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Old 8 October 2007, 01:29 AM   #1
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Is this too good to be true for a vintage?

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Old 8 October 2007, 03:33 AM   #2
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looks legit to me
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Old 8 October 2007, 03:46 AM   #3
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I think it is real, but that aftermarket Oyster bracelet is HIDIOUS!

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Old 8 October 2007, 05:07 AM   #4
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I think it is real, but that aftermarket Oyster bracelet is HIDIOUS!

i would agree
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Old 8 October 2007, 07:44 AM   #5
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Thanks guys. The date shown on "29" looked awkward initially, and for the price was too good to be true
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Old 8 October 2007, 08:36 AM   #6
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If you purchase that watch, send it to a RSC for a servicing. I recently purchased a similar year watch and the service ran $800. So figure that cost in your purchase price as well. Good Luck.
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Old 8 October 2007, 11:36 AM   #7
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To me the date font looks wrong. Too small in the magnifier and the bezel font also looks wrong. On the 6 on the bezel, the red and blue do not go thru the middle of the 6....usually an aftermarket bezel....my $0.02.....
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Old 8 October 2007, 02:56 PM   #8
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What about the "18" in the bezel? Does the red blue normally goes between the 1 and 8 of the "18"?

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To me the date font looks wrong. Too small in the magnifier and the bezel font also looks wrong. On the 6 on the bezel, the red and blue do not go thru the middle of the 6....usually an aftermarket bezel....my $0.02.....
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Old 8 October 2007, 08:32 PM   #9
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Vernon, at best the date wheel has been replaced. The 9 should be open on that vintage.

The insert could be fine, Rolex, if nothing else was inconsistent on inserts.

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Thanks Mike, very useful info to know about inconsistensies with Rolex replacement parts.
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