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Thesteigasaurus · 21 October 2017, 11:42 PM

Hi all,

I recently came across this watch and was hoping that I could get your opinion regarding condition and authenticity. The dial seems to have been redone and the "oyster perpetual" font does not seem to be lined up with the ROLEX above it. The crown has clearly been replaced. The case is showing a lot of wear and the gold is worn off in some places with a flat gold colored and silver metal underneath. It keeps time but makes makes an ugly sound while winding.

I really like the look of it. Do you think it is worth getting fixed up? Thank you.

Mike Wood · 22 October 2017, 12:47 AM

5506.

The giveaway is that it is stamped inside the case back.

Gold-filled Air-King with steel back.

Mike Wood · 22 October 2017, 12:49 AM

Poor re-dial, case is rough, and the movement has been driven hard...the knocking will be a loose rotor and worn rotor pinion.

It's ok as a beater, but would be prohibitively expensive to restore fully.

Thathorologist · 22 October 2017, 10:17 AM

5506 as stated on the caseback also can be seen between lugs.
Movement is caliber 1530.

21 October 2017, 11:42 PM	#1
Thesteigasaurus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 2	Which reference? thoughts? Hi all, I recently came across this watch and was hoping that I could get your opinion regarding condition and authenticity. The dial seems to have been redone and the "oyster perpetual" font does not seem to be lined up with the ROLEX above it. The crown has clearly been replaced. The case is showing a lot of wear and the gold is worn off in some places with a flat gold colored and silver metal underneath. It keeps time but makes makes an ugly sound while winding. I really like the look of it. Do you think it is worth getting fixed up? Thank you. Attached Images

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22 October 2017, 12:47 AM	#2
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 611	5506. The giveaway is that it is stamped inside the case back. Gold-filled Air-King with steel back.

22 October 2017, 12:49 AM	#3
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 611	Poor re-dial, case is rough, and the movement has been driven hard...the knocking will be a loose rotor and worn rotor pinion. It's ok as a beater, but would be prohibitively expensive to restore fully.

22 October 2017, 10:17 AM	#4
Thathorologist Banned Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: BJS HND YYZ YVR Posts: 194	5506 as stated on the caseback also can be seen between lugs. Movement is caliber 1530.

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