VintageAlex (aka AlexKontiki)
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Thank you so much Abel.
I knew it, something was wrong. He just bought it and ask me if it could be a handwinding Watch, I said that I wasn’t sure but as you say “perpetual” means automatic. I really appreciate your precise and very helpful information. Thanks again Abel.
All the best to you.
Alex
Handwinding Oyster Perpetual?
Someone knows more about this Watch? I need help. It belongs to a friend. Thanks in advance All the best Alex ...
It looks like a 16233 from the 80s
What’s its size? Do you have more info about it? Best wishes Alkiro
Thanks Alkiro.
I just know that it’s a hand winding watch. But let me see (he’s going to bring me the watch), if I can take it to my watchmaker, You know Im not a rolex fan. Best wishes Alex
Hello Alejandro!! There is something which you should look here...
... Oyster Perpetual means it has a waterproof case (Oyster) and Perpetual denotes an automatic movement. The Datejust has always been an automatic model never offered with a manual wind movement. If your friend says it has a manual movement something is ...
Thank you so much Abel.
I knew it, something was wrong. He just bought it and ask me if it could be a handwinding Watch, I said that I wasn’t sure but as you say “perpetual” means automatic. I really appreciate your precise and very helpful information. Thanks again Abel. All th...
My big pleasure Alejandro. I’m glad to be if help though...
... in this case this would mean bad news for your friend. It would be interesting to view the movement to see if it is original and if it can be restored to the self winding condition without a big expense to justify it or may be it only needs a complete...