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Fordex · 2 April 2008, 12:58 AM

36 days. Thanks for all the support while I was having withdrawl pains.

Based on the R serial number I am guessing it is an 87.

They replaced the dial $225, clasp $165, hands $42, $21 case tube and winding crown.

Not sure if the new dial was a mistake because I think my old dial was tritium but the luminova is super bright! There are probably some opinions either way.

I did have a scratch on the bezel and a small chip in the sapphire crystal which they said I declined to fix. The AD told me today that might have been on a second page that they missed. They asked me to resend I declined. I can live with the small chip in sapphire and can probably find an AD to switch the bezel as mine wouldn't do it.

You can really see the scratch on the bezel on this one. I have a matching scar on my arm after that altercation. Just above it you can see a chip in the sapphire.

mike · 2 April 2008, 01:10 AM

Glad it's back. Can't wait to see it.

Scarface · 2 April 2008, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Fordex

Pics to follow!!

Where are they

?

Trurolexer · 2 April 2008, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Glad it's back. Can't wait to see it.

X2!!!

PhilM · 2 April 2008, 01:34 AM

Looks lovely

Fordex · 2 April 2008, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Agree the 168000 was made for around 6-9 months only, making it the rarest modern day Rolex like you say,the extra zero was stamped to indicate the new SS used for the cases.They started to use the 904L steel for the case ring only,the 168000 was made with 9 million to R-serials only,and from mid 1988 until very early 1989.Now not 100% sure if this applies to the Comex ones,I have seen a few ordinary examples with a badly stamped third zero,trying to be something they was not so buyers be careful.But the Reds IMHO will still be the ones most collectors would like in there collections

Maybe this watch does not date back to 1987? I did a search on 168000 and found the above quote. My serial number looks like this R599XXX

Bobareno · 2 April 2008, 01:48 AM

Nice pictures. Looks almost new, only the one scratch on the bezel.

Orchi · 2 April 2008, 03:05 AM

Err buddy Fordex...Orchi too shall await the arrival of your 168000 pics in here...

Speaking of which...there is a nice "R" series 168000 purchased recently in New Jersey...which is currently being "admitted" the RSC in the NYC area...for 1st class routine check ups n servicing...

Thereafter...it would be air-lifted 1/2 way across the globe to Malaysia...the land showered with Tropical sunshine n rainstorms...that has some of the world's best deep-sea diving sites...n coconut trees...

JJ Irani · 2 April 2008, 03:06 AM

frostie · 2 April 2008, 03:14 AM

Nice photos

Too bad that they forgot to change them

Terry Newton · 2 April 2008, 04:13 AM

SCRATCH / SCAR / ALTERCATION ??????????

Was this a bar dispute, fighting over the affections of a lovely lady, rescuing a damsel in distress?

The watch looks great. The bezel should be relatively easy to get fixed and you got a brand new watch. Nice Job.

Terry Newton

DSJ · 2 April 2008, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Terry Newton

SCRATCH / SCAR / ALTERCATION ??????????

Was this a bar dispute, fighting over the affections of a lovely lady, rescuing a damsel in distress?

The watch looks great. The bezel should be relatively easy to get fixed and you got a brand new watch. Nice Job.

Terry Newton

I think this was JJ's Dwelly, who was always getting into fights with Ommie and Yachtie over Lady Yachtie?

Fordex · 2 April 2008, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Terry Newton

SCRATCH / SCAR / ALTERCATION ??????????

Was this a bar dispute, fighting over the affections of a lovely lady, rescuing a damsel in distress?

The watch looks great. The bezel should be relatively easy to get fixed and you got a brand new watch. Nice Job.

Terry Newton

Lets just say there was some drinking involved at a bar with a dash of ex-girlfriend thrown into the mix. So you are pretty close

colemanitis · 2 April 2008, 06:15 AM

Looks great! Bautiful watch!

2 April 2008, 12:58 AM	#1
Fordex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SC Posts: 61	168000 Back From RSC! Pics inside 36 days. Thanks for all the support while I was having withdrawl pains. Based on the R serial number I am guessing it is an 87. They replaced the dial $225, clasp $165, hands $42, $21 case tube and winding crown. Not sure if the new dial was a mistake because I think my old dial was tritium but the luminova is super bright! There are probably some opinions either way. I did have a scratch on the bezel and a small chip in the sapphire crystal which they said I declined to fix. The AD told me today that might have been on a second page that they missed. They asked me to resend I declined. I can live with the small chip in sapphire and can probably find an AD to switch the bezel as mine wouldn't do it. You can really see the scratch on the bezel on this one. I have a matching scar on my arm after that altercation. Just above it you can see a chip in the sapphire. Last edited by Fordex; 2 April 2008 at 01:36 AM.. Reason: Added Pics

2 April 2008, 03:06 AM	#9
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	__________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

2 April 2008, 03:14 AM	#10
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Nice photos Too bad that they forgot to change them __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

2 April 2008, 04:13 AM	#11
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	SCRATCH / SCAR / ALTERCATION ?????????? Was this a bar dispute, fighting over the affections of a lovely lady, rescuing a damsel in distress? The watch looks great. The bezel should be relatively easy to get fixed and you got a brand new watch. Nice Job. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

2 April 2008, 06:15 AM	#14
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Looks great! Bautiful watch! __________________ Member #471

2 April 2008, 01:10 AM	#2
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Glad it's back. Can't wait to see it.

2 April 2008, 01:34 AM	#5
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Looks lovely

2 April 2008, 01:48 AM	#7
Bobareno Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 739	Nice pictures. Looks almost new, only the one scratch on the bezel.

2 April 2008, 03:05 AM	#8
Orchi Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,934	Err buddy Fordex...Orchi too shall await the arrival of your 168000 pics in here... Speaking of which...there is a nice "R" series 168000 purchased recently in New Jersey...which is currently being "admitted" the RSC in the NYC area...for 1st class routine check ups n servicing... Thereafter...it would be air-lifted 1/2 way across the globe to Malaysia...the land showered with Tropical sunshine n rainstorms...that has some of the world's best deep-sea diving sites...n coconut trees...

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