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Old 30 May 2016, 12:12 AM   #1
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5.7mil 18038 - Satin Black Diamond Dial.
Hi 'Vintage Rolex' friends - my first new thread for a while, and my first Gold Rolex has just recently arrived. It had to be vintage, of course. I've been thinking about something a little dressier - to add to the other few sporty and more rugged ones. Something a bit glamorous, and with a little sparkle.

The condition is spectacular - this watch has clearly hardly been worn. Barley a mark on it; a "mint" time-capsule. Circa 1978, sold in 1979. Full set; inner and outer boxes, punched papers, booklet, corresponding swing-tags, 1979/1980 calendar card. All exceptionally well preserved. Hope you agree and enjoy the photos.
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Old 30 May 2016, 12:15 AM   #2
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Old 30 May 2016, 12:17 AM   #3
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Old 30 May 2016, 12:51 AM   #5
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Congrats Vincent. What a beauty, So crisp and mint.
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Congrats Vincent. What a beauty, So crisp and mint.
Thanks Greg - appreciated!
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Old 30 May 2016, 01:17 AM   #7
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H U G E Congrats my friend!!!!
Just like I wrote on IG: Pure #WatchPorn

Enjoy this beauty! And I'll enjoy your pics!
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H U G E Congrats my friend!!!!
Just like I wrote on IG: Pure #WatchPorn

Enjoy this beauty! And I'll enjoy your pics!
Cheers sEb! Many thanks buddy - glad you like!
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Old 30 May 2016, 01:18 AM   #9
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Wow Vincent. Beautiful example. Did they forget to wear it the last 35+ years. Full set plus wow. So complete. I'm drooling over your super pictures. Beautiful! !!
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Wow Vincent. Beautiful example. Did they forget to wear it the last 35+ years. Full set plus wow. So complete. I'm drooling over your super pictures. Beautiful! !!
Many thanks my friend - yes, probably just pulled out on special occasions, I'd wager. It's as close to NOS as I've seen, without actually being new/unworn.
Thanks re the photos, too!
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Old 30 May 2016, 01:23 AM   #11
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Man... that brushing and diamonds. Wow, wow, wow.
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Beautiful condition. The black dial is my favourite for the DD.
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Beautiful condition. The black dial is my favourite for the DD.
Thank you - it's a nice contrast - the black and gold - I agree. There are so many great DD dial variants though. Then there's the 'bark' finish, too, which is awesome. I could easily get into this...
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Very nice! How did you find it?
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Very nice! How did you find it?
Thanks - lots of searching!
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Love it, fantastic find!
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Old 30 May 2016, 03:34 AM   #19
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Love it, fantastic find!
Thanks very much!
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Beautiful. And very complete. Congrats on finding that one.


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Awesome pics! That watch is in outstanding condition, congrats and enjoy.
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Awesome pics! That watch is in outstanding condition, congrats and enjoy.
Many thanks indeed!
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a very beautiful piece. Wear in good health
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You finally matured Vincent lol just kidding. Well done on a prime example, beautiful day date mate


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Vincent this is NOS

Big congrats, ENJOY
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Vincent this is NOS

Big congrats, ENJOY
Thanks George - it's pretty close to NOS, yes!. Close enough for me
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