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mago · 4 July 2020, 09:12 PM

Hi All,

I'm new to the Forum and new to Rolexes in general.
A few months back, I've decided to buy a watch as a personal treat for the last years of hard work. Nevertheless, I'm more of a vintage person so was not thinking of buying a completely new watch.
After researching for some (very long) time, I've stumbled in a model that I really like and that seems to not be too overvalued: the Rolex Submariner Serti Dial.

I've found a piece from the late 80s, with all papers and case, but, being very new to this world, I'd like to have opinion as to its condition. It's worth noting I live in the UK, and these watches seem particularly rare over here.
Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks!

Yachtbuoy · 4 July 2020, 10:12 PM

What the hell is that schmutz around the cyclops?

mago · 4 July 2020, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Yachtbuoy

What the hell is that schmutz around the cyclops?

If you mean the one near "superlative" in the first picture then that's just the photo, it's not actually on the watch!

Yachtbuoy · 4 July 2020, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mago

If you mean the one near "superlative" in the first picture then that's just the photo, it's not actually on the watch!

No, it's like the cyclops has been glued on with super-glue.

mago · 4 July 2020, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Yachtbuoy

No, it's like the cyclops has been glued on with super-glue.

Apparently is just the shadow, have a better picture and you can see that it’s the shadow of the cyclops giving it that effect! Apart from that do you see any big red flags? What do you think of the watch overall?

miamiclay · 5 July 2020, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mago

Apparently is just the shadow, have a better picture and you can see that it’s the shadow of the cyclops giving it that effect! Apart from that do you see any big red flags? What do you think of the watch overall?

I am not familiar with this model so I can’t be helpful there, but it does look like something is unusual around the cyclops, almost like the crystal is frosted in a circle around it? Perhaps this is usual for the model, and I have just not noticed it before, but I do not believe this is just a shadow.
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996marty · 5 July 2020, 03:11 AM

I’ve never been a massive fan of the serti dial but everyone to their own,As others have pointed out pictures of the cyclops looks strange

mago · 5 July 2020, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by miamiclay

I am not familiar with this model so I can’t be helpful there, but it does look like something is unusual around the cyclops, almost like the crystal is frosted in a circle around it? Perhaps this is usual for the model, and I have just not noticed it before, but I do not believe this is just a shadow.
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Here’s another angle. Anything that leads you to believe there’s something strange?

Porsche544 · 5 July 2020, 06:27 AM

Who cares what others think. You bought it for a reason, because you like it. That’s all that matters. If it brings you joy to look at your wrist then you’ve done a good job buying it.

Kingface66 · 5 July 2020, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Porsche544

Who cares what others think. You bought it for a reason, because you like it. That’s all that matters. If it brings you joy to look at your wrist then you’ve done a good job buying it.

While I totally agree re. what others think, I'm guessing he's asking if anyone sees any red flags or has concerns w the authenticity or condition of it.

Porsche544 · 5 July 2020, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingface66

While I totally agree re. what others think, I'm guessing he's asking if anyone sees any red flags or has concerns w the authenticity or condition of it.

You are correct. My apologies.

Kingface66 · 5 July 2020, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Porsche544

You are correct. My apologies.

No apologies necessary!

BigBlue1 · 5 July 2020, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Porsche544

Who cares what others think. You bought it for a reason, because you like it. That’s all that matters. If it brings you joy to look at your wrist then you’ve done a good job buying it.

I agree with not caring what others think
However
I don’t agree with buying things based off like.
I on a few occasions have bought based off like without doing my homework and have recently come to find out some items were not authentic.
Not the best logic.
Although I know some offers don’t present time.

Hope it all turns out well for the OP. Not my favorite dial, but it is still cool and one I don’t see much in the while.

r_afficionado · 5 July 2020, 08:07 AM

It is an awesome timepiece. I love mine.

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crowncollection · 5 July 2020, 08:39 AM

Dial is fine and original

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nocaps · 5 July 2020, 11:13 AM

i'm a big fan of the serti dial. hope to add one to my collection.

Yachtbuoy · 5 July 2020, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mago

Here’s another angle. Anything that leads you to believe there’s something strange?

