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Old 17 June 2022, 11:09 PM   #181
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Wow. Xeramic, that was incredibly informative. Cheers.
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Old 18 June 2022, 07:28 AM   #182
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Thank you Xeramic. Indeed a master-class lesson!
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Old 24 June 2022, 09:30 AM   #183
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Old 8 July 2022, 05:11 AM   #184
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Interesting, BUT, I'll have a sportsman's bet, that it is 100% legit original factory supplied dial when RSC get back to him.
This is the most suspenseful, intriguing, respectful, and hopeful post thread . . .EVER!!

Can't wait for "a couple months" to see the outcome!

And to the OP!! Best of luck and destiny to you, my friend!

No matter what . . . it's a real conversation starter....
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Old 13 July 2022, 04:16 PM   #185
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what a great journey! Eagerly waiting for outcome!
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Old 14 July 2022, 04:35 AM   #186
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Endlessly fascinating and informative. Vintage Rolex watches are indeed a deep rabbit hole and this story is such a cool thing to read. Thanks for sharing your journey, Erpin.
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Old 6 August 2022, 11:54 AM   #187
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WOW the wait is totally unbearing..
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Old 26 September 2022, 09:14 AM   #188
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Any update, Erpin? More than three months now…
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Old 26 September 2022, 11:57 AM   #189
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Any update, Erpin? More than three months now…
They often say that no news is good news.
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Old 26 September 2022, 12:19 PM   #190
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They often say that no news is good news.
Probably more like Rolex doesn’t know or have the ability to confirm the dial…….
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Old 26 September 2022, 08:57 PM   #191
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No chance on that I think. If it is legit they will know. They take their time. Longer is better I think.
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Old 4 October 2022, 04:11 PM   #192
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No chance on that I think. If it is legit they will know. They take their time. Longer is better I think.

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Old 11 December 2022, 03:11 AM   #193
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Old 11 December 2022, 03:21 AM   #194
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Old 11 December 2022, 03:25 AM   #195
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Old 11 December 2022, 03:53 AM   #196
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Old 11 December 2022, 04:48 AM   #197
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What an amazing and informative thread. A lot to be learned here. I look forward to the results and wish the best for the OP.
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Old 11 December 2022, 05:15 AM   #198
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Ooof that looks amazing. What would something like this even be priced at?
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Old 12 December 2022, 05:09 AM   #199
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Old 12 December 2022, 12:13 PM   #200
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That was a master class lesson on dial printing and anodizing. Now i understand how a gloss gilt dial is made compared to the normal on top printing for matt dials with white or silver printing. Thanks Xeramic.


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Old 13 January 2023, 10:33 PM   #201
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So, still no news?
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Old 13 January 2023, 11:50 PM   #202
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I hope he is well, at this point giving his absents, the watch at this moment is less important. Hasn’t been on since November.
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Old 14 January 2023, 12:10 AM   #203
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It's been over 6 months since the watch was submitted to Rolex. I would think if it was confirmed to be genuine we would have all heard about it.

I said it 4 times in this thread alone, it's a refinished dial with a weaker radium relume.

I bet a beer with someone in this thread and Im thirsty...
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Old 14 January 2023, 08:39 AM   #204
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It's been over 6 months since the watch was submitted to Rolex. I would think if it was confirmed to be genuine we would have all heard about it.

I said it 4 times in this thread alone, it's a refinished dial with a weaker radium relume.

I bet a beer with someone in this thread and Im thirsty...
It is not uncommon for Rolex Geneva to have watches for more than 6 months! I know of one they had for nearly a year.
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Old 14 January 2023, 08:48 AM   #205
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It is not uncommon for Rolex Geneva to have watches for more than 6 months! I know of one they had for nearly a year.
For authentication or for the full service?
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Old 14 January 2023, 09:12 AM   #206
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Unbearable silence, weird silence.
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Old 14 January 2023, 10:32 AM   #207
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Old 14 January 2023, 02:43 PM   #208
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@Erpin. Thank you for sharing the story of a rare albino dial. What a quest of truth! Very instructive thread on vintage Rolexes for me, newbie in this wonderful and excitedly risky world.

TBH I am in the same ‘ordeal’ as to authenticity of my 1501 with nice dial versus worn case! I suspect - at best - mine was serviced by competent AD Rolex men so that most parts seem authentic (Thank you @Dan S for your inputs). Was I lucky for buying my very first Rolex here, in Vietnam, market where Franken/faked timepieces seem common?

Tks again everyone here for sharing your story and thoughts.
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Old 25 February 2023, 10:41 AM   #209
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Just posting something I came across on ebay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/18578396964...Bk9SR6qFiODQYQ
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Old 25 February 2023, 05:41 PM   #210
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Just posting something I came across on ebay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/18578396964...Bk9SR6qFiODQYQ
Tbh loads of very poorly done fake and refinished white GMT dials out there.
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