Err...from Orchi's own NOVICE standpoint that is...
Orchi's List of TOP 10 Priorities when buying a Vintage Rolex:-
#1 Priority: Correct Case n backcase cover must NOT have corrosion...
(very minor pitting OK)
Case Ref# n Serial# can be clearly seen...
Minor W&T(wear n tear) on fonts is fine...
Factory conditioned lugs is a BONUS...
or at the least case lugs must be FAT...
Minimal W&T...is fine.
ROUGH n CORRODED watch case is NOT acceptable...
#2 Dial must be right n correct...
with STRONG markers...n PROMINENT prints.
A little craze..or minor W&T is fine...
Patina is more than welcomed...thus a BONUS.
#3 Movement must be right..
winding..n timing smoothly...
WITHOUT any corrosion or water damage.
#4 Hands & Crown must be Original Rolex...
Minor crack on lume..or minor W&T is fine...
#5 Bezel assembly must be Original Rolex...
Minor W&T is fine...
#6 Crystal must be original Rolex...
Minor scratches..or chipping is fine...
#7 Bracelet assembly must be right...n wearable.
Excessively worn out links n edges etc...are NOT.
#8 Original n correct Paper...is an obvious BONUS but NOT prerequisite.
#9 Original Box...is a little Bonus but NOT prerequisite.
#10 Original Accessories...is a little more Bonus but NOT necessary.
Pearl on Submariner/Sea-Dweller bezel insert...is the LEAST of Orchi's worries...
LUMINOVA Pearl...n Hands are acceptable...
as it gives a GOOD reference point in the DARK...
In addition to the above...
NEVER be afraid or shy to ask questions...or seek solid references.
NEVER be afraid to make mistakes...in asking questions.
THAT's the ONLY way to learn...
LAST but NOT the least...
IF what you see does NOT give you the Happy..or FEEL GOOD feeling...
it certainly WON'T.
ALL the BEST to the newcomers n novices...
The same thread is posted in the VRF...
http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/thread/1267104983
Best regards
Orchi.
UPDATED: April 13, 2010
http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/thread/1271075587/To+the+Newbies+n+Novices-++Sorry+Orchi+has+to+revise+what+was+said+before+in+here..%2B%2B
In the light of the latest findings by Orchi in VRF...
from the related Blog entry thread posted recently...
http://orchipalar.blogspot.com/2010/04/vintage-rolextudor-prices-falling.html
Orchi sees the need to revised the following statements said previously...
in this other related thread...
http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/thread/1267104983
Orchi's List of TOP 10 Priorities when buying a Vintage Rolex:-
#1 Priority: Correct Case n backcase cover must NOT have corrosion...(very minor pitting MAY NOT be OK)
Case Ref# n Serial# can be clearly seen...
Minor W&T(wear n tear) on fonts is fine...
Factory conditioned beveled or chamfer lugs is a BONUS...
or at the least case lugs must be FAT...
Minimal W&T...MAY NOT be fine.
ROUGH n CORRODED watch case is NOT acceptable...
THE OVERSIGHT OF THIS IN ACCEPTANCE could cost a collector or dealer dearly...
#2 Dial must be right n correct...
with STRONG markers...n PROMINENT prints.
A little craze..or minor W&T MAY NOT be fine...
Patina is more than welcomed...thus a BONUS.
RELUMED MARKERS even on its Original Dial is A BIG NO-NO...
akin to being "crap"..."shitty"..."trash"...or "Horrible"...
THE OVERSIGHT OF THIS IN ACCEPTANCE could cost a collector or dealer dearly...
#3 Movement must be right..
winding..n timing smoothly...
WITHOUT any corrosion or water damage.
THE OVERSIGHT OF THIS IN ACCEPTANCE could cost a collector or dealer dearly...
#4 Hands & Crown must be Original Rolex...
Minor crack on lume..or minor W&T MAY NOT be fine...
THE OVERSIGHT OF THIS IN ACCEPTANCE could cost a collector or dealer dearly...
#5 Bezel assembly must be Original Rolex...
Minor W&T is could be fine...
INCORRECT PERIOD bezel even if its Rolex Original may spell trouble...
later on.
THE OVERSIGHT OF THIS IN ACCEPTANCE could cost a collector or dealer dearly...
#6 Crystal must be original Rolex...
Minor scratches..or chipping is fine...
THE OVERSIGHT OF THIS IN ACCEPTANCE MAY cost a collector or dealer dearly...
depending on its model...as Rolex might NOT produce any crystal any longer...
for example of an antique BubbleBack...or RARE Birds...
#7 Bracelet assembly must be right...n wearable.
Excessively worn out links n edges etc...are NOT.
THE OVERSIGHT OF THIS IN ACCEPTANCE could cost a collector or dealer dearly...
#8 Original watch n correct Paper...
is an obvious BONUS n MAY BE considered as prerequisite.
PREFERABLY from the 1st n Original Owner's watch...
#9 Original Box...is a little Bonus but NOT prerequisite.
#10 Original Accessories...is a little more Bonus but NOT necessary.
Pearl on Submariner/Sea-Dweller bezel insert...is the LEAST of Orchi's worries...
LUMINOVA Pearl...n Hands are acceptable...
as it gives a GOOD reference point in the DARK...
NEWER HANDS are MUCH LESS EXPENSIVE...as opposed to the faded ones...
In addition to the above...
NEVER be afraid or shy to ask questions...or seek solid references.
NEVER be afraid to make mistakes...in asking questions.
THAT's the ONLY way to learn...
LAST but NOT the least...
IF what you see does NOT give you the Happy..or FEEL GOOD feeling...it certainly WON'T.
CAVEAT EMPTOR: BE EXTRA VIGILANT n exercise due diligence...
when reading about these comments...
1. "SAFE QUEEN"
2. "Rolex did strange things..."
3. "Rolex was very inconsistent..."
4. "Rolex did this or that..."
5. "100% ALL Original..."
6. "RARE Opportunity to own..."
7. "Once in lifetime chance..."
ALL the BEST to the newcomers n novices...
Best regards
Orchi.
P/S: Whilst Orchi is typing out this thread...
Orchi noticed...that words used(in echo of those who uttered them)...
by Orchi in the other related threads...
like "shitty"..."crap"...have mysteriously disappeared...
(problem with forum engine?)...
whilst the same words uttered by the original posters in their relevant postings...
remain unchanged...
What is going on with the forum engine...?
It happens to Orchi's posting...only?
http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/message/1271034571/DRSD%2BDial+relumed%2BImperfection+in+2010-.%26quot%3BHorrible%26quot%3B+akin
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