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18 December 2012, 07:40 AM
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Early 50's Rolex ID
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I was wondering if anyone could identify the model and year of this Rolex - I know it is early 50's perhaps '51 or '52? any help would be really appreciated! Thanks |
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18 December 2012, 08:58 AM
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Identifying numbers are on the case on each side between the lugs and inside the caseback..
Those would help tremendously.. 
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18 December 2012, 09:28 AM
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its an old oyster perpetual, as tools states the case lugs are the key to dating (approximately) the watch and exact model. The watch has "alpha" hand and older style and "arrow head" markers, i hope that helps a bit. The caseback on the inside will also likely have a date code, if you can open it also. regards
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18 December 2012, 01:26 PM
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Thats the prototype for the Explorer carried by sir Edmund Hillary to the sumit of Everest in 1953
Could be a 6098 Edit: here's some more info on that particular watch http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2010/0...me-of.html?m=1 Last edited by Nalk7; 18 December 2012 at 01:35 PM.. Reason: Added link |
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18 December 2012, 02:11 PM
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not that particular watch, but that watch exactly compare the photos, this is a troll thread
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18 December 2012, 09:30 PM
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"Woody and Jen say hey from North Kakalaki"  19019, 19018x3, 17000x2, 16570x2, 16220, 5700, 1501, 6564, 16030, 16710, 16610 
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18 December 2012, 09:53 PM
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The shape dauphine are thick where they all meet at the pinion. Alpha hands are thinner near the pinion as they start to taper inwards towards the pinion quite sharply.
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18 December 2012, 09:56 PM
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Thanks for clearing that up, David.
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"Woody and Jen say hey from North Kakalaki" 19019, 19018x3, 17000x2, 16570x2, 16220, 5700, 1501, 6564, 16030, 16710, 16610
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18 December 2012, 11:32 PM
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19 December 2012, 03:25 AM
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Adam, I know I asked in that thread but don't recall getting an answer. If you did respond and I missed it, I apologize.
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"Woody and Jen say hey from North Kakalaki" 19019, 19018x3, 17000x2, 16570x2, 16220, 5700, 1501, 6564, 16030, 16710, 16610
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20 December 2012, 12:26 PM
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Hi Thanks everyone - I'm not a troll I am actually doing some research for a film and I'm trying to match the watch! Thanks heaps. I would LOVE any other information you have on it. Merry Christmas!
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