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East Bay Rider · 4 January 2008, 10:47 AM

Jimmy can jump.

sherwin · 4 January 2008, 10:48 AM

at the right price of course ill buy it a very nice watch indeed if its original, and nothing a little TLC wont do

Tombstone · 4 January 2008, 11:03 AM

Yes, I would.

Defiancekofb · 4 January 2008, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoopJr

Orchi likes talking in the 3rd person too

LOL HAHAHAHHAHHA Mike likes how Orchi speaks, Mike has been reading Orchi's posts. Mike has wanted to bring to light how Orchi always speaks in the 3rd person. Mike would like to ask Orchi if he speaks this way in a face 2 face conversation setting.

CoopJr · 4 January 2008, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Jimmy can jump.

Man I miss that show...

Orchi · 4 January 2008, 12:15 PM

Err...Orchi is getting hammered left right n centre...

:

Buddy Marko...many here are seen to be keen with your watch...where art thou?

Jocke · 4 January 2008, 12:21 PM

Too me it looks wrong, run forrest run.

Jocke

chris_nor_cal · 4 January 2008, 12:34 PM

that thing looks like it was picked up off the ocean floor. I wouldnt pay 100 bucks for it

watchnut · 4 January 2008, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orchi

Err...Orchi is getting hammered left right n centre...

:

Buddy Marko...many here are seen to be keen with your watch...where art thou?

After reading these posts David (watchnut) is going to the liquor cabinet and get hammered!

Givmeabrek · 4 January 2008, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orchi

After the complete make over....She is gorgeous now...

Orchi really has a way with words.

He's makes a pretty good private investigator. That's quite a restoration!

Good job Orchi.

Looks like you trumped Reckel.

teo · 4 January 2008, 01:40 PM

I offer 11 bucks. =)

Transient · 4 January 2008, 01:49 PM

Looks like a POS to me. Why bother with it?

Lol-x · 4 January 2008, 01:55 PM

Vintage is best. An excellent restoration will make it like it was new.

Alcan · 4 January 2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orchi

..although Orchi doesn't understand a word of German...Orchi's best guess would be...

Orchi, would you please do me a favour and drop the third person reference to yourself?

jasonbellevue · 4 January 2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orchi

Err...Orchi is getting hammered left right n centre...

:

Buddy Marko...many here are seen to be keen with your watch...where art thou?

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchnut

After reading these posts David (watchnut) is going to the liquor cabinet and get hammered!

This is one funny thread...

, oh and to stay on topic, yes I would buy it as a novelty item.

Alcan · 4 January 2008, 02:12 PM

Marko, I've seen some of your collection and if this old DD is authentic and given a workover by you it'll be a stunner!

Reckel · 4 January 2008, 07:35 PM

OK, to uncover the story - as most of you would have bought it...
You detected that it is an original 1803 and not a fake.
Well the original pictures I had when buying havent been that quality - although I spent a 4-digit amount.

I bought the needed spares ($ 500.-) and went for a day of vacation to my watchmaker.

This was the dial looking like:

To keep the loading time short I'll post most pictures as links from here on.

case rework

more case rework

movement cleaning

shaping the case

last action always is manual polishing

reassembly

before closing the Oyster

And here it is:

A nice 1803, built in 1967 and sold in 1976!
So it wasn't that easy to sell the top of the line watch these days...

And as the Rolex registration and paperwork process changed, the dealer didn't fill the buyers registration form, so I got an early version of open papers with it

For me it doesn't matter that the day is in French, it is the original language it was delivered, so I keep it like this...

Bye

Marko

Orchi · 4 January 2008, 11:43 PM

Err...fantastic job done to her...it's definitely a complete make over...

Orchi

buddy Marko

Would you be asking the same question...again?

arttay10 · 4 January 2008, 11:57 PM

Superb Marco - I hope and look forward to seeing more of your 'projects' - good inspiration !!

arttay10 · 5 January 2008, 12:00 AM

Can I ask - On your movement cleaning photo..

Did you put the complete movement in as it was??

Orchi · 5 January 2008, 12:53 AM

Err...also buddy Marko hasn't elaborated...the works done on the dial n hands...

Reckel · 5 January 2008, 01:05 AM

So, the work wasn't only done on replacing dial and hands, but also crown and tubus.
Disassembly and cleaning of the movement, reassembly and the main work was the case, caseback and bezel...

Bye

Marko

Orchi · 5 January 2008, 01:08 AM

Err buddy Marko...what would you estimate the value of the watch to be...with its current conditions

?

Defiancekofb · 5 January 2008, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Orchi, would you please do me a favour and drop the third person reference to yourself?

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Mike likes how Orchi speaks, Mike thinks that this could be a new standard in forum posting. Mike likes TRF.

Reckel · 5 January 2008, 01:17 AM

I'm offering it for sales, but here I have to wait until the 15 days are over.
At the moment the prices in Europe are not attactive to people outside, because of the strong Euro. But as a birthdays-dated watch it might fit a searchers purse

In the german Rolex forum (r-l-x.de) they just had a thread regarding the upcomming changes on the vintage market and one of the winners in mid term will be the 1803 and other vintage gold models, because they are somewhat undervalued at the moment.
They spoke of 1803 with president bracelet and papers to be over €6K and naked over 4K.

