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Old 7 March 2013, 02:20 PM   #1
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Move over 6 & 9 it’s time for the hook nose 7 to shine… Show ‘em…

OK I love the open 6 and 9 but equally love the little idiosyncrasy of the “other date wheel” that of the hook nose 7…

Here’s mine on a 1965 Datejust….. Let's have a look at yours…

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Old 7 March 2013, 02:41 PM   #2
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Old 8 March 2013, 04:39 AM   #3
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I promise a hook nose 7 next month...
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Old 8 March 2013, 07:09 AM   #4
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Old 17 March 2013, 01:11 PM   #5
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Well not much of a response ten days ago??...we'll see how we go this time

Come on guys show us ya hook nose.... Surley this original feature is not that rare??? I didn't think there was anything rare about most (not all!!) Rolex and features??

6 and 9 have all the fun!!!

Anyway I'll be back in another ten days:
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Old 17 March 2013, 05:15 PM   #6
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Here's one on my 1977 1501.
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Old 17 March 2013, 05:33 PM   #7
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Here's my 1675,from 1968.
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Old 17 March 2013, 09:30 PM   #8
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Awesome guys... Let’s get on a roll for the 17th........!!!

That is some sweet GMT's.........
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Old 18 March 2013, 04:25 AM   #9
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No GMT...

Yes DJ 1601, and not the only hooked 7
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Old 18 March 2013, 05:52 PM   #10
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Ok so now I am thinking this date wheel is rare...!?!?!? Or only showed up on some early models although there is a '77 up there....replacement re-run ????
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Old 12 February 2016, 06:03 AM   #11
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Old 12 February 2016, 06:09 AM   #12
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Old 12 February 2016, 08:25 AM   #14
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Here is the complete date wheel!
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Old 12 February 2016, 09:41 AM   #15
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