marrickvilleboy Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 24 minutes ago, droptopman said: Pretty sure. Why you see something. I had several folks I trust evaluate it and it came from a very reliable vintage dealer. Looks good to me 1
tomchi Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 Do you have a pic from straight above the dial? I'd like to see the distance between the writing at the bottom and the inside wall of the watch, that's often a tale. The chapter ring index on top do seem a bit short, but that could very well just be a perspective issue. Not trying to scare you mate, just looking out for you! Most likely all is good, but a bit of early paranoia is better than a late face palm.
Nanuq Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 Man, I dunno..... look how the N aligns beneath the "660" in my photo........
droptopman Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Posted February 25, 2016 Which photo? I have studied a lot of these Bart dials. I don't have my set up here but I do have my olli clip. Sorry those are crappy pics and are worthless. I am still at work. I will shoot some good ones this weekend. The N lines up like all the Barts HQ has sold. Looking through a loop it looks good to me and looks like these on HQ. http://www.hqmilton.com/search/results/search&keywords=1966+bart/ OR this thread http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=376415 Check the links and see what you see. Maybe I am missing something here.
lionsandtigers Posted February 26, 2016 Report Posted February 26, 2016 pretty sure that dial is 100% genuine. not only is it a fairly great example, but I happen to know the seller and would find it extremely unlikely that he would sell a dial as gen that was not. rest easy droptop, that watch is amazing.. 1
Nanuq Posted February 26, 2016 Report Posted February 26, 2016 I dunno, there's just something .... intangible ... about it that seems off. Can't put my finger on what it is...
Alfalover Posted February 26, 2016 Report Posted February 26, 2016 May I ask a question? Do the missing parts on the lume and the stains on the hands not scream ''water has leaked in!''? I am just asking, I am no watch expert.
dbane883 Posted February 26, 2016 Report Posted February 26, 2016 Wtf? Nanuq, did u just PS droptops pic??? Here's what u posted above: And this is what dtm posted: "Submariner" has been altered. Is this some joke? 1
droptopman Posted February 26, 2016 Author Report Posted February 26, 2016 May I ask a question? Do the missing parts on the lume and the stains on the hands not scream ''water has leaked in!''? I am just asking, I am no watch expert. What watch are you looking at. There are no stains or missing parts on the Lume. The watch is 50 years old. The hands have some natural corrosion. I had several people evaluate this piece that I trust. I have looked a hundreds of references of 66 5513's over the past couple of years.
lionsandtigers Posted February 26, 2016 Report Posted February 26, 2016 some serious hatorade cocktails up in here. there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with the dial. 1
droptopman Posted February 26, 2016 Author Report Posted February 26, 2016 Oh [censored]. Now I got you. Thanks DB. Dang it Bob I was in my office with a loupe and high Rez pics from all over the world. Along with re reading a bunch of articles. I went letter by letter through that dial and she is perfect. Well I guess I did learn more about the reference.
Nanuq Posted February 26, 2016 Report Posted February 26, 2016 well done! We're all about learning details here. She's a beauty, mate... enjoy her! Sorry for the heartburn... 1
jerkstore Posted February 26, 2016 Report Posted February 26, 2016 32 minutes ago, dbane883 said: Wtf? Nanuq, did u just PS droptops pic??? Here's what u posted above: And this is what dtm posted: "Submariner" has been altered. Is this some joke? Hilarious. Beautiful watch, btw. Who doesn't love gilt? Congrats.
droptopman Posted February 26, 2016 Author Report Posted February 26, 2016 well done! We're all about learning details here. She's a beauty, mate... enjoy her! Sorry for the heartburn... You had me my friend. I was actually getting [censored]. Then the noob piled on and that really chapped me. I contacted all the experts I know. Thank God for DBane. He talked me off the ledge.... Lol, I am laughing now. 1
Sbybbuser Posted February 26, 2016 Report Posted February 26, 2016 Damn. I posted a comment about droptoman watch then said about reps in TRF. I could have sworn i was commenting on rwg. Damn tappatalk. Backpaddling fast at TRF. Guess my time there is done. Sent from my SM-N9100 using Tapatalk
droptopman Posted February 26, 2016 Author Report Posted February 26, 2016 Damn. I posted a comment about droptoman watch then said about reps in TRF. I could have sworn i was commenting on rwg. Damn tappatalk. Backpaddling fast at TRF. Guess my time there is done. Sent from my SM-N9100 using Tapatalk I saw that. You would have been ok but someone quoted you. Not a lot of action in the vintage area outside the usual suspects so hope it goes unnoticed.
Sbybbuser Posted February 26, 2016 Report Posted February 26, 2016 Yes. I asked the member to delete the quote. He deleted it. Phew. Great watch mate. Need a gilt in my collection. Just bought a 1675 pcg with a service dial. Now looking for a gmt gilt dial to complete the watch. Sent from my SM-N9100 using Tapatalk
droptopman Posted February 26, 2016 Author Report Posted February 26, 2016 Yes. I asked the member to delete the quote. He deleted it. Phew. Great watch mate. Need a gilt in my collection. Just bought a 1675 pcg with a service dial. Now looking for a gmt gilt dial to complete the watch. Sent from my SM-N9100 using Tapatalk Awesome congrats. That guy is pretty cool, glad he deleted it. That thread is insane. I will keep my eyes out for a gilt dial.
Nanuq Posted February 26, 2016 Report Posted February 26, 2016 Ah well, welcome to the "Banned from TRF" club. No real loss, actually. I wonder how many over there would spot a misspelled "Submariner"? It's far too easy to see what you want to see, not what's really there.
droptopman Posted February 26, 2016 Author Report Posted February 26, 2016 Lol, I can't stop laughing....now Man you got me good 1
Mike on a bike Posted February 26, 2016 Report Posted February 26, 2016 Well been reading with trepidation for you Droptop glad that it worked out to be gen. Naturally did not get involved as not that well versed in these, best to STFU and observe if you do not know. 1
Nanuq Posted February 26, 2016 Report Posted February 26, 2016 1 hour ago, droptopman said: Lol, I can't stop laughing....now Man you got me good I'm glad you got a laugh out of it. When we post up something we've really worked a long time for, sometimes someone will make a post about it that makes you proud of your piece, and really sticks in your mind as a "I DID IT!" moment. I hope this was it for you... you waited a long time for this and you're rightfully proud of a seriously gorgeous example of your Grail.
jackflash Posted February 26, 2016 Report Posted February 26, 2016 Happy 50th Birthday year Droptop. Great watch 1
waynepersie Posted February 26, 2016 Report Posted February 26, 2016 Great watch! Wear in good health! I wish i have that kind of funds for my birth year watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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