ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Haywood_Milton · 31 March 2023, 11:12 PM

Splendid, rare, valuable . . . even if it hadn't come with the lovely accessories.

Congratulations indeed.

swish77 · 31 March 2023, 11:16 PM

That's a stunning set, and love the backstory of how you're refining your collection. Big congrats!

subx · 1 April 2023, 05:55 AM

fantastic, that is exactly what submariner dreams are made of

linesiders · 1 April 2023, 10:26 AM

Very sweet pick up, Doc

Dr.Smellody · 2 April 2023, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeLord2

Did you place a little filler, like cork or something, between the crimped ends? I bought a pair of end links from a newer Swiss version jubilee for my oval link bracelet. No movement now. That said, it's quite apparent you do like full originality with your collection. And your collection is marvelous (Think old 80s 7up ad…)!

Thanks! I use a toothpick.... I like the cork idea. I wish Rolex would make a solid end link with recess against engravings that would work with the.old bracelets. That would be the one new bit I'd change on all my vintage. But Rolex is Rolex.

I just can't stand the rattle and when the end links make contact with engravings. I've seen how people manipulate and bend. I've never been successful...

Thanks for the cork tip. I started a toothpick thread several years ago.

Dr.Smellody · 2 April 2023, 11:27 AM

Thanks all for the very kind words. Nice to have something so complete. I had my watchmaker replace the back gasket and the crown gasket. Despite being rolex service parts. .. they were 48 years old. I did get a good picture of the case back internals while the watch was apart.

Andad · 2 April 2023, 12:02 PM

Nice condition.

FrenchBigCrown · 2 April 2023, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Smellody

Thanks all. Here is the money shot!

I used my trick to true up the end links. No more rattle and the engravings are now protected.

Congratulations Doc.

Killer pickup.

Health to wear.

some.idiot · 3 April 2023, 12:33 PM

The stuff dreams are made of. Great find.

31 March 2023, 11:12 PM	#31
Haywood_Milton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yes, it is ! Location: Cheshire & Mersey Watch: Military issue Sub Posts: 1,330	Splendid, rare, valuable . . . even if it hadn't come with the lovely accessories. Congratulations indeed. __________________ Comex:5513,5514,1665x2,16800x2,16600 Mil sub:5517x2,5513x9,5512 Submariner:6536/1x2,5508,5513 PCG u/line & double SWISS (America's Cup),5513 giltx2, 5513 m-firstx2,5513 gloss WGx2,1680 Red,1680 White Mk1 & Mk2 Sea-Dweller:1665 DRSDx3,Great Whitex3 GMT-Master:6542x2 (1 Bakelite),1675x8 (2 gilt), 16750 & SeaKing 116710LN Explorer:1016x6 (1 gilt),5500x3,14270 Blackout, Orange 1655 x4 Milgauss 1019x3 Cosmo 6263 *RNCD DSSD 116660.

1 April 2023, 05:55 AM	#33
subx 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: usa Posts: 542	fantastic, that is exactly what submariner dreams are made of __________________ 30 years of collecting Submariners.

1 April 2023, 10:26 AM	#34
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	Very sweet pick up, Doc __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

2 April 2023, 12:02 PM	#37
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,522	Nice condition. __________________ E

31 March 2023, 11:16 PM	#32
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,999	That's a stunning set, and love the backstory of how you're refining your collection. Big congrats!

2 April 2023, 11:27 AM	#36
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,414	Thanks all for the very kind words. Nice to have something so complete. I had my watchmaker replace the back gasket and the crown gasket. Despite being rolex service parts. .. they were 48 years old. I did get a good picture of the case back internals while the watch was apart.

3 April 2023, 12:33 PM	#39
some.idiot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Nashville Posts: 60	The stuff dreams are made of. Great find.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)