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padi56 · 27 July 2014, 08:35 PM

Yes most were gold but are you sure its 18Ct as many were 15Ct and not many around today.

brandrea · 27 July 2014, 08:37 PM

Very informative, thank you for taking the time to post this

Thunderbird88 · 27 July 2014, 08:42 PM

Wow that's one tiny, and elegant watch!
How big are they?

crowncollection · 27 July 2014, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Yes most were gold but are you sure its 18Ct as many were 15Ct and not many around today.

Yes has 18ct hallmark for sure, short production run I believe as the waterproof crown system took over, it proved far more practical, reliable and serviceable. This system was indeed waterproof when it left the factory making it rolexes first waterproof watch but failed after a few years. As you stated it was generally sold to the Asian markets to solve the problem of steel dials rusting quickly in such high humidity environments. I believe the engine turned dial I have is rarer than the porcelain dial as most rusted in these environments once the waterproofing inevitably failed from worn threads. Interesting piece of history IMHO.

Old Expat Beast · 27 July 2014, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

Great write up Peter I just happen to have one in 18ct.

Outstanding piece David, that's what I call a grail. Magical.

Bangel · 27 July 2014, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Outstanding piece David, that's what I call a grail. Magical.

Indeed! Nice one David. Thanks for sharing.

crowncollection · 27 July 2014, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Outstanding piece David, that's what I call a grail. Magical.

Cheers it's a special one to me, never seen another with steel dial to be honest. I bought a trench strap for it, but have not worn it, I live in a beach suburb and worry about salty humid air and the dial, I keep it in a airtight container with drying agent to honest and just look at it from time to time cheers.

padi56 · 27 July 2014, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

Yes has 18ct hallmark for sure, short production run I believe as the waterproof crown system took over, it proved far more practical, reliable and serviceable. This system was indeed waterproof when it left the factory making it rolexes first waterproof watch but failed after a few years. As you stated it was generally sold to the Asian markets to solve the problem of steel dials rusting quickly in such high humidity environments. I believe the engine turned dial I have is rarer than the porcelain dial as most rusted in these environments once the waterproofing inevitably failed from worn threads. Interesting piece of history IMHO.

Well yes most were sold in the Asian markets perhaps they were 18Ct the English ones were mostly 15Ct.The only ones I have seen were porcelain even those now are like hens teeth so your dial must be quite really rare.And not like the today's quoted modern day Rolex by many on forum as being rare, they have always got to make me smile.

Old Expat Beast · 27 July 2014, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

Cheers it's a special one to me, never seen another with steel dial to be honest. I bought a trench strap for it, but have not worn it, I live in a beach suburb and worry about salty humid air and the dial, I keep it in a airtight container with drying agent to honest and just look at it from time to time cheers.

That's probably the best way to enjoy it now...and share it here from time to time

Roley · 27 July 2014, 09:17 PM

Interesting, Thank you.

Daytona4130 · 28 July 2014, 12:46 AM

That's awesome. I'd love to have a " Submarine "

jhcam8 · 28 July 2014, 01:53 AM

Very interesting.

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