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BigBlue1 · 12 February 2020, 09:13 PM

Delivered in Hong Kong Signed for by Young

Watch and Bracelet.

jhvalente · 29 February 2020, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

Delivered in Hong Kong Signed for by Young

Watch and Bracelet.

Can’t wait to see the finished product

BigBlue1 · 29 February 2020, 11:18 AM

They are 2 weeks in with a 8 to 10 week turnaround. Just I. Time to rock it on the wrist for summer.

BisonHead · 1 March 2020, 08:01 PM

Looking forward to seeing the finished watch and bracelet. (Subscribed) Are they able to fix the lug hole for you?

I wonder if the wear is caused from using SS spring bars and has worn/elongated the lug hole over the years.

BigBlue1 · 2 March 2020, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BisonHead

Looking forward to seeing the finished watch and bracelet. (Subscribed) Are they able to fix the lug hole for you?

I wonder if the wear is caused from using SS spring bars and has worn/elongated the lug hole over the years.

The Lugs are going to get beefed up a bit. I am excited as well. I am hopeful to receive the watch by thee end of March fingers crossed.
I’m sure steel spring bars don’t help.

101031-28 · 21 April 2020, 04:37 AM

Any updates on your DD, OP? Quite the exciting project you have there!

SunTzu · 21 April 2020, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 101031-28

Any updates on your DD, OP? Quite the exciting project you have there!

It's on eBay now.

$7,000.00 bid with 1.5 days left. 90 watchers.

Handey0465 · 21 April 2020, 07:19 AM

Looks like he wasn't planning on wearing it, but flipping it...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-1803-...f&LH_Auction=1

BigBlue1 · 21 April 2020, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Handey0465

Looks like he wasn't planning on wearing it, but flipping it...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-1803-...f&LH_Auction=1

Thanks for having my back and trying to make me look like a scumbag, but little do you read. You must have missed the part where I had this watch restored at almost 2500 and paid 6700 for the watch. So ya I guess I must be flipping it for a big profit with it sitting at 7 grand.

BigBlue1 · 21 April 2020, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 101031-28

Any updates on your DD, OP? Quite the exciting project you have there!

Thank you for asking. All set and looks amazing. Most that see it swear they thought it was a quickset.
Right now it is on Ebay and I am also in talks with some in regards to trading or selling.
Who knows what I will be doing.

Yachtbuoy · 21 April 2020, 08:50 AM

Just curious about why the desire to sell, especially after getting it restored? It looks really good but it did seem from only a few posts before that you were pretty keen to keep it. What changed?

barneb10 · 21 April 2020, 08:52 AM

Gorgeous pice. Love how crisp the bracelet is. Woahza

BigBlue1 · 21 April 2020, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Yachtbuoy

Just curious about why the desire to sell, especially after getting it restored? It looks really good but it did seem from only a few posts before that you were pretty keen to keep it. What changed?

Honestly at the end of the day I may just end up keeping it. I never thought it would be so tough to get rid of a president and or maybe the right deal just hasn't come my way. I have been contacted by 3 scammers and have had some offers some of which are better than others. It has been a learning experience for sure. There are so many damn scammers out there, loads with scumbags.

SunTzu · 21 April 2020, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

Honestly at the end of the day I may just end up keeping it. I never thought it would be so tough to get rid of a president and or maybe the right deal just hasn't come my way. I have been contacted by 3 scammers and have had some offers some of which are better than others. It has been a learning experience for sure. There are so many damn scammers out there, loads with scumbags.

I was surprised to see you put it up especially with the possibility of losing money or breaking even.

It looks wonderful and with the decision of swapping the dial or the hands to complete the look; I think enjoying it for a little bit is worth it.

I think you did a great job of rescuing a vintage piece. Enjoy it!

You can always use the forum classifieds to sell it at a later time.

BigBlue1 · 21 April 2020, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SunTzu

I was surprised to see you put it up especially with the possibility of losing money or breaking even.

It looks wonderful and with the decision of swapping the dial or the hands to complete the look; I think enjoying it for a little bit is worth it.

I think you did a great job of rescuing a vintage piece. Enjoy it!

