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10 September 2013, 01:25 AM | #31 |
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10 September 2013, 02:03 AM | #32 |
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And thank you to everyone that helped me see the light. I am going to send the T serial to Rikki and get a nice fresh service, then enjoy the crap out of this watch!!
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10 September 2013, 11:29 AM | #33 |
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Sounds like a plan. Rikki
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10 September 2013, 12:59 PM | #34 |
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Do it!!
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11 September 2013, 11:36 AM | #35 |
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Again thanks for all the opinions, but I have an opportunity to buy an SEL and Luminova Exp II from a trusted TRF seller for $500 over and above my current T serial.
That change any opinions? Because I decided to do it.
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11 September 2013, 09:51 PM | #36 |
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Yes. If the goal is a watch with SEL and ability to see it at night and that's the only difference I would do it as well. It is a modern watch after all. IMO a tritium based Rolex should be one with a matte dial.
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13 September 2013, 06:08 AM | #37 |
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Although I love the tritium dialed Exp II, I just got the SEL/luminova model today. I managed to pick up a late A serial 16570 in near mint shape for a trusted forum member. It cost me $600 over and above my T serial, which I sold today. To me, it is worth the upgrade.
The solid SEL and the insanely bright markers win the day. $1500 might not be worth it, but $600 is! I mean, what's not to love??:
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13 September 2013, 06:54 AM | #38 |
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13 September 2013, 02:31 PM | #39 |
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i would personally do it. I am thinking of spending close to that to just get a new bracelet for one of my watches.
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13 September 2013, 09:35 PM | #40 |
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Best $600 I have ever spent. At 5:30 this morning the hands and markers were still glowing, and had not seen any light since 8:30 pm. Was able to tell that it was 5:30. How handy!
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13 September 2013, 10:25 PM | #41 |
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Good deal!
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3 October 2013, 03:44 AM | #42 |
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I sent the watch of to Rikki for a full service. I spoke to him on the phone several times, and let me tell you he is one hell of a nice guy. I was planning on picking it up in person on an upcoming trip to Lakeland FL but the trip is being postponed so I am just going to have it shipped. I may swing by Seminole when I do get to FL and say hi to him. Will post details on the overhaul when I get it back next week.
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3 October 2013, 05:16 AM | #43 |
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Keep the watch, service it and wear it. :)
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