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15 May 2022, 11:13 PM
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Rolex 5500 Arabic Numerals
I have been looking for years for a mid-60s arabic dial Rolex after being inspired by an old hodinkee article: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/sa...ster-perpetual
Finally I found something similar enough and pulled the trigger at auction. Still looking for the one in the article… what are your thoughts? Dial looks to be damaged but is likely irreplaceable, wouldnt mind figuring out a way to revive it.  
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18 May 2022, 03:23 PM
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I would leave that exactly like it is. That is very cool. What a find.
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18 May 2022, 08:53 PM
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19 May 2022, 04:40 AM
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That’s very cool that you got it with the papers. It looks great, and I’d wear it as is.
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19 May 2022, 05:07 AM
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Fantastic watch and dial. Don't change a thing!!!
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23 May 2022, 06:21 AM
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Looks great! I wouldn't change a thing.
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24 May 2022, 09:06 PM
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Real Name: Paul
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Everything is original incl thin bezel, dial, hands, crown,plexi, 7835/19 and dial is perfect as it should look through 55 yr patina imho with just loss of 6 and 7 lume tiny plots.
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25 May 2022, 03:02 AM
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Great looking watch! I wouldn't change a thing! It shows its age quite well I think.
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25 May 2022, 07:23 AM
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Got it today in the mail, couldnt be happier. 34mm too small for my wrist but perfect for wife… a special find. Thank you all for the feedback
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25 May 2022, 09:06 AM
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Watch: 1963 Air King
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That's gorgeous. Don't touch that dial! It will significantly drop the value if it gets cleaned up. Patina is everything!
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