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edge of midnight · 26 August 2010, 04:06 AM

Hi a newby here with a technical question.
I have recently bid on an Oyster datejust precision cal 1225 which I won at a good price.

I have just been emailed and told the following: the watch you ordered was found to be defective during service ie, not keeping good time & replacement parts are scarce. We are offering you this replacement for the same value. Please advise if this is acceptable or we must cancel the deal.

In its place I have been offered a mid 70s Rolex Precision 6694 with a replacement acrylic glass and a strong reliable 55807 movement. It includes a custom oyster style steel bracelet & a new generic leather strap.

Is this a worthwhile deal i.e. is the newer one a more accurate movement etc. They both look in good condition.

BTW the other rolex in the house was a present to my wife on her 40th birthday. A 1970 ladies oysterperpetual date adjust SS with 18k gold bezel, winder and center of jubilee strap. Mother of pearl face with gold roman numerals.

jdc · 26 August 2010, 06:30 PM

do you trust the seller? to me the deal all sounds uncomfortable, are you sure the replacement watch is the one you are going to be sent - I would walk away

WatchTimes · 26 August 2010, 10:33 PM

I would get a refund, that just doesnt sound right!!

Idle Swede · 26 August 2010, 10:37 PM

This doesn't sound good, and with an aftermarket bracelet on top of that.

Welcome to the forum and cancel the deal.

edge of midnight · 27 August 2010, 07:16 AM

Watch comes from a very reliable verified source. I dont doubt the authenticity. All I wanted to know was if the date of manufacture (mid 1970's ) is correct and if the newr mechanism is more accurate. What would the caliber be?

Blue Shadow · 27 August 2010, 08:08 AM

It looks weird to me...but I'm still a newbie I guess. Isn't the crystal too tall? And also, is there something missing in the movement?

jcherskine · 27 August 2010, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

This doesn't sound good, and with an aftermarket bracelet on top of that.

Welcome to the forum and cancel the deal.

x2 Aftermarket bracelet for starters. Did the original watch ever exist?
Sounds fishy. I would run from this deal.

26 August 2010, 04:06 AM	#1
edge of midnight Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Richard Location: South Africa Watch: Omega 58 Conny 504 Posts: 20	Oyster datejust preciscion question Hi a newby here with a technical question. I have recently bid on an Oyster datejust precision cal 1225 which I won at a good price. I have just been emailed and told the following: the watch you ordered was found to be defective during service ie, not keeping good time & replacement parts are scarce. We are offering you this replacement for the same value. Please advise if this is acceptable or we must cancel the deal. In its place I have been offered a mid 70s Rolex Precision 6694 with a replacement acrylic glass and a strong reliable 55807 movement. It includes a custom oyster style steel bracelet & a new generic leather strap. Is this a worthwhile deal i.e. is the newer one a more accurate movement etc. They both look in good condition. BTW the other rolex in the house was a present to my wife on her 40th birthday. A 1970 ladies oysterperpetual date adjust SS with 18k gold bezel, winder and center of jubilee strap. Mother of pearl face with gold roman numerals. Attached Images

26 August 2010, 10:33 PM	#3
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	I would get a refund, that just doesnt sound right!! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

26 August 2010, 06:30 PM	#2
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	do you trust the seller? to me the deal all sounds uncomfortable, are you sure the replacement watch is the one you are going to be sent - I would walk away

26 August 2010, 10:37 PM	#4
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	This doesn't sound good, and with an aftermarket bracelet on top of that. Welcome to the forum and cancel the deal.

27 August 2010, 07:16 AM	#5
edge of midnight Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Richard Location: South Africa Watch: Omega 58 Conny 504 Posts: 20	Watch comes from a very reliable verified source. I dont doubt the authenticity. All I wanted to know was if the date of manufacture (mid 1970's ) is correct and if the newr mechanism is more accurate. What would the caliber be?

27 August 2010, 08:08 AM	#6
Blue Shadow "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tyler Location: Orlando Watch: Datejust 16234 Posts: 158	It looks weird to me...but I'm still a newbie I guess. Isn't the crystal too tall? And also, is there something missing in the movement?

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