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19 November 2014, 11:09 AM | #1 |
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1803 florentine finish
Hey guys can anyone tell me about this so called florentine finish on the 1803. A couple of questions I had.
Is it original? Does it command a premium? |
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Looks original
No premium for my wallet . . . . |
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I'm not sure if it's original or not. Any decent jeweler could do it. I've had it done on rings, and on an 1803, I LOVE it. Would I pay a premium for it? No
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The member you need to check with is Crown Collection.
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20 November 2014, 02:47 AM | #6 |
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To be frank, custom florentine finish.
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Not factory. Never an 1803 came from the factory with anything other than the standard metal finishes.
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Are you sure that Rolex did not offer the Florentine finish on the 1803 ?
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20 November 2014, 05:43 AM | #9 |
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Rolex produced a DD with a morellis finish - Cal 1811 - google it.
If yours is an 1803 then the finish is aftermarket. |
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No 1803 is a florentine finish, reference should be 1806.
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Nice! I've never seen that before
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Here is an old thread with pics of our friend Crowncollection . . . ;)
If you are referring to the 1803 you are correct since it is the 1806 model Check this http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=348783 |
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Has anyone seen one in person. Is it a nice finish or haughty?
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How about 1807, is there any florentine finish originated from the factory?
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1807 is bark not florentine finish
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No it's a mix and match
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It's next to impossible to get a definitive answer since rolex dealers often would make a request that a customer would ask.
The more unusual finishes will not add value to the watch, but if u like it - then just enjoy it..like I do mine |
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We are talking about a 1800 series watches, correct band for florentine finish in pic below. A president florentine finish bracelet was not made yet. It came on the 18000 series as your watch is judging by the the diamond dial styling and flat profile of your dial. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1417225081.854213.jpgnot my pic borrowed from the net.
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Thanks...I keep forgetting the differences between the 1800 and the 18000.
Those florentine pictured above are stunning ! |
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