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Old 11 October 2015, 07:12 AM   #1
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Grandfather watch handed to me

Hello everyone , I just got hold of this , I would like to know your expert opinion about its era and of the dial watch and bracelet are its original parts.





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Old 11 October 2015, 08:26 AM   #2
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Looks good. Early 70's, no reason to suspect that it is not original.
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Old 11 October 2015, 09:35 AM   #3
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Wow, look likes its in great shape, didn't get worn much I take it!
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Old 11 October 2015, 10:55 AM   #4
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She is a beauty! Love the bracelet too!
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Old 11 October 2015, 11:15 AM   #5
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i'd have to say mid to late 60's but looks like a beautiful 6694. a wonderful heirloom. wear it in good health!
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Old 11 October 2015, 11:10 PM   #6
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great looking watch that obviously needs a service!
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Old 11 October 2015, 11:43 PM   #7
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Very nice dial and hands. Looks in perfect shape.
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Old 11 October 2015, 11:44 PM   #8
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Beautiful vintage.
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Old 12 October 2015, 12:16 AM   #9
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Very nice. Enjoy it now!
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Old 12 October 2015, 01:59 AM   #10
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Great condition, wear it in good health
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Old 12 October 2015, 03:02 AM   #11
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Very nice, I wish I had a heirloom like this from my dad or grand dad. Enjoy it!
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Old 12 October 2015, 03:10 AM   #12
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Beautiful Rolex, Enjoy!
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Old 12 October 2015, 04:08 AM   #13
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Beauty - congrats!
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Old 12 October 2015, 05:08 AM   #14
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Old 12 October 2015, 05:12 AM   #15
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Thank you all for your kind words , I am loving it already I just wished it was 36 instead of 34 :(


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Old 13 October 2015, 01:57 AM   #16
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Thank you all for your kind words , I am loving it already I just wished it was 36 instead of 34 :(


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Well, your next Rolex will have to be a Datejust, then...
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Old 13 October 2015, 02:55 AM   #17
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Well, your next Rolex will have to be a Datejust, then...

This is my next rolex , acquired it a week ago


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Old 12 October 2015, 05:28 AM   #18
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classic and elegant .
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Old 13 October 2015, 08:42 AM   #19
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Love the old one.
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