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Old 21 December 2020, 10:40 AM   #11
Stan Cooper
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Real Name: Stan Cooper
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Originally Posted by BigBoy17 View Post
Buy the caseback set yourself. On amazon or ebay. 5 seconds to open it yourself. Not that difficult and you dont need an ad for that. And you can use it down the line as your collection grows or to help a friend. Buy a decent loupe also. It will
Help you learn about watches and how to spot even good fakes within seconds. This forum is a wealth of knowledge. Post pictures here when you get the watch.
This. I bought the Bergeon No. 5537 Rolex caseback opener set years ago when I bought my first Rolex, a 1675. The first thing I do after receiving a newly purchased watch is open it up for a close inspection of the movement and internal condition of the case.
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