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Re: Singer Issues Letter re Red-Dailed Rolex Daytonas

Jeff,
these dials are of "Singer Italy division".

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I know all the story...

The letter is the only original thing in this story!

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: 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

: ++++++++++++++++++++++

: 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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