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Old 13 February 2020, 07:08 PM   #151
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I’m glad you shared.. thanks


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Old 21 February 2020, 12:04 PM   #152
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A very long wonderful post..
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Old 21 February 2020, 01:23 PM   #153
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Thanks for sharing..it really helpful....
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Old 10 March 2020, 07:21 AM   #154
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This is a great article, thanks for it.
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Old 12 April 2020, 06:37 AM   #155
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I just read this, and its amazing
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Old 25 April 2020, 03:35 AM   #156
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Very much a great guide, will help a lot and i a happy to be part of this forum
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Old 4 May 2020, 08:59 AM   #157
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Just read this. Nice work!
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Old 4 May 2020, 09:00 AM   #158
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After reading I've owned my 1680 since new. 40 years and I've learned a lot
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Old 10 May 2020, 04:05 AM   #159
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As a new collector, I found this post to be really helpful. Thank you.
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Old 16 June 2020, 08:31 AM   #160
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Amazing post and so great to read.
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Old 26 June 2020, 09:26 PM   #161
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It's not all orginal so it takes a big hit on resale. The movent is probably the most valuable piece.

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A real good choice. White dial (probably cream by now) or black?

Its great you’ve had it a long while. In my opinion, you bought it when no one knew what they were - it’s fact actually. A transitional from 1655 to 16750.

If your need to sell is greater than your wish to keep, consider what you’d be happy with bottom line because you will certainly make a good profit. But if you’re comparing yours with non-service examples, you’ll be disappointed.

•maybe not your fault it has service parts
•if it was in your hands and you didn’t give Rolex instructions NOT to change this or that, well, you have learned something

Ultimately, you will not have lost anything having made what should be in the region of a few thousand if you have the original accessories.

• inner and outer box have value
•booklets are rare and valuable
•tags are rare and valuable

If an offer is acceptable, for the watch, boxes and paper then negotiate a separately for price for the accessories. You don’t have to sell it as a bundle as you’ll be giving them away and that person will sell accordingly.

Research your items thoroughly if you’re not in a rush.

Research research research.
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Old 28 June 2020, 07:59 PM   #162
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A real good choice. White dial (probably cream by now) or black?

Its great you’ve had it a long while. In my opinion, you bought it when no one knew what they were - it’s fact actually. A transitional from 1655 to 16750.

If your need to sell is greater than your wish to keep, consider what you’d be happy with bottom line because you will certainly make a good profit. But if you’re comparing yours with non-service examples, you’ll be disappointed.

•maybe not your fault it has service parts
•if it was in your hands and you didn’t give Rolex instructions NOT to change this or that, well, you have learned something

Ultimately, you will not have lost anything having made what should be in the region of a few thousand if you have the original accessories.

• inner and outer box have value
•booklets are rare and valuable
•tags are rare and valuable

If an offer is acceptable, for the watch, boxes and paper then negotiate a separately for price for the accessories. You don’t have to sell it as a bundle as you’ll be giving them away and that person will sell accordingly.

Research your items thoroughly if you’re not in a rush.

Research research research.
What on Earth are you talking about? I think you're responding to the wrong post, for a start.

Secondly, I believe you mean 16570, not 16750.

As for the rest...
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Old 20 October 2020, 01:03 AM   #163
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help on vintage watch

Newbie here - I cannot post pics just yet but I cannot find out anything on this rolex I have It says its a Rolex oyster with Day Date Perpetual. it has 18K -and what looks like a backwards Z wiht slash thru it and 18000 in center of clasp and what looks like Geneve and swiss made with a 750 maybe on left hand side of clasp? I was offered a quick 6000$ for it but it was so quick I wanted to make sure I was not getting myself because I do not know anything about it.
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Old 6 November 2020, 07:55 PM   #164
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the luminous becomes, ending in 1964 when international law forbid to have more then 0.25Mvsr on radiation on a watch. I’ve written an interesting articl
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Old 7 November 2020, 04:43 AM   #165
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Newbie here - I cannot post pics just yet but I cannot find out anything on this rolex I have It says its a Rolex oyster with Day Date Perpetual. it has 18K -and what looks like a backwards Z wiht slash thru it and 18000 in center of clasp and what looks like Geneve and swiss made with a 750 maybe on left hand side of clasp? I was offered a quick 6000$ for it but it was so quick I wanted to make sure I was not getting myself because I do not know anything about it.
You can post pics as a newbie - First shoot sharp, clear, close-up pics, especially of the dial and clasp. Resize your pics to <1250 pixels HxW and <293kb file size, and start a new thread in this forum. Use the paper clip icon above the text and upload your pictures in the “Manage Attachments” tab/window. “Preview post” to make sure the pics uploaded. (If you can, give us the reference number engraved on the case between the lugs at 12:00 - But, if you don’t have the tool to remove the bracelet, don’t scratch the case up trying; it’s not critical.)

If you were offered $6K, it’s probably a genuine Day-Date, and depending on condition, dial, and details, $6K could be half of its market value.
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it's not luck is it...it's a tiny payback for the half million hrs we have all put into this nonsense
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Old 23 December 2020, 04:19 PM   #166
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Interesting read!
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Old 11 January 2021, 07:21 PM   #167
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Hi folks!

This is my first post so I apologize beforehand if it's in the wrong topic. Anyhow, I've seen a beautiful vintage Rolex that I'm thinking of buying, but since it's quite a lot of money and I'm far from an expert I thought I'd turn to those who are!

So to my question: Does this watch look legit, is it original?
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Old 11 January 2021, 10:51 PM   #168
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Hi guys. I would like to also step in here, as my new thread in the forum is for some reason not going through. I inherited this nice Oyster Perpetual from my father and know nothing about it. It seems to be pretty vintage judging my the face of thee watch. Any info on it would be very appreciated, thanks guys!
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Old 13 January 2021, 01:16 PM   #169
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Some excellent pics. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 22 January 2021, 03:24 AM   #170
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Old 31 March 2021, 09:33 AM   #171
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Old 15 May 2021, 12:17 AM   #172
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Old 26 September 2021, 12:27 AM   #173
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Very thorough! Many thanks
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Old 23 October 2021, 12:43 AM   #174
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Old 8 December 2021, 07:46 AM   #175
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Old 8 April 2022, 08:20 AM   #176
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Old 26 August 2022, 07:45 AM   #177
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Hi Just got this first vintage rolex 6480 34mm.
It is running very well. I think either 1950,1957 or 1958!
Has rivit braclet small logo with frills...58 end links, so maybe 1958!!!!
Any thoughts on it...unsual dial layout..
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Old 18 September 2022, 01:08 AM   #178
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You need to study the dial and the hands.. like for a long time..

use a loop and a microscope..
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Old 20 November 2022, 11:31 PM   #179
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Could this be a real Rolex ?

Rolex used to make quartz mechanisms - could this unusual watch be a real Rolex?
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Old 25 November 2022, 04:01 AM   #180
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Wonderful guide

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