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21 November 2016, 01:49 PM | #1 |
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1973 Rolex 1680 Red thoughts
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What are your thoughts on this dial? Seems gilt text.... and tropic... Legit? Can't recall seeing one like this. Looking at it in person tomorrow afternoon. Cheers A |
21 November 2016, 03:08 PM | #2 |
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I would spend some time at doubleredseadweller.com and check the red Sub section. A Very helpful web site.
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21 November 2016, 09:37 PM | #3 |
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MK 5 dial and the bezel insert is likely a service replacement.
The dial is printed in standard white ink, not gilt.
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21 November 2016, 10:12 PM | #4 |
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Thank you both! Great info!
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22 November 2016, 03:35 PM | #5 |
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Does the R in Rolex look correct for Mark V?
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Your dial is not a Mark IV, V or IV !!! These were the feet first dials.
You might want to study the font alignments at DRSD.com again. When done, I think you'll come to the conclusion that I did.
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22 November 2016, 04:44 PM | #7 |
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print looks really yellow... odd... maybe just the photo
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Passed on it.
Springer, came to the same conclusion as you. Not a mark anything for that matter. Appreciate the feedback! |
23 November 2016, 01:29 AM | #9 |
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If there's a glimmer of a doubt on authenticity, you should always pass.
This one's an easy pass.
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You might want to study the font alignments at DRSD.com again. When done, I think you'll come to the conclusion that I did. NOTE - Dial is refinished.
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23 November 2016, 03:10 AM | #11 |
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That's a very wonky ROLEX logo...
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Dial has never seen the inside of a Rolex factory....
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23 November 2016, 04:48 PM | #13 |
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OUCH!
You should post where this is for sale to alert others.. |
24 November 2016, 10:33 PM | #15 |
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It was on eBay from a company called Sarasota watch company. Saw it in person at the actual brick and motor. When I called to tell him About the dial, he said he sold it to a dealer. It was a "full set" w punched chronometer papers. Hope no one here buys it.
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