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Scapegoat · 9 July 2018, 11:55 PM

Good for you and enjoy!

Pureform · 10 July 2018, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 675R

Photo for comparison, there are a few things wrong here.

https://www.ashford.com/images/catal...233-PO_FXA.jpg

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If you look at the dial the 1,10 and 11 sticks are not aligned with the tritium marker that you gave me to compare so I'm confused but yet it's authentic?

hbombkid · 10 July 2018, 08:17 AM

Congrats good for you.

It does surprise me on the odd ball aftermarket parts people used. I think it’s just a different age.

I personally would not use an aftermarket bezel or dial, but what is the reason for an aftermarket crystal? The only thing I can think of is cost.

A neighbor of mine likes watches and his Dad gave him a Panerai. The watch was serviced once a long time ago and had an aftermarket crystal put on. He called Panerai and for a service and crystal replacement going to be like a grand. He said that is crazy so he just put it in the drawer. I need to work more on him selling it to me

Pureform · 25 July 2018, 07:43 AM

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE

Well I replaced the aftermarket crystal for this shappire crystal with An AR date, much better now and removed the diamond pimp bezel (I was offered $700 for the diamond bezel and probobly gonna sell) I put a beautiful 18kt rolex fluted bezel (sharp as can be and not polished)... Also removed the sticker in the back...I was gonna change to a black diamond dial but after I put the fluted bezel on I decided to stay with the gold dial and keep the classy look... After I will sell the bezel I'm into it for $2400... Yes awesome deal...

WJGESQ · 25 July 2018, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 05carbondrz

Ditch the Pimp Bezel for sure.

Otherwise nice buy.

Pureform · 25 July 2018, 10:04 PM

Loving the update on the watch I did

kenlperry · 25 July 2018, 10:25 PM

Looks good. The magnification on the date window looks a lot better now. Congrats!

javier · 25 July 2018, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Pureform

Well i took it to a second watchmaker/ Rolex store and they both verified correct 3135 movement and caseback says 16200 and all the rest of the markings... He did say crystal is generic and diamond bezel is aftermarket but 18kt with 61 stones in S1I/G 1.75ct... They both also said they see nothing wrong with the dial and hands...

But I do want to change the bezel to fluted and dial to black or blue vignette...

Thanks guys I'm happy with a $2800 purchase especially the diamond bezel alone going for upwards of $1400 which I'm gonna sell...

Congrats. It is a nice piece as it is now.

Pureform · 26 July 2018, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kenlperry

Looks good. The magnification on the date window looks a lot better now. Congrats!

Thanks it's much better

Pureform · 26 July 2018, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by javier

Congrats. It is a nice piece as it is now.

Yep and majority of the people said to give up on this piece and I gave this ugly duckling a chance and she came out beautiful and at an amazing price...

Oh and the people that said the dial is fake, we took that dial out and it is real 😁

e64dxyan · 26 July 2018, 07:00 AM

Not feeling it....

Fujiman · 26 July 2018, 07:30 AM

Seems like a pretty good deal overall, Pureform. Mine started out with the champagne dial but I replaced it during a service with the silver dial which is easier to read with my aging eyes. Anyway, enjoy it.

25 July 2018, 10:25 PM	#37
kenlperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: KP Location: Washington D.C. Watch: Rolex 19018 Posts: 232	Looks good. The magnification on the date window looks a lot better now. Congrats! __________________ "Promise Less and Do more"

9 July 2018, 11:55 PM	#31
Scapegoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Pro Posts: 1,798	Good for you and enjoy!

10 July 2018, 08:17 AM	#33
hbombkid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: VA Watch: Sub 116610 Posts: 1,082	Congrats good for you. It does surprise me on the odd ball aftermarket parts people used. I think it’s just a different age. I personally would not use an aftermarket bezel or dial, but what is the reason for an aftermarket crystal? The only thing I can think of is cost. A neighbor of mine likes watches and his Dad gave him a Panerai. The watch was serviced once a long time ago and had an aftermarket crystal put on. He called Panerai and for a service and crystal replacement going to be like a grand. He said that is crazy so he just put it in the drawer. I need to work more on him selling it to me

25 July 2018, 07:43 AM	#34
Pureform Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 278	UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE Well I replaced the aftermarket crystal for this shappire crystal with An AR date, much better now and removed the diamond pimp bezel (I was offered $700 for the diamond bezel and probobly gonna sell) I put a beautiful 18kt rolex fluted bezel (sharp as can be and not polished)... Also removed the sticker in the back...I was gonna change to a black diamond dial but after I put the fluted bezel on I decided to stay with the gold dial and keep the classy look... After I will sell the bezel I'm into it for $2400... Yes awesome deal...

25 July 2018, 10:04 PM	#36
Pureform Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 278	Loving the update on the watch I did

26 July 2018, 07:00 AM	#41
e64dxyan Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: USA Posts: 15	Not feeling it....

26 July 2018, 07:30 AM	#42
Fujiman Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 182	Seems like a pretty good deal overall, Pureform. Mine started out with the champagne dial but I replaced it during a service with the silver dial which is easier to read with my aging eyes. Anyway, enjoy it.

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