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17 January 2015, 07:03 AM | #1 |
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What do you think of this
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I am thinking of taking a look at this. What do you think, does it seem ok to you ? http://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/exp...arch/index.htm Regards Mick |
17 January 2015, 07:11 AM | #2 |
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Nice enough - case is a bit soft around the edges for me.
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17 January 2015, 08:57 AM | #3 |
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Thanks for the reply. When you say "soft around the edges", do you mean over polished and is this to be expected for a watch of this age ? Regards Mick |
17 January 2015, 07:57 PM | #4 |
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Yes, and not necessarily. Obviously the vast majority of watches this sort of age have been polished a few times - some more than others, some done well, some badly, some hardly at all, some never.
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17 January 2015, 09:18 PM | #5 |
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Once again thanks for the reply, so would you say this is acceptable or am I best off looking at another ? Regards Mick |
17 January 2015, 09:29 PM | #6 |
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Hi - it's perfectly acceptable. It depends what your criteria are and tastes/budget etc. It's a serviced watch which is good to go.
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17 January 2015, 09:34 PM | #7 |
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Ok many thanks, is there anything else I could use as a negotiating ploy ? Mick |
17 January 2015, 09:53 PM | #8 |
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He doesn't like to budge much on price - good luck!
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Also appears to have hand drag marks on the dial. Try to get direct macro shots from the seller to confirm.
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18 January 2015, 08:37 AM | #12 |
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Many thanks, this is all good stuff.
Will this drag marks devalue the watch as it is over 35 years old ? Mick |
18 January 2015, 09:01 AM | #13 |
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18 January 2015, 09:09 AM | #14 |
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Ok
Thanks, this is what I need to know Mick |
6 February 2015, 05:35 AM | #15 |
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Chaps
I managed to find a 1655 and left a deposit on it and collect it at the end of next week. I will send in a couple of pics when I collect it as I would appreciate some advice on whether to leave the bezel in its slightly unfaded condition or get a new one fitted. Many thanks for your previous advice, it was all very useful. Regards Mick |
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Congrats! Looking forward to the pics. The 1655 is really growing on me and I like it more each time I wear it.
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