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Rolex Day-Date/President
With the advent of the computer-technology, though I am not computer-savvy, I discover there are many fakes and franken, around. They are more rampant today, compared to the days of old.
As such, before picking up a vintage-watch, I am now privileged to read books about this subject. On top of this, I am grateful, there is this reliable and informative blog to help me out, so as to improve my shallow knowledge, before purchasing a watch of yesteryear, in particularly the ever-popular Rolex Day-Date/President.
It is hoped this blog, consisting of enthusiasts and experts, would help me out, to answer the following.
I have come across three beautiful Rolex Day-Date and am tempted to pick up, one of them. However, I do have some reservations.
1) a 1963 DD but it houses a caliber 1055 movement, instead of the usual 1555, for that particular year of production. Is this all right?
2) a 1963 DD with a small line, underneath the words 'OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED'. What does this line denote, since I have not seen anything like this before? The dial is totally factory-original and had not been reconditioned of refinished.
3) a DD with the case serial number, found in between a pair of the lugs, totally erased. Is it wise to purchase this watch and will RSC service it, even though it is unlikely, I will send it to the center, since the watch is more than 30 years old?
Thank you.