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1675-David · 19 January 2018, 11:14 PM

I'm thinking about going all in... what you guys think?? Now if I can get my hands on a period correct bracelet...

CPRWATCH · 19 January 2018, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 1675-David

I'm thinking about going all in... what you guys think?? Now if I can get my hands on a period correct bracelet...

Just be careful & remember to buy the seller , there are lots of fakes out there of this model.

offrdmania · 19 January 2018, 11:25 PM

Rough shape OP but MY can do wonders on pieces like this. It may cost a bit to send it all the way to Hong Kong but in the end you will be pleased by the result.

Toronto Soup King · 19 January 2018, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by offrdmania

rough shape op but my can do wonders on pieces like this. It may cost a bit to send it all the way to hong kong but in the end you will be pleased by the result.

thank you sir

offrdmania · 19 January 2018, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Toronto Soup King

thank you sir

Not sure if you are being serious, because I wasnt

coffeebreak · 19 January 2018, 11:34 PM

Sorry mate, but if you look very very closely at the "ROLEX" print, the "L" is longer than the other letters. Also, the rust has not set in evenly enough on the case. Clearly, this is a fake, albeit a very very good fake which would fool most people. I hope you didn't pay too much for it...

1675-David · 19 January 2018, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by coffeebreak

Sorry mate, but if you look very very closely at the "ROLEX" print, the "L" is longer than the other letters. Also, the rust has not set in evenly enough on the case. Clearly, this is a fake, albeit a very very good fake which would fool most people. I hope you didn't pay too much for it...

Can't be a fake, I spoke to the owner and he said he inherited from his grandfather...

CPRWATCH · 20 January 2018, 12:12 AM

Just took a loupe to the picture ,and on closer inspection the screw thread looks like later MKV1 service screw thread to me from possibly the 72-83 date range ( quite easier to spot really as "roLex" were still using the Archimedes screw thread until 83 ). Does it come with any service history or B&P ?.

MonBK · 20 January 2018, 12:15 AM

That was a Vise buy buddy.

FTX I · 20 January 2018, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by coffeebreak

Sorry mate, but if you look very very closely at the "ROLEX" print, the "L" is longer than the other letters. Also, the rust has not set in evenly enough on the case. Clearly, this is a fake, albeit a very very good fake which would fool most people. I hope you didn't pay too much for it...

This is a well known font variant. Probably a transitional reference.

Mattie22b · 20 January 2018, 12:14 AM

That patina is a little inconsistent all over. Looks like there could be some service parts in there.

saskmh · 20 January 2018, 12:28 AM

That's a special ROLEX case vice for clamping cases while using the old school Rolex chisel to remove the caseback.

Bob the brush · 20 January 2018, 12:49 AM

Rolex collecting is my only vice too.

enginerd · 20 January 2018, 01:02 AM

These wear a bit top heavy, especially on a rubber strap.

offrdmania · 20 January 2018, 01:04 AM

The chrono-shop is proud of their Rolex bench vice. Those pipe jaws should hold a watch case nicely when trying to remove the case back.

https://www.chrono-shop.net/en/4472-...-old-tool.html

nigelUK · 20 January 2018, 01:16 AM

The bench looks like a later addition . .

motoikkyu · 20 January 2018, 02:15 AM

I've never been a fan of manual movement.

yannis · 20 January 2018, 02:29 AM

Nice mixture of spider and tropical dial. I am not sure about the font. Could it be MKVII?

Styles Bitchley · 20 January 2018, 02:33 AM

This thread is f'ing hilarious.

Tom1675 · 20 January 2018, 02:44 AM

Send it to Michael Young, and get that stretch managed, then ship to LAWW for service.

CPRWATCH · 20 January 2018, 02:56 AM

There a lot of good adVICE on this thread , but I think its time for some people to get a grip . A moderator may be along soon & get a strong hold on things ...

saskmh · 20 January 2018, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

There a lot of good adVICE on this thread , but I think its time for some people to get a grip . A moderator may be along soon & get a strong hold on things ...

Worst puns yet. lol

springer · 20 January 2018, 04:09 AM

Fake - the genuine one was manufactured with the proper 904L stainless steel.

steversaurus · 20 January 2018, 06:02 AM

Definitely transitional. Looks like it has the short handle that was only used for 1 year.

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dysondiver · 20 January 2018, 06:06 AM

it would sand blast and look great with just a wipe of acf 50

1675-David · 20 January 2018, 06:26 AM

Thanks for all the positive input, one thing I’d like to know is; is it safe to wear these older pieces in the shower?

