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Old 1 September 2012, 01:24 PM   #1
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Found my vintage band for my Rolex

I have had a serious problem finding a new band for my 1940 vintage 18k ladies Rolex. I was on ebay and saw that a former watchmaker was selling a box full of vintage watchbands and parts. I won the bid. It took hours to go through everything but I found the perfect band and it was not easy since my 18k watch is a touch of rose in the gold. This band is perfect. Now I have 30 other bands to get rid of ! ! ! LOLOLOL

The top pic is the "before" the band is vintage but it is a completely different color than the watch.
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Old 1 September 2012, 01:35 PM   #2
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Neat pics! From vintage to designer.
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Old 1 September 2012, 02:06 PM   #3
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Very cool! I like the look.
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Old 1 September 2012, 02:14 PM   #4
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What a great authentic vintage look! Very classy!


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Old 1 September 2012, 02:15 PM   #5
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New band work/good good!
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Old 1 September 2012, 02:30 PM   #6
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The band is from the 50's. It is an authentic vintage watch band.
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Old 1 September 2012, 02:41 PM   #7
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What a score.

Great combo.
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Old 1 September 2012, 11:39 PM   #8
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Nice find! Needle in a haystack.
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Old 1 September 2012, 11:40 PM   #9
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Very nice. Looks marvelous with the watch.
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Old 2 September 2012, 12:43 AM   #10
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Cool, hope you enjoy it.
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Old 2 September 2012, 12:48 AM   #11
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Great find !

I always enjoy the search for . . . ;-)

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Old 2 September 2012, 07:30 AM   #12
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That is a nice match. That is one nice looking survivor. I dig the original look too.
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Old 2 September 2012, 10:10 AM   #13
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Glad you found your band! Now, put the other 30 bands back on eBay and hopefully you will sell them, get your money back and a free band!!!
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