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Chatassys · 24 February 2013, 03:14 AM

Hello guys!

Oportunity to purchase, great price, but lacks information.
Looking good, with RSC papers, known seller.

Can someone tell year and the name of that bezel/bracelet?

Appreciate your thoughts.

GerardoG · 24 February 2013, 03:23 AM

Bark

jlc123 · 24 February 2013, 03:24 AM

The bezel and bracelet have what is called a bark finish. It is a genuine finish that was done by Rolex. Many people dislike the design, but some love it.

MonBK · 24 February 2013, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Bark

But no bite.

I'm sending out the bark signal.

kilyung · 24 February 2013, 04:33 AM

It's a great watch. Very unique.

Chatassys · 24 February 2013, 05:43 AM

Thanks for the information.

It looks great indeed, but anyone got a wrist shot?
Is it 'single quick set' ?

ty

Daytonaman799 · 24 February 2013, 06:25 AM

Was going to get one but my wife surprised me with a regular finish Lapis dial DD as a wedding gift. It was popular in the 80's. the watch looks to be in very nice shape. If you like the design then you should get it.

Chatassys · 24 February 2013, 08:30 AM

I don't think the value on those DD change too much between them.
The seller does have another one, for the same price... With the regular bracelet and a slightly different dial, but it looks a little more used and with no RSC papers.

What do you think?

kilyung · 24 February 2013, 08:32 AM

It's been over polished. The bracelet crown is too soft and some of the bracelet edges are rounded. But that's a gorgeous linen dial!

Chatassys · 24 February 2013, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

It's been over polished. The bracelet crown is too soft and some of the bracelet edges are rounded. But that's a gorgeous linen dial!

Thank you so much! I guess I'll stay with the first one.
I'll be back later to show it

DrLindaPhD · 24 February 2013, 08:34 AM

I believe the bark finish Rolex watches were only made in the 80s and 90s and not since.

yessir69 · 24 February 2013, 11:41 AM

Looks to me like a model 18078 from the 80s. Make sure it has all the links. They can be hard to find.

Chatassys · 24 February 2013, 01:52 PM

Yes, the seller said "All links included". I'll try to sell them later ( or see if he wants to lower the price if I give him those links ) because I have small wrists.

TurboWatch · 24 February 2013, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chatassys

Thanks for the information.

It looks great indeed, but anyone got a wrist shot?
Is it 'single quick set' ?

ty

BUT Bark nonetheless

kilyung · 24 February 2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboWatch

Gorgeous but did it come with fluted bezel?

TurboWatch · 24 February 2013, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Gorgeous but did it come with fluted bezel?

That's just the configuration when I got it. All original nothing altered. Even original factory polish. I don't ever have my watches polished

Kingair · 24 February 2013, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboWatch

That's just the configuration when I got it. All original nothing altered. Even original factory polish. I don't ever have my watches polished

Maybe search for a barked bezel . . .

HAGWe

ROGERWILCO357 · 24 February 2013, 08:20 PM

love the bark looks like a win win situation..

SALTY · 24 February 2013, 09:26 PM

G with the bark. I did back when simply because I liked it more and it seemed as though every other President DD I saw was not bark. Now, they have a seemingly more uniqueness to them given their relatively short tenure and discontinued status.

Beware however, that bark in soft 18K dings easily. Needless to say, it's not my every day driver and do not wear it when working on the car, in the shop, on the boat, mixing cement, chopping wood or even mixing drinks with square ice cubes!

gpfps · 24 February 2013, 11:43 PM

Model is 18078 I have the same watch, love the bark. 1980 ser# starts 64

DrLindaPhD · 24 February 2013, 11:48 PM

Get the first one with the bark bezel and papers. Much more collectible and really beautiful.

MonBK · 25 February 2013, 12:11 AM

Not when it comes time to sell it.

mruhland31 · 25 February 2013, 12:50 AM

I personally really appreciate when experienced forum members add detail like this to their responses...for someone who is new like myself it's such a huge benefit to hear these types of responses as they provide an education that's invaluable...thank you all for sharing so much of your knowledge!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

It's been over polished. The bracelet crown is too soft and some of the bracelet edges are rounded. But that's a gorgeous linen dial!

Camel · 25 February 2013, 04:35 AM

Go with the bark !!!

rmpickard · 25 February 2013, 04:55 AM

A bark question please.

Most of the bark DD's I have seen are champagne dials. Were there limited dial choices or was that just the more popular choice?

BarkMaster · 25 February 2013, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

I'm sending out the bark signal.

Bark

Signal Received!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmpickard

A bark question please.

Most of the bark DD's I have seen are champagne dials. Were there limited dial choices or was that just the more popular choice?

There were many dial choices... even wood! The champagne dial can be a bit hard to read once the lume is gone, but it makes for a really gorgeous look.

You just have to angle it a bit and you can differentiate the hands and batons.

