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LLFaircloth · 18 March 2016, 03:09 AM

I just got my first Rolex a few days ago. I am completely happy with it. Had it pressure tested and authenticated with my local watch guy. He actually tried to talk me out of it. It's a Transitional Submariner 168000 with M5 on the clasp. So here is my question..... I was looking at the Date Wheel and noticed that the 6th is closed. All the other 6s and 9s are open (even the 26th). Does this mean that the date wheel has been replaced? Could it be original? i haven't been able to find a picture of another like it through google.

johneh · 18 March 2016, 03:11 AM

A good question to ask yourself is "why did the guy that authenticated it try to talk me out of this?"

powerfunk · 18 March 2016, 03:23 AM

Springer says it's OK so you're all good! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=6548253

Congrats, and pics please.

MattyL147 · 18 March 2016, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by johneh

A good question to ask yourself is "why did the guy that authenticated it try to talk me out of this?"

Yea, what was the deal with him trying to talk you out of it??

lamnyc · 18 March 2016, 04:02 AM

Maybe he wants it for himself.

LLFaircloth · 18 March 2016, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MattyL147

Yea, what was the deal with him trying to talk you out of it??

Sorry, He was trying to buy it off of me, not stop me from purchasing. lol. He went over it with a jewellers loop and couldn't find any signs of it being polished. The bezel is original and in great shape and the patina is awesome. Now I will happily admit I might be biased. lol.

only issues are that the pearl is cracked and I need to replace on of the end links.

I'd love to post up some pictures but seems I need to find somewhere to upload them first to link them here. (wonder why I can't just upload here.....)

LLFaircloth · 18 March 2016, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by powerfunk

Springer says it's OK so you're all good! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=6548253

Congrats, and pics please.

I saw that one too. Mine is different. So the normal is that all 6s and 9s are open except the 6 in 26.

Mine are all open (including the 26) except the 6th.

I see where springer says that its normal but I can't find any examples online of where this is the case other than mine.

powerfunk · 18 March 2016, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LLFaircloth

I saw that one too. Mine is different. So the normal is that all 6s and 9s are open except the 6 in 26.

Mine are all open (including the 26) except the 6th.

I see where springer says that its normal but I can't find any examples online of where this is the case other than mine.

Did you buy the same watch TimRolex was looking at? Because that's exactly what he's describing.

Edit: Nevermind, just realized you already commented there. Anyway enjoy your 168000!

joli160 · 19 March 2016, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by powerfunk

Springer says it's OK so you're all good! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=6548253

Congrats, and pics please.

X2

LLFaircloth · 20 March 2016, 05:09 AM

Still trying to figure out how to post up a picture. All my cloud services are private so that would t work.

Speaking of pictures I still can't find another example of the date wheel I have. Googled replacement wheels and either all are open except the 26 or none are. If anyone else has this weird set up I'd love to know about it.

Ckci · 20 March 2016, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by LLFaircloth

Still trying to figure out how to post up a picture. All my cloud services are private so that would t work.

Speaking of pictures I still can't find another example of the date wheel I have. Googled replacement wheels and either all are open except the 26 or none are. If anyone else has this weird set up I'd love to know about it.

I just take a pic with my phone and then hit the paper clip which will pull up another page. I hit choose file and then it takes me to a screen to take photo or photo library. Choose pic and then I hit upload and then go back to my post and hit the paperclip again and the file for the photo will be there tap it and it will put it in your post. It may put it at the beginning of your post if you don't move the cursor back to the end or where ever else you want it in your post. If that happens just delete, move cursor and hit the paperclip again. It will still be there. Can't wait to see photos.

Russell.

LLFaircloth · 20 March 2016, 05:37 AM

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LLFaircloth · 20 March 2016, 05:40 AM

That work?

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LLFaircloth · 20 March 2016, 05:48 AM

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rod727 · 20 March 2016, 05:50 AM

Nice looking watch and congratulations

Matt C · 20 March 2016, 06:03 AM

That's a beautiful piece!

