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greekbum · 19 July 2011, 01:12 PM

Having collected for a long time I have noticed that the original finishes of the case and bracelets from the early 60's through the 80's changed.Not sure when the change happened? I have had dozens of never polished watches and the finish on those looks night and day from the newer style or ones back from a service. Does anybody know the time line when Rolex changed and went to other finishes ?
Here is a bracelet with original finish from the 70's. Its to me a thick spaced satin finish not like the newer stlye. IMHO 1 way to tell if your case or bracelet has ever been polished is to look closely at the finish. Anybody care to post pics of never polished case or bracelets to see when the change happened ?

Jagatai · 20 July 2011, 12:52 AM

I was told that my '67 matte dial, meters first, 1.7xxxxx 5512 was never polished. Here's a photo of the lugs.

Its at Bob Ridley's currently for a movement service because service history is totally unknown.

I can't get the image up. UGH.
Whats wrong with me?
http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d1...1.jpg&newest=1

19 July 2011, 01:12 PM	#1
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	What do Rolex original bracelet and case finish look like from the 60's 70's 80's etc Having collected for a long time I have noticed that the original finishes of the case and bracelets from the early 60's through the 80's changed.Not sure when the change happened? I have had dozens of never polished watches and the finish on those looks night and day from the newer style or ones back from a service. Does anybody know the time line when Rolex changed and went to other finishes ? Here is a bracelet with original finish from the 70's. Its to me a thick spaced satin finish not like the newer stlye. IMHO 1 way to tell if your case or bracelet has ever been polished is to look closely at the finish. Anybody care to post pics of never polished case or bracelets to see when the change happened ? __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

20 July 2011, 12:52 AM	#2
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	I was told that my '67 matte dial, meters first, 1.7xxxxx 5512 was never polished. Here's a photo of the lugs. Its at Bob Ridley's currently for a movement service because service history is totally unknown. I can't get the image up. UGH. Whats wrong with me? http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d1...1.jpg&newest=1

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