You can always use the forum classifieds to sell it at a later time.

I went that avenue here already and was bombarded by scammers and or at least they played to be.

SunTzu · 21 April 2020, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

I went that avenue here already and was bombarded by scammers and or at least they played to be.

Wow, didn't know. I figured maybe someone following this thread would be interested. Bummer.

I guess the only way is a face to face which carries risks, or finding someone here that's above board.

I love it after the restoration! I'd change the dial. But it's out of my wheelhouse.

BigBlue1 · 21 April 2020, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SunTzu

Wow, didn't know. I figured maybe someone following this thread would be interested. Bummer.

I guess the only way is a face to face which carries risks, or finding someone here that's above board.

I love it after the restoration! I'd change the dial. But it's out of my wheelhouse.

Thank you. Times are tough for some folks especially with the uncertainty day to day of everyone’s well being in all aspects of ones life. The fallout is of likes of which we haven’t seen. Times are unprecedented at the moment.

I really am tempted to source the hands and slap a beautiful blue Buckley dial on it.

Handey0465 · 21 April 2020, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

Thanks for having my back and trying to make me look like a scumbag, but little do you read. You must have missed the part where I had this watch restored at almost 2500 and paid 6700 for the watch. So ya I guess I must be flipping it for a big profit with it sitting at 7 grand.

Sorry, I guess typed text doesn't convey intent...I don't have a problem with flipping.

I was updating the person who asked for an update.

NKflyer · 21 April 2020, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

Thank you for asking. All set and looks amazing. Most that see it swear they thought it was a quickset.
Right now it is on Ebay and I am also in talks with some in regards to trading or selling.
Who knows what I will be doing.

Ebay has tightened their policies in recent years... If you end the auction early, you'll be responsible for the final value fee based on the high bid at the time the auction is ended (10% or $750, whichever is less). However, sellers are allowed forgiveness for doing this once per calendar year. You bristled at a poster's earlier criticism of flipping... The watch is yours to do with as you please, but manipulating potentially disappointing ebay auction results isn't exactly upstanding.

Yachtbuoy · 21 April 2020, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

Honestly at the end of the day I may just end up keeping it. I never thought it would be so tough to get rid of a president and or maybe the right deal just hasn't come my way. I have been contacted by 3 scammers and have had some offers some of which are better than others. It has been a learning experience for sure. There are so many damn scammers out there, loads with scumbags.

It would be pretty hard, but I guess it really does sound like something happened/changed and you really fell out of love with it. Very nice watch regardless, hope you do what makes you happy

zapokee · 21 April 2020, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

Honestly at the end of the day I may just end up keeping it. I never thought it would be so tough to get rid of a president and or maybe the right deal just hasn't come my way. I have been contacted by 3 scammers and have had some offers some of which are better than others. It has been a learning experience for sure. There are so many damn scammers out there, loads with scumbags.

Just deal with someone reputable like Jacek if you really want to offload it. You'll get a slightly lower price selling it to a dealer, but for me the peace of mind is worth that money.

BigBlue1 · 21 April 2020, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by zapokee

Just deal with someone reputable like Jacek if you really want to offload it. You'll get a slightly lower price selling it to a dealer, but for me the peace of mind is worth that money.

See what happens, but I agree it is the best option with best peace of mind.

Wahlberg · 23 April 2020, 09:19 PM

So you sold it?

offrdmania · 27 April 2020, 10:53 AM

Just saw this 1803 at Bernard Watch for a great price including a bracelet with all of its links and the refinished dial isnt a big deal since original dials are easy to come by. Lugs look pretty thick too.

Im not affiliated with them at all, just passing on what I think is a great deal.

https://www.bernardwatch.com/Rolex/D...sident/RLX7967

Shaka2015 · 28 April 2020, 04:13 AM

https://tropicalwatch.com/watches/cqhv

SunTzu · 28 April 2020, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaka2015

https://tropicalwatch.com/watches/cqhv

I saw that last week by chance when I was researching vintage sellers based on the tagged thread in this section after someone mentioned them.

