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Old 13 February 2019, 10:31 AM   #1
Johnnyk
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I don't know diddly..

about the intricate details of Rolex, the different models and values. But I do know people on here do. So here's my story/question. In about 1992 a family friend who lived on a boat in Miami gave me his Rolex GMT, vintage mid-60's. Shortly thereafter I took it to Rolex in NYC to get it serviced. They asked if I wanted to change the hands and dial. As they were discolored (greenish) I did. I have the old dial and hands and they seem to me to be what is called "tropical" by you aficionados. I recently brought the watch (with the new hands and dial) to get service. The jeweler offered me 5k for the watch but I declined. Afterwords I looked at the old dial and realized it was "tropical". So I'm wondering - is this watch particularly valuable with the old hands and dial? Any insight appreciated.
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Old 13 February 2019, 12:54 PM   #2
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Any photos? Tropical encompasses a wide variety of colors/conditions. Best to see some photos before ascribing value to the hands and dial.
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Old 13 February 2019, 01:05 PM   #3
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It's nice that Rolex returned the old parts. As mentioned above, value will depend on condition, so photos are needed.
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Old 13 February 2019, 01:38 PM   #4
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Don’t ever go back to that jeweler...
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Old 14 February 2019, 09:27 PM   #5
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+1. Trying to make an easy profit...
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