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fizz · 16 June 2016, 06:02 AM

Spoke to the seller. 1973 model, decent price that's within range (8.7k) and very reputed seller.

Silver date wheel with open 6 with my preferred Jubilee bracelet. It's been polished and one of the lugs looks a bit thin. I know the hands are slightly lighter but that just seems to be how it's aged.

What do you folks think? Worth pulling the trigger for?

Vincent65 · 16 June 2016, 06:19 AM

Case is a bit soft for my liking, but that's just my taste.

joli160 · 16 June 2016, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

Case is a bit soft for my liking, but that's just my taste.

I'd rather spent some more for a better case

datejust24 · 16 June 2016, 06:43 AM

price seems a bit steep....and I agree...I'd go for a different example or buy a 5513. For that price you could get a very nice example of a 5513/12.

landroverking · 16 June 2016, 06:45 AM

Replacement hands?

AS1 · 16 June 2016, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

Case is a bit soft for my liking, but that's just my taste.

i'm with you on this my friend

V.lats97nsx · 16 June 2016, 06:48 AM

The right lower lug seems to be grounded down. I would pass.

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Gina Marie · 16 June 2016, 07:56 AM

lugs are soft.....jubilee looks spent. I would keep the search on.

fizz · 16 June 2016, 10:03 AM

Common sense prevails...thanks everyone. I'm a bit trigger happy but bear with me.

This is how I eventually got my 5513 as well.

The search (and the learning) continue...

Frogman4me · 16 June 2016, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizz

Common sense prevails...thanks everyone. I'm a bit trigger happy but bear with me.

This is how I eventually got my 5513 as well.

The search (and the learning) continue...

Good call. At that price you can't have chips on the dial.

michael067 · 16 June 2016, 10:53 PM

Price seems high to me.

Tom1675 · 17 June 2016, 12:46 AM

Hang in there Fizz, keep em coming.

buenosdias · 17 June 2016, 04:54 AM

Dial chipped (just like David already mentioned).
To me it looks like someone in the past wanted to give a bit too much patina to the dial (artificially) and patinated the whole dial...writings are yellow, too.
Crownguards are....let's say ok.
Lugs overpolished from all sides (from bottom, too).
Service insert.

Jetkopite · 17 June 2016, 10:17 AM

Its a no for me too...

springer · 17 June 2016, 12:42 PM

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fizz · 17 June 2016, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by buenosdias

Dial chipped (just like David already mentioned).
To me it looks like someone in the past wanted to give a bit too much patina to the dial (artificially) and patinated the whole dial...writings are yellow, too.
Crownguards are....let's say ok.
Lugs overpolished from all sides (from bottom, too).
Service insert.

Wow...the observation skills of this group is extraordinary. I never noticed the yellowed Rolex text!

And btw, since I'm no longer pursuing this, I'll specify the Classic Watch in NY, who are apparently very well regarded for their vintage collection. How come renowned sellers don't notice this (or they do and just put it up anyway, hoping suckers like me pick it up!).

RLX-lvr · 17 June 2016, 10:39 PM

Your in good hands here.

Glad you passed.
Be patient, there are better examples out there for sure.

acf321 · 17 June 2016, 11:08 PM

Good decision on that one. May I say there is a mouth wateringly beautiful 1981 16750 on the forum for sale worth casting your eye over. Not the 1675, but damned pretty nonetheless.

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buenosdias "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: SeB Location: Germany Watch: MaD_aT_gMt Posts: 1,219	Dial chipped (just like David already mentioned). To me it looks like someone in the past wanted to give a bit too much patina to the dial (artificially) and patinated the whole dial...writings are yellow, too. Crownguards are....let's say ok. Lugs overpolished from all sides (from bottom, too). Service insert. __________________ aLL ThE BeSt, SeB buenosdiasone on instagram

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16 June 2016, 06:43 AM	#4
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	price seems a bit steep....and I agree...I'd go for a different example or buy a 5513. For that price you could get a very nice example of a 5513/12.

16 June 2016, 06:45 AM	#5
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Replacement hands?

16 June 2016, 06:48 AM	#7
V.lats97nsx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Syracuse Posts: 3,858	The right lower lug seems to be grounded down. I would pass. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

16 June 2016, 07:56 AM	#8
Gina Marie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Baby! Posts: 1,068	lugs are soft.....jubilee looks spent. I would keep the search on.

16 June 2016, 10:03 AM	#9
fizz "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: UAE Posts: 370	Common sense prevails...thanks everyone. I'm a bit trigger happy but bear with me. This is how I eventually got my 5513 as well. The search (and the learning) continue...

16 June 2016, 10:53 PM	#11
michael067 Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mike Location: Las Vegas Watch: TT DJ 16233 Posts: 1,002	Price seems high to me.

17 June 2016, 12:46 AM	#12
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,172	Hang in there Fizz, keep em coming.

17 June 2016, 10:17 AM	#14
Jetkopite "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Andy Location: Dubai Watch: 5131R,6263,5712T Posts: 1,559	Its a no for me too...

17 June 2016, 10:39 PM	#17
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Your in good hands here. Glad you passed. Be patient, there are better examples out there for sure.

17 June 2016, 11:08 PM	#18
acf321 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Adam Location: Sydney Watch: 14270 /16610 Posts: 142	Good decision on that one. May I say there is a mouth wateringly beautiful 1981 16750 on the forum for sale worth casting your eye over. Not the 1675, but damned pretty nonetheless.

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