GregoryZ · 25 February 2013, 01:33 PM

I too had a choice between a bark and a non-bark. Happily, I chose the bark 18248 double quickset version. I LOVE it! Some say it looks dated I say it looks unique! GO BARK!!!!

rmpickard · 25 February 2013, 02:45 PM

Thank you BarkMaster!

VADanno · 26 February 2013, 12:58 AM

I saw a barked President on Bob's Watches last week. Barked bezel and barked center links. I'm looking at the fluted bezel yellow gold Rolex watches, so I didn't pursue it.

24 February 2013, 03:14 AM	#1
Chatassys Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Brazil Posts: 39	Rolex President Question Hello guys! Oportunity to purchase, great price, but lacks information. Looking good, with RSC papers, known seller. Can someone tell year and the name of that bezel/bracelet? Appreciate your thoughts.

24 February 2013, 06:25 AM	#7
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,687	Bark finish....really cool Was going to get one but my wife surprised me with a regular finish Lapis dial DD as a wedding gift. It was popular in the 80's. the watch looks to be in very nice shape. If you like the design then you should get it.

24 February 2013, 09:26 PM	#19
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	G with the bark. I did back when simply because I liked it more and it seemed as though every other President DD I saw was not bark. Now, they have a seemingly more uniqueness to them given their relatively short tenure and discontinued status. Beware however, that bark in soft 18K dings easily. Needless to say, it's not my every day driver and do not wear it when working on the car, in the shop, on the boat, mixing cement, chopping wood or even mixing drinks with square ice cubes! __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

25 February 2013, 04:35 AM	#24
Camel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willem Location: Pretoria RSA Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 1,072	Go with the bark !!! __________________ Rolex Datejust II WG/SS Blue 116334 "8368xxxx" Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 126600 "94A6xxxx" Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660 "V84xxxx" Rolex Deepsea D-Blue Horizon 116660 "3170xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Polar 16570 "T20xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Black 216570 "G53xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "P32xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II Ceramic 116710LN "V97xxxx" Rolex Submariner 16610 "Z61xxxx" Rolex Submariner Ceramic 116610LN "G79xxxx"

24 February 2013, 03:23 AM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Bark

24 February 2013, 03:24 AM	#3
jlc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Watch: Overseas Posts: 992	The bezel and bracelet have what is called a bark finish. It is a genuine finish that was done by Rolex. Many people dislike the design, but some love it.

24 February 2013, 04:33 AM	#5
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	It's a great watch. Very unique.

24 February 2013, 05:43 AM	#6
Chatassys Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Brazil Posts: 39	Thanks for the information. It looks great indeed, but anyone got a wrist shot? Is it 'single quick set' ? ty

24 February 2013, 08:30 AM	#8
Chatassys Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Brazil Posts: 39	I don't think the value on those DD change too much between them. The seller does have another one, for the same price... With the regular bracelet and a slightly different dial, but it looks a little more used and with no RSC papers. What do you think?

24 February 2013, 08:32 AM	#9
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	It's been over polished. The bracelet crown is too soft and some of the bracelet edges are rounded. But that's a gorgeous linen dial!

24 February 2013, 08:34 AM	#11
DrLindaPhD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Linda Location: New York State Watch: Boys Tudor Sub Posts: 1,131	I believe the bark finish Rolex watches were only made in the 80s and 90s and not since.

24 February 2013, 11:41 AM	#12
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,287	Looks to me like a model 18078 from the 80s. Make sure it has all the links. They can be hard to find.

24 February 2013, 01:52 PM	#13
Chatassys Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Brazil Posts: 39	Yes, the seller said "All links included". I'll try to sell them later ( or see if he wants to lower the price if I give him those links ) because I have small wrists.

24 February 2013, 08:20 PM	#18
ROGERWILCO357 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 580	love the bark looks like a win win situation..

24 February 2013, 11:43 PM	#20
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	Model is 18078 I have the same watch, love the bark. 1980 ser# starts 64

24 February 2013, 11:48 PM	#21
DrLindaPhD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Linda Location: New York State Watch: Boys Tudor Sub Posts: 1,131	Get the first one with the bark bezel and papers. Much more collectible and really beautiful.

25 February 2013, 12:11 AM	#22
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Not when it comes time to sell it.

25 February 2013, 04:55 AM	#25
rmpickard "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 119	A bark question please. Most of the bark DD's I have seen are champagne dials. Were there limited dial choices or was that just the more popular choice?

25 February 2013, 01:33 PM	#27
GregoryZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: Ohio Watch: 1680 Posts: 342	I too had a choice between a bark and a non-bark. Happily, I chose the bark 18248 double quickset version. I LOVE it! Some say it looks dated I say it looks unique! GO BARK!!!!

25 February 2013, 02:45 PM	#28
rmpickard "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 119	Thank you BarkMaster!

26 February 2013, 12:58 AM	#29
VADanno "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Dan Location: Austin, TX Watch: Rolex Turn-O-Graph Posts: 408	I saw a barked President on Bob's Watches last week. Barked bezel and barked center links. I'm looking at the fluted bezel yellow gold Rolex watches, so I didn't pursue it.

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