Rolex Ref : 912 'Tank', 1928

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Re: Rolex Prince Ref : 912, 1934

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^^^^ Sounds good Ferg! :thumbup:

I had been wondering what they would do about the holes in the bezel.

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Re: Rolex Prince Ref : 912, 1934

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Thanks Neil :thumbup:
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Re: Rolex Prince Ref : 912, 1934

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Very exciting Ferg to know it is a rare vintage Rolex, look forward to hearing some more and seeing the photos once you get it back.
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Following with interest :D
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Cheers guys ;)
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Re: Rolex Prince Ref : 912, 1934

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Well I have gotten an update.

Just over a month or so since I had given the go ahead to repair it and ORA Watchmakers have contacted me and told me that "It is now at the final stages" :D
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Re: Rolex Prince Ref : 912, 1934

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I imagine most of us are as excited to see this as you are! If I were to own a vintage watch, I’d want one exactly like this - one that very clearly has a story to tell. What’s the point of vintage otherwise?
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I appreciate your words mate ^^^ :thumbup:
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That is quick work!

Here is another who is looking forward to seeing this back in all its glory.
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Re: Rolex Prince Ref : 912, 1934

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Getting close now :)

It's being posted back to me tomorrow !

Photos when it arrives.
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Looking forward to seeing the outcome :thumbup:
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Re: Rolex Prince Ref : 912, 1934

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Top notch, Ferg.

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Re: Rolex Prince Ref : 912, 1934

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It's back :)

I'm very very happy with how it has turned out.
ORA Watchmakers did a brilliant job on it and kept it's patina whilst getting it all cleaned up and lightly polished.

The legendary Bernie has been very helpful throughout this I must say.

It has the better Prima 15 jewel movement also.

A strap was made for me which matched the one it came on but I don't think it's for me so I'll get Steveostraps to make one for me soon. It's an unusual size at 24mm for a vintage and of course the watch has fixed pins so needs to be a fold over strap.

Now onto the photos :)


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Here are two photos from BEFORE it was restored at the end to show the difference.

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Re: Rolex Prince Ref : 912, 1934

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Wow Ferg, that is something special - luck of the Irish!
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Re: Rolex Prince Ref : 912, 1934

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Wonderful to see an heirloom getting a new lease on life. Wear it was pride!
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