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adam78 · 2 January 2010, 12:31 AM

This is one of my favorites. It's a manual-wind ref. 5023 Oyster in 14K pink gold, ca. 1949, all original, AFAIK (the crystal had quite a few scratches when I received it, and didn't quite buff them all out). It's a standard 34mm in size.

The precision (Rolex-speak for manual wind) movement is keeping chronometer-like time within a few seconds/day.

Gold-plated buckle. Not sure if it's original to the watch, however (not sure about the style of coronet for that period).

Currently I have it on this Hirsch Classic Alligator strap (one of my favorites, different sizes of which I also use for a bubbleback and a Seamaster Calendar).

mike · 2 January 2010, 02:16 AM

Beautiful classic from a bygone era.

These pieces don't seem to get the respect they so richly deserve.

Well done on a beauty.

Nicko · 2 January 2010, 02:42 AM

What a classic beauty! I love the band as well, it has so much character. I'm not sure if it's original to the watch but is sure complements it. I wouldn't change a thing. Stunning.

Earl · 2 January 2010, 03:15 AM

a beautiful watch! I'd wear it with no reservations.

bryanflowers · 2 January 2010, 05:32 AM

LOVE IT!!! What a classic!!

Dan Pierce · 2 January 2010, 05:36 AM

What a vintage beauty.

dP

onkyo · 2 January 2010, 05:39 AM

Great looking watch and the movement looks super clean....

Thanks for posting that beauty.

T5AUS · 2 January 2010, 11:43 AM

very nice original vintage

springer · 2 January 2010, 12:22 PM

Very nice vintage Precision. Very nice.

springer · 2 January 2010, 12:23 PM

therolexguy · 2 January 2010, 12:33 PM

Thanks for sharing.

Nicko · 2 January 2010, 12:47 PM

Yeah, speaking of older models.....Where's Mr. NZ? Swimming I suppose.

vukotab · 7 January 2010, 03:31 AM

Wow, Rolex really used to make special watches!
There`s nothing more beautiful than good vintage!

ciclisto · 17 January 2010, 10:10 AM

love older gold retro rolex

bagel · 17 January 2010, 10:26 AM

Very lovely old watches .....

2 January 2010, 12:31 AM	#1
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	Speaking of older models This is one of my favorites. It's a manual-wind ref. 5023 Oyster in 14K pink gold, ca. 1949, all original, AFAIK (the crystal had quite a few scratches when I received it, and didn't quite buff them all out). It's a standard 34mm in size. The precision (Rolex-speak for manual wind) movement is keeping chronometer-like time within a few seconds/day. Gold-plated buckle. Not sure if it's original to the watch, however (not sure about the style of coronet for that period). Currently I have it on this Hirsch Classic Alligator strap (one of my favorites, different sizes of which I also use for a bubbleback and a Seamaster Calendar). __________________ Cheers, Adam

2 January 2010, 05:36 AM	#6
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	What a vintage beauty. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

2 January 2010, 12:22 PM	#9
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Very nice vintage Precision. Very nice. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

2 January 2010, 12:23 PM	#10
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	__________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

2 January 2010, 12:33 PM	#11
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	Looks great. Thanks for sharing.

2 January 2010, 02:16 AM	#2
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Beautiful classic from a bygone era. These pieces don't seem to get the respect they so richly deserve. Well done on a beauty.

2 January 2010, 02:42 AM	#3
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	What a classic beauty! I love the band as well, it has so much character. I'm not sure if it's original to the watch but is sure complements it. I wouldn't change a thing. Stunning.

2 January 2010, 03:15 AM	#4
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	a beautiful watch! I'd wear it with no reservations.

2 January 2010, 05:32 AM	#5
bryanflowers "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 30	LOVE IT!!! What a classic!!

2 January 2010, 05:39 AM	#7
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Great looking watch and the movement looks super clean.... Thanks for posting that beauty.

2 January 2010, 11:43 AM	#8
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	very nice original vintage

2 January 2010, 12:47 PM	#12
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Yeah, speaking of older models.....Where's Mr. NZ? Swimming I suppose.

7 January 2010, 03:31 AM	#13
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Wow, Rolex really used to make special watches! There`s nothing more beautiful than good vintage! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

17 January 2010, 10:10 AM	#14
ciclisto Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: john Location: San Diego Posts: 46	love older gold retro rolex

17 January 2010, 10:26 AM	#15
bagel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 605	Very lovely old watches .....

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