William.L. · 20 January 2018, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 1675-David

Thanks for all the positive input, one thing I’d like to know is; is it safe to wear these older pieces in the shower?

it is, and I do, although shaving with it on can be a major drain

andromeda160 · 20 January 2018, 09:00 AM

I heard this was actually a concept Rolex, it was supposed to replace the weights used on the BC. Very lucky find!

the_general_trader · 20 January 2018, 09:16 AM

There are some signs of laser welding that I hope the seller properly disclosed. Otherwise nice tropical colors throughout that should command a notable premium in that vintage model.

bdex75 · 20 January 2018, 09:35 AM

Is it safe to shower with this on?

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19 January 2018, 11:14 PM	#1
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	Auction Find!! I'm thinking about going all in... what you guys think?? Now if I can get my hands on a period correct bracelet...

19 January 2018, 11:25 PM	#3
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,998	Rough shape OP but MY can do wonders on pieces like this. It may cost a bit to send it all the way to Hong Kong but in the end you will be pleased by the result. __________________ TRF Member 11738

20 January 2018, 12:28 AM	#12
saskmh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1,027	That's a special ROLEX case vice for clamping cases while using the old school Rolex chisel to remove the caseback. __________________ RCN (Canadian) Tudor Milsub database co-manager

20 January 2018, 01:04 AM	#15
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,998	The chrono-shop is proud of their Rolex bench vice. Those pipe jaws should hold a watch case nicely when trying to remove the case back. https://www.chrono-shop.net/en/4472-...-old-tool.html __________________ TRF Member 11738

20 January 2018, 02:15 AM	#17
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	I've never been a fan of manual movement. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

19 January 2018, 11:34 PM	#6
coffeebreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Philippines Posts: 457	Sorry mate, but if you look very very closely at the "ROLEX" print, the "L" is longer than the other letters. Also, the rust has not set in evenly enough on the case. Clearly, this is a fake, albeit a very very good fake which would fool most people. I hope you didn't pay too much for it...

20 January 2018, 12:12 AM	#8
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,600	Just took a loupe to the picture ,and on closer inspection the screw thread looks like later MKV1 service screw thread to me from possibly the 72-83 date range ( quite easier to spot really as "roLex" were still using the Archimedes screw thread until 83 ). Does it come with any service history or B&P ?.

20 January 2018, 12:15 AM	#9
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	That was a Vise buy buddy.

20 January 2018, 12:14 AM	#11
Mattie22b "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: US Posts: 24	That patina is a little inconsistent all over. Looks like there could be some service parts in there.

20 January 2018, 12:49 AM	#13
Bob the brush "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Mercia Watch: 1016 Explorer. Posts: 928	Rolex collecting is my only vice too.

20 January 2018, 01:02 AM	#14
enginerd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Nathan Location: Denver, CO Watch: Too many Posts: 1,008	These wear a bit top heavy, especially on a rubber strap.

20 January 2018, 01:16 AM	#16
nigelUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 1,058	The bench looks like a later addition . .

20 January 2018, 02:29 AM	#18
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Nice mixture of spider and tropical dial. I am not sure about the font. Could it be MKVII? __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

20 January 2018, 02:33 AM	#19
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,398	This thread is f'ing hilarious.

20 January 2018, 02:44 AM	#20
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,187	Send it to Michael Young, and get that stretch managed, then ship to LAWW for service.

20 January 2018, 02:56 AM	#21
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,600	There a lot of good adVICE on this thread , but I think its time for some people to get a grip . A moderator may be along soon & get a strong hold on things ...

20 January 2018, 04:09 AM	#23
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Fake - the genuine one was manufactured with the proper 904L stainless steel. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

20 January 2018, 06:02 AM	#24
steversaurus "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Vancouver Posts: 157	Definitely transitional. Looks like it has the short handle that was only used for 1 year. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

20 January 2018, 06:06 AM	#25
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	it would sand blast and look great with just a wipe of acf 50

20 January 2018, 06:26 AM	#26
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	Thanks for all the positive input, one thing I’d like to know is; is it safe to wear these older pieces in the shower?

20 January 2018, 09:00 AM	#28
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	I heard this was actually a concept Rolex, it was supposed to replace the weights used on the BC. Very lucky find!

20 January 2018, 09:16 AM	#29
the_general_trader "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 45	There are some signs of laser welding that I hope the seller properly disclosed. Otherwise nice tropical colors throughout that should command a notable premium in that vintage model.

20 January 2018, 09:35 AM	#30
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Is it safe to shower with this on? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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