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Old 4 February 2018, 10:53 PM   #31
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Wow, that looks incredible. A great story behind it as well. Congratulations, I hope you enjoy it for many years to come.
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Old 4 February 2018, 11:08 PM   #32
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It's been quite a long time since a watch made me go wow here on TRF. I'm trying to find the words to describe what I feel and can only think to say this has to be my favorite watch of all time on TRF.
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Old 4 February 2018, 11:18 PM   #33
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Stunning results. Kudos to RSC Genčve for schooling RSC NYC. I’ve had great experiences with the service guys in Geneva. Hope you’re not rethinking your plans for it as a daily workhorse.


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Old 4 February 2018, 11:38 PM   #34
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Amazing!


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Old 4 February 2018, 11:46 PM   #35
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Love it! Looks amazing!
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Old 5 February 2018, 12:04 AM   #36
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That is surely a stunner. I love your persistence. It truly paid off.
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Old 5 February 2018, 12:06 AM   #37
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Congratulations! The journey is the reward and I‘m glad, the watched turned out as you had hoped. That being said, I would have preferred to keep the watch in it‘s original condition, but that‘s subjective. Enjoy your beautiful time piece.
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Old 5 February 2018, 12:42 AM   #38
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Wow, you just scored yourself a brand new vintage red sub. Good work.

Huh?

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Old 5 February 2018, 01:48 AM   #39
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Worth the wait. Congrats!

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Old 5 February 2018, 01:52 AM   #40
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Looks Brand New! Congrats !
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Old 5 February 2018, 02:21 AM   #41
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I feel your frustration with RCS.. most there are clueless about vintage.. even had an argument with a parts manager there as he was stating Rolex never made coined bezels from brass back in the 50’s... I even had a log discussion with a supervisor about the red sub service dials and after she got confirmation from Geneva, she then admitted they existed but they only exchange red for red.. I even made a post about it here few years ago..

So glad you got what you were looking for and the results are beautiful. Will last you a life time.
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Old 5 February 2018, 03:04 AM   #42
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Amazing!
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Old 5 February 2018, 05:57 AM   #43
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I am delighted that you ignored the advice to return the watch. I have a 1680 that has a service dial and replacement mid-case etc which I wear every day - it is a great watch and my all time favourite after owning over 20 Rolex sports models over the years. IMO these watches shouldn't be treated as museum pieces. I hope that you use this as you originally intended as an everyday watch......it deserves to be worn.
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Old 5 February 2018, 06:31 AM   #44
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I hope that you use this as you originally intended as an everyday watch......it deserves to be worn.
Funny that you should mention this. I was just telling my wife that I am conflicted. I want to wear it as my daily..... but, it is only going to be pristine and in this condition, once.
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Old 5 February 2018, 07:30 AM   #45
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Funny that you should mention this. I was just telling my wife that I am conflicted. I want to wear it as my daily..... but, it is only going to be pristine and in this condition, once.
I’m sure it looked pretty good when it left the factory back in ‘70. It isn’t a mint all original watch and can be overhauled again by your grandkid someday down the road.
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Old 5 February 2018, 07:35 AM   #46
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I’m sure it looked pretty good when it left the factory back in ‘70. It isn’t a mint all original watch and can be overhauled again by your grandkid someday down the road.
For sure!
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Old 5 February 2018, 08:13 AM   #47
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Hmmm, I am tempted to do the same to mine...
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Old 5 February 2018, 09:16 AM   #48
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Hmmm, I am tempted to do the same to mine...
My dial was pretty bad from water damage. What is the condition of your dial?
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Old 5 February 2018, 09:20 AM   #49
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Beautiful...Wear it and enjoy!
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Old 5 February 2018, 09:57 AM   #50
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My dial is pretty well preserved. I think the bracelet failed many many years ago and it spent quite a bit of time in a drawer.
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Old 5 February 2018, 10:14 AM   #51
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What did RSC say in terms of water resistance? Does it have a service back?
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Old 5 February 2018, 10:46 AM   #52
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What did RSC say in terms of water resistance? Does it have a service back?
The case, movement and back are original. Rolex statement reads "We are unable to grant our customary international ‘pressure proof’ guarantee".
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Old 5 February 2018, 03:20 PM   #53
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Wow a fresh faced vintage ,I wonder how long before it starts showing some patina 20 yrs maybe lol .
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Old 6 February 2018, 12:04 AM   #54
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Wow a fresh faced vintage ,I wonder how long before it starts showing some patina 20 yrs maybe lol .
If ever!
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Old 6 February 2018, 12:23 AM   #55
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Truly amazing, Looks so nice. Love it.

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Old 6 February 2018, 02:17 AM   #56
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What a fantastic piece and congratulations.

However the f I am being really critical, I still wouldn’t say anything bad about it.

It really does have the wow factor for me. Love it !!


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Old 6 February 2018, 03:21 AM   #57
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Way to stay on it and manage the situation. Well done and great piece!
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Old 6 February 2018, 09:02 AM   #58
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Vintage watches with patina look great - until you see something like this.

Seeing your watch as it was intended to be, almost brand new looking like the day it was first sold...just wow. Your patience definitely paid off!
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Old 6 February 2018, 10:58 AM   #59
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Old 6 February 2018, 11:07 AM   #60
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Vintage watches with patina look great - until you see something like this.

Seeing your watch as it was intended to be, almost brand new looking like the day it was first sold...just wow. Your patience definitely paid off!
That is such a true statement. We all love patina and faded inserts, but seeing this watch is really an eye opener.
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