inherited watch - date / value?

[millsey]

Hi all,
New to all this, just inherited a pair of watches actually, one appears to be very old and the other is much newer.

The old one is s/s oyster perpetual, serial number 29338. I've seen a couple of sites that date that number to the mid-30's which seems unlikely as I know this watch was given to my grandfather in Christmas 1955.

Anyway, remarkably it all still works, the bracelet is all there, the self-winding mech works, the crown is still sprung and winds the watch and it keeps great time - it's been running on my desk for days no problem.

I also have what appears to be the original box and the instruction book which also has a couple of service stamps, 1958 and 1962.

Any help would be appreciated on how to accurately date this watch and also some indication of the value please, thanks.

[Jake B]

Photograph, please.

[millsey]

pic as attached (hopefully)

[padi56]

Originally Posted by millsey

Hi all,
New to all this, just inherited a pair of watches actually, one appears to be very old and the other is much newer.

The old one is s/s oyster perpetual, serial number 29338. I've seen a couple of sites that date that number to the mid-30's which seems unlikely as I know this watch was given to my grandfather in Christmas 1955.

Anyway, remarkably it all still works, the bracelet is all there, the self-winding mech works, the crown is still sprung and winds the watch and it keeps great time - it's been running on my desk for days no problem.

I also have what appears to be the original box and the instruction book which also has a couple of service stamps, 1958 and 1962.

Any help would be appreciated on how to accurately date this watch and also some indication of the value please, thanks.

Post picture of the watch model and serial will be between the watch lugs take bracelet off.In general the OP would not have a huge value I would say it would have more sentimental value to you.

[Keeperoftime]

Nice piece.
Not really valuable...(Most are not with the exception of a few rare references)
but beautiful..
Most likely from 1950s btw
I would say 1000-1400 USD (If running properly etc)

[slcbbrown]

Originally Posted by Keeperoftime

Nice piece.
Not really valuable...(Most are not with the exception of a few rare references)
but beautiful..
Most likely from 1950s btw
I would say 1000-1400 USD (If running properly etc)

Not super valuable but still a very nice watch. A regular service will make this thing look great. That's a very good looking dial, too.

[joe100]

I agree, 1950s, picture isn't good enough to tell which model. Better pictures would help.

From what I can see $1200 maybe


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[harry in montreal]

very nice watch

worth spending about 300-400 to clean and get running.not worth more.

the bracelet could be worth quite a bit. measure the width between the lugs - should be 19mm or 20mm. if it is the latter - the band could be worth the sae as the watch

[millsey]

Hi,

It does all work absolutely fine, and the serial number dates it to 1932.

Lug gap is 20mm and as far as I know this is the original bracelet. My father wore this watch for some years after his father passed away, so it does indeed have some sentimental value.

Sorry for the picture quality, I'll try and get something higher quality.

Thanks for the comments, very helpful.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by millsey

Hi,

It does all work absolutely fine, and the serial number dates it to 1932.

Lug gap is 20mm and as far as I know this is the original bracelet. My father wore this watch for some years after his father passed away, so it does indeed have some sentimental value.

Sorry for the picture quality, I'll try and get something higher quality.

Thanks for the comments, very helpful.

Well first its definitely not from 1932 its from 1950s possible early 1960s,check the serial again between lugs and the ref number.

[vintagewaferthin]

although its not very valuable, it sure is one beautiful vintage rolex. i say get her serviced, and wear the heck out of her.

[harry in montreal]

take some pics ofthe band - front and back of the clasp and the blades.the band could fetch 800-1200 alone

[millsey]

Serial number between the lugs is definitely 29338.

I don't want to sell it, or break it up, but I do need an accurate valuation for insurance.

I'm nervous about wearing it, I have other watches that I wear daily, this one just feels too important to me to risk losing or damaging.

Thanks again for the comments.

[millsey]

got some closer images

[padi56]

Originally Posted by millsey

Serial number between the lugs is definitely 29338.

I don't want to sell it, or break it up, but I do need an accurate valuation for insurance.

I'm nervous about wearing it, I have other watches that I wear daily, this one just feels too important to me to risk losing or damaging.

Thanks again for the comments.

In 1954 when Rolex reached serial numbers of 1 million they started again as follows I expect a digit has worn away from your 29338.In its present state value around $800-$1200

Rolex Serial Number approx Year
10,000 – 60,000 1954
60,000 – 130,000 1955
130,000 – 220,000 1956
220,000 – 350,000 1957
350,000 – 420,000 1958
420,000 – 500,000 1959

[millsey]

29338 would still fall in the 1950's range, I don't think a digit has worn away. It does make more sense that it's a 50's watch tho!

The engraving on the back says "love from Jean, xmas 1955" so that would place its production bang in the middle of the re-numbered range you mentioned, according to this site at least:

http://www.qualitytyme.net/pages/numbers.html

Good news tho, a date and a value! Thanks all.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by millsey

29338 would still fall in the 1950's range, I don't think a digit has worn away. It does make more sense that it's a 50's watch tho!

The engraving on the back says "love from Jean, xmas 1955" so that would place its production bang in the middle of the re-numbered range you mentioned, according to this site at least:

http://www.qualitytyme.net/pages/numbers.html

Good news tho, a date and a value! Thanks all.

Yes its from around 1955 well thats a approx date when the case was stamped.

[harry in montreal]

i would insure for $2500. nice watch.wear it well

[dysondiver]

i think its nice ,,, add in the history ,,, service it and wear it ,,, enjoy.