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27 March 2022, 09:51 AM | #31 |
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I would love a crack at it except the YM bezel needs to be blasted correctly to look oem. The movement needs a full service so just do the entire recon at that point. It will come back stunning. If the price is “stupid cheap” I would go for it.
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27 March 2022, 09:55 AM | #32 |
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I got some more photos of it. The biggest issue is this ding right on the edge of the lug. Can this be restored? Can gold be laser welded?
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27 March 2022, 10:00 AM | #33 |
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RSC don't laser weld, they'll offer to replace the case. Not worth it IMHO. There's got to be other gold Yachtties in better condition.
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27 March 2022, 10:09 AM | #34 |
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How much is it and where’s it at? If you’re not going to buy it I may.
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27 March 2022, 10:19 AM | #35 |
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I don’t necessarily want to share the dealer yet as I’d like to have first dibs on it ;-). He’s asking $11K. I think I could get it for $10K.. but overhaul will likely be $1500-2500 depending on where I send it.
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27 March 2022, 10:27 AM | #36 |
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Solid gold Rolex for 11k? Let me know if you don’t buy it. I can’t get a ladies model for my better half for that from an AD.
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27 March 2022, 10:39 AM | #37 |
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27 March 2022, 10:47 AM | #38 |
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27 March 2022, 10:48 AM | #39 |
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Just keep it simple.
Send it to RSC. It will come back looking brand spanking new |
27 March 2022, 11:22 AM | #40 |
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27 March 2022, 01:49 PM | #41 | |
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Clean my wife's jewelry the same way and have for years. But, this one looks like it's due for a full service at an RSC. Plan on spending $1000 if nothing needs replaced but it's well worth the $$$ and will come back to you with a 2 year service warranty. |
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27 March 2022, 02:01 PM | #42 |
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From Rolex website.
Different types of 18 ct gold – yellow, white or pink – are obtained by adding a certain proportion of silver, copper, platinum or palladium. Looks as if the Cu and Au in the mix are showing signs of oxidising? I would start by lightly wiping the watch with a gold or silver polishing cloth.
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28 March 2022, 05:00 AM | #43 |
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You can buy some jewelry solution and soak the watch in it for a few minutes.
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