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13 March 2009, 01:47 PM | #1 |
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Bark finish
Can't seem to find anything in the search area, but can anyone tell me if Rolex ever produced a factory President's bark finish center link band?
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13 March 2009, 01:53 PM | #2 |
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13 March 2009, 02:07 PM | #3 |
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That's one yes..............
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They did i believe in the 80s.
It also came with a bark finish bezel and a choice of wood dials.
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yes they did...my father has one...i'll try to some pics when i get the chance..
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You mean like this?
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I like em a lot, but it's just kinda strange when I see bark finish cuz I wonder about the guy who wanted his watch to look like a tree, and made it happen.
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Very popular in the 80's
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Yup, held one in my hands on Sunday :)
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14 March 2009, 02:42 AM | #11 |
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Yes I have a rare version in my avatar
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Greekbum - I own the exact same watch. When did you buy yours? I bought mine in April of 1992. Continues to turn heads as both a Rolex and a unique Rolex. Had it serviced three times and keeps very accurate time.
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Attached is a photo of mine as well. You stated that 2500 of these exact watches exist - over what period of years were they manufactured?
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18 March 2009, 02:29 PM | #14 |
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Here is a bad pic of my dad's early 80's DD with bark finish and wood dial.
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They also did for the Datejust.
I found one in Riad, Saudi Arabia in 1996 and almost bought it because I fell in love and fitted my wrist perfectly. It was a 18 k mid size Datejust with president bracelet, bark finished in the center links and the bezel. It was wonderful and at the price I had paid 2 years earlier for my current GMT in Greece. Expecting a baby then, kept me back from spending the money, a stupid thought as I could sell the GMT when I was back home. I always regret that moment of conservatism but back then owing a gold watch or keeping both was out of my way of thinking
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I had one of these myself in the 80's with a black dial. I also had a big nugget ring, nugget bracelet and nugget pendant.............. HEY! It was the 80's, what can I say??!!
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I have an original bark finish with diamond dial and diamond bezel in my collection. Beautiful watch and very unique!
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Aaaaaaah, the "Gypsy-Nugget" watch
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Here is mine
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I got offered one of these just yesterday, I didnt get to see the watch but the guy that had it told me that there were some diamonds on the bezel. What were some of the style numbers??? Hope I didnt hijack the thread. Jon
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Heres a pic of a ladies bark crown collection .
Also a mens
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I just saw a mens DD with the bark finish in the used section at tourneau. They want, or asking 13,000. Watch is in very good condition, black onyx dial with no sticks. The bark finish is only in the center link and bezel, while the case is smooth. Does anyone know what this watch is worth?
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