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Old 11 April 2020, 09:44 PM   #61
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Its ok I guess there are very different types of guys in here. I didnt even think about my hands when I took the pictures but I will clean up when I take better ones tomorrow cheers
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Old 11 April 2020, 11:27 PM   #62
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You be You, Man. Too many Elitists around here. Nobody is better than anyone else, regardless of job or income. They can ban me, won't mean anything to my life. It's just a forum, not a Country Club.
Cheers mate. I posted some photos on watchuseek and first response was about my hands too. Its almost like these guys have never worked for a living.
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Old 11 April 2020, 11:39 PM   #63
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I would love to see this piece cleaned up and worn again.

I couldn't help but notice on the bottom of the guarantee card it says "use box for cigarettes", lol.
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Old 12 April 2020, 12:51 AM   #64
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I would love to see this piece cleaned up and worn again.

I couldn't help but notice on the bottom of the guarantee card it says "use box for cigarettes", lol.
Yeah the good old days right? Luckily my step dad didnt smoke, so I still have the box and papers
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Old 12 April 2020, 01:16 AM   #65
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Go pack sand. Some people work for a living, and he's looking for technical guidance not criticism. Dick.
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Okay. And giving a new member grief for having dirty, hardworking hands isn't a personal attack. That criticism had nothing to do with helping the OP with answers to his problem. Double standard much?
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I like this guy...…. The comment about the OP's hands was a personal attack, and Jeff's response was spot on. OP, source the parts, service it, with someone reputable and wear it. He left it to you for a reason.
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Old 12 April 2020, 06:30 AM   #66
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Once you get the case open to know what your working with you can have a shopping list. Just buy one piece at a time like restoring a muscle car. Even if it takes a couple years to assemble everything. Like they say labor of love in the end you’ll have something special
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Once you get the case open to know what your working with you can have a shopping list. Just buy one piece at a time like restoring a muscle car. Even if it takes a couple years to assemble everything. Like they say labor of love in the end you’ll have something special
I was actually thinking of doing it that way, but I wasnt sure. I checked ebay completed listings and certain parts go for different prices and there are some bargains. Might be a good way to go about it for sure.
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Old 12 April 2020, 02:22 PM   #68
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$6500 wow that was a strong bid considering the condition

Agreed. It ain’t worth more than $6500


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Old 12 April 2020, 02:25 PM   #69
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I was actually thinking of doing it that way, but I wasnt sure. I checked ebay completed listings and certain parts go for different prices and there are some bargains. Might be a good way to go about it for sure.
The problem with eBay is that its a mine field for fakes and aftermarket parts, just make sure to do all the research and ask for help here before you buy anything. Like another poster said, take your time and save up and get it done in stages. Even if it takes 2-3 years to put it all togeher it will be worth it in the end.
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Old 12 April 2020, 03:28 PM   #71
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That's $6500 aus so 4k usd
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I was actually thinking of doing it that way, but I wasnt sure. I checked ebay completed listings and certain parts go for different prices and there are some bargains. Might be a good way to go about it for sure.
Forget eBay, Vintage Rolex Market is probably what you're looking for.

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That's $6500 aus so 4k usd

Ah. Worth it definitely! And I love this watch. And I respected your hands. Reminded me of mine when I worked in the forest service clear cutting trees.


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Ah. Worth it definitely! And I love this watch. And I respected your hands. Reminded me of mine when I worked in the forest service clear cutting trees.


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Cheers mate yeah I cut a lot of dry wood in my spare time. These watches belong to people who worked for a living with their hands so its pretty funny now the second generation owners are complaining about my hands. It says a lot dont you guys think?
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Watch has been sent to my watch maker. He opened the case and said first off its from 1965, not 1966. The caseback said I.65. The bracelet it was on was from 1983, there are also parts for an earlier bracelet. It was serviced twice, in 78 and 86 and never again since. The movement is ok but needs an overhaul. I sent the bezel, bracelet to him also. The dial is ok as I though the plexi was not only dirty it was covered in scratches. My watch maker said he may be able to sand it and use it again but we will see. The dial is being sent to hong kong to have the lume dots repaired. The text is 100% fine so thats good apparently. I told him the dial cannot be wiped otherwise just leave it and he assured me this guy will do the dots and nothing else. So I should have some follow up pics in a few months apparently.
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Old 18 April 2020, 12:30 PM   #76
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These watches belong to people who worked for a living with their hands so its pretty funny now the second generation owners are complaining about my hands. It says a lot dont you guys think?
Amen brother. You should see the threads here about man purses, grooming tools, skinny jeans, how to use the On Star button to change your tire, and whether it's safe to wear your Rolex on a trip to the Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Anguilla

The feminization of man unfolds here right before your eyes.

Keep us posted on how you're coming along with the watch. It'll be cool to follow. You should hit up some of the Rolex experts in the States like Phillip Ridley. Great resources. Sounds like you have a good plan with your guy especially with the dial. If it's going to Hong Kong, it might be Michael Young and he does real nice dial work.
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Old 18 April 2020, 12:32 PM   #77
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Amen brother. You should see the threads here about man purses, grooming tools, skinny jeans, how to use the On Star button to change your tire, and whether it's safe to wear your Rolex on a trip to the Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Anguilla

The feminization of man unfolds here right before your eyes.
110% Agree.

