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9 January 2016, 03:37 AM
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Arrived 1967 Sub :-)
Good afternoon all
Well my search for a birth year submariner ended with my taking delivery of this one today  It's even better in the flesh than the photos and I guess that's down to the fact that in real life its only 40mm's wide rather than 22 inches on my monitor lol. Large pictures obviously accentuate the imperfections that a 50 year old watch is bound to have but thankfully they are imperceptible and forgiven by the human eye when it’s on the wrist. According to the case back it’s a 4th quarter '67 and from the research I've done appears as genuine an example as I can find. Apparently the pearl has been changed at some stage and no doubt other work would have been carried out and I welcome your thoughts as you guys know a hell of a lot more than I do as this is my first venture into the Rolex Owners club. I was keen to get the original 7206 bracelet even though I never intended to wear it with it as I personally prefer the vintage leather look. As you can see from the pics I've already swapped them. I was surprised at how light the 7206 is and that has put a question mark in my mind but apparently it’s genuine. It's had a couple of links removed at some stage as it has 11 and I believe they came with 13. In case I ever decide to revert to wearing the steel I will try to source a link or two. As the strap is tapered I guess it’s the 15mm links at the buckle end that I need?! Any and all comments welcomed as it’s all an education. 2016-01-08 11.46.40.jpg 2016-01-08 11.48.27.jpg 2016-01-08 13.46.41.jpg 2016-01-08 13.09.59.jpg 2016-01-08 13.32.55.jpg |
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9 January 2016, 05:44 AM
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It's fantastic. Great choice.
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9 January 2016, 05:46 AM
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Real Name: Dan
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Nice find!
Dan
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9 January 2016, 06:13 AM
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Real Name: JC
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Berry Nice and a 7206 to boot
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9 January 2016, 06:16 AM
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Real Name: Rollee
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Watch: it watching me
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That's my year as well.
Nice find, congrats!
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9 January 2016, 07:15 AM
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Great lookin sub, congrats
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9 January 2016, 07:30 AM
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Real Name: John Baker III
Location: Spring,Texas
Watch: 1971 Red Sub
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Very nice watch, indeed! Wear it in good health!
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9 January 2016, 07:37 AM
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Great Pickup Old Man!
 (being a birth year watch you are slightly older, haha) Now take a photo on a sunny day in the shade of a tree ;)
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9 January 2016, 08:48 AM
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Real Name: Nick
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Dial, case, and hands look good
 Are you planning to restore the luminous pearl or leave it alone? Congrats on the watch; great way to start 2016! |
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9 January 2016, 08:54 AM
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Glad you bought it !!
Looks great
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9 January 2016, 09:24 AM
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9 January 2016, 09:31 AM
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Nice looking! Congrats.
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9 January 2016, 09:59 AM
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Being new to ownership, I haven't thought about it so I'd welcome your thoughts please. What could be done & how? Thanks. |
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9 January 2016, 11:26 AM
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Watch: BLNR, JLC Amvox 1
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very nice!
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9 January 2016, 11:43 AM
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Beauty congrats
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9 January 2016, 01:03 PM
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Very nice. Congrats!
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9 January 2016, 01:42 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
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Watch: BLNR55131675BB58
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Awesome, my birth year 5513 says high!
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9 January 2016, 01:44 PM
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Congrats! Enjoy
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