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A few thoughts

We will probably never see a 40mm sea-dweller ever again. This represents the best 6 digit Rolex ever in my opinion. 2.5 year production. No cyclops with a fat crystal. Trim lugs. Trim crown guards. Matte dial. Fully graduated bezel. HEV. I get why Rolex
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By: PhinneyWood
12
ZSHSZ
1341

"Hey, I inherited this watch, is it real?" I grimaced, took the watch, rubbed it carefully on my shirt :-) and said, "I dunno"

In this case it was a friend asking. He handed the watch to me and went on his way. At least he didn't ask how much it was worth. Now I'm no Bill or Jocke so I can't glance at one of these babies and instantly decipher it. The reference number is 16610 an
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By: cazalea
10
777Dave
1470

DateJust/Submariner Movement

At one time did the DatejJust and Submariner date share the same movement, the 3135?
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By: Thomas_3
1
BigFatPauli
242

Was Rolex caliber 3135

The Rolex Caliber 3135 Rolex used the caliber in just about every one of the company’s three-hand timepieces at some point and in some form since its inception. The list of watches that utilize Rolex’s 31-jewel workhorse caliber reads like a who’s-who of
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By: Thomas_3
2
cazalea
590

Was Rolex caliber 3135

used in both the Submariner date and the Datejust? I have a friend who wears a Sub and doesn't believe me. I have both and am pretty sure I once read somewhere that they once shared a movement, may they still do. Before put any money on the table I want t
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By: Thomas_3
2
cazalea
590

Pulled the trigger on the updated YM 40mm

This watch does not get much discussion, but after initially seeing it in person in 2015 I knew I had to have one at some point. I was in my local AD and he had the new iteration with the addition of Glidelock and that was it… The Yacht-Master has always
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By: CrookedOak
15
JV_Zag
1922

New Oyster Perpetual! what size and color?

I walked from theater 7 where I had been watching Mulan into theater 8 where Tenet was playing on the big screen. At exactly 10:07 I sat down in row 14 seat C but there was no one in the seat next to me. Six seconds later a guy sat down next to me with a
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By: wellingtoncromwell
17
renerod
2453

Caliber 3135 vs. 3235

Interesting findings: quillandpad.com
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By: India Whiskey Charlie
0
202

First Vintage/older Rolex

all what you find in your GMT is 99.9% state of the art technology (swiss lever mechanical watchmaking wise), silicone,ceramics etc are nice trials and may or may not help to make mechanical watches more accurate and reliable but their main role to get at
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By: ripper444
14
Weenie Beenie
1660

Question on Rolex 16234 (1988)

So it’s a 16234. But with the mystery linen dial. Serial starts with R
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By: jomni1
14
jomni1
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