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Old 24 February 2011, 05:44 AM   #1
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Strange that SUCH A REAR rolex isn't more sought after
While some stupid red writing doubbles the price, this real rare Rolex still has no serious premium, I don't get it
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Old 24 February 2011, 06:57 AM   #2
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Sub'erman,

I posted on the general forum a separate thread about the crown... Looks too unified to me to be polishing holes...

Closer pic:
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Old 24 February 2011, 07:03 AM   #3
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Andreas I think you believe this is something it isn't.

Here's what I think happened.

Someone polished the crown a little bit too much and got some small pinholes, then realized they overdid it and "opened" them up for a more uniform look.
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Old 24 February 2011, 07:17 AM   #4
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Andreas I think you believe this is something it isn't.

Here's what I think happened.

Someone polished the crown a little bit too much and got some small pinholes, then realized they overdid it and "opened" them up for a more uniform look.
OK, well if that is true, the result is pretty cool, as long as it holds water!
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Old 24 February 2011, 07:47 AM   #5
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Andreas I think you believe this is something it isn't.

Here's what I think happened.

Someone polished the crown a little bit too much and got some small pinholes, then realized they overdid it and "opened" them up for a more uniform look.
This definitely seems to be a very plausible explanation.
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Old 24 February 2011, 07:49 AM   #6
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This definitely seems to be a very plausible explanation.
As I said, would love to find out the real truth behind it, but as long as it's 100% waterproof, I like the little holes.

Maybe Orchi would know?

We need a "Orchi light" to shine up in the sky!
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Old 24 February 2011, 07:49 AM   #7
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This definitely seems to be a very plausible explanation.
Did it back in my youth and it cost me a couple of crowns.
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Old 24 February 2011, 07:52 AM   #8
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Did it back in my youth and it cost me a couple of crowns.
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Old 24 February 2011, 07:21 AM   #9
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Wow, what a great find. I am drooling... enjoy
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Old 24 February 2011, 07:41 AM   #10
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Very nice.
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