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19 October 2019, 06:06 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: France
Posts: 13
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Hi from Paris
Hi fellow members,
I have few modern rolex, and an AP, but... I fell in love with vintage 1665, 5513 and 1675. I'm here to learn more about them and to achieve a personal project: I can't really find the perfect vintage watch for me, there is always something wrong (weird patina, dials, wrong mov., weird hands color, weird insert color or patina, wrong clasp or bracelet, weird seller, etc.). So I decided to source genuine parts on Ebay and Chrono24, and to build one from scratch. I'm sure it will be an interesting journey, and I will learn many stuffs about vintage rolex. A the end of the day, a professional watchmaker based here in Paris will build the watch and service the movement. It could take years to collect all parts form proper sellers... I know. I know also that it's a risky project because there are a lot of fake/replica parts, or stolen parts. That's why I could ask for help, advice, and I will try to bring my humble knowledge to help other membres here if I can. Thanks for reading Ps: I didn't find the right home for my family, so I built it is as well ;) |
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20 October 2019, 02:25 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Italy-Russia
Watch: Rolex LVc/BLNR
Posts: 670
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Hi and welcome!
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20 October 2019, 02:52 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: North Carolina
Watch: Rolex/Others
Posts: 44,630
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20 October 2019, 04:40 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Earth
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20 October 2019, 05:24 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: United States
Watch: me buy Watches
Posts: 3,955
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Welcome to the forum, Bob Sacamano.
Sounds as if you have already become deeply involved with the love of watches.  Your current efforts with the "old collectables" sounds extremely interesting. PLEASE keep us advised as your restoration work continues. 
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20 October 2019, 05:31 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: John
Location: La Jolla, CA
Watch: Platona
Posts: 12,194
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20 October 2019, 07:04 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 63,380
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20 October 2019, 07:10 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 5,341
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20 October 2019, 11:58 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Florida, Canada
Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega
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21 October 2019, 12:05 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Real Name: Jean-Michel
Location: Paris, France
Watch: Blue dial 16618
Posts: 293
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Hello Bob!
Welcome and join the club of Parisians... (I live in Montreuil). Why not wait till you find a beautiful vintage, rather than have to assemble parts? You are talking of your knowledge that you may share, are you repairing/maintaining watches? |
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22 October 2019, 06:29 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Portugal
Posts: 11
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Hi and welcome!
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22 October 2019, 06:29 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Portugal
Posts: 11
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22 October 2019, 06:30 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 73,526
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22 October 2019, 12:09 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Real Name: Allan
Location: Little Red Dot
Watch: Still Looking....!
Posts: 3,861
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Welcome aboard~~
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23 October 2019, 05:49 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: France
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25 October 2019, 12:56 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Real Name: Alex
Location: Europe
Watch: AP
Posts: 5,252
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