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N.J.L. · 13 March 2012, 04:28 AM

I need your advice on this vintage Day-Date I was offered today.
This Day-Date has plexiglass and I like the cream dial, however I am unsure about the BEX 251001 case number at (6 o'clock).
I have taken a couple of poor photos on my Blackberry.
The asking price is £2600 and I have conducted business with the seller for over 20 years. The watch is sold with no paperwork or history and has recently had a service.
The watch is not quick set therefore I asume it pre dates 1983. Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Paladin · 13 March 2012, 04:51 AM

BEX251001 case number???

N.J.L. · 13 March 2012, 05:08 AM

Paladin,
Yes oddly BEX 251001 IS clearly visible on the case??

Andy B · 13 March 2012, 05:19 AM

Are you absolutely sure about that??

Do you have any photos of this?

N.J.L. · 13 March 2012, 05:38 AM

I am absolutely sure, I copied the serial number using a magnifier. The watch is still with the seller and unfortunately I do not have any other clear photos.
I called Rolex Kingshill ( Was Bexley ) thinking the watch may have been re cased during a Rolex official service however they had no record of the watch.

horseco · 13 March 2012, 05:48 AM

Sounds kinda fishy to me...

Paladin · 13 March 2012, 06:10 AM

I would stay very clear of that watch. Not a proper serial number sequence. A suspect serial number and a low price = stay away!

N.J.L. · 13 March 2012, 07:28 AM

Thank you for the advice. I will leave well alone!

13 March 2012, 04:28 AM	#1
N.J.L. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: England Watch: Various Posts: 35	Advice on Vintage Day-Date required. I need your advice on this vintage Day-Date I was offered today. This Day-Date has plexiglass and I like the cream dial, however I am unsure about the BEX 251001 case number at (6 o'clock). I have taken a couple of poor photos on my Blackberry. The asking price is £2600 and I have conducted business with the seller for over 20 years. The watch is sold with no paperwork or history and has recently had a service. The watch is not quick set therefore I asume it pre dates 1983. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Attached Images

13 March 2012, 04:51 AM	#2
Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	BEX251001 case number??? __________________ 1601, 1675/3, 16753, 16750, 16750, 16700, 16610, 18238

13 March 2012, 05:19 AM	#4
Andy B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire, England Posts: 275	Are you absolutely sure about that?? Do you have any photos of this? __________________ My Watches

13 March 2012, 06:10 AM	#7
Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	I would stay very clear of that watch. Not a proper serial number sequence. A suspect serial number and a low price = stay away! __________________ 1601, 1675/3, 16753, 16750, 16750, 16700, 16610, 18238

13 March 2012, 05:08 AM	#3
N.J.L. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: England Watch: Various Posts: 35	Paladin, Yes oddly BEX 251001 IS clearly visible on the case??

13 March 2012, 05:38 AM	#5
N.J.L. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: England Watch: Various Posts: 35	I am absolutely sure, I copied the serial number using a magnifier. The watch is still with the seller and unfortunately I do not have any other clear photos. I called Rolex Kingshill ( Was Bexley ) thinking the watch may have been re cased during a Rolex official service however they had no record of the watch.

13 March 2012, 05:48 AM	#6
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	Sounds kinda fishy to me...

13 March 2012, 07:28 AM	#8
N.J.L. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: England Watch: Various Posts: 35	Thank you for the advice. I will leave well alone!

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