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Old 10 September 2012, 08:46 AM   #1
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Just picked this beauty up Yesterday!
Hey guys,

I love the Zenith 16520, especially nice with the black rings on the sub dials...

I came across this in a shop this weekend.. it looked in mint condition with original box but no papers... it's an R serial 1988 Mark 1 dial. Ideally would have loved a porcelain dial but difficult to get hold of so was lucky to get this stunning piece.. Really excited to be wearing this! Hope you like the pics

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Old 10 September 2012, 08:48 AM   #2
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Great pictures and a great acquisition. Congratulations. Enjoy!
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Old 10 September 2012, 08:50 AM   #3
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Looks good
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Old 10 September 2012, 08:55 AM   #4
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Old 10 September 2012, 08:56 AM   #5
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Wow, very nice!
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Old 10 September 2012, 08:58 AM   #6
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Old 10 September 2012, 08:59 AM   #7
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Is this "Units per Hour" engraving for real?

It does not look like Rolex does these things. And it reminds me of a fake. And it is worse than the fake's engraving, to be honest.

Unless the pictures are really weird.
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Old 10 September 2012, 09:03 AM   #8
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Is this "Units per Hour" engraving for real?

It does not look like Rolex does these things. And it reminds me of a fake. And it is worse than the fake's engraving, to be honest.

Unless the pictures are really weird.
Are you sure this is fake friend? Did I miss a fake again?
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Old 10 September 2012, 09:12 AM   #9
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Are you sure this is fake friend? Did I miss a fake again?
No, I am not sure. It seems the pictures look really weird. A lot out of focus and out of alignment. Must be intended, whatever causes this on a small object like a watch. All the engravings look strange. I guess they look all OK in real.
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Old 10 September 2012, 09:21 AM   #10
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Is this "Units per Hour" engraving for real?

It does not look like Rolex does these things. And it reminds me of a fake. And it is worse than the fake's engraving, to be honest.

Unless the pictures are really weird.
No, I am not sure. It seems the pictures look really weird. A lot out of focus and out of alignment. Must be intended, whatever causes this on a small object like a watch. All the engravings look strange. I guess they look all OK in real.
Not sure how you can say it's fake? Do you have a picture of one that you say is real to compare? there is nothing specific about your description or comment and frankly doesn't make sense.
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Old 10 September 2012, 09:08 AM   #11
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Is this "Units per Hour" engraving for real?

It does not look like Rolex does these things. And it reminds me of a fake. And it is worse than the fake's engraving, to be honest.

Unless the pictures are really weird.
That Daytona is deffo not a fake.
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Old 10 September 2012, 12:00 PM   #12
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Is this "Units per Hour" engraving for real?

It does not look like Rolex does these things. And it reminds me of a fake. And it is worse than the fake's engraving, to be honest.

Unless the pictures are really weird.
In 1988 the bezel writing was positioned that way!!
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Old 10 September 2012, 06:32 PM   #13
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Is this "Units per Hour" engraving for real?

It does not look like Rolex does these things. And it reminds me of a fake. And it is worse than the fake's engraving, to be honest.

Unless the pictures are really weird.
For a 1988 watch as I see it it looks mint, no scratches or anything. So, maybe sometime they polished the watch on RSC and re-paint the engraving. Just a thought...
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Old 10 September 2012, 09:01 AM   #14
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Old 10 September 2012, 09:01 AM   #15
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Ahhh the floating comos, very nice indeed..
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Old 10 September 2012, 09:03 AM   #16
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Congrats! Nice pick up!


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Old 10 September 2012, 09:06 AM   #17
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Well done! Enjoy it.
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Old 10 September 2012, 09:08 AM   #18
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sure is a beauty!
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Old 10 September 2012, 09:08 AM   #19
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I am def not an expert but it looks good to me. Great pick up!
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Old 10 September 2012, 09:18 AM   #20
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Old 10 September 2012, 09:24 AM   #21
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Old 10 September 2012, 09:30 AM   #22
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Congrats. Great pick up. Wishing I didn't sell mine...
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Old 10 September 2012, 09:36 AM   #23
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Old 10 September 2012, 10:58 AM   #24
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Old 10 September 2012, 11:00 AM   #25
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Beautiful historical reference! Wear your Zenith in good health!
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Old 10 September 2012, 11:03 AM   #26
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Nice! Congrats and enjoy!
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Old 10 September 2012, 11:04 AM   #27
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Old 10 September 2012, 11:23 AM   #28
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Old 10 September 2012, 11:55 AM   #29
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Old 10 September 2012, 12:00 PM   #30
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Congratulations on your Daytona-It is grand, and nice pictures!
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