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sea-dweller · 24 July 2017, 07:57 AM

Looks great.

sensui · 24 July 2017, 12:10 PM

This classic will always be in style. Congrats on a nice set.

sampelligrino · 24 July 2017, 12:12 PM

Congrats :) Wear it in the best of health. I am biased, I LOVE that watch. A timeless classic!!!

Psmith · 24 July 2017, 12:34 PM

Congrats

ras47 · 24 July 2017, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

When I bought it they said it's keeping good time and their Rolex trained technician serviced it (they're an ex-Rolex AD). However in about 6 hours it's gained close to 5 seconds which isn't great.

I know there's the self regulating so at night it'll go in the position with crown up to lose a few seconds and see how that works out.

If it's gained 5 seconds in 6 hours it sounds like it's not running within COSC despite what they said when I bought it.

Seems I'll have to keep an eye on its timing and it could need to go in for regulating.

Any advice here?

"Keeping good time" can mean almost anything. Running within CSOC is very specific and not open to interpretation. But hey, live and learn.

Frakis · 24 July 2017, 02:36 PM

Congrats Nairn! I'm happy to see you picked up this reference. It's a beauty! Wear it in good health mate!

rolex aficionado · 24 July 2017, 02:53 PM

This is an amazing watch.may I ask what year is it?

BNA/LION · 24 July 2017, 04:01 PM

Congratulations! Beautiful full set!

Nairn1980 · 24 July 2017, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rolex aficionado

This is an amazing watch.may I ask what year is it?

Thanks and sure, it's a 2000. Dated April 2000 and A serial.

rolex aficionado · 24 July 2017, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Thanks and sure, it's a 2000. Dated April 2000 and A serial.

Wow!!
didn't know they had this box from 2000 it does look vintage!!
Congrats its an awesome watch and I'm planning to get one for myself too.
Cheers

Hollister · 24 July 2017, 05:04 PM

Lovely, and a future classic.

Nairn1980 · 24 July 2017, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rolex aficionado

Wow!!
didn't know they had this box from 2000 it does look vintage!!
Congrats its an awesome watch and I'm planning to get one for myself too.
Cheers

Thanks.
From looking, I believe when it switched to SEL the box also went to the new style large green box.

My serial starts A7 and I think A8 onwards has the upgrades.

I think mine is a very last one with non sel and that vintage box.

Experts correct me as I may be wrong.

Stevec14 · 24 July 2017, 09:37 PM

Congratulations on a great watch. Looks lovely. Enjoy.

I can't decide whether I want a 5 digit or ceramic again as my next. I always have a fear that the aluminium bezels could get chipped easy and my OCD would require a replacement each time!

That said, every time I see an older GMT or sub I am convinced one will be my next....

Enjoy it

Nairn1980 · 24 July 2017, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevec14

Congratulations on a great watch. Looks lovely. Enjoy.

I can't decide whether I want a 5 digit or ceramic again as my next. I always have a fear that the aluminium bezels could get chipped easy and my OCD would require a replacement each time!

That said, every time I see an older GMT or sub I am convinced one will be my next....

Enjoy it

I have OCD too but the Alu are so cheap to replace if needed. Also the old style bracelet being brushed should be easier to keep looking great.

A.S.R · 24 July 2017, 09:47 PM

Wow!!! very nice! congrats!

Hollister · 24 July 2017, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevec14

Congratulations on a great watch. Looks lovely. Enjoy.

I can't decide whether I want a 5 digit or ceramic again as my next. I always have a fear that the aluminium bezels could get chipped easy and my OCD would require a replacement each time!

That said, every time I see an older GMT or sub I am convinced one will be my next....

Enjoy it

Aluminium bezel inserts can get scratched/damaged, but this has never happened to any of my 3 pre-ceramic subs, one of which was worn daily by me for 10 years. I can't imagine how you could "chip" one, and in any case replacements are cheap.

I think chipping is the preserve of the ceramic bezels, and it's one of the things which puts me off owning one.

Stevec14 · 24 July 2017, 11:16 PM

Oddly, I chipped the bezel of my black bay when I had it after a week. Probably one of those things but you see enough great looking Pre ceramics to know it's not that much of an issue. Out of interest, how much do the inserts cost as replacements?

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Nairn1980 · 24 July 2017, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevec14

Oddly, I chipped the bezel of my black bay when I had it after a week. Probably one of those things but you see enough great looking Pre ceramics to know it's not that much of an issue. Out of interest, how much do the inserts cost as replacements?

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I believe, as long as the watch was originally meant to have that bezel, Rolex will provide a replacement for around £60.

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