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topcat28 · 24 July 2012, 02:06 AM

In the hope that I might be able to take advantage once more of the wealth of collective knowledge that is the forum...

I'm trying to convince myself that I should buy a Navitimer 7806-S. Well, that's what I think it is after doing a fair bit of research here and on a couple of other recommended forums...

It seems to be in nice condition, the lume looks very dark though. There is evidence of surface scratching to the case and acrylic - but it is nearly 40 years old. I gather these were only made from '72 to 74 (or thereabouts). My own research of the serial number dates this to '73 - the year I was born...

So, should I?! Does this one look nice enough? I'm no collector - this is purely something for me. Any of you chaps able to give me a rough idea of value? Just so that I don't pay completely over the odds...

cruvon · 24 July 2012, 11:38 AM

Have you've verified the watch is authentic? If so then it surely looks great. However the dark lume is a bit of a downer, could it be is light greenish and not black? I think I have seen some having a greenish lume though obvioulsy a creamish lume is more desireable. Looks great nevertheless.

topcat28 · 24 July 2012, 10:35 PM

Thanks for the feedback...

Watch is from a reputable (I believe) specialist in London - one with an actual shop (albeit specialising in clocks really). I've checked the numbers as far as I can, but not sure what else I can do to check authenticity.

From what I've managed to learn from here and lurking on a couple of other forums it looks good...

24 July 2012, 11:38 AM	#2
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	Have you've verified the watch is authentic? If so then it surely looks great. However the dark lume is a bit of a downer, could it be is light greenish and not black? I think I have seen some having a greenish lume though obvioulsy a creamish lume is more desireable. Looks great nevertheless. __________________ 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!

24 July 2012, 10:35 PM	#3
topcat28 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 17	Thanks for the feedback... Watch is from a reputable (I believe) specialist in London - one with an actual shop (albeit specialising in clocks really). I've checked the numbers as far as I can, but not sure what else I can do to check authenticity. From what I've managed to learn from here and lurking on a couple of other forums it looks good...

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