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Old 24 February 2017, 12:50 AM   #1
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Hello everyone,

I am considering the purchase of this beauty:





How do you like it? I love the speckled dial and will be sure to give it some more macro shots after the purchase. Any first impressions?

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Old 24 February 2017, 02:19 AM   #2
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Not a fan of damaged dials. But, as long as you love it....why not??
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Old 24 February 2017, 02:35 AM   #3
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Do you know what year would that one be?
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Old 24 February 2017, 02:36 AM   #4
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Do you know what year would that one be?


The serial number starts with 38 and the seller thinks it's from 1974.
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Old 24 February 2017, 02:53 AM   #5
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Beauty?
Well, I guess it is true what they say and that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I don't mean to put you down, just giving my honest opinion.

My 2 cents, the dial appears to have a hole in it, next to 3 o'clock marker. I personally don't mind a tropical dial with a nice uniform patina but this one is more on the damaged side than the exotic side.
If it is very cheap I would maybe consider it and outsource a nos dial but otherwise I would personally pass it in this condition.

Also, correct me if I am wrong but the hands don't look ok to me.

PS: If you reside in Tokyo you don't really need to buy from chrono. You are spoiled with rolex pre-owned dealers in Japan.
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