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Singer Issues Letter re Red-Dailed Rolex Daytonas

Here is a posting describing a letter issued by Singer, the 1960s dial maker, regarding the red-dialed Rolex Daytonas --

http://www.collectingwatches.com/en/news-and-events/798-the-discussed-daytonas-red-dials.html#.TtOLaJMo4FY.twitter

It never occured to me that Singer might still be in business; made me wonder why we don't contact the company regarding some of the mystery Heuers?

Jeff

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Text of the letter written by Singer:

Messieurs,

Vous nous avez présenté ce jour un cadran ROLEX Paul Newman rouge/noir en excellent état provenant de la montre référence 6263 no de série 6625090.

Nous vous confirmons que ce cadran est bien un original sorti de nos ateliers dans les années 60.

Veuillez agréer, Messieurs, nos salutations distinguées.

Jean SINGER & Cie SA

Translation:

Dear Sir,

You presented us a Rolex Daytona Paul Newman dial rouge/noir in excellent condition, form the reference 6263 series number 6625090.

We confirm you that this dial is original, made in Singer ateiler in the Sixties.

Best regards

Jean SINGER & Cie SA

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