HauteHippie Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 I'm not sure I've ever seen a more beautiful specimen... Original Mark 3 dial... Original 3.5M serial case... An early model DRSD in this kind of shape?!? Are you kidding me?!?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Wow, very nice! What that puppy needs is a little character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Spectacular! The telltale pattern of that perfectly aged tritium cannot be duplicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted August 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Yea, the tritium is a site to behold. I guess the problem with this watch is I'd be afraid to wear it... and of course wouldn't allow Nanuq anywhere near it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Awwww, what's a little character amongst friends?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 I'm with you Chief. It is a superb example, but I would be terrified to wear it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 I'm with you Chief. It is a superb example, but I would be terrified to wear it! Not me! I'd wear it anytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 That's been safe-queened without question. Which suggests it may have its B&P as well. Which further suggests $28k is a huge undervaluation. This on VRF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted August 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Yea, I think it's a tremendous deal also... It's on timezone's sales forum. Seller is in Hong Kong but is a very prolific poster over there. I think he's legit. http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=4600249&rid=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Wow, very nice! What that puppy needs is a little character. +1 To me, although I know it's gen, it looks like a rep, because despite the vintage coloring and details, the condition of the watch is pristine... Gorgeous watch, but personally, I'd want a watch like that to actually look it's age, and actually been used for the purpose intended and seen some action, rather than being pristine. Pristine condition is for new stuff, not vintage (and on the flip-side of that, I would appreciate a fully restored vintage car, rather than on old banger ) To my way of thinking, this is how a watch of that vintage should look Awwww, what's a little character amongst friends?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 I think you should go for it Chief. You might need to do non-stop AR runs to pay it off... I too would be afraid to wear it, but at the same time it is begging for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted August 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Hey I love a Nanuq style vintage myself... but this is just a site to behold IMO. It looks like something you'd see Christie's sell for nearly six figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted August 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 I think you should go for it Chief. You might need to do non-stop AR runs to pay it off... Hah.. I wish, but not a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Definitely gen & the seller has a tremendous collection of vintage Rolex (I have used a number of his pieces as models for some of my projects) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Hey I love a Nanuq style vintage myself... but this is just a site to behold IMO. It looks like something you'd see Christie's sell for nearly six figures. Oh I agree, it's certainly a beautiful piece, and indeed, something which will bring a handsome price at auction, I just think a watch like that should have spent the last 30 years doing something other than sitting in a safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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deltatahoe Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 a beauty for sure emailed the seller to ask doc's question about whether or not it has any documentation (box, original punched papers, service papers, etc). will post back here with the details once i hear back. looking at the sales listing brought up a random noobtastic question i've been meaning to ask the guys on the board. did rolex ever release a solid mid-link 93150 (or similar) bracelet? for some reason i was under the impression that they did, but i recently had a conversation with a vintage rolex nut who swore that they didn't. i figured i must have been mistaken, but then my eyebrow raised a bit when the seller of the double red stated "It comes with the original solid link oyster bracelet 9315O in very good condition" thanks in advance, deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 I saw that listing B. That is certainly a safe queen and most delicious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 I have seen that watch on the market for months, and the price has dropped repeatedly. A little "too" clean perhaps, which would bring one to question why a watch that clean would have an incorrect insert? This watch doesn't have box or papers either, which brings further questions... I personally would rather spend a little (or even alot) more on something with a little more solid history, including correct paperwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 What's the tell on the insert JoJo? Numbers too thin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 What's the tell on the insert JoJo? Numbers too thin? Correct. Take a look at Nanuq's original insert. Compared side by side they're not even close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Correct. Take a look at Nanuq's original insert. Compared side by side they're not even close It looks like a genuine insert, but a modern service replacement instead of an original (or vintage replacement). Similar to what I have on mine (though mine came from PMWF instead of an RSC). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demsey Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 To me, although I know it's gen, it looks like a rep, because despite the vintage coloring and details, the condition of the watch is pristine... Gorgeous watch, but personally, I'd want a watch like that to actually look it's age, and actually been used for the purpose intended and seen some action, rather than being pristine. Pristine condition is for new stuff, not vintage (and on the flip-side of that, I would appreciate a fully restored vintage car, rather than on old banger ) To my way of thinking, this is how a watch of that vintage should look Took the words right out of my mouth T'J, right down to the automobile allusion. And too it's odd, if I were to take possession of Bob's watch, I would cherish it for the fact it had been around the block and he were responsible for it's patina. I would wear it in, and continue that vein. But, if I took possession of the virgin piece I would beat myself up for using it in it's intended design and marring it. It takes guts. That would be where Bob comes in. That is why I am so glad my one vintage Rolex piece came from a good 39 years, albeit kind service. I get to wear it. I just have to be careful. If it came in the condition of the above Sea Dweller? I may wear it to bed. Good find Chief. Great thread. Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Wow, very nice! What that puppy needs is a little character. I knew you'd say that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 @TJ - Good call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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