Great watch and story OP. Keep us updated.
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Old 18 April 2020, 12:36 PM   #78
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Watch has been sent to my watch maker. He opened the case and said first off its from 1965, not 1966. The caseback said I.65. The bracelet it was on was from 1983, there are also parts for an earlier bracelet. It was serviced twice, in 78 and 86 and never again since. The movement is ok but needs an overhaul. I sent the bezel, bracelet to him also. The dial is ok as I though the plexi was not only dirty it was covered in scratches. My watch maker said he may be able to sand it and use it again but we will see. The dial is being sent to hong kong to have the lume dots repaired. The text is 100% fine so thats good apparently. I told him the dial cannot be wiped otherwise just leave it and he assured me this guy will do the dots and nothing else. So I should have some follow up pics in a few months apparently.

Looking forward to seeing finished result.
I’m glad you found a local watchmaker to assist.
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I like this guy...…. The comment about the OP's hands was a personal attack, and Jeff's response was spot on. OP, source the parts, service it, with someone reputable and wear it. He left it to you for a reason.
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Cheers guys, yeah you guys who just posted are the kind of dudes I want to hear from. These crying ladyboys I had to hear from when I first posted, oh my god.

yeah I think Michael young is the guy who is going to sort out the dial. Wont cost much either, my watch maker is charging me what he is paying, great guy recomended by someone via a pm here.
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Cheers guys, yeah you guys who just posted are the kind of dudes I want to hear from. These crying ladyboys I had to hear from when I first posted, oh my god.

yeah I think Michael young is the guy who is going to sort out the dial. Wont cost much either, my watch maker is charging me what he is paying, great guy recomended by someone via a pm here.
Crying ladyboys - too funny

Good luck with it. Be very special once done.
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Really looking forward to the results!!!! What do you think, 1-2 months max or ?
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Old 19 April 2020, 05:24 AM   #83
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Pleased you found the bezel
Did you take a photo before you sent it off?
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Old 19 April 2020, 08:02 AM   #84
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I find it a little ironic that some of you guys gave the first reply so much grief. His comment about the hands was clearly said with tongue in cheek and his recommendation to take clearer, better pictures was appropriate.

The fact that some of you guys are getting torn up about it suggests you aren’t that ‘man’ after all. Thought you’ll have thicker skin.
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You be You, Man. Too many Elitists around here. Nobody is better than anyone else, regardless of job or income. They can ban me, won't mean anything to my life. It's just a forum, not a Country Club.
Maybe over in the General Forum....but here with us Vintage guys? Really? Elitist?? I find us vintage nerds over here incredibly diverse, with varying backgrounds and interests, and quite down to earth. You'll see no "Show us what you're wearing next to your diploma" or "Does your watch match you car" kind of posts here. Ever! Here it's all about the watch, not how much it costs. It seems you're attacking the wrong group.

And while I can't speak for us all, I apologize if any of us has come across that way. Surely, a comment's nuance and subtlety gets lost in a printed reply. But, having been here for a while, I would say this is a great group of enthusiasts who care more about the history and passion for vintage Rolexes than the status of what the public thinks they are.
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These crying ladyboys I had to hear from when I first posted, oh my god.
Looking forward to seeing it all put back together.
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Maybe over in the General Forum....but here with us Vintage guys? Really? Elitist?? I find us vintage nerds over here incredibly diverse, with varying backgrounds and interests, and quite down to earth. You'll see no "Show us what you're wearing next to your diploma" or "Does your watch match you car" kind of posts here. Ever! Here it's all about the watch, not how much it costs. It seems you're attacking the wrong group.

And while I can't speak for us all, I apologize if any of us has come across that way. Surely, a comment's nuance and subtlety gets lost in a printed reply. But, having been here for a while, I would say this is a great group of enthusiasts who care more about the history and passion for vintage Rolexes than the status of what the public thinks they are.
Couldn’t agree more.

Most of the members here aren’t here for a pissing contest. Sharing information, providing some guidance (whether right or wrong is a separate debate) and helping new and old members is mainly what I see. Describing it as a ‘Country club’ is far from the truth.
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Watch has been sent to my watch maker. He opened the case and said first off its from 1965, not 1966. The caseback said I.65. The bracelet it was on was from 1983, there are also parts for an earlier bracelet. It was serviced twice, in 78 and 86 and never again since. The movement is ok but needs an overhaul. I sent the bezel, bracelet to him also. The dial is ok as I though the plexi was not only dirty it was covered in scratches. My watch maker said he may be able to sand it and use it again but we will see. The dial is being sent to hong kong to have the lume dots repaired. The text is 100% fine so thats good apparently. I told him the dial cannot be wiped otherwise just leave it and he assured me this guy will do the dots and nothing else. So I should have some follow up pics in a few months apparently.
Mate this is the kinda stuff we live for on the vintage forum. If possible ask the watchmaker and the HK guy to take pictures along the way to document the process. It's a major overall and it'll be one for the ages. If possible get detailed before and after pics you'll be happy to did and, we'll all be grateful to see the process.
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Cheers guys, yeah you guys who just posted are the kind of dudes I want to hear from. These crying ladyboys I had to hear from when I first posted, oh my god.

yeah I think Michael young is the guy who is going to sort out the dial. Wont cost much either, my watch maker is charging me what he is paying, great guy recomended by someone via a pm here.
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Mate this is the kinda stuff we live for on the vintage forum. If possible ask the watchmaker and the HK guy to take pictures along the way to document the process. It's a major overall and it'll be one for the ages. If possible get detailed before and after pics you'll be happy to did and, we'll all be grateful to see the process.
Yes 100% ask for photos, we would all love to follow the journey of the watches resurrection.
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