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Old 28 April 2014, 01:50 AM   #121
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Superdome

Can anyone tell me what serial range 1665s came with the superdome and when Rolex switched to the lower profile dome.
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Old 28 April 2014, 01:54 AM   #122
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superdome

Sorry, typo on that post , on the 1660 Great White does anyone know when they came with the super dome and which serials had the lower dome, looked at one and trying to determine if crystal is correct
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Old 28 April 2014, 02:59 AM   #123
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I did mean 1665! Sorry Im a Newbie
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Old 28 April 2014, 04:07 AM   #124
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Old 28 April 2014, 07:57 AM   #125
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I just finalized a deal on one...should be posting soon.

Ill be removing the bracelet and putting it on a James Bond NATO.

Can't wait:)

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Old 28 April 2014, 07:58 AM   #126
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Can anyone tell me what serial range 1665s came with the superdome and when Rolex switched to the lower profile dome.
If I'm not mistaken, they all came with a T39 superdome originally..........and many of the current low profile plexis you see were installed during service. An expert correct me if I'm wrong??
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Old 28 April 2014, 08:00 AM   #127
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my beautiful Great White
I REALLY like your new watch
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Old 28 April 2014, 08:18 AM   #128
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The one Im looking at must have a replacement but still looks great , its an 8 million serial so must be one of the last 1665s thought maybe they phase out the super dome by then. Maybe if I pick it up will try to find a super domehttp://www.rolexforums.com/images/attach/jpg.gif
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Old 28 April 2014, 01:22 PM   #129
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I absolutely love this reference. When I first started collecting watches about 20 years ago, I did not appreciate it and chose to buy other watches that are now long gone. Needless to say I have seen the light.

My 1665 Great White.
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Old 28 April 2014, 07:40 PM   #130
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The one Im looking at must have a replacement but still looks great , its an 8 million serial so must be one of the last 1665s thought maybe they phase out the super dome by then. Maybe if I pick it up will try to find a super domehttp://www.rolexforums.com/images/attach/jpg.gif
ABC Watchwerks will take a T39 service crystal (authentic Rolex) and modify it to look like the original T39 Superdome. They custom make each one of these for each watch. I had them make one for mine and couldn't be happier. Very reasonable charge for this service also. Something to consider. My 1665 is 8.04M serial.

Here it is with the original superdome.


And the modified T39 after service


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Old 28 April 2014, 07:48 PM   #131
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Old 28 April 2014, 11:11 PM   #132
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I love that shot - such a stunning reference
Thank you

I feel very fortunate to own such a nice example.
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Old 28 April 2014, 11:34 PM   #133
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Thank you

I feel very fortunate to own such a nice example.
So you should Jason and what incredible work by ABC
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Old 29 April 2014, 01:02 AM   #134
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A working mans 16600 & 16660…

As the years have gone by I seem to have less and less of an attraction to "Shiny" watches…

Given a choice, I much prefer unpolished (Or close to) examples with the dings and scratches left untouched…

I find they give my watches a character that NEW or freshly polished examples just don't have…

Needless to say, this is not to everyones liking, but I find them irresistible…









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Old 29 April 2014, 02:29 AM   #135
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I totally agree, Clay.
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Old 29 April 2014, 02:12 PM   #136
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Modified t39

So Jason how much does the modified t39 set you back at ABC
Ive recently purchased a 1665 but it has the low profile service crystal , that dome really adds to the watch IMO
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Old 29 April 2014, 09:46 PM   #137
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So Jason how much does the modified t39 set you back at ABC
Ive recently purchased a 1665 but it has the low profile service crystal , that dome really adds to the watch IMO
I can't remember exactly, but it was less than $200
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Old 29 April 2014, 10:10 PM   #138
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I don't need them to be banged up per se, but unpolished is a must for me. It is about true condition and honesty.
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Old 29 April 2014, 10:54 PM   #139
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Rail Dial peeking out to say hello




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Old 30 April 2014, 10:35 AM   #140
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1665 gwrd

my 5.7 mil rail dial
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Old 30 April 2014, 01:39 PM   #141
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My rail dial says hello

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Old 30 April 2014, 03:01 PM   #142
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That patina is my grail colour
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Old 30 April 2014, 11:16 PM   #143
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Thanks Ben! I think the same thing every time I see a pic of your awesome 1680! Gotta love patina, it makes the watch so unique and special
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Old 25 May 2014, 05:59 AM   #144
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I've drooled over this thread for such a long time - grateful to finally post mine here:

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Old 25 May 2014, 06:03 AM   #145
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1665, 16600, 116660, and bastardized 16600

BTW, Surely you can pick-out my favorite in the group. It is the one that stands out.......and it's not the blacked-out aberration. That golden patina, sweet superdome..........Rolex just can't duplicate such sweetness with their newest releases. Don't the others just look plain when sitting beside the BEST??


It sure does stand out, the way only plexi can



Ps all the beautiful plexi pics above as well!!!

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Old 25 May 2014, 07:10 AM   #146
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Old 25 May 2014, 02:44 PM   #147
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Old 26 May 2014, 12:27 PM   #148
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A couple for Sunday night:

(Rail on leather for John)


(The project)


(My "iconic watch co" rail)
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Old 26 May 2014, 05:42 PM   #149
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Old 26 May 2014, 06:00 PM   #150
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Let's See Some Sea Dwellers

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Love these old SD's



Pic of mines but not vintage



Anyone every upgraded\ downgraded from modern SD to vintage SD ?? Regrets ?



Some of these SD's are great looking especially John's DRSD which I realise in a leaque of its own




Great watch. I think any and all SD are going to continue to increase in demand. The 16600 are just around the corner from being vintage. The 16660 are already super sought after and, well, we know that any decent 1665 is going to be over 10k. I can't get enough of the Sea-Dweller, hehe- great thread!


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