If someone has the correct dial to go with those hands or the correct hands to go with that dial, then you can get a great, serviced, no bracelet sag 1803.

southtexas · 28 April 2020, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SunTzu

I saw that last week by chance when I was researching vintage sellers based on the tagged thread in this section after someone mentioned them.

If someone has the correct dial to go with those hands or the correct hands to go with that dial, then you can get a great, serviced, no bracelet sag 1803.

Ad states “matching hands”? Matching what, exactly? A completely different dial style?

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Pocosso · 28 April 2020, 05:22 AM

It is definetly a nice project, the price you paid make it very open to invest in some refurbishing, having the very rare wide boy handset I would recommend you to look for a Wide Boy dial, Michael will return your bracelet like new and the proper dial will increase the value a lot.
Enjoy the search and the nice watch! Good Catch! Post the results please!

SunTzu · 28 April 2020, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by southtexas

A completely different dial style?

"Buck Wild Roman Style"

When ya wanna let your hair down and rock out man. C'mon get with the times!

gregouille · 30 April 2020, 02:28 AM

Funny because I was about to buy this watch just before seing this thread...
I guess I still need to be more careful about vintage pieces ! I did rely on Jacek for giving the right info about the watch but I guess I was wrong anyway I'm glad I didn't pull the trigger.
Seems to be a bargain at first.

12 February 2020, 09:13 PM	#91
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,956	Delivered in Hong Kong Signed for by Young Watch and Bracelet. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

29 February 2020, 11:18 AM	#93
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,956	They are 2 weeks in with a 8 to 10 week turnaround. Just I. Time to rock it on the wrist for summer. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

21 April 2020, 04:37 AM	#96
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Any updates on your DD, OP? Quite the exciting project you have there! __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

27 April 2020, 10:53 AM	#114
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,998	Just saw this 1803 at Bernard Watch for a great price including a bracelet with all of its links and the refinished dial isnt a big deal since original dials are easy to come by. Lugs look pretty thick too. Im not affiliated with them at all, just passing on what I think is a great deal. https://www.bernardwatch.com/Rolex/D...sident/RLX7967 __________________ TRF Member 11738

28 April 2020, 04:13 AM	#115
Shaka2015 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 142	is this the watch? https://tropicalwatch.com/watches/cqhv

1 March 2020, 08:01 PM	#94
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	Looking forward to seeing the finished watch and bracelet. (Subscribed) Are they able to fix the lug hole for you? I wonder if the wear is caused from using SS spring bars and has worn/elongated the lug hole over the years.

21 April 2020, 07:19 AM	#98
Handey0465 Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: South Carolina Watch: 126711CHNR Posts: 511	Looks like he wasn't planning on wearing it, but flipping it... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-1803-...f&LH_Auction=1

21 April 2020, 08:50 AM	#101
Yachtbuoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Australia Watch: 1603 & 25407N Posts: 351	Just curious about why the desire to sell, especially after getting it restored? It looks really good but it did seem from only a few posts before that you were pretty keen to keep it. What changed?

21 April 2020, 08:52 AM	#102
barneb10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 379	Gorgeous pice. Love how crisp the bracelet is. Woahza

23 April 2020, 09:19 PM	#113
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,590	So you sold it?

28 April 2020, 05:22 AM	#118
Pocosso "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Davide Location: Italy Watch: RO/ROO/PAM/DAYTONA Posts: 402	It is definetly a nice project, the price you paid make it very open to invest in some refurbishing, having the very rare wide boy handset I would recommend you to look for a Wide Boy dial, Michael will return your bracelet like new and the proper dial will increase the value a lot. Enjoy the search and the nice watch! Good Catch! Post the results please! __________________ 5167-5711 6217-8001 16520A-16520E-16500-116610LV-166710LN-16760-16030-16570T- ROO(Ti)-RO-ROC PAN0055-PAM351-PAM733-PAM721 Type XX-XXI

30 April 2020, 02:28 AM	#120
gregouille "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Paris Posts: 481	Funny because I was about to buy this watch just before seing this thread... I guess I still need to be more careful about vintage pieces ! I did rely on Jacek for giving the right info about the watch but I guess I was wrong anyway I'm glad I didn't pull the trigger. Seems to be a bargain at first.

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