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And he has taste...
I also like it so...
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I'd assumed it was an Indian re-dial, given the colour. Check that the lettering looks good and is crisp.
Good call rodabod. Have scrutinised the letter spacing and I'm not happy, while it's good it's about 85% good. Think I'll pass after all and look for another with an all original dial.
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Ergh, no. Defiantly not. Don't. No way. Not ever.
Is that clear enough?
Unless it's £200.
The word is definitely, not difficult to get right
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No! Defiantly defiant!
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dials are easily replaceable
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rolex-Oysterdate-Mickey-Mouse-Watch-Blue-Dial-/291088253040?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item43c6364070http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5574889051&toolid=10001&campid=5336525415&item=291088253040&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]
repeating myself but,,,, still love this dial on the oyster precision.
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So - the end of a very interesting process, and one that is sure to be repeated. Although I've long enjoyed and worn watches, only recently have I become interested in them.
Picking up a used 1972 Omega in its fully original state and in near flawless condition is quite a shift from fancying a brand new Steinhart Ocean One Vintage, but a trip to 36x18s to try on a few from his collection, including a different model Steinhart of identical dimensions, threw me off. I was sure once I'd tried it I'd be ordering the OOV immediately, but it's simply too big for my slim wrists (waistline please take note).
Richard loaned me a (fake) Tudor to wear whilst I rethought what to have, but as much as I enjoyed it its bulk put me off the idea of a diver for good, quickly followed by only considering buying brand new. After some pedigree I took to eBay and amassed quite a collection, all of which knocked socks off what's available new on my budget. Time and again I returned to this watch - despite being wary of buying unseen the seller's in Durham, and one man of the north never shafts another. I felt safe given his 100% feedback and the authoritative listing of this particular watch.
At 35mm I feel I can go a touch bigger, but it's very light and doesn't shove its presence down my throat. I find the dial very interesting, which apart from being a big fan of the 70s was its main draw. The blue shifts shades depending on the light, the white hands are a nice contrast and depending on the viewing angle there's a slight 3D effect due to the upturned dial beyond the silver connecting ring. One bugger is a couple of the bracelet's pins are mauled at their heads so won't accept a screwdriver, meaning they can't be removed to get the fit right. However today Richard adjusted it at the clasp, but I'll be getting a second opinion tomorrow as to whether links can safely be taken out without sacrificing the bracelet. So far it's keeping accurate time too.
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The photo doesn't do it justice. It's in amazing condition. If Alsal can't work around the link screw issue, ebay works, within almost reachable cost;
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Slightly off topic, but in case anyone was after a beater this is only £3.99 + £1 for the magazine.
https://www.mycollectionshop.com/military-watches/issue-1-us-infantry
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@theoryswine, a very nice, clean dial, well done, and enjoy!!
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Liking that. Very nice.
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Yes, I know, I know already. Although to be fair I did say it would have to be vintage. And I've stumbled across an Oysterdate from 1969 that used to belong to a German watchmaker who worked for Rolex.
He coloured the dial (original dial but coloured), which I think adds to the uniqueness of the watch and is perfectly acceptable as it was done by a former Rolex employee. Eye candy:
I'm very tempted :)