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steeevvvooo · 21 April 2021, 04:42 AM

What started out as any other day ended with another AP to join my ROC! OK, so this is a 33mm "ladies", from a high street pawn shop (albeit a large nationwide chain), with no box or papers.

A complete impulse buy which I hopefully don't regret. I am comfortable it's legit given the source and the fact it can be returned to them in 30 days if I change my mind. If it's non genuine, it's obviously going back but I know it's not mint so I'm not nit picking about non razor sharp edges. It's had a polish I am sure, but if I keep it longer term I will have AP clean it up at service time.

Why did I buy?

- It's ultrathin (because it's quartz obviously). I think it will make a great dressier/office watch

- It's super light and comfortable

- Being a two hander and with the AP at 12 it shares enough of a look with the jumbo (not the latest iteration) for me to appreciate the style

- Despite the 33mm diameter the lug to lug is pretty "manly". I can't see how many women would wear it without massive overhang

- it was £5k ($7k)! :)

Anyway, some pics below. First few are in natural light, later ones are under harsh bathroom light and close up to show condition. It's certainly not perfect, but can't knock it for the price I think

Natural light...

Harsh macros

rolexest · 21 April 2021, 04:50 AM

Amazing price if watch checks out. Congrats!

jakjuventus · 22 April 2021, 01:07 AM

Congratulation!

I kinda like how it look on your wrist.

Benzsiam · 22 April 2021, 01:34 AM

Congratulations on such a gorgeous timepiece at a great price.

Watch has no gender, sometime they label as lady watch because it fits smaller wrist. This watch looks very good on your wrist. I think older and smaller size RO are very charming.

This year I have acquired 2-36mm 14790, one was two tone and another one was yellow gold, I love both of them so much.

GS93108 · 22 April 2021, 03:11 AM

It's only fashion that changes our impression of size. Nice pick up.

steeevvvooo · 22 April 2021, 04:28 AM

Thanks guys.

Really enjoying the light weight. I'm pretty confident it's legit despite taking a punt on it, but with these quartz movements I understand often the whole movement is changed at service? Dial looks good, case and bracelet are fine if not mint. I'll get it serviced and freshened up I think but it is about 25 years old so can't expect minty fresh edges if you are not paying top dollar

CoveWatch · 23 April 2021, 07:46 AM

Congrats!

21 April 2021, 04:42 AM	#1
steeevvvooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: London Posts: 1,365	Surprise 56175 incoming! What started out as any other day ended with another AP to join my ROC! OK, so this is a 33mm "ladies", from a high street pawn shop (albeit a large nationwide chain), with no box or papers. A complete impulse buy which I hopefully don't regret. I am comfortable it's legit given the source and the fact it can be returned to them in 30 days if I change my mind. If it's non genuine, it's obviously going back but I know it's not mint so I'm not nit picking about non razor sharp edges. It's had a polish I am sure, but if I keep it longer term I will have AP clean it up at service time. Why did I buy? - It's ultrathin (because it's quartz obviously). I think it will make a great dressier/office watch - It's super light and comfortable - Being a two hander and with the AP at 12 it shares enough of a look with the jumbo (not the latest iteration) for me to appreciate the style - Despite the 33mm diameter the lug to lug is pretty "manly". I can't see how many women would wear it without massive overhang - it was £5k ($7k)! :) Anyway, some pics below. First few are in natural light, later ones are under harsh bathroom light and close up to show condition. It's certainly not perfect, but can't knock it for the price I think Natural light... Harsh macros __________________ Once you aquire your "grail"... then what?!

22 April 2021, 01:34 AM	#4
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 5,922	Congratulations on such a gorgeous timepiece at a great price. Watch has no gender, sometime they label as lady watch because it fits smaller wrist. This watch looks very good on your wrist. I think older and smaller size RO are very charming. This year I have acquired 2-36mm 14790, one was two tone and another one was yellow gold, I love both of them so much. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. Audemars Piguet: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) Patek Philippe: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996", Seiko: SRPA21,

22 April 2021, 04:28 AM	#6
steeevvvooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: London Posts: 1,365	Thanks guys. Really enjoying the light weight. I'm pretty confident it's legit despite taking a punt on it, but with these quartz movements I understand often the whole movement is changed at service? Dial looks good, case and bracelet are fine if not mint. I'll get it serviced and freshened up I think but it is about 25 years old so can't expect minty fresh edges if you are not paying top dollar __________________ Once you aquire your "grail"... then what?!

21 April 2021, 04:50 AM	#2
rolexest Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Canada Watch: ya gunna do Posts: 508	Amazing price if watch checks out. Congrats!

22 April 2021, 01:07 AM	#3
jakjuventus "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Bangkok Watch: Explorer Posts: 300	Congratulation! I kinda like how it look on your wrist.

22 April 2021, 03:11 AM	#5
GS93108 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UK Posts: 1,194	It's only fashion that changes our impression of size. Nice pick up.

23 April 2021, 07:46 AM	#7
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Congrats!

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