Bye

Marko

Prince · 5 January 2008, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Defiancekofb

...Mike likes how Orchi speaks, Mike thinks that this could be a new standard in forum posting. Mike likes TRF.

LMAO

Mike is Jedi in hiding. Strong is Mike. Mind what you have learned. Save you it can.

Defiancekofb · 5 January 2008, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

LMAO

Mike is Jedi in hiding. Strong is Mike. Mind what you have learned. Save you it can.

vukotab · 5 January 2008, 01:28 AM

Marko,you`re the Man!This is absolute stunner!

Alcan · 5 January 2008, 01:29 AM

I had a feeling you were showing us a diamond in the rough, Marko. Stunning results!!

Prince · 5 January 2008, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchnut

After reading these posts David (watchnut) is going to the liquor cabinet and get hammered!

LOL - is David (watchnut) feeling better now? Allan is asking because Allan wants to know...

4 January 2008, 10:47 AM	#31
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,064	Jimmy can jump. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

4 January 2008, 12:15 PM	#36
Orchi Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,934	Err...Orchi is getting hammered left right n centre...: Buddy Marko...many here are seen to be keen with your watch...where art thou?

4 January 2008, 12:21 PM	#37
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Too me it looks wrong, run forrest run. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

4 January 2008, 12:34 PM	#38
chris_nor_cal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA Posts: 688	that thing looks like it was picked up off the ocean floor. I wouldnt pay 100 bucks for it __________________

4 January 2008, 02:12 PM	#46
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Marko, I've seen some of your collection and if this old DD is authentic and given a workover by you it'll be a stunner! __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

4 January 2008, 10:48 AM	#32
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	at the right price of course ill buy it a very nice watch indeed if its original, and nothing a little TLC wont do

4 January 2008, 11:03 AM	#33
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Yes, I would.

4 January 2008, 01:40 PM	#41
teo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: amk Posts: 792	I offer 11 bucks. =)

4 January 2008, 01:49 PM	#42
Transient "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 697	Looks like a POS to me. Why bother with it?

4 January 2008, 01:55 PM	#43
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,559	Vintage is best. An excellent restoration will make it like it was new.

4 January 2008, 07:35 PM	#47
Reckel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Derk Marko R. Location: Germany Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 70	OK, to uncover the story - as most of you would have bought it... You detected that it is an original 1803 and not a fake. Well the original pictures I had when buying havent been that quality - although I spent a 4-digit amount. I bought the needed spares ($ 500.-) and went for a day of vacation to my watchmaker. This was the dial looking like: To keep the loading time short I'll post most pictures as links from here on. case rework more case rework movement cleaning shaping the case last action always is manual polishing reassembly before closing the Oyster And here it is: A nice 1803, built in 1967 and sold in 1976! So it wasn't that easy to sell the top of the line watch these days... And as the Rolex registration and paperwork process changed, the dealer didn't fill the buyers registration form, so I got an early version of open papers with it For me it doesn't matter that the day is in French, it is the original language it was delivered, so I keep it like this... Bye Marko

4 January 2008, 11:43 PM	#48
Orchi Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,934	Err...fantastic job done to her...it's definitely a complete make over... Orchibuddy Marko Would you be asking the same question...again?

4 January 2008, 11:57 PM	#49
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	Superb Marco - I hope and look forward to seeing more of your 'projects' - good inspiration !!

5 January 2008, 12:00 AM	#50
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	Can I ask - On your movement cleaning photo.. Did you put the complete movement in as it was??

5 January 2008, 12:53 AM	#51
Orchi Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,934	Err...also buddy Marko hasn't elaborated...the works done on the dial n hands...

5 January 2008, 01:05 AM	#52
Reckel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Derk Marko R. Location: Germany Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 70	So, the work wasn't only done on replacing dial and hands, but also crown and tubus. Disassembly and cleaning of the movement, reassembly and the main work was the case, caseback and bezel... Bye Marko __________________ Want to sell a Rolex pocket watch? Make a reasonable offer...

5 January 2008, 01:08 AM	#53
Orchi Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,934	Err buddy Marko...what would you estimate the value of the watch to be...with its current conditions?

5 January 2008, 01:17 AM	#55
Reckel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Derk Marko R. Location: Germany Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 70	I'm offering it for sales, but here I have to wait until the 15 days are over. At the moment the prices in Europe are not attactive to people outside, because of the strong Euro. But as a birthdays-dated watch it might fit a searchers purse In the german Rolex forum (r-l-x.de) they just had a thread regarding the upcomming changes on the vintage market and one of the winners in mid term will be the 1803 and other vintage gold models, because they are somewhat undervalued at the moment. They spoke of 1803 with president bracelet and papers to be over €6K and naked over 4K. Bye Marko __________________ Want to sell a Rolex pocket watch? Make a reasonable offer...

5 January 2008, 01:28 AM	#58
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Marko,you`re the Man!This is absolute stunner!

5 January 2008, 01:29 AM	#59
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	I had a feeling you were showing us a diamond in the rough, Marko. Stunning results!! __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

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