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photo · 19 March 2014, 04:43 AM

Hoping you all might be able to educate me.
I am hoping to find an older example.. .and thought this is different but for me the dial looks not quite right. on the left side of the case - as if when closed there is a space? Maybe just me.
Someone in italian on review indicated seller describes with imagination.. . ;(
and as for the rest .. movement, case, dial, crown.. I look to you who are so generous with your time and expertise :)

Thanks for any and all help and guidance!

Vincent65 · 19 March 2014, 06:15 AM

I think someone got creative with the case and dial, but that's about all I can say. Not my territory, but looks a bit of a mess to me!

MonBK · 19 March 2014, 06:17 AM

Is this a joke?

andromeda160 · 19 March 2014, 06:42 AM

Personally I love the case, an early W&D/rolex case. The dial has been refinished though

MitchSteel · 19 March 2014, 07:15 AM

In George Takei's words.......Oh My.....

photo · 19 March 2014, 08:12 AM

Gee, MonBK..I'm just eager to learn, no, not a joke at all.. :( Maybe you could elaborate? I have some great books and read a lot but remain a novice.. .
Originally, the case is what caught my eye.. but am wondering what the original might have actually looked like..now that you have all been kind enough to enlighten me.
It's why I asked if it would be a "Bad Choice" versus a Good one.

Beelzy · 20 March 2014, 12:02 AM

There are some Rolexes that cannot stand the test of time and crawl slowly toward the abyss of oblivion...this piece would be one such Rolex.

soundserious · 20 March 2014, 11:26 AM

I think it's pretty clear the dial has been "enhanced", but it has a lot of character and would imagine that it might look nice on the wrist with the proper strap. If the price is appropriate to the condition and unoriginal nature then go for it.

CrownMe · 20 March 2014, 11:32 AM

That is one hideous looking watch

19 March 2014, 07:15 AM	#5
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	In George Takei's words.......Oh My..... __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

19 March 2014, 06:15 AM	#2
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	I think someone got creative with the case and dial, but that's about all I can say. Not my territory, but looks a bit of a mess to me!

19 March 2014, 06:17 AM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Is this a joke?

19 March 2014, 06:42 AM	#4
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	Personally I love the case, an early W&D/rolex case. The dial has been refinished though

19 March 2014, 08:12 AM	#6
photo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SC Posts: 194	Gee, MonBK..I'm just eager to learn, no, not a joke at all.. :( Maybe you could elaborate? I have some great books and read a lot but remain a novice.. . Originally, the case is what caught my eye.. but am wondering what the original might have actually looked like..now that you have all been kind enough to enlighten me. It's why I asked if it would be a "Bad Choice" versus a Good one.

20 March 2014, 12:02 AM	#7
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	There are some Rolexes that cannot stand the test of time and crawl slowly toward the abyss of oblivion...this piece would be one such Rolex.

20 March 2014, 11:26 AM	#8
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	I think it's pretty clear the dial has been "enhanced", but it has a lot of character and would imagine that it might look nice on the wrist with the proper strap. If the price is appropriate to the condition and unoriginal nature then go for it.

20 March 2014, 11:32 AM	#9
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	That is one hideous looking watch

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