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Photo 41 Exercise in Grading a pre-owned Rolex:

Recall what I named "Grading at One Glance (GOG)", not only to tell the authenticity of a watch. BUT, also extracting more and more useful information about the condition.

To achieve GOG, one must examine as many HD photos and real items as you can. And, what's more important is to try commenting the condition by yourself.

Don't worry! This ebook is a guide book with many resources. Near 2000 HD photos with easy reference are waiting for you to explore. Here below is the 13 main points I get from two simple photos.

ROLEX model ref 1501 black dial white words. Production year unknown. No box no paper

1) The Rolex crown LOGO is intact. Oxidation is minimal. The first left crown pillar reflects light ==> may be a slight scratch. Just a slight matter.

2 &3) The words at top / middle and bittom are neatly presented. Also, can feel the ups and downs embossed situation through the light reflection.

4) The 13 bars engine turn bezel is intact. No major scratches or damage. The darkness on bezel seems just dirts.

Area between the 45 minute to 50 minute reflects light ==> may be a scratch on the bezel. No big deal.

5) All the 5 minute raised baton markers are intact. Seems little oxidation.

6) The watch legs connection areas with the band end links are tight and smooth. Note that the watch legs are higher that the end links. Indirectly tells that the case is in good thickness. And ==> no over polish.

7) All the 11 lum dots exist. Probably the 5min, 15min, 45min, 50min and 55min a bit peel off. Not sure just base on one photo. 40min, 45min, 50min and 55min lum dots become black. It is normal for vintage watch. It is only personal matter whether can accept or not.

8) Oxidation of the 3 hands is quite minimal. Acceptable.

9) Plastic cover, no major scratches, cracks or damage. Not sure whether the cover is original and authentic from this angle. From my experience, I feel that 80% is authentic cover.

10) The light reflection line at arrow 10 is a good indictor showing that the case had NOT been over polished. Actually, I would say near and close to no polishing ( just the arrow 10 area).

Photo 42 Exercise in Grading a pre-owned Rolex continue:

11) Not sure the degree of polishing from phot0 42. BUT, light reflection line of the upper leg does tell me that the leg had been polished. The lower leg is a positive sign. Check the distance between the end of the leg to the end link of the band. That leg is long in technical term.

Bundling the findings of 6, 10 and 11, all evidences pointing to  ===> the case is medium to high grade quality

12) the tightness and straightness of the band is medium. Not sure whether the band had been re-tightened (will talk about re-tighten watch band later in this book).

13) This is a rivet nail on the buckle. Normal setting of an authentic Rolex band.

April 2016, a supplier sent photo 41 and 42 to me. I have to decide whether to buy in or not just base on two low quality photos. I have to extract critical information for consideration. And, I explored 13 pieces important messages. Finally, I took in the watch. It is a happy ending. Below is a better presentation of the watch of photo 41 and 42. How you feel?

Photo 43 Bought in based on 2 smart phone photos

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Some words to say after completion of Chapter 1:

1. Rolex 6694 is the first Rolex model I bought. Hence, starting the ebook with such model bears special meaning to me.

2. Black gilt gold dials are widely loved by many watch fans. Rolex no longer produces hand winding oyster watch.   Gilt gold T dials will become rare items in the future. Especially great condition dials. Hence, it is a good starting point for entry level watch players. Even for watch lovers with several years experience, such items are quite attractive. So, I purposefully pick this model as the first one comes out.

3. I have traded many black gold dial 6694. Sometime I brought it to Rolex Hong Kong for services. A problem always comes up. They tend to deny black gold dials is for steel 6694. And, asks me to change the dial. Some staff even said black gold dials were never used for steel 6694. I have no intention to find out the true answer. It is just an entry level Rolex. And, changing dials was allowed very long time ago in the 70's, 80's and 90's. So, I do not bother myself this matter. Having fun is of prime importance for a hobby.

4. Hope that this ebook brings up more and more FUNs for all readers. Let's start our venture to explore lovely vintage watch world.

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