omgiv Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Hey Guys, This one should be pretty easy for someone to answer. What color date wheel should a GWSD 1665 have? I have seen some that look white but it is hard to tell in pictures. Thanks in advance!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdubis Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Hey Guys, This one should be pretty easy for someone to answer. What color date wheel should a GWSD 1665 have? I have seen some that look white but it is hard to tell in pictures. Thanks in advance!!! Silver background (brushed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 The earliest versions were silver, later were white & white is what Rolex fits during service. So either is correct (Silver) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Thanks guys!!! Do you know when they went to white? The dial I am possibly looking at is the rail dial off of eBay and was wondering what color would be accurate. Thanks!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Either should be fine. I am looking at building something similar that will be circa late 1970's (5.8mil serial). I have a nice white datewheel that I will most likely stick with. If it were a 'Red' I would be a little more purist. I want to say after 77/78 you are safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Just whatever you do, for the love of all that is holy, DON'T put a champagne datewheel on that beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Thanks a lot. I haven't set a timeline yet for mine. Maybe I should do that first. Is your case stamped with that serial? Thanks again!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Thanks a lot. I haven't set a timeline yet for mine. Maybe I should do that first. Is your case stamped with that serial? Thanks again!!!! Yes it is, and I have a correct case back for the late 70's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Great score!!!! I don't think I will get that lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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