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Old 7 May 2017, 02:03 PM   #1
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18078 1986 Day/Date Presidential w/ Barking Blue Dial

Hey Everyone,

Just picked up my first Rolex and I am in love with it. Also new to the forum!

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Old 7 May 2017, 02:12 PM   #2
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Classic...I dig it....looks to be a nice example with no real stretch to the bracelet...congrats and welcome
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Old 7 May 2017, 02:20 PM   #3
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Thanks! Practically zero stretch. I believe it was safe kept.
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Old 7 May 2017, 04:36 PM   #4
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Lovely watch.
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Old 7 May 2017, 04:39 PM   #5
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That is a very special DayDate Aaron.

An amazing combination.
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Old 7 May 2017, 09:06 PM   #6
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Old 8 May 2017, 12:40 AM   #7
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Thanks for the feedback!
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Old 8 May 2017, 12:51 AM   #8
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nice piece......what year is it?
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Old 8 May 2017, 12:57 AM   #9
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Thanks! I was told it was from 1986. The research I have done puts it from 86' or 87'.

Was this combination (Blue dial w/ Bark) a rare factory combination? I am having a hard time finding like watches online.

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Old 8 May 2017, 01:40 AM   #10
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Icon12 nice clear photo, thanks!

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Hey Everyone,

Just picked up my first Rolex and I am in love with it. Also new to the forum!

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Old 8 May 2017, 03:40 AM   #11
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That is gorgeous! Congrats! I too have a blue fetish tho unfort not the budget for a president! Here mine (1987), very close in date to yours.




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Old 8 May 2017, 05:55 AM   #12
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Very lovely dial on your watch. The deep blue looks awesome with the bark finish on the bracelet.
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Old 8 May 2017, 06:26 AM   #13
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Awesome watch!! Congrats. It is a beauty.


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Old 8 May 2017, 09:09 AM   #14
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It is a beauty, good luck with it...
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Old 9 May 2017, 02:40 AM   #15
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Nice to see another one! Mine is from around '87.
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Congrats and welcome!
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Old 9 May 2017, 02:53 AM   #17
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Old 9 May 2017, 05:33 AM   #18
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Blue dials just seem to be more popular - so I think fewer hit the re-sale market (or it just seems that way to me).

Great find!
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