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Croatan128 · 31 May 2016, 06:03 AM

Considering purchase of vintage submariner billed as minty and am wondering if the interior of this caseback has pitting indicative moisture problem or if this is acceptable- any comments greatly appreciated.
thanks in advance.

Autavian · 31 May 2016, 06:33 AM

Caseback is fine in terms of pitting, moister, etc. However, the circa engraving doesn't look good. Imo, it was added later at some point by an engraver. Again, my opinion

Croatan128 · 31 May 2016, 06:38 AM

Thank you for your feedback- anyone else?

MILGAUSS88 · 31 May 2016, 12:40 PM

I am not 100% sure, but...

Looks like a poor casting, not pitting = fake replacement.
Print looks funny to me as well.

Old Expat Beast · 31 May 2016, 01:17 PM

Case back dates were always stamped, as far as I know, and that one looks engraved.

Got a link to the ad, or more pics of the watch itself?

Croatan128 · 1 June 2016, 03:10 AM

http://www.iconicwatchcompany.com/19...x--papers.html

Croatan128 · 1 June 2016, 04:37 AM

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=470940

Am very interested in this watch; looks like what I have been searching for, but is casebook legit? Appreciate all input; seller has been very nice to communicate with.

thanks

Pharmlou · 1 June 2016, 08:30 PM

It looks like it may have been cleaned a little too vigorously. Can we see it from a different angle. The ad doesnt have any caseback photos. Do you have photos of the case with the back removed also?

Croatan128 · 1 June 2016, 11:12 PM

movement

Croatan128 · 2 June 2016, 07:21 AM

Requested a second photograph and I think it looks much better from this angle. Once again, TO BE CLEAR seller has been very forthright and with good communication- I have zero complaints about seller.

michael067 · 2 June 2016, 09:19 AM

Looks legit to me

J!m · 2 June 2016, 09:27 AM

Pitting appears to be tear out from machining with a dull or chipped tool.

Not a deal breaker to me.

Pharmlou · 2 June 2016, 07:23 PM

That angle looks better. The previous photo made the date stamp look like it was engraved!
Looks very nice. Michael is highly regarded on the forum too,nothing to be scared of here other than the price. Haggle away!!

31 May 2016, 06:03 AM	#1
Croatan128 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 12	Caseback help needed Considering purchase of vintage submariner billed as minty and am wondering if the interior of this caseback has pitting indicative moisture problem or if this is acceptable- any comments greatly appreciated. thanks in advance. Attached Images

31 May 2016, 12:40 PM	#4
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,190	I am not 100% sure, but... Looks like a poor casting, not pitting = fake replacement. Print looks funny to me as well. Last edited by MILGAUSS88; 31 May 2016 at 12:41 PM.. Reason: .

1 June 2016, 11:12 PM	#9
Croatan128 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 12	movement Attached Images

2 June 2016, 07:21 AM	#10
Croatan128 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 12	Requested a second photograph and I think it looks much better from this angle. Once again, TO BE CLEAR seller has been very forthright and with good communication- I have zero complaints about seller. Attached Images

31 May 2016, 06:33 AM	#2
Autavian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 634	Caseback is fine in terms of pitting, moister, etc. However, the circa engraving doesn't look good. Imo, it was added later at some point by an engraver. Again, my opinion

31 May 2016, 06:38 AM	#3
Croatan128 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 12	Thank you for your feedback- anyone else?

31 May 2016, 01:17 PM	#5
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Case back dates were always stamped, as far as I know, and that one looks engraved. Got a link to the ad, or more pics of the watch itself?

1 June 2016, 03:10 AM	#6
Croatan128 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 12	http://www.iconicwatchcompany.com/19...x--papers.html

1 June 2016, 04:37 AM	#7
Croatan128 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 12	http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=470940 Am very interested in this watch; looks like what I have been searching for, but is casebook legit? Appreciate all input; seller has been very nice to communicate with. thanks

1 June 2016, 08:30 PM	#8
Pharmlou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Louis Location: Australia Watch: 114060 16710 5513 Posts: 95	It looks like it may have been cleaned a little too vigorously. Can we see it from a different angle. The ad doesnt have any caseback photos. Do you have photos of the case with the back removed also?

2 June 2016, 09:19 AM	#11
michael067 Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mike Location: Las Vegas Watch: TT DJ 16233 Posts: 1,002	Looks legit to me

2 June 2016, 09:27 AM	#12
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,839	Pitting appears to be tear out from machining with a dull or chipped tool. Not a deal breaker to me.

2 June 2016, 07:23 PM	#13
Pharmlou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Louis Location: Australia Watch: 114060 16710 5513 Posts: 95	That angle looks better. The previous photo made the date stamp look like it was engraved! Looks very nice. Michael is highly regarded on the forum too,nothing to be scared of here other than the price. Haggle away!!

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