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cruvon · 12 February 2014, 11:06 PM

Says Rolex even serviced it!

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100% genuine factory original Rolex GMT with Amedeo V8 SRI signed on the dial was purchased from a major collection and was serviced by Rolex and comes complete with service receipt booklet and original box. Watch is super nice and extremely rare, very few Racing watches come on to the market and real investment in the future!

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RARE-1991...8defed9&_uhb=1

nsumner · 12 February 2014, 11:21 PM

I've never seen this but that doesn't mean anything. I wonder?

Vincent65 · 12 February 2014, 11:29 PM

unusual position of extra print...

Puffy · 13 February 2014, 12:25 AM

hands look replaced

why use a gmt as a racing watch?

that's what daytonas are for

looks like a dud

RolexJNJ · 13 February 2014, 12:40 AM

Interesting, I'm not familiar with Amedeo, nor have I ever seen a Rolex dial with print at the 9 marker?

Jason71 · 13 February 2014, 12:46 AM

Interesting. I would want to see the service papers and also take the watch to RSC that serviced the watch and discuss authenticity with them.

I've never seen one like that.

padi56 · 13 February 2014, 01:07 AM

Would most seriously doubt it and if it was perhaps a very very very very small premium price would be paid by some but myself would pass.

Starbucksboss · 13 February 2014, 01:11 AM

There sre some comisioned pieces out there...no idea if this is one...write to the vehicle foljs and ask.

datejust24 · 13 February 2014, 01:24 AM

definitely unusual GMT dial...looks to be real and like previously stated, very strange positioning of the additional AMEDEO text..

Robbyvm · 13 February 2014, 01:53 AM

original or not, i think it's ugly.... (but that's my personal opinion of course)

Tools · 13 February 2014, 02:04 AM

You can print your name or business on any authentic Rolex Dial and they will still service it..

joe100 · 13 February 2014, 02:28 AM

A quick google turns up some information. Has some racing affiliation.

springer · 13 February 2014, 08:53 AM

The dial is a service replacement dial. Probably tritium but luminova dials were also made with the swiss T<25 before they switched to a SWISS marking at the bottom of the luminova service dials. The hands appear to be replacements and were probably changed along with the dial.

cruvon · 13 February 2014, 06:07 PM

Thanks for the interesting observations guys, surely doesn't look like the valuable racing history investment watch the seller is making it out to be:)!

swatty · 13 February 2014, 06:12 PM

No wear between the lugs ?

cruvon · 13 February 2014, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

You can print your name or business on any authentic Rolex Dial and they will still service it..

Thanks, didn't know that Larry, thought they would replace the dial!

swatty · 13 February 2014, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

You can print your name or business on any authentic Rolex Dial and they will still service it..

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Originally Posted by cruvon

Thanks, didn't know that Larry, thought they would replace the dial!

New info for me as well

shou.biao.kuang · 22 March 2014, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexJNJ

Interesting, I'm not familiar with Amedeo, nor have I ever seen a Rolex dial with print at the 9 marker?

Yes, I have only seen one such piece in picture for sales before, with a logo print at the 9 o'clock marker!

It is the Rolex Sea Dweller Polizia Di Stato "Octopus" !! super neat, collectible and desirable!

shou.biao.kuang · 22 March 2014, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

You can print your name or business on any authentic Rolex Dial and they will still service it..

RSC wouldn't "void" your piece as a non-original set?

ppbskis · 22 March 2014, 03:43 AM

Wouldn't you think that if you went to the trouble to produce such a piece one would hold onto it? Probably would have kept it if it was "normal".

LandLawMan · 22 March 2014, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by shou.biao.kuang

Yes, I have only seen one such piece in picture for sales before, with a logo print at the 9 o'clock marker!

It is the Rolex Sea Dweller Polizia Di Stato "Octopus" !! super neat, collectible and desirable!

Kuang... do you possibly mean to refer to this?

nickb732 · 22 March 2014, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

You can print your name or business on any authentic Rolex Dial and they will still service it..

