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23 August 2024, 01:41 AM | #31 | |
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The cross-over is supposed to be in the 8.2-8.3 serial range. I've seen both matte and gloss dials with 8.3 serials, but I've also seen matte dials with 8.4. To be sure, you could search extensively online to see if you can find other 8.0 serial 16800s with gloss dials. You never know. |
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23 August 2024, 02:13 AM | #32 | |
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23 August 2024, 03:41 AM | #33 | |
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17 September 2024, 03:15 AM | #34 |
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Friday I went a picked up my Sub from the watch repair that installed a correct cyclops back on that had mysteriously disappeared when they did the aftermarket cobalt/silver bezel insert install. The person that did the install was meticulous at making sure the alignment was perfect and I was quite pleased with the result. That was until I got home and looked at my watch only to notice the bezel insert had fallen out! 💩🤬💩🤬💩🤬💩🤬 Luckily it was laying on the floor but I am so over this watch and all of the trouble I am going through just to get it back to stock.
I sourced a nearly perfect OEM, black and stainless bezel insert and also a glossy face (until I can find a matte style that doesn't cost half the value of the watch). After lengthy discussions with my contact at Rolex, they are unable to determine exactly which serial number the switch was made from matte to glossy, or rather they are choosing not to share that info to the public. From my serial number they were able to learn that mine was produced somewhere between Oct of 1984 and Feb of 1985. Again, I would think they would be able to know that more precisely based on production documentation but then again it was 40+ year ago. I will post a photo this evening of the suspect in question |
17 September 2024, 05:26 AM | #35 |
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Progress! Glossy dial 'for now' is a good choice!
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