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22 March 2017, 03:16 PM
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Real Name: Adrian
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Small damage on the dial
Using a macro lens I found some small damage on the dial of my 1680.
Is it serious? Can it devalue the dial or is it acceptable?    Enviado de meu GT-I9515L usando Tapatalk |
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22 March 2017, 03:28 PM
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This chipping happens when the movement is removed when servicing the watch.
Should you be worried ?.I have seen it before on watches for sale. But it is consider a fair indicator the dial is genuine Rolex Do not attempt to touch it up, That would be unacceptable Some one else will be along and may have better advice. |
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22 March 2017, 04:20 PM
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it happens. i don't think there is a perfect dial out there....these are after all 40-50 years old. I would not sweat it.
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22 March 2017, 04:21 PM
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i would cease macroing anything else...you will not be happy....this is from personal experience.
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22 March 2017, 04:54 PM
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well maybe this is as near perfect a dial but I have been looking since October 2014
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23 March 2017, 04:26 AM
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Quote:
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23 March 2017, 04:27 AM
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Real Name: Adrian
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Quote:
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23 March 2017, 05:24 AM
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If you are looking for minutia on a dial, I'm sure they all have it somewhere. Enjoy your watch - your dial is just fine.
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24 March 2017, 01:51 AM
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Real Name: Adrian
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Is this level of oxidation on the hands normal for a 44 years old red sub?
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24 March 2017, 02:40 AM
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Put the loupe away.
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24 March 2017, 03:25 AM
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As been said 90% of vintage dials are imperfect .... but
There are a couple tricks & kid glove handling can avoid these edge scrapes which usually happens when the dial is rotated face down in the case prior to removal & inserting it back in . Not a big deal too most.
Best J |
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24 March 2017, 04:44 AM
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Quote:
  This. If you can live with blemishes of time and want to study - use the loupe. If not, enjoy what you have and PUT THE LOUPE AWAY!!!
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24 March 2017, 05:12 AM
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You will drive yourself crazy
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