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Tommy_PP · 6 July 2024, 03:21 PM

Hi all,
I recently came access below Day-Date 36, ref: 18238 from end 80s/early 90s. Was going to buy it off the old gentleman who bought it brand new, but upon inspection I noticed that top layer around the edge at 4 o’clock, centre post hole and date window is peeling or I should say it has this milky look. What would you do, price is very reasonable, so would you buy it and 1. live with it, 2. would you send it to RSC and go through their special dial exchange only program when old “damged” Onyx (T SWISS t) can be switch with new Onyx (SWISS MADE), 3. Do not buy it or 4. other suggestions?

PS1: Sorry for bad pic, this is from old gentleman, I forgot to take my pictures when I examined the watch

PS2: I noticed that some collectors even of “high rank” mr johnson167 on IG like to call his damaged DJ Onyx dial - Obsidian stone even though peeling alway accrues at the same spots like his - edges, centre post, date - wherever that is a hole in the stone.

Thanks!

springer · 6 July 2024, 04:27 PM

Based on the photo, I can't see any dial defects, just a very blurry image.

If this is a vision test, I hope I passed!

Andad · 6 July 2024, 04:37 PM

I failed John.

saxo3 · 6 July 2024, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tommy_PP

Sorry for bad pic, this is from old gentleman.

He used a camera obscura?

0nly5iv3Digits · 6 July 2024, 06:26 PM

What’s this “reasonable” price?

TuRo · 6 July 2024, 07:12 PM

Can’t conclude anything - this is like an old 30s movie actress who’d have Vaseline smeared on the lens for her close-up - can the old gent take another photo ?

illiguy · 6 July 2024, 08:42 PM

Agree. New pictures would help here.

offrdmania · 7 July 2024, 07:05 AM

Wipe the fingerprints from the lense and retake a clear picture please

crowncollection · 9 July 2024, 10:12 PM

Need clear Pics, what’s the price ?

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miamiclay · 10 July 2024, 02:23 PM

As to your question, if the price reflects any imperfections and you ultimately buy, I’d definitely say try living with it first - You’ll know quickly whether it bothers you or not.

Of course, better pics are necessary first - You have the attention of people above who know these.

Also,
The bracelet looks like it may be pretty ‘stretched,’ but it could be a photo artifact.
These TST onyx with the shallower window chamfers may be the least common, I’d at least hesitate to swap it at RSC.

6 July 2024, 04:27 PM	#2
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,132	Based on the photo, I can't see any dial defects, just a very blurry image. If this is a vision test, I hope I passed! __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,155	I failed John. __________________ E

6 July 2024, 06:26 PM	#5
0nly5iv3Digits "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: EARTH Watch: What is "watch"? Posts: 806	What’s this “reasonable” price? __________________ “UNpolished or I’m not interested” 😎 2FA Enabled

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TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,661	Can’t conclude anything - this is like an old 30s movie actress who’d have Vaseline smeared on the lens for her close-up - can the old gent take another photo ? __________________ Another sunrise with my sad captains With who I choose to lose my mind And if it's so, we only pass this way but once What a perfect waste of time.... My Sad Captains - ELBOW

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offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,885	Wipe the fingerprints from the lense and retake a clear picture please __________________ TRF Member 11738

6 July 2024, 08:42 PM	#7
illiguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,590	Agree. New pictures would help here.

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crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,177	Need clear Pics, what’s the price ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

10 July 2024, 02:23 PM	#10
miamiclay 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: 33139/95460 Posts: 1,335	As to your question, if the price reflects any imperfections and you ultimately buy, I’d definitely say try living with it first - You’ll know quickly whether it bothers you or not. Of course, better pics are necessary first - You have the attention of people above who know these. Also, The bracelet looks like it may be pretty ‘stretched,’ but it could be a photo artifact. These TST onyx with the shallower window chamfers may be the least common, I’d at least hesitate to swap it at RSC.

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