Wow, I didn't know you could do this at all...

fmc000 · 22 March 2014, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by LandLawMan

Kuang... do you possibly mean to refer to this?

Very likely yes. 78 pieces limited edition for the "Sommozzatori della Polizia di Stato", which translates more or less as "Italian State Police Diving unit".

accce · 22 March 2014, 04:29 AM

Looks like it sold:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-1991-RO...-/390722420441

shou.biao.kuang · 23 March 2014, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by LandLawMan

Kuang... do you possibly mean to refer to this?

Yes mate, this is the one!!

there may be others with print at 9 o'clock but this is the only I have seen. super rare!!!

Any one any idea what is the damage like getting one?

shou.biao.kuang · 23 March 2014, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by fmc000

Very likely yes. 78 pieces limited edition for the "Sommozzatori della Polizia di Stato", which translates more or less as "Italian State Police Diving unit".

Yes mate, this is the one and that is the translation!

shou.biao.kuang · 23 March 2014, 03:33 AM

Seems real but have never heard of it. any gurus here to advice? Springer, you are the GMT guy. What do you reckon?

subtona · 23 March 2014, 03:37 AM

Interesting info.

I love the octopus SD:)

LandLawMan · 27 March 2014, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shou.biao.kuang

Yes mate, this is the one!!

there may be others with print at 9 o'clock but this is the only I have seen. super rare!!!

Any one any idea what is the damage like getting one?

USD $65,000.00. And I am kicking myself for not buying it.

13 February 2014, 12:25 AM	#4
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13 February 2014, 12:46 AM	#6
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13 February 2014, 01:07 AM	#7
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13 February 2014, 02:04 AM	#11
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,159	You can print your name or business on any authentic Rolex Dial and they will still service it.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 February 2014, 02:28 AM	#12
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	A quick google turns up some information. Has some racing affiliation. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

12 February 2014, 11:21 PM	#2
nsumner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Nathaniel Location: Wisconsin Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,991	I've never seen this but that doesn't mean anything. I wonder?

12 February 2014, 11:29 PM	#3
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	unusual position of extra print...

13 February 2014, 12:40 AM	#5
RolexJNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Chicago Posts: 5,036	Interesting, I'm not familiar with Amedeo, nor have I ever seen a Rolex dial with print at the 9 marker?

13 February 2014, 01:11 AM	#8
Starbucksboss Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Reno Posts: 1,028	There sre some comisioned pieces out there...no idea if this is one...write to the vehicle foljs and ask.

13 February 2014, 01:24 AM	#9
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	definitely unusual GMT dial...looks to be real and like previously stated, very strange positioning of the additional AMEDEO text..

13 February 2014, 01:53 AM	#10
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	original or not, i think it's ugly.... (but that's my personal opinion of course)

13 February 2014, 08:53 AM	#13
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,239	The dial is a service replacement dial. Probably tritium but luminova dials were also made with the swiss T<25 before they switched to a SWISS marking at the bottom of the luminova service dials. The hands appear to be replacements and were probably changed along with the dial. __________________ 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.

13 February 2014, 06:07 PM	#14
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	Thanks for the interesting observations guys, surely doesn't look like the valuable racing history investment watch the seller is making it out to be:)! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

13 February 2014, 06:12 PM	#15
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,409	No wear between the lugs ?

22 March 2014, 03:43 AM	#20
ppbskis "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pt. Pl. Beach, NJ Posts: 302	Wouldn't you think that if you went to the trouble to produce such a piece one would hold onto it? Probably would have kept it if it was "normal".

22 March 2014, 04:29 AM	#24
accce "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chevy Chase Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 1,088	Looks like it sold: http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-1991-RO...-/390722420441

23 March 2014, 03:33 AM	#27
shou.biao.kuang "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: SBK Location: Singapore Watch: means shou biao Posts: 289	Can't tell at all if it is real.. Seems real but have never heard of it. any gurus here to advice? Springer, you are the GMT guy. What do you reckon?

23 March 2014, 03:37 AM	#28
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,051	Interesting info. I love the octopus SD:) __________________

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