Looks good from that angle, just seemed to weird from the side like it was before. Even though I wouldn't own a Serti dial, I can appreciate the look. Well done!

SamSmith12 · 9 July 2020, 10:51 PM

Not interested in it.

offrdmania · 10 July 2020, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SamSmith12

Not interested in it.

You have met your 10 post criteria with pointless posts, what are you getting ready to sell?

HarryLime · 10 July 2020, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by offrdmania

You have met your 10 post criteria with pointless posts, what are you getting ready to sell?

Abmatt2002 · 10 July 2020, 07:25 AM

I’m not a fan of TT or diamonds but after seeing this I have changed my mind.

Would happily own one of these. Very nice.

alphadweller · 10 July 2020, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mago

Here’s another angle. Anything that leads you to believe there’s something strange?

Cyclops looks slightly crooked in that shot. I like Serti dials but on someone else's wrist.

Filipão · 10 July 2020, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SamSmith12

Not interested in it.

Oh God... just hush

hdrazor251 · 11 July 2020, 03:05 AM

Good looking watch. Enjoy it!!

Abaco24 · 22 January 2022, 01:21 AM

I personally love the Champagne Serti dial. It's unique, different, and I plan to purchase it one day soon. Like most say, if you like it and are going to wear it vs leave it in a box, enjoy your life and buy what you prefer. Screw others' opinions.

offrdmania · 22 January 2022, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Abaco24

I personally love the Champagne Serti dial. It's unique, different, and I plan to purchase it one day soon. Like most say, if you like it and are going to wear it vs leave it in a box, enjoy your life and buy what you prefer. Screw others' opinions.

Thank you for the 1.5 year bump

rmagoo57 · 22 January 2022, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by r_afficionado

It is an awesome timepiece. I love mine.

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I really like this "bluesy" with the silver serti dial!

thenewrick · 26 January 2022, 11:40 AM

I like the serti dial stuff quite a bit. This is a nice one.

Andad · 26 January 2022, 01:08 PM

I see no issues.

The decision is yours.

5 July 2020, 08:39 AM	#15
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	Dial is fine and original Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

10 July 2020, 07:25 AM	#21
Abmatt2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: UK Watch: 126300 Posts: 239	I’m not a fan of TT or diamonds but after seeing this I have changed my mind. Would happily own one of these. Very nice. __________________ 116610LN, 126300, 126600

11 July 2020, 03:05 AM	#24
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	Good looking watch. Enjoy it!! __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 January 2022, 01:08 PM	#29
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,488	I see no issues. The decision is yours. __________________ E

4 July 2020, 10:12 PM	#2
Yachtbuoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Australia Watch: 1603 & 25407N Posts: 351	What the hell is that schmutz around the cyclops?

5 July 2020, 03:11 AM	#7
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 4,180	I’ve never been a massive fan of the serti dial but everyone to their own,As others have pointed out pictures of the cyclops looks strange

5 July 2020, 06:27 AM	#9
Porsche544 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Gerald Location: CT USA Watch: 16710 16570 Posts: 201	Who cares what others think. You bought it for a reason, because you like it. That’s all that matters. If it brings you joy to look at your wrist then you’ve done a good job buying it.

5 July 2020, 08:07 AM	#14
r_afficionado Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: AZ Watch: a few Posts: 1,068	It is an awesome timepiece. I love mine. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

5 July 2020, 11:13 AM	#16
nocaps "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: victor Location: silicon valley Watch: platona 2x bark dd Posts: 302	i'm a big fan of the serti dial. hope to add one to my collection.

9 July 2020, 10:51 PM	#18
SamSmith12 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: london Posts: 10	Not interested in it.

22 January 2022, 01:21 AM	#25
Abaco24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: NC Watch: 2020 SUB 116613LB Posts: 53	I personally love the Champagne Serti dial. It's unique, different, and I plan to purchase it one day soon. Like most say, if you like it and are going to wear it vs leave it in a box, enjoy your life and buy what you prefer. Screw others' opinions.

26 January 2022, 11:40 AM	#28
thenewrick 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: FL Watch: OP41 Silver Posts: 1,811	I like the serti dial stuff quite a bit. This is a nice one.

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