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Old 22 November 2020, 09:50 AM   #38
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Originally Posted by Styles Bitchley View Post
I think it makes sense in this case. Knowing the general location where it came from, there are few of any authorized Rolex techs to be found, especially through the 70s and 80s. The one shop referenced by the OP is as good as it gets, but they’re really just a jewellery shop. My point being: if it was serviced in the past it was most likely done by a generalist watchmaker and not a Rolex specialist.
Styles, you’re probably right. But it’s a slight stretch to think a generalist watchmaker would replace the bezel insert with a later service one, possibly change the hands, and so “something” to that dial lume (it does look washed, or at least like the lume has been removed). I’m honestly not trying to stir up controversy, but it’s a lot done to a watch.
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