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My First Rolex - 1989 Sub
Pity about the replacement hands and cracked bezel but overall happy with it and still looks great. Comfy to wear too.
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Nice looking, congrats!
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That insert would look perfect on my 1680!
Just keep an eye out for some vintage hands. They come along every so often. Nice piece! |
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Thanks guys. You know, up until few months ago, I used to view Rolex watches as too vulgar and hated them all even the Submariner. Strange how I changed☺
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Congrats!
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Can someone confirm the bezel insert is what is know as "fat font" please
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Congrats
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Congrats
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Got one just like it!
Just purchased an A series, looks to be 1989/1990. Same as yours with respect to the new hands contrasting with the aged patina of the dial and markers. The seller claimed that as the reason for the attractive price; too many buyers found the contrast off putting. Not me!
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You could have the hands colour matched to the dial, by a very competent shop.
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