Noob Question

[rockers]

A noob on Rolex.

Hi,
I'm looking at a DSSD.
What should I lookout for when buying this series?
Are there any series to look out for just like those in GMTCII or Subs?
Thanking all Sifu in this forum in advance.
Regards

[jackjack]

How to know whether a case back is open before??

[Oceanklassik]

Hi,
I'm looking at a DSSD.
What should I lookout for when buying this series?
Are there any series to look out for just like those in GMTCII or Subs?
Thanking all Sifu in this forum in advance.
Regards

I think TS was trying to find out about "specialties" in the various series, i.e. something like those "F series Sub LV", "M Series GMT II", kind of "special dials"? Those "Mark xx" dials of sort??

I'm not too sure about the DSSD but have vaguely heard/read somewhere that there was some problem with the initial batches. Try google or wait for more information to come in.

[rockers]

I think TS was trying to find out about "specialties" in the various series, i.e. something like those "F series Sub LV", "M Series GMT II", kind of "special dials"? Those "Mark xx" dials of sort??

I'm not too sure about the DSSD but have vaguely heard/read somewhere that there was some problem with the initial batches. Try google or wait for more information to come in.

That's right, Oceanklassik!
Thank you!

[rockers]

need loupe and experience

Really? Wow that's challenging.
Didn't realized buying a reputable brand can be challenging. ;-)
Thanks, Nim.
Appreciate it.

BTW do buyers really bring a loupe when they buy a watch?

[Oceanklassik]

Some do. I don't.

[seiko.citizen]

need loupe and experience

care to elaborate more on your said experience? n00b here too!

[stektan]

agree, but how do u know your experience is sufficient?

and what makes you think you have the right experience? Unless you're from Rolex service centre or a qualified horologists, it's just your experience. Nothing wrong with open caseback or resized watches if used. Some people like to verify their watches.

[triton]

im lost here.

first

need loupe and experience

then

need a manifying glass and experience

now you asking how about the amount experience needed when you first mentioned about experience

agree, but how do u know your experience is sufficient?

[triton]

care to share what is the experience required?

need loupe and experience

care to elaborate more on your said experience? n00b here too!

agree, but how do u know your experience is sufficient?

[triton]

can share and describe what the experience is that you are referring to?

Experience in judging condition of preown?

[triton]

since you have such a wealth of experience, why not share with me so i wont be lost by your postings.

take it easy if you are lost
it takes time to gain experience

[triton]

it is not easy to know if a case back is open before. some people will say look for scratch marks on the case back or any 'blunting' of the saw tooth pointed edge and so on.

however, with the right precaution, appropriate tools and techniques, a trained watch technician can leave no traces when opening a case back. there are other tests that can be conducted, but these are not foolproof ways.

unless there is a magical ink or its equivalent that will change color to show once the case back is open, else i would say very hard to tell unless the watch case back was open with utmost care that leaves no traces.

i have very limited knowledge, maybe can seek other members who have experience to share with you.

How to know whether a case back is open before??

[triton]

i want to learn from you but you not willing to share. but use magic that dont work.

you have magically bestowed me a wealth of experience out of thin air

do not be worried about being lost due to limited knowledge
be willing to learn new knowledge
with a little hard work and patience, you will gain some experience and wont feel lost so easily

[stektan]

Nim,

Since you seem to profess that you know a lot.. Care to share your horologist certifications or training or apprentice? Otherwise it's pure theory and big talk.