What do you think of this

[Mick P]

Chaps

I am thinking of taking a look at this. What do you think, does it seem ok to you ?

http://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/exp...arch/index.htm

Regards

Mick

[Vincent65]

Nice enough - case is a bit soft around the edges for me.

[Mick P]

Hi

Thanks for the reply. When you say "soft around the edges", do you mean over polished and is this to be expected for a watch of this age ?

Regards

Mick

[Vincent65]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Hi

Thanks for the reply. When you say "soft around the edges", do you mean over polished and is this to be expected for a watch of this age ?

Regards

Mick

Yes, and not necessarily. Obviously the vast majority of watches this sort of age have been polished a few times - some more than others, some done well, some badly, some hardly at all, some never.

[Mick P]

Hi

Once again thanks for the reply, so would you say this is acceptable or am I best off looking at another ?

Regards

Mick

[Vincent65]

Hi - it's perfectly acceptable. It depends what your criteria are and tastes/budget etc. It's a serviced watch which is good to go.

[Mick P]

Hi

Ok many thanks, is there anything else I could use as a negotiating ploy ?

Mick

[Vincent65]

He doesn't like to budge much on price - good luck!

[Mick P]

Originally Posted by Vincent65

He doesn't like to budge much on price - good luck!

Ok thanks for your advice, it has been useful and I appreciate it.

Mick

[Vincent65]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Ok thanks for your advice, it has been useful and I appreciate it.

Mick

[nycpassat]

Also appears to have hand drag marks on the dial. Try to get direct macro shots from the seller to confirm.

[Mick P]

Many thanks, this is all good stuff.

Will this drag marks devalue the watch as it is over 35 years old ?

Mick

[southtexas]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Many thanks, this is all good stuff.

Will this drag marks devalue the watch as it is over 35 years old ?

Mick

In a word- yes

[Mick P]

Ok

Thanks, this is what I need to know

Mick

[Mick P]

Chaps

I managed to find a 1655 and left a deposit on it and collect it at the end of next week.

I will send in a couple of pics when I collect it as I would appreciate some advice on whether to leave the bezel in its slightly unfaded condition or get a new one fitted.

Many thanks for your previous advice, it was all very useful.

Regards

Mick

[jdmi32]

Congrats! Looking forward to the pics. The 1655 is really growing on me and I like it more each time I wear it.