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It's a good looking watch for sure, but in the end, a vintage watch of this age with no patina pretty much ruins it for me. I suppose I'd buy it for 3-4k (still more than it's worth IMO) without the bracelet, box, or papers... but the seller wouldn't go for close than that I think.

Yes Nanuq, and the watch has been polished also. The seller came back to me... the price is <6500kUSD but no box/papers, or bracelet. He's also said the dial is a service dial... I've passed on purchasing and bought a 16600 full set instead, but here are some lug shots:

Here's another one for the Rolex experts... Price is under 7kUSD (no box/papers, or bracelet and looks in extremely good condition. Is it too good to be true?

I also want to get a gen... I'm seeing the prices are right around $US7500 for a 2000-2004 model... does that sound about right?

Touché! although it has lasted as long as every other Rolex I've bought! Last one lasted about 3 weeks last year, was a 126600 They look good on the photos, then I feel funny with them on my wrist. I keep trying with Rolex, I can't seem to love the brand... give me an AP, Blancpain, IWC, Omega, Panerai, Sinn, or Vacheron and I'll become enamoured

Yes, it's way too good to be true Methinks I'd better buy a 16600 to dip my toes in the Rolex pool

$8000: https://www.mywatchmart.com/listing/447740-rolex-daytona-stainless-steel-black-dial/

I have a suspicion, and the deal is too good to be true, but can any of you Daytona experts say this is not a rep?

Different strokes I guess, cuz I just bought one from Andrew!

Is anyone following the scandal blowing up over on TRF? https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=722353 Short of the very long (30 pages in 2 days): Admin of AWBSS (Australia Watch Buy, Swap, Sell) facebook forum gets bagged by a buyer scamming him out of 29k for a rep Daytona (the buyer finally got a refund while the scammer backpeddled to try to save his reputation) This is the guy on YT (67k+ subscribers), where he reviews mainly Rolex watches, and also has posted a video pointing out the difference between Gen & Rep submariners: Dude must be shitting his pants... well deserved, I say! Here's the Cliff Notes pasted from TRF:

Nice watch! I don't believe that's been repped, so most likely legit

You know this thread is a few years old, right?

Happened to me,... I wish it was a heist! Could be that, mineral glass is a scratch magnet. FYI, Andrew has just added a few great quality J12s, but they're auto and not be suited for *most* women

That's really scratched up for a sapphire... Did she have it in her handbag shaking around with some diamond rings? You'll definitely need to take the watch apart to replace the crystal by pressing it off from the back

easy peasy

Thanks Mike... Just needed a push, I've just tried your method!

Hi Guys... I bought a Sinn strap for my U1 last month from the US for $99. Had it shipped to my friend to onship ity to me, as they cannot ship directly to AU due to dealer territory restrictions. My friend shipped it, but it cost a whopping $69 to get it here! Obviously, he chose a more expensive than normal method, and also didn't help that it was a quite large box for the little envelope around the strap! Anyway, lesson learned to find a better method. I have a new digital audio player that he's going to ship over here, and wondering what's the best method to ship internationally with tracking from the US to Australia without taking an absolute bath!

maybe the small penis comment is just distracting the world from his own (small penis) 😎

Same here... the certificate has expired and chrome blocks it

New shoes! 🙂

Almost returning home is my gen super beater Sinn U1... It's an original 2005 ETA model, and there were some scratches on the AR as well as the bezel action not being so smooth any longer. I've been able to source a U2 crystal, which is domed as opposed to original U1 flat xtal, and it has no AR on the outside... That's getting installed now, along with a new bezel mechanism 🙂 A new Sinn silicone strap is on it's way as well, which I will size a little looser to make up for all the awesome food I ate throughout the winter! 😄 So, I'll be really happy when it all arrives back... it will be like a getting a whole new watch! This FiiO X1 II DAP is coming in December from MassDrop for pretty cheap, I hope it's as great as I hope it is! I've never had a DAP before, and my music collection is all over the shop at the moment.