Jay (Eire)
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Thanks. Looking forward to seeing some pictures once you have yours on the wrist.
Jan 23, 2021,10:09 AM
I purchased my very first vintage Rolex from Mr Buckley, in the mid 2000’s. I was a regular lurker on the vintage forum at the time and that’s how I came across him.
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Questions about this Rolex Datejust 16018 - Buckley dial
By: Rosneathian : January 21st, 2021-16:26
Hello All. I've just bought this 1978 Datejust from a well-know merchant in Bordeaux, France. It's had two previous owners - both professional collectors - so comes in near-original condition. It's also been recently serviced. I'm going to pay a visit to ...
The first shot is beautiful,
By: Mary Anny : January 22nd, 2021-05:27
As well as the dial of your Datejust, with those large roman numerals and tritium lume dots. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Mary Anny
By: Rosneathian : January 22nd, 2021-05:36
I've noticed that Buckley dial Datejusts do not get much attention from general Rolex fans. That seems to be the case across fora. It's been about 12 years since they acquired the nickname and, while this has prompted some interest, it's still a sleeper. ...
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By: Mary Anny : January 22nd, 2021-06:03
I wonder why that is?
By: Jay (Eire) : January 22nd, 2021-09:44
I agree with you in terms of these dials being very distinctive, and looking at the Rolex catalogue they do stand out. Do you think that some dials, based on colour and the case they sit in, are maybe too classic in styling for the newer collector and so ...
Another poster made a similar point to yours on aa different forum
By: Rosneathian : January 22nd, 2021-20:39
He felt that Roman numerals aren't in as much demand as baton indices or Arabic numerals. He added that when buyers do want Roman numerals they prefer them applied, and Rolex delivers accordingly. That would appear to explain it. A Datejust can hardly be ...
Hello Age of Surfaces! You got a very beautiful Datejust!
By: Subexplorer : January 23rd, 2021-17:13
Love the contrast of the white Buckley dial against the gold case and enhanced by the redish vintage type straps. Guess it would look terrific with a red croco strap as well. I like the Buckley dials so much. As a matter of fact these painted roman indexe...
Hello all. Here it is.
By: Rosneathian : February 12th, 2021-20:09
It arrived yesterday and I have to say I gasped at its cosmetic condition. It's been serviced thoroughly (not polished) and is good for a few years to come without further attention. Datejusts come in so many thousands of varieties, it's nice to have one ...