It’s got submariner spring bars in for some reason - easy to sort, but that and the bent crown tube (plus the crud in the threads) makes me think it needs a full service at best to bring it up to...
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It’s got submariner spring bars in for some reason - easy to sort, but that and the bent crown tube (plus the crud in the threads) makes me think it needs a full service at best to bring it up to...
Some pics below as promised… any comments welcome!
https://i.imgur.com/Gajfizm.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/tuBljMU.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/FsYpuje.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/HYSFFlB.jpg
Well it arrived, well packaged and on time as promised.
Case isn’t as polished as I’d thought it might be - I’m pretty sure it has the wrong spring bars in though which makes it look worse and...
Yeah this one might have had a decent polish but can’t really tell… spring bars may be the wrong size. Tbh I concentrated more on the dial/hands when deciding but will see tomorrow anyway.
Explorer 1016. It’s coming tomorrow so I’ll post some photos.
Thanks everybody. I pulled the trigger for delivery tomorrow.
I can take to a shop myself or courier it back - hopefully I won’t need to!
Great info - thank you
I’m not sure asking for a photo of the dial on a 5 figure watch is especially fussy tbh. I am happy to judge condition myself but only can with the right info.
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That’s what I needed - thanks.
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Hadn't seen this - apologies for the slow response.
Firstly, the pic was a bit rude I guess, but who really cares... I certainly don't.
Secondly, the thread was bumped after about 18 months,...
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