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Old 21 August 2010, 05:13 PM   #1
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Old 21 August 2010, 06:13 PM   #2
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Very interesting article Nick.

Are those prices still valid?
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Old 21 August 2010, 09:37 PM   #3
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Yes. Very cool. It gives you a window into history that you wouldn't otherwise have.

Bakelites recalled so the AEC could test them?? What a great bit of lore.
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Old 22 August 2010, 12:55 AM   #4
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Very, Very, interesting.
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Old 22 August 2010, 01:57 AM   #5
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Thanks for the scan.
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Old 22 August 2010, 04:37 AM   #6
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Ok guys if you have a Bakelite bezel mail them back to rolex..
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Old 22 August 2010, 12:02 PM   #7
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Very nice. I found this ad about 5 years ago and I have posted it from time to time. It's nice to see somebody has another one.
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Old 22 August 2010, 12:15 PM   #8
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Ok guys if you have a Bakelite bezel mail them back to rolex..
Or better yet..... mail them all to me.
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Old 22 August 2010, 01:33 PM   #9
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Great stuff I wish the above prices were still current.
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