Urgent advice needed please.

[rootbeer7]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

I’ve never heard this but I’m no expert

Yes, I think you'll find the date on caseback, but again only an indication.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Yes, I think you'll find the date on caseback, but again only an indication.

Every day is a school day, I had no idea Date was printed on the back.

[rootbeer7]

Pm sent

[sensui]

Dial, hands and bezel insert are service. Case looks very good and sharp though, a shame things were replaced.

In regards to the serial, it's in the 72-73 mark.....but understand serial #'s don't dictate exact manufacturing years since it's extrapolated from data points given by other Rolex owners/vintage fans....so it's at best a guesstimate. I wouldn't be so fixated on the birth year thing because you'd never be 100% sure, as long as it's close enough would work fine IMO.

[Nairn1980]

So are you going to pull the trigger?

[GolfPunk]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

So are you going to pull the trigger?

I am yes I’ll post some pictures later

[stefs]

well done...It looks fantastic to my untrained eye!

[Number3]

Looks like a gorgeous example to me. To be honest I think it's a blessing to have the service dial/hands/bezel as it looks sharp but is more affordable.

Post some wrist shots once you've got it.

[ancientmariner]

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

That’s very true and this deal is at £6100 so it seems to be a good deal compared to others but of course it’s got the replacement not original parts.

One on Watchfinder with service dial for nearly double the price!
Yours looks a great buy with the Rolex service papers.

[Emreozcan]

That's a very clean and nice piece. You are aware of changed parts. S/N matches with the production year.

It's a catch if you get good price.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

I am yes I’ll post some pictures later

Great, well glad I shared the photo elsewhere and you saw it
Good luck and looking forward to seeing the wrist shots when you get it

[mato123]

Good decision, the more I was thinking about it the more I was leaning towards it. You don't see '72 watch in this shape for this price (taking replaced parts into consideration). You might have never found another one if you missed this. As already noted by somebody, don't think about it as an investment, think about it as your watch that you want to wear and it's a good deal.

[GolfPunk]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Great, well glad I shared the photo elsewhere and you saw it

Good luck and looking forward to seeing the wrist shots when you get it

I have now bought the watch, looks fantastic and the bracelet looks in good shape also to me.



Big thank you for giving me the heads up.



I’ll post pictures when I get home later but here’s a quick one on my right (wrong) wrist:

[fishingbear]

It's a beauty, congratulations.

[mato123]

Congrats, looks great.

[Camel]

Congrats - it looks great.

[GolfPunk]

Here are some more shots including the Rolex service card from sept 2016.

[Number3]

Looks fantastic.

[GolfPunk]

Originally Posted by Number3

Looks fantastic.

Thanks. I know the replacement parts are there, which has affected vintage value but:

1. I prefer the newer parts.
2. The watch would have been double the price I paid if it was all original.

The condition of the watch head and bracket is amazing for 45 years old, you’d think it was 12 months old and the new Dial, hands and bezel add to this ‘new’ appearance.

[superstarmar]

Very nice ... congrats!!!

[GolfPunk]

I can’t stop looking at this watch, I love it.

[DKS2375]

Beautiful!! Wear and enjoy your new GMT.

[Fleetlord]

Good watch.....especially in the bloated UK market. Surprised it wasn't more

[Racerdj]

Looks like a great find! Congratulations

[116510lv]

Originally Posted by Quicksilver

I'm not sure about value or serial numbers but the dial ("Swiss" with no "T" designations), bezel and hands look like service replacements. And that's fine as long as you are aware of that and its reflected in the price. Still a very handsome piece.

Wow, how do you know that the bezel and hand are service replacements? (Not questioning your knowledge) just curious...

Thanks

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[rootbeer7]

Great buy. Does it have any lume?

[kingofthehill]

Congratulations!

Who was the supplier, if it was a retailer, and how were they to deal with?

[GolfPunk]

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Great buy. Does it have any lume?

Yes as it’s a brand new service dial which whilst bad is also good.

[GolfPunk]

Originally Posted by kingofthehill

Congratulations!

Who was the supplier, if it was a retailer, and how were they to deal with?

It was Cavendish Jewellers in York and they were absolutely fine to deal with.

[Shaky]

No matter what replacement parts it has, that truly is a nice looking watch.