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Old 5 March 2013, 04:47 AM   #1
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Bluesy Arrived!

It's finally here. Here are some pics:





On the timegrapher it is running -2.7/day, not bad (within COSC).

Here are the lug widths:

ul 2.40
ur 2.38
ll 2.47
lr 2.42

So some polishing has occurred, but it was done very well. No excessive changes to dimensions.

The dial, insert, and hands all appear to be RSC service replacements, can't wait to test the lume. The crystal has the coronet etched at 6:00 which is also an obvious service replacement giveaway (and a nice touch too, I might add).

It's cooking in the pressure tester at 6 bar right now, should know if it's water resistant in a few minutes...
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Old 5 March 2013, 04:49 AM   #2
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Congrats! Thanks for the lug widths as well
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Old 5 March 2013, 04:58 AM   #3
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Just passed 6 bar pressure test. I'm thinking of bumping up the rate a bit. But I might just wait until I service it. This won't be a daily beater.
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Old 5 March 2013, 05:06 AM   #4
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Stunning, congrats
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Old 5 March 2013, 05:08 AM   #5
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Nice one - Enjoy!
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Old 5 March 2013, 05:10 AM   #6
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Congrats. Looks great.
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Old 5 March 2013, 05:12 AM   #7
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Congrats really nice one,you are gonna love it!
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Old 5 March 2013, 05:21 AM   #8
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Congrats true classic
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Old 5 March 2013, 05:33 AM   #9
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Old 5 March 2013, 05:51 AM   #10
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Old 5 March 2013, 05:56 AM   #11
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Very nice. Congrats.
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Old 5 March 2013, 05:59 AM   #12
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Beautiful. Congrats!
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Old 5 March 2013, 05:59 AM   #13
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Congrats! That is the watch that first made me fall in love with Rolex (two different friends had one).
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Old 5 March 2013, 06:05 AM   #14
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Old 5 March 2013, 06:12 AM   #15
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Old 5 March 2013, 06:18 AM   #16
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Beauty !! Big Congrats
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Old 5 March 2013, 06:30 AM   #17
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Old 5 March 2013, 06:32 AM   #18
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Old 5 March 2013, 06:35 AM   #19
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Congrats! I definitely prefer this one to the newer style TT. Enjoy it!
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Old 5 March 2013, 06:49 AM   #20
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That was the first Rolex I ever bought for myself. I still have a soft spot for it. Congrats.
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Old 5 March 2013, 07:26 AM   #21
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Old 5 March 2013, 10:17 AM   #22
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Here's another.

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Old 5 March 2013, 10:33 AM   #23
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Nice! TT mine says welcome
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Old 5 March 2013, 10:47 AM   #24
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Old 5 March 2013, 10:55 AM   #25
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Here it is with little brother 16013 (my daily beater). Thinking of getting a 16220 as a beater, or possibly a 1601 non quickset. Will keep my eye out.

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Old 5 March 2013, 10:56 AM   #26
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I am currently looking for an A serial or earlier one of those in top condition.
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Old 5 March 2013, 11:41 AM   #27
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Old 5 March 2013, 11:42 AM   #28
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Absolutely stunning!
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Old 5 March 2013, 11:43 AM   #29
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Looks absolutely beautiful! Great choice! Enjoy your watch!
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Old 5 March 2013, 11:52 AM   #30
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It's brother says hello from MN!

Personally, I think changing this iconic blue color was a HUGE mistake by Rolex. Don't know that I have ever seen a better, more beautiful blue dial on any watch past or present.

Still love mine as much as the day I got it a LOOONG time ago!





Congrats on your addition and may it give you as much joy as mine has given me.

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