I think what is holding you back is the size. - Yes.
I think it makes the dial a bit smaller. -Yeah visually. - Visually yeah.
You would not see a Submariner with a jubilee bracelet, hopefully.
Well you never know. - You never know.
It's really...feel it. - Yeah.
A player's watch. A baller's watch.
Hey guys I'm Pascal and this is my colleague Balazs.
and we are here to talk about, obviously watches.
We have three watches here on the table and the topic will be the Rolex Datejust.
Indeed. - Which is a very popular and well-known watch.
And the three watches are all different.
We have different eras from Rolex's history
We have one from the '70s, one from the '80s and one from the '90s
and we will look at the differences, the similarities,
what are the features that were updated or changed throughout the time
and yeah hopefully after you watch the video
you'll know a bit more about the Datejust than you did before.
Let's start with the history.
So the Datejust's history starts in 1945.
This was an anniversary model
that was made for the 40th anniversary of Rolex as a brand.
as it was established in 1905.
The first reference which was the 44 67 did not have "Datejust" written on the dial
that only came in the 50s.
but it looked very different to these watches.
It was much more elegant I would say. More of a dress watch.
Yeah it was a different type of watch than these models that came later.
And it missed the cyclops.
Right, the cyclops which is this magnifier that's above the date aperture
that helps you see the date much easier.
Otherwise, the aperture, the cutout on the dial is rather small.
But that only came in the 50s.
As well as the name which was added to the dial in the 50s
and the overall look, I guess, of the Datejust was also something that was a result of the 50s.
So that was the time which kind of set how the Datejusts which we have here
would look for the next generations to come.
So we have the first watch here from the 70s.
Which year is this exactly?
It's from 1977. It's a 1603 with the caliber 1570.
For the four digits references I think they used 1560 and the 1570. And this is the 1570.
And one thing I think we should mention is the pie pan dial.
When you have a look at the edge of the dial
then you can see that it's straight and then there's a little bit of cut like a side of a pan.
Giving it more depth. - Yeah giving it more depth.
Compared to the dial of the 80s which you can see is completely flat.
Here you have a bit of an edge
which is similar to a pan upside down.
That's pretty easy to spot if you have a Datejust in hand.
I think it makes the dial a bit smaller.
Yeah visually. - Visually yeah. But also it makes the indices popping out a bit.
I like the pie pan dial a lot. I think it's cool.
Compared to the flat dial of the 80s, right.
And this one has the jubilee bracelet like most Datejusts I would say.
Especially vintage Datejusts.
Not only Datejusts have or had jubilee.
I'm wearing a GMT which also came on a Jubilee
but you would not see a Submariner with a jubilee bracelet, hopefully.
Well you never know. - You never know.
But I guess that when you think about jubilee and jubilee Rolex
the first watch that you think of is the Datejust.
Now that's a special two-tone watch.
Because it has a very funky dial with diamond sets on them.
This is a true player's watch. A ballers watch.
It's the 16013 from 83 and step from this watch to this watch
might not be the outer appearance but they changed the movement
and introduced a new feature which was even more practical.
The quickset which is pretty easy to set it.
And then again still screw down crown.
And the bezel here is gold and fluted.
And this one still has the plastic crystal, same Jubilee bracelet
obviously in two-tone. - Drilled lugs with these two both.
Which is very easy and convenient if you want to change your strap or a bracelet
and take the strap off and put it on a bracelet or vice versa
then you need a proper tool and you just push the pins in and then it's
easy you don't scratch the back of the watch. - But other than that no changes.
Now we're in the 90s with the 16220. and whilst we do not have a new feature
like the quick set you can feel that they improved or changed something
with this watch. Not only the caliber but also the bracelet.
It feels not as flimsy as the old ones and not as light as the old ones.
It's the heaviest watch of those three. And it feels more modern I would say.
Also missing to drilled lug holes. Yep which vintage guys will not like.
They are in it for tritium dials and drilled lug holes whether that's
a Datejust or a Submariner. - But it has a nice blue dial, sunburst dial.
and the engine turned bezel. It's really...feel it.
But other than that they look very similar. With the long indexes.
okay this one is a bit shorter, this one is
thinner and longer. Obviously both of them are chronometer certified
but the 3135 compared to 3035 had a better timekeeping.
If you had to like break it down to the plus and minus the
pros and cons the green and red, the thumbs-up and thumbs-down, what would be
the pros and cons what would be those things
regarding the Datejust? - It's very versatile. It has all you need.
It has the automatic movement. The date. Waterproof
and an elegant that also casual look.
And it's a Rolex. For a lot of people that's a big plus, it's a Rolex.
It just has all the characteristics to it and it's well-known. Could also be a plus for many people. - True.
that when you own or have a Rolex
which also was Wilsdorf's plan that when the people wear his watches that other
people know what you are wearing. and that you know that you're wearing
the brand Rolex. And it's reliable but that might be the case for... - Yeah many watches.
And last but not least it's not super super expensive. Rolex prices are going up.
and it's very hard to to find a good deal well obviously a good deal is
relative but they're not getting affordable that's for sure.
But the Datejust is still a watch that you can get for a relatively low amount of money
compared to other models. - I think you can find any of these vintage pieces from 3k on
depending on the condition, box and papers. - Right. You have to be careful though
when you buy it make sure that the condition is okay. Compare the
images with other Rolexes. Make sure that the case is not over-polished and
especially the lugs and the bezel, because sometimes it
can look like it's been melted. - Especially the fluted bezel.
But there are so many pieces available on the market that you're surely can find one or
perhaps even find a replacement bezel for you later on. It's not a
big thing, not at a difficult thing to find one. - And it really is a every day watch.
Because it has the date, automatic movement. It's robust even though
it's sophisticated or elegant. - So then what are the negatives?
what are the cons? What would hold you back? - I think what is holding you back is the size.
Yes. It's a bit small.
Obviously for someone who's got a bigger wrist it's not as comfortable but you can
choose one with a light dial or a white dial or a silver dial and that
actually looks optically larger on the wrist. With a darker dial they tend to
look smaller so the only thing is yes the size is 36 millimeter. I have a
bigger wrist, 7 1/2 inches so for me it's kind of on the small side.
I mean I could go for new one, for the Datejust 41 but if you want to have a
vintage watch and the size it's not possible.
Yeah but you can choose a silver dial and then it optically it still looks great on the
wrist so that could be one of the cons indeed. also probably the
fact that it's vintage so you know movement are not in production parts
are not as available. You have to pay attention to service but then again
this is always something that you factor in with other vintage watches not
only with Rolex. It's a Rolex as you said that's a pro but it could be a con to
some people who don't want a super well-known brand and it's not as rare.
But all in all I think we have more on the plus
side than we have on minus side. - I mean a con could also be the jubilee
for some people maybe it's too fine too flimsy when it's vintage.
But if you want to have something sporty the Datejust
might not be the right choice. But it's a classy it's an
elegant it's a dress watch. Alright so I guess we can wrap this video up. I hope
you enjoyed it. - Sadly. - Sad it's over.
We would like to know what you think about it. If you own a Rolex. If you own a Datejust
let us know in the comments below. What reference? what model? Would you buy
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