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IWUGrad09 · 25 March 2016, 05:54 AM

Hello All,
I just purchased this Date 1500. I can't decide based on the serial number if it is a 1953 or 1963 due to the fact that serial numbers started over during that time period. I've read that if it was a '63 the inside case back would have the quarter and year stamped in it. Mine does not, so from that can I assume 1953? The serial number starts with 911XXX.

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Old Expat Beast · 25 March 2016, 08:11 AM

63. Or thereabouts. Not 53.

IWUGrad09 · 25 March 2016, 09:38 AM

Thanks! I'm trying to learn as much about it as possible. What about it makes you say 63? Are there other clues? And do you know why some models say -DATE- and some just have DATE with no dashes? Sorry for all the questions. I appreciate the help.

andromeda160 · 25 March 2016, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by IWUGrad09

Thanks! I'm trying to learn as much about it as possible. What about it makes you say 63? Are there other clues? And do you know why some models say -DATE- and some just have DATE with no dashes? Sorry for all the questions. I appreciate the help.

SN dates it to 63, maybe late 62. My 63 1500 has a 940k SN. This watch has replaced hands and dial. Should be alpha hands with a Swiss only dial. And if it is a 1500 model it should have a smooth bezel in stainless with a stainless crown as well.

IWUGrad09 · 25 March 2016, 10:12 AM

So does this mean it's value is diminished? Has it been put together with parts that don't belong together? I still have a return window. I want something authentic if possible.
Thanks for the help.

Old Expat Beast · 25 March 2016, 11:16 AM

Does it say 1500 between the lugs, or 1501?

crowncollection · 25 March 2016, 12:21 PM

Check the serial you have a 1503 bezel on the watch off the gold version

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IWUGrad09 · 25 March 2016, 12:45 PM

It says Registered Design 1500 between the lugs and the serial is 911493. How much do things like different bezels and things matter with regard to authenticity/value? Obviously I am just learning and didn't fully do my homework.

crowncollection · 25 March 2016, 07:14 PM

It should be an all steel watch with smooth bezel.

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IWUGrad09 · 26 March 2016, 01:22 AM

Thanks so much for the information. In your opinion, based on the changes made to the watch - is the watch worth $1600? It's really nice in person, and am not too worried about resale, I just don't want to really overpay if the value isn't there.

25 March 2016, 05:54 AM	#1
IWUGrad09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 5	Help dating my Rolex Date 1500 Hello All, I just purchased this Date 1500. I can't decide based on the serial number if it is a 1953 or 1963 due to the fact that serial numbers started over during that time period. I've read that if it was a '63 the inside case back would have the quarter and year stamped in it. Mine does not, so from that can I assume 1953? The serial number starts with 911XXX. Here is an image. Attached Images

25 March 2016, 12:21 PM	#7
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Check the serial you have a 1503 bezel on the watch off the gold version Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

25 March 2016, 07:14 PM	#9
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	It should be an all steel watch with smooth bezel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

25 March 2016, 08:11 AM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	63. Or thereabouts. Not 53.

25 March 2016, 09:38 AM	#3
IWUGrad09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 5	Thanks! I'm trying to learn as much about it as possible. What about it makes you say 63? Are there other clues? And do you know why some models say -DATE- and some just have DATE with no dashes? Sorry for all the questions. I appreciate the help.

25 March 2016, 10:12 AM	#5
IWUGrad09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 5	So does this mean it's value is diminished? Has it been put together with parts that don't belong together? I still have a return window. I want something authentic if possible. Thanks for the help.

25 March 2016, 11:16 AM	#6
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Does it say 1500 between the lugs, or 1501?

25 March 2016, 12:45 PM	#8
IWUGrad09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 5	It says Registered Design 1500 between the lugs and the serial is 911493. How much do things like different bezels and things matter with regard to authenticity/value? Obviously I am just learning and didn't fully do my homework.

26 March 2016, 01:22 AM	#10
IWUGrad09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 5	Thanks so much for the information. In your opinion, based on the changes made to the watch - is the watch worth $1600? It's really nice in person, and am not too worried about resale, I just don't want to really overpay if the value isn't there.

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