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Old 1 January 2014, 12:07 PM   #1
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Swiss made logo

A friend has an older Rolex Oysterdate Precision. It is a small steel watch, with the acrylic crystal being 1 inch across. The problem is that every one of these models I see online has "Swiss Made", or something to that affect, on the bottom of the dial. This watch does not have this on the dial. I can't check the movement because I don't know how to open the back, and I didn't want to break it. Did Rolex ever make any of these watches where they didn't put "Swiss" or something like that, on the dial?
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Old 1 January 2014, 12:18 PM   #2
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Welcome to the Forum David.
Any chance you could post up a pix of this watch?
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Old 1 January 2014, 02:37 PM   #3
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I tried posting 3 pics, I guess they need to be approved or something.
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Old 1 January 2014, 02:42 PM   #4
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A pic will be important. Shoot one to me via private message
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Old 1 January 2014, 04:02 PM   #5
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Need pics please


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Old 1 January 2014, 04:19 PM   #6
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Pics would make a huge difference
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Old 1 January 2014, 04:35 PM   #7
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I saw the pics. They aren't great but looks to be a repaint
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Old 2 January 2014, 08:09 AM   #8
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Here are some pics. Not having the "Swiss Made" logo on the dial concerns me. Someone suggested It might be a repaint. If so, do that hurt the value a lot? I am thinking of buying for my sister, and he only wants $200 for it.,,
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Old 2 January 2014, 04:30 PM   #9
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Dial looks resprayed but for 200 dollars buy it if it runs.


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Old 3 January 2014, 02:13 AM   #10
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For $200, would make a fun project...
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Old 3 January 2014, 04:48 PM   #11
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Actually got the price down to $100. It runs great. Took it to a jeweler and he verified it as authentic. Movement is in pristine shape. I just wish it was larger then I could wear it.
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Old 3 January 2014, 05:11 PM   #12
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You got a deal! Congrats!!!
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It is a known issue that all of the SubC and GMTIIC's movement have reliability issues. Something to do with a spring that was introduced. I expect this to further increase the value of older Submariners and GMTIIs.
Heck why can't I start my own internet rumor and raise the prices of MY WATCHES!!!!
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Old 3 January 2014, 06:17 PM   #13
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look for a nice dial and bracelet and you are set !

here's my wifes birthyear precision, they are beautiful classy dress watches... to me a little small on the wrist but that's because i'm a succer for sport models

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Old 3 January 2014, 06:55 PM   #14
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