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20 November 2015, 06:26 AM | #1 |
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Milsub with a replacement Case??
Milsub with a replacement Case?? First time for me. So when they replaced the case, does Rolex install the permanent spring bars?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-Vi...16.m2518.l4276
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20 November 2015, 07:28 AM | #2 |
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Not inconceivable. Have seen a replacement Comex that Rolex made, so why not a mil sub case?
I think you'd perhaps want the service paperwork to support it though, as a watch that needs explaining is always a harder sell when the time comes to move on. Haywood
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20 November 2015, 01:32 PM | #3 |
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need paperwork for sure
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20 November 2015, 01:52 PM | #4 |
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At that price point id pay to have it examined by Rolex and if it checks out I'd buy it on the spot no questions asked.
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20 November 2015, 01:58 PM | #5 |
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It's from Shear's eBay acct, so it's safe to say it's legit. Papers would help. Wonder what the dial and caseback alone are worth?
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20 November 2015, 02:30 PM | #6 |
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It's hard to say...originality is a big thing with collectors. And I am pretty sure they don't plan on getting to a point where they wear out their milsub especially to the point the dial and case back need to be swapped.
I do think its worth more than he is asking...if its real. I am sure he knows what its worth...this guy is no idiot....there is a reason he did not go to Rolex for a $700 service on a watch that could be worth almost 100k... I am a little suspicious on this one. A service paper would go a long way. C |
20 November 2015, 02:32 PM | #7 |
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It will be interesting to see who finally takes the risk.
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20 November 2015, 03:43 PM | #8 |
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theres been AT least a couple sold before with replacement cases , i sold one fully documented a few years ago.
the fixed bars were contracted out to stave hale in lodnon who laser welded them in for Rolex , not 100% correct but did the job. price point of course substantially below an original case and will obviously be decided by the market , but there are plenty of people who will buy and enjoy a mismatched case, a polished back etc etc at the right price point ….beauty is in the eye of the beholder |
21 November 2015, 12:24 PM | #9 |
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Reasonably priced considering all factors.
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21 November 2015, 09:14 PM | #10 |
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Came across another one here, offcourse if they had everything correct these would go for multiples of these prices
http://www.hqmilton.com/watches/1972...-case-and-dial
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22 November 2015, 04:16 AM | #11 |
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How much do sword hands command, if you can find them?
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22 November 2015, 04:32 AM | #12 |
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Full sets of sword hands passed five figures a while ago in my opinion, and would be likely to move only one way from there. Finding a willing seller, though, will be rather trying!
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