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How the bezel went missing
Apr 21, 2014,16:19 PM
I think I'm going to get it back to as original a condition as possible then then think about things after that. It has a lot of sentimental value to me . True story, when my father first got the watch at auction in the seventies it has the bezel in place. After being scolded by him for being naughty, when I was about seven, I wedged it off with a butter knife! If only I knew then what I know now .LOL.
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The Milsub
By: DrStrong : March 12th, 2009-02:16
The Rolex “special deliveries” are very appreciated by collectors because of their rarity of course, but also because they are the ultimate expression of the concept of toolwatch , which has made Rolex famous. Some of these watches have the usual features...
I have 2 Rolex Holy Grails
By: amanico : March 12th, 2009-04:25
A Brown Dial ( a slight preference for a 6542 ), and this 5517. So you can imagine my pleasure while discovering that you posted this topic! The Spade Hour Hand version woulmd make my day... No need for me to get the 3 / 6 / 9 dial. You're absolutely true...
holy cow
By: brokenwrist : March 12th, 2009-12:59
bezel of the A/6538 was special....
By: Philipps : March 14th, 2009-01:46
made in 'german' silver and closes in design is a 1665 bezel, i used that one as mine came without bezel. Here one of the 2 known with original dial & bezel...as UK Mods had to change the radium dial to a tritium dial in circa '62, those 2 are most probab...
But why are you doing this to me, Philipps?
By: amanico : March 14th, 2009-02:03
I'm becoming completely crazy ( well, I'm already a bit.. ) With all these Legendary Refs. Thanks for all these informations, my friend. Best, Nicolas
A/6538 without a bezel
By: jeffholgate : April 12th, 2014-13:40
Hi there. I also have an a/6538 milsub and have been looking for a replacement bezel. Was it difficult to find the bezel you used and was it easy to fit. Did it make your watch more desirable/ expensive?
Well...
By: Baron - Mr Red : April 13th, 2014-04:18
.....desirability is really in the eye of the beholder....does it make it more attractive to you? In terms of expensiveness, along with forum rules, this is not something we discuss here. For sure, finding a correct insert is not an easy process and corre...
Hey Jeff....
By: Baron - Mr Red : April 21st, 2014-08:56
.....firstly, welcome here! Your scan hasn't attached...if you have any problems doing that....then message me privately and I will take you through the process. Would love to see the Milsub!!
Hi Baron
By: jeffholgate : April 21st, 2014-09:10
That should be it now :) I had it autheniticated at a Rolex daelaer in Edinburgh. Inside has the exact same numbers as yours. It is missing the bezel and the insert nad has had the bars removed. My father had his name engraved on the rear of the case but ...
Mil Sub
By: jeffholgate : April 21st, 2014-08:59
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How the bezel went missing
By: jeffholgate : April 21st, 2014-16:19
I think I'm going to get it back to as original a condition as possible then then think about things after that. It has a lot of sentimental value to me . True story, when my father first got the watch at auction in the seventies it has the bezel in place...
Great post!
By: Peter : March 12th, 2009-17:50
Thks for sharing
Thanks Jeff for this impressive Post...
By: E.J. : March 14th, 2009-14:31
every day I´m more in love with Rolex... and this post make me fall more in this love. True Beast and true tool watches.... icons, indeed. thanks again for this great and instructive post. Best Emilio.