT -6
Congrats Mark. They are beauties...
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Post by carbon6 on Sept 3, 2016 15:09:41 GMT -6
The pair looks very nice, Mark. Double congrats!
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Post by iceman on Sept 5, 2016 5:20:52 GMT -6
Congrats Mark
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Post by aquajoe on Sept 5, 2016 9:54:09 GMT -6
charlie3755 I wish I could find a nice older datejust like those one day.
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Post by Nicko on Sept 5, 2016 10:47:49 GMT -6
charlie3755 I wish I could find a nice older datejust like those one day. The older Datejusts are great, 36mm is a nice size, the fly under the radar and they don't cost a fortune (yet) , I love my 1957 6605.
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Post by charlie3755 on Sept 5, 2016 13:03:56 GMT -6
charlie3755 I wish I could find a nice older datejust like those one day. The older Datejusts are great, 36mm is a nice size, the fly under the radar and they don't cost a fortune (yet) , I love my 1957 6605. I really appreciate all of the compliments and comments. Nicko that 6605 is a great classic. I have come to really appreciate theses 36mm classics. They are an interesting watch to study and learn about. So many variants and I find them very comfortable to wear. Since my original post, I have taken a closer look at the Blue 1603, as a package, and decided not to hold it. The Black one on the other hand is so complete, I doubt there is a better example out there. I plan to continue to learn more about them in the hope that I can add other examples to build a collection. I would be happy to weigh in on anything you might come across aquajoeI sourced some 558 end pieces recently and can now wear this 1971 1601 Wide Boy on my GMT 78360 bracelet.
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Post by CHIP on Sept 5, 2016 13:45:39 GMT -6
I LIKE that look on oyster charlie3755I need to come by and check them out soon.
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