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Old 21 October 2009, 09:29 AM   #1
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need help

I was given this watch by my Father today and he told me was all original etc, but not having extensive knowledge on older rolex's i cant say.
He says its a 1969 model...
Question, is that the original dial? bezel?
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Old 21 October 2009, 09:37 AM   #2
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It looks original to me , but one of our forum leaders should be able to give you some insight on it, tools, riki ,oscar or JJ can weigh in on this one.....
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Old 21 October 2009, 09:45 AM   #3
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Wow!!! It's a good day when someone gives you a Rolex!!! Congrats!!!
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Old 21 October 2009, 09:58 AM   #4
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First, welcome to the FORUM!

If you are able, remove the bracelet (if not experienced take it to a jeweler). The serial number is located at the 6 o'clock position and the model number at the 12 o'clock. The watch looks in EXCELLENT condition, congratulations!

If it was a 1969, it may be a 1601 model but by looking at the bracelet, it may be a newer version (70's). I believe the late 60's had folded bracelets, but I could be wrong.

Again, the condition is superb!
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Old 21 October 2009, 10:00 AM   #5
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If your father has had the watch since 1969, it is almost certain to be authentic. It looks real to my untrained eye, and I love the dial color.
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Old 21 October 2009, 10:18 AM   #6
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Welcome to TRF!

I've never seen a dial like that, but I believe the engine-turned bezel was available in 1969.
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Old 21 October 2009, 10:34 AM   #7
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Cool watch!
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Old 21 October 2009, 10:43 AM   #8
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Nice watch...
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Old 21 October 2009, 11:13 AM   #9
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nice congrats.
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Old 21 October 2009, 11:22 AM   #10
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Back in the day there were pages of colored dials you could get from Rolex next time I'm at one of my ad's I'll get some of his old dial books and scan some pages. This dealer was the first Rolex dealer in the state of florida they"re celebrating their 105 year in business. They have seen alot in the way of Rolex Rikki
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Old 21 October 2009, 01:36 PM   #11
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That would be fantastic...I'm not into making changes to something that is original and love the watch, just want to truly know what i have and be able to talk about it without looking like an idiot.
ill see if i can check that serial number by the weekend and will be eager to see those scans of the dial options..
thank you everybody
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Old 30 October 2009, 10:25 AM   #12
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OK, Finally got some time..here are the pictures...let the experts chime in!





appears to have a serial number...says 235 or 255 or something...had 6 or 7 numbers total..hard to read
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Old 30 October 2009, 10:26 AM   #13
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theres a serial number on the one side..hard to read..think it starts with 255 or 235..
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Old 31 October 2009, 03:03 AM   #14
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Anybody? hehe, I've looked for hours online and find it almost impossible to locate the options with pictures etc for this watch..maybe I' just a noob.
want to know if its all orig...
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