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Bezel/insert do look modern, but they also look gen. Maybe recent gen replacements? Same with the case, could be a well-preserved gen or aftermarket. Hard to tell. But that bracelet definitely has problems. And you know what they say - Where there's smoke, there's fire.

Thanks for the link. Although the jury's still out regarding the clasp (which I remain unconvinced about), the underside of Mr. Nipple's bracelet looks gen, while the seller's looks exactly like my bracelet from Yuki.

Seller's bracelet (note the metal finish, stampings & mangled end link hinges) My gen 7206 (left) next to the Asian-made rep (right). Note the evenly sized 7-2-0-6 numbers & the straight-across '80' on the gen versus the differing sizes & angled '80' on the rep. Also, note that the underside of the gen bracelet is polished, while the rep (& seller's bracelet) is brushed. Of course, we also see the tell-tale mangling of the end link hinge, which is a sure sign of musical end links And yet the seller's end links look gen. Looks to be a franken rep bracelet -- gen end links on a rep bracelet.

Yep. The head looks gen, but that bracelet............ Interestingly, the seller's link supporting his assertion of the bracelet's authenticity is missing. My gut tells me the seller is well aware of the bracelet's east-of-Geneva provenance. Still, I have NEVER seen that clasp on a known-gen Rolex, nor have I ever seen that clasp on a riveted bracelet. Actually, on 2nd thought, the seller may not know.

Gold Daytonas are far too LOUD for mere mortals to wear anywhere but within the most exclusive upscale locales (which is why I limit the appearance of my vintage gold Newman to a single establishment (where similar watches are relatively commonplace). Unless you are a maharajah, the managing director for a major corporation or a rap artiste, I think very few people can pull off a gold Daytona without your watch making you look VERY suspect. But if you are willing to throw caution to the wind, all I can say is keep your expectations within reason & be aware of the issues relating to gold flashing on reps (generally short-lived) & the well-established problems (& solution) with secs @6 7750s. Good luck & enjoy your new watch.

I did not even see that until you pointed it out. In fact, it looks like there may be a baby bear right behind mom. Very cool shot.

Not my cup of tea, but it looks gen to me.

I believe the dials for many 1950s & 1960s Rolex watches were made via the pad printing method. Of course, sourcing the correct fonts would be imperative.

If you can you do these (including the deeply set, engine-turned (concentric circles) subdials), I think you may be very busy?

Well done, jmb.

Congrads on breaking your wristie cherry, mjmj. In honor of the Turn-O-Graph theme - my 6202 posing next to my albino 6542, which just had a crown-transplant (back to Brevet - the new BLACK) It looks like a red-letter day for me

Green rouge (for stainless steel), but you need a polishing wheel is pretty much required. I have never used Flitz, but a Cape Cod Cloth (search google) can produce pretty good results by hand. And, to add to Nanuq's comment, be sure to mask off those areas that are not supposed to be polished as the Cape Cod cloth will remove the brushed finish.

Kismet.

Thanks. Tomorrow is a red-letter day. Great pic.

I would let a watchmaker handle it.

Yup, like a Swiss watch. Clearly, powdered graphite works as advertised.

Nice find. I do not know the xtal number, but I bought (& sold) 1 of these some years ago myself (pre-1950 was not generally really my cup of tea either). The watch dates from about 1940 and looks to be all original. It is powered by a 17-jewel, hand-wound movement and your dial appears to be unrestored. These watches were made for the Canadian market with dials typically made locally (in Canada) so as to lower import duty. If memory serves me, it should be 31mm wide, excluding the winding crown. On the inside of the caseback, it should be signed Rolex, Keystone Victory and have a case reference number. In really good condition (obviously with the xtal replaced & the movement in good, running condition), it is worth around a grand or so

Dueling time zones this morning

Read this & check the map for service locations.

Same here. Although I recommend the powdered graphite treatment on new secs @ 6 7750-powered watches, some of the early versions are more hearty than later versions. 4+ year old 116509 & 5+ year old (low-profile case) 116520 (luckily, both have run well since day 1 without any intervention from me)

Feelers? Just get this strap ($9) And install this clasp $18) (Yes, it is nearly indistinguishable from the gen)

A Rose Tudor with dauphine hands -- beautiful. I think I would go with a black strap, which will pick-up on the black in the index markers & look smashing.