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4 March 2013, 09:18 AM | #1 |
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Hi All,
I am looking for an original crystal for my watch. I don't know if anyone remembers that it was changed by my jeweler because it was scratched. I can't locate the original one that was returned to me. How do I go about locating one? Thanks so much!! |
4 March 2013, 10:09 AM | #2 |
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You could post a WTB on TRF and VRF for an original Superdome crystal.
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4 March 2013, 12:00 PM | #3 |
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I remember you well. Your find is probably worth 200k plus on the conservative side. Have you not replaced the wrongly fit safire crystal? Your main goal IMO should be to preserve the dail. You can do that with the proper Rolex plastic service crystal. If you planning on showing the watch and wanting to show it in original configuration, then try contacting very high end dealers to see if they can source you a origianal tropic 39 crystal. The problem is that most nos 39 crystals sold as Rolex are fake. Have you been wearing the watch?
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4 March 2013, 04:18 PM | #4 |
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I remember this watch and all of the drama it caused. I had just started searching for my first Rolex at about that time. If I recall the thread was closed.
Gene, touch base with Beau or Dalton at ABC Watchwerks, Bob Ridley at Watchmakers international, or Riki Dietel at Time Care inc.. One of them will be able to assist you in getting a crystal for your watch. On another note, sure would love to know what happened after march 2011 with your watch. I'll be honest, I'm nosey and loved the fact you needed up with a 200k watch for $350 at a police auction. Dude I was so pulling for you, I hope it all worked out. Pete |
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4 March 2013, 06:26 PM | #6 |
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Absolutely - this was a fascinating read without much of a conclusion although I understand the find was eventually verified as a 'good' one (slight understatement). Given the traffic towards the end of the original thread though I wonder if this will be a common perspective? I for one would very much appreciate some quality photos of the watch.
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13 March 2013, 12:28 AM | #7 |
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Thank you all for your kind comments and for your advise. Its always appreciated!
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13 March 2013, 11:59 AM | #8 |
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13 March 2013, 12:49 PM | #9 |
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As I recall, this watch was talked about at great length several years ago when it originally surfaced, and at that time there was a lot of wild speculation about astronomical values, as is already beginning again here. This is an unusual variant of an early Sea Dweller, to be sure, but it will be a long, hard road for someone who has their heart set on anything near the $200,000 neighborhood, I'm afraid. In fact, I'm willing to bet that is why the original poster still owns this watch several years after buying it for a pittance at a police auction-- not because of any strong interest in the history of Rolex sport watches.
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I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I don't think you are going to get what you are after here. This thread has nothing to do with love of Rolex, restoration or preservation of historical watches, or even with replacement crystals. It has to do with profit maximizing, and I can assure you that this watch hasn't seen any wrist time since its most recent discovery. But, keep your eyes peeled the next time you are cruising around Staten Island, and you never know . . .
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14 March 2013, 01:30 AM | #12 |
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So if you got it . . . why not post the story and a few pics . . . ?
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16 March 2013, 02:21 AM | #13 |
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I contacted this guy weeks ago telling him I have the crystal he is looking for and got no response. Just thought I would add that info to this thread....
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What in Sam hell is going on here
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21 March 2013, 11:41 AM | #16 |
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i must of missed the original thread anyone got a link sound interesting
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21 March 2013, 12:10 PM | #17 |
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Can i just add one thing..
I could care less = I care a lot I couldn't care less = i care little |
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DRSD MK0 Prototype dial
Here is the final pic of it all cleaned up!
Matching hands and pearl, brand new NOS #39 superdome and 285 endlinks with 9315 patent pending bracelet. The owner seems to be happy with it! |
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