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2 December 2019, 01:34 PM | #1 |
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I recently acquired what I feel like is an exquisite example of a 1675 with MK2 dial. This comes from the original owner and the caseback has his initials engraved. I actually kind of appreciate the engraving. It reminds me of the watches provenance. But if I were to ever sell it, I suppose a clean caseback would be more appealing to the general public? Should I seek out a period appropriate caseback?
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2 December 2019, 02:32 PM | #2 |
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I would either leave it alone or have the engraving removed. Keeping it original is not only more appropriate but also probably a better financial decision as well.
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2 December 2019, 02:55 PM | #3 |
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I agree with Dan.
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2 December 2019, 03:06 PM | #4 |
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I would keep it original. It is not that hard to find another case back. Based on the serial number, case backs are not dated after 1972.
Also, I would like to comment that your super fat font bezel insert is very nice - these were found on the late Mark I and early Mark II dials.
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2 December 2019, 03:21 PM | #5 |
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How are the casebacks prior to 1972 dated? I assume by some kind of serial number?
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2 December 2019, 03:31 PM | #6 |
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Beautiful insert
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2 December 2019, 03:54 PM | #7 |
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2 December 2019, 05:39 PM | #8 |
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beautiful watch, leave the engraving as it is
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2 December 2019, 08:13 PM | #9 |
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Engravings on the caseback are really cool in my opinion.
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3 December 2019, 01:28 AM | #10 |
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I agree, I don’t mind engravings. What I’m considering is simply purchasing a period-appropriate caseback and sitting on it just in case I wanted a clean look in the future. I would of course hang on to the original caseback as well. I figure purchasing one of these now would be a good move since everything Rolex seems to be rising in value.
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3 December 2019, 04:18 AM | #12 |
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Leave it as is....
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