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Old 30 March 2020, 02:45 AM   #31
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I see a very nice Explorer II with a great case and a (relatively) minor blemish.

I'd keep it, and either have the seller fix it or leave it and have it remedied at your next service. Maybe try to get a discount, partial refund?

This watch is about 17 years old, and that case is super fat and sharp, perhaps even unpolished. The rehaut issue can be addressed, but fat cases like that aren't as easy to find.
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Old 30 March 2020, 03:11 AM   #32
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I see a very nice Explorer II with a great case and a (relatively) minor blemish.

I'd keep it, and either have the seller fix it or leave it and have it remedied at your next service. Maybe try to get a discount, partial refund?

This watch is about 17 years old, and that case is super fat and sharp, perhaps even unpolished. The rehaut issue can be addressed, but fat cases like that aren't as easy to find.

Thanks this does make me feel slightly better, I will however be going to RSC tomorrow and get their input on the blemish. Do you know what may have caused that blemish?

Others have given me their opinions and that is real bad news to me.








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Old 30 March 2020, 03:23 AM   #33
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Again, very nice-looking 16570 and strong case. That rehaut blemish can be fixed, although I realize it's annoying.

Your issue at RSC is that they'll probably insist on a full service to address the blemish. That might not be a bad thing, but it'll be pricey. If it were me, I'd try to get the seller to pay for it, at least partially.

As for what caused it, who knows. Perhaps it was once in the hands of a sloppy watchmaker, or perhaps a previous crystal shattered and scratched the rehaut, as theorized earlier.

Assuming the watch is otherwise in good shape and running well, you could just have that blemish addressed. Places like LAWW could fix it.
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Old 30 March 2020, 03:36 AM   #34
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Again, very nice-looking 16570 and strong case. That rehaut blemish can be fixed, although I realize it's annoying.

Your issue at RSC is that they'll probably insist on a full service to address the blemish. That might not be a bad thing, but it'll be pricey. If it were me, I'd try to get the seller to pay for it, at least partially.

As for what caused it, who knows. Perhaps it was once in the hands of a sloppy watchmaker, or perhaps a previous crystal shattered and scratched the rehaut, as theorized earlier.

Assuming the watch is otherwise in good shape and running well, you could just have that blemish addressed. Places like LAWW could fix it.

Thank you for your reassurance and advice. I will ask RSC straight about what the defect is, how much that would cost me and is there a service history /crystal change before.

My greatest fear is that the watch was totalled with a smashed crystal hence scratching the rehaut.

When I run my finger nails on the rim of the crystal (gap between crystal and bezel) I do note that the area of concern is slightly rougher with the frosted area missing as compared to the other areas of the crystal , so that could also be a possibility - scratched crystal.

When I bought it, the seller told me he had recently had the watch serviced by his own technician prior to the sale, that could also possibly be a reason for the defect I guess?

When winding- it feels gritty and the crown does “roll back” slightly when winding , this however is not the same with my 1803 and 1601. I am not sure if this is normal.


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Old 30 March 2020, 03:46 AM   #35
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Remove the bracelet. Let's see the serial number engraving.
Y serial case (2003) should have lug holes. Your case appears to be of the F or later the case.
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Remove the bracelet. Let's see the serial number engraving.
Y serial case (2003) should have lug holes. Your case appears to be of the F or later the case.

I read somewhere that They started to have no lug holes with SEL from Y serial onwards?

Watch came complete with box and papers ...


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Remove the bracelet. Let's see the serial number engraving.
Y serial case (2003) should have lug holes. Your case appears to be of the F or later the case.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=128780


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