Look forward to pics, sold my 18238 last year and regretted it!
Been trying to buy it back since!
They wear great on the bracelet. Hope it lives up to expectations.
My friends vintage DD got returned from Rolex service with the bracelet removed and packed separately. Rolex wouldn't service the bracelet and said they didn't think it 'safe' to wear. I think he's going to try one of the specialists, or just ignore the issue....he wears it every day, without fail.
Here it is.
Like others have said, once it’s on the wrist, you wouldn’t even know.
The only thing that I noticed is the bezel is not as sharp as others that I have seen.
The service cost £500 plus a new crystal, a strap and a pin buckle plus the dreaded VAT, pushed the price over £1,000
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Last edited by Topcat30093; 25th December 2018 at 09:35. Reason: Deleted the first photo as it looked W/G
Update:
I have just purchased a 118238 from 2014 with black dial a luminous hands and batons.
It was not my intention to:
A, buy such a new piece
B, spend so much money
C, with a black dial
But when I saw it, just loved it.
I had bought the one from Austin Kaye, the watch was nice but the stretch was too much, the bracelet felt really light slack.
So, fortunately I was able to return it and bought the 118238. The bracelet is so heavy and feel so well made, as does the clasp.
Have a lovely Christmas everyone
Tony
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That’s a beauty Tony! Congrats.
Originally Posted by Topcat30093
Update:
I have just purchased a 118238 from 2014 with black dial a luminous hands and batons.
It was not my intention to:
A, buy such a new piece
B, spend so much money
C, with a black dial
But when I saw it, just loved it.
I had bought the one from Austin Kaye, the watch was nice but the stretch was too much, the bracelet felt really light slack.
So, fortunately I was able to return it and bought the 118238. The bracelet is so heavy and feel so well made, as does the clasp.
Have a lovely Christmas everyone
Tony
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Lovely, great choice, I just love the weight of these.
Well, I did say it looked totally shagged. Well done on the replacement, much better!
Wow Tony very nice I did say black gold hour markers and hands very easy to read the time lol
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Thanks gents.
Anthony, you were absolutely correct.
Cheers Stephen.
It feels so substantially better.
I think that if you had never experienced the 118238 before, then the 18038 that I had would be fine and certainly wouldn't let you down.
However, the additional weight and strength of the newer bracelet, left everything else behind.
You made a great choice! Worth getting the newest you can on these. Well Done!
Lovely Tony
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Black dial’s a good combination with yellow gold, the watch looks superb. I think you’ve made a good decision provided you’re happy with the expenditure........I’m sure you’ll be so pleased with the watch you’ll mentally gloss over the ££££ involved
To quote a famous 80s pop song........’If you’re gonna do it do it right’......I think this as ‘right’ as you can do it without going the whole (expensive) hog and buying new.
Enjoy!
Very nice with the black dial. Not seen one like that before. Enjoy! 👍🏻
Thank you, that was part of my decision making.
Lovely Tony
Thanks Michael
Sent from my iPad using TapatalkThanks Paul, coming from you that is praise indeed.Black dial’s a good combination with yellow gold, the watch looks superb. I think you’ve made a good decision provided you’re happy with the expenditure........I’m sure you’ll be so pleased with the watch you’ll mentally gloss over the ££££ involved
To quote a famous 80s pop song........’If you’re gonna do it do it right’......I think this as ‘right’ as you can do it without going the whole (expensive) hog and buying new.
Enjoy!
What expenditure LOL
Having previously seen a photo of Anthony's I think that is what attracted me to it, especially with the lume markers and hands.
I love it, it’s definitely the model I would go for if buying an older model, and I’ve been looking for a while - there are a few about from time to time, but I’d prefer a full set with a full and really good bracelet, and that seems to limit options.
It's just a matter of time...
Oh, wow, that's stunning. Congratulations!
Update:
I have just purchased a 118238 from 2014 with black dial a luminous hands and batons.
It was not my intention to:
A, buy such a new piece
B, spend so much money
C, with a black dial
But when I saw it, just loved it.
I had bought the one from Austin Kaye, the watch was nice but the stretch was too much, the bracelet felt really light slack.
So, fortunately I was able to return it and bought the 118238. The bracelet is so heavy and feel so well made, as does the clasp.
Have a lovely Christmas everyone
Tony
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