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rootbeer7 · 13 April 2019, 11:38 PM

The sun came out and I managed to get a couple of shots. The matte dial and gold writing with yellowed day/date wheels just looked amazing.

Fredcohiba · 13 April 2019, 11:47 PM

Very nice. That watch looks like it lived(s) a good life.

SunTzu · 14 April 2019, 12:32 AM

Nicely unpolished too! I like the black dial. I would hit that crystal with some PolyWatch! Interesting strap choice.

rootbeer7 · 14 April 2019, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SunTzu

Nicely unpolished too! I like the black dial. I would hit that crystal with some PolyWatch! Interesting strap choice.

I think it may have had a light polish, but it’s a pretty good case. I was looking for a black dial for long time and it’s beautiful. Matte with gilt writing. The strap divides opinion, but I love it.

offrdmania · 14 April 2019, 04:02 AM

My 18038 in the sun says hi

zapokee · 14 April 2019, 09:49 AM

I like a DD on a NATO, although many people don't. I love the contrast between the absolute decadence of the head and the bare-bones functionality of the $20 strap. I do prefer a leather NATO for this model, though.

watchcaravan · 14 April 2019, 03:31 PM

Beautiful piece! IMHO it looks much better on leather/nato strap than on president bracelet - specially vintage reference like this one

rootbeer7 · 14 April 2019, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by zapokee

I like a DD on a NATO, although many people don't. I love the contrast between the absolute decadence of the head and the bare-bones functionality of the $20 strap. I do prefer a leather NATO for this model, though.

Hello my friend!! Thanks for your help on Instagram! I’ve tried it on a black leather nato and it just felt too thick.

rootbeer7 · 14 April 2019, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by watchcaravan

Beautiful piece! IMHO it looks much better on leather/nato strap than on president bracelet - specially vintage reference like this one

I wouldn’t wear on the bracelet. I managed to get a nato with gold hardware and it just looks so wrong it’s right!!

Just seen your one. Strong case as well.

rootbeer7 · 14 April 2019, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by offrdmania

My 18038 in the sun says hi

Great looking dial.

rootbeer7 · 29 May 2019, 09:13 PM

Unfortunately the dial was found to be aftermarket and the watch returned.

offrdmania · 29 May 2019, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Unfortunately the dial was found to be aftermarket and the watch returned.

How was it aftermarket? Do you mean that it was repainted or was the dial an outright fake?

BigBlue1 · 30 May 2019, 12:01 AM

that gilt shines nice in the sun. Thanks for sharing.

rootbeer7 · 30 May 2019, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by offrdmania

How was it aftermarket? Do you mean that it was repainted or was the dial an outright fake?

Fake.

offrdmania · 30 May 2019, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Fake.

Hmmm, looks good to me. Id be curious to know how you came to that conclusion. If its a fake then its a really really good one, all the way down to the patina on the gold that can be seen in your macro pics.

Amex4711 · 30 May 2019, 08:27 AM

My 1803 WG says hi

SubMarine · 30 May 2019, 09:41 AM

Light polish?

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

I think it may have had a light polish, but it’s a pretty good case. I was looking for a black dial for long time and it’s beautiful. Matte with gilt writing. The strap divides opinion, but I love it.

BigBlue1 · 30 May 2019, 09:52 AM

I have seen a dial very similar on an 1803 that was on a Gold Nugget band that watchcrusher was selling some time back. Looks similar.

rootbeer7 · 30 May 2019, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

I have seen a dial very similar on an 1803 that was on a Gold Nugget band that watchcrusher was selling some time back. Looks similar.

The font is very slightly off. Too thick. There are similar dials.

1665fan · 31 May 2019, 02:05 AM

Case is way overpolished too...if someone calls that unpolished...wow. Lugs look like vampire fangs

milwatch126 · 1 June 2019, 08:18 PM

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14 April 2019, 04:02 AM	#5
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,849	1803 in the sun My 18038 in the sun says hi __________________ TRF Member 11738

29 May 2019, 09:13 PM	#11
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,963	Unfortunately the dial was found to be aftermarket and the watch returned. __________________ @imrootbeer7

30 May 2019, 12:01 AM	#13
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,955	that gilt shines nice in the sun. Thanks for sharing. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

30 May 2019, 08:27 AM	#16
Amex4711 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Thomas Location: Germany Watch: yes of course Posts: 1,889	My 1803 WG says hi __________________ current Rolex collection: to much......

30 May 2019, 09:52 AM	#18
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,955	I have seen a dial very similar on an 1803 that was on a Gold Nugget band that watchcrusher was selling some time back. Looks similar. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

13 April 2019, 11:47 PM	#2
Fredcohiba "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Fred Location: SE Wisconsin Watch: DJ 126334 Posts: 408	Very nice. That watch looks like it lived(s) a good life.

14 April 2019, 12:32 AM	#3
SunTzu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ Watch: 5513 116234 79280P Posts: 2,144	Nicely unpolished too! I like the black dial. I would hit that crystal with some PolyWatch! Interesting strap choice.

14 April 2019, 09:49 AM	#6
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,344	I like a DD on a NATO, although many people don't. I love the contrast between the absolute decadence of the head and the bare-bones functionality of the $20 strap. I do prefer a leather NATO for this model, though.

14 April 2019, 03:31 PM	#7
watchcaravan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Dubai Watch: Daytona 16520 Posts: 17	Beautiful piece! IMHO it looks much better on leather/nato strap than on president bracelet - specially vintage reference like this one

31 May 2019, 02:05 AM	#20
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,591	Case is way overpolished too...if someone calls that unpolished...wow. Lugs look like vampire fangs

1 June 2019, 08:18 PM	#21
milwatch126 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Emerald Island Watch: 1962, 5512 Posts: 180	M

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