ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
8 October 2007, 01:29 AM | #1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Real Name: Vernon
Location: C-a-n-a-d-a
Watch: 16600
Posts: 5,641
|
Is this too good to be true for a vintage?
__________________
I'm just a cook... |
8 October 2007, 03:33 AM | #2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Real Name: Ken
Location: toronto
Watch: 18K YG Day Date
Posts: 2,985
|
looks legit to me
__________________
DAUNWAUN |
8 October 2007, 03:46 AM | #3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Real Name: Bo
Location: Denmark
Watch: Rolex, of course!
Posts: 22,436
|
I think it is real, but that aftermarket Oyster bracelet is HIDIOUS!
__________________
With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw... |
8 October 2007, 05:07 AM | #4 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Real Name: Ken
Location: toronto
Watch: 18K YG Day Date
Posts: 2,985
|
i would agree
__________________
DAUNWAUN |
8 October 2007, 07:44 AM | #5 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Real Name: Vernon
Location: C-a-n-a-d-a
Watch: 16600
Posts: 5,641
|
Thanks guys. The date shown on "29" looked awkward initially, and for the price was too good to be true
__________________
I'm just a cook... |
8 October 2007, 08:36 AM | #6 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Real Name: Bryan
Location: Kansas City, MO
Watch: TT Blue Submariner
Posts: 930
|
If you purchase that watch, send it to a RSC for a servicing. I recently purchased a similar year watch and the service ran $800. So figure that cost in your purchase price as well. Good Luck.
__________________
Yoboman "People sleep safely in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." |
8 October 2007, 11:36 AM | #7 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Hong Kong
Watch: All of them
Posts: 2,789
|
To me the date font looks wrong. Too small in the magnifier and the bezel font also looks wrong. On the 6 on the bezel, the red and blue do not go thru the middle of the 6....usually an aftermarket bezel....my $0.02.....
__________________
I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure |
8 October 2007, 02:56 PM | #8 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Real Name: Vernon
Location: C-a-n-a-d-a
Watch: 16600
Posts: 5,641
|
What about the "18" in the bezel? Does the red blue normally goes between the 1 and 8 of the "18"?
__________________
I'm just a cook... |
8 October 2007, 08:32 PM | #9 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 22,683
|
Vernon, at best the date wheel has been replaced. The 9 should be open on that vintage.
The insert could be fine, Rolex, if nothing else was inconsistent on inserts. |
9 October 2007, 01:16 AM | #10 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Real Name: Vernon
Location: C-a-n-a-d-a
Watch: 16600
Posts: 5,641
|
Thanks Mike, very useful info to know about inconsistensies with Rolex replacement parts.
__________________
I'm just a cook... |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.