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jrs146 · 20 March 2016, 06:10 AM

Very nice. Congrats and welcome to club Rolex!

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J!m · 20 March 2016, 10:22 AM

A rare an underappreciated piece.

I don't have a definitive answer on the date wheel but the fonts shown in your pictures certainly look like Rolex to me...

Enjoy it!

BGRINDEL · 20 March 2016, 02:43 PM

Great looking watch! I wouldn't worry about the bezel pearl. Chances are it would be tough to find one that matches that well. As for the end link, if it's bent a bit, you can remove the bracelet and pry the end link apart a bit. Cheers and congrats again!!

J!m · 21 March 2016, 02:20 AM

Rather than pry, use a pen with a plastic barrel and press it in gently to open it up. Then there are no scratches.

dabbotjordan · 21 March 2016, 03:34 AM

Nice watch! Don't forget to screw the crown in!

18 March 2016, 03:09 AM	#1
LLFaircloth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Philly Watch: 88 Sub 168000 Posts: 34	Closed 6 but open 9? I just got my first Rolex a few days ago. I am completely happy with it. Had it pressure tested and authenticated with my local watch guy. He actually tried to talk me out of it. It's a Transitional Submariner 168000 with M5 on the clasp. So here is my question..... I was looking at the Date Wheel and noticed that the 6th is closed. All the other 6s and 9s are open (even the 26th). Does this mean that the date wheel has been replaced? Could it be original? i haven't been able to find a picture of another like it through google.

18 March 2016, 03:11 AM	#2
johneh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: John Location: Toronto Watch: 214270 Posts: 721	A good question to ask yourself is "why did the guy that authenticated it try to talk me out of this?" __________________ instagram: jaschtag

20 March 2016, 06:03 AM	#16
Matt C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Maine Watch: Rolex 116660 Posts: 1,602	That's a beautiful piece! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex 116660 Ball EM2 Diver Casio G-Shock

20 March 2016, 06:10 AM	#17
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Very nice. Congrats and welcome to club Rolex! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

18 March 2016, 03:23 AM	#3
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	Springer says it's OK so you're all good! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=6548253 Congrats, and pics please.

18 March 2016, 04:02 AM	#5
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,762	Maybe he wants it for himself.

20 March 2016, 05:09 AM	#10
LLFaircloth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Philly Watch: 88 Sub 168000 Posts: 34	Still trying to figure out how to post up a picture. All my cloud services are private so that would t work. Speaking of pictures I still can't find another example of the date wheel I have. Googled replacement wheels and either all are open except the 26 or none are. If anyone else has this weird set up I'd love to know about it.

20 March 2016, 05:37 AM	#12
LLFaircloth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Philly Watch: 88 Sub 168000 Posts: 34	Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk

20 March 2016, 05:40 AM	#13
LLFaircloth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Philly Watch: 88 Sub 168000 Posts: 34	That work? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk

20 March 2016, 05:48 AM	#14
LLFaircloth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Philly Watch: 88 Sub 168000 Posts: 34	Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk

20 March 2016, 05:50 AM	#15
rod727 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: U.S Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 659	Nice looking watch and congratulations

20 March 2016, 10:22 AM	#18
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,839	A rare an underappreciated piece. I don't have a definitive answer on the date wheel but the fonts shown in your pictures certainly look like Rolex to me... Enjoy it!

20 March 2016, 02:43 PM	#19
BGRINDEL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 452	Great looking watch! I wouldn't worry about the bezel pearl. Chances are it would be tough to find one that matches that well. As for the end link, if it's bent a bit, you can remove the bracelet and pry the end link apart a bit. Cheers and congrats again!!

21 March 2016, 02:20 AM	#20
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,839	Rather than pry, use a pen with a plastic barrel and press it in gently to open it up. Then there are no scratches.

21 March 2016, 03:34 AM	#21
dabbotjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: Nice Watch: Rolex Posts: 752	Nice watch! Don't forget to screw the crown in!

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