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Old 28 May 2007, 05:06 AM   #1
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Hi everyone, here are some scans of my vintage (could be an antique) Rolex Unicorn from the '20s.

The case is gold filled. It measures 16.5mm X 30.5mm exclusive of the crown. From the scans, you might have noticed that it is a hinged case.

Movement-wise - manual wide of course. 17 rubies.

The only down point is that the Rolex logo on the dial is almost all gone. If you look closey - the ROL is still there. IMHO, the movement is missing a a screwed cover plate for the escape wheel jewel. I am not 100% sure though. Surprisingly, the movement is still working properly.
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Old 28 May 2007, 05:27 AM   #2
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What you have is why I love Rolex so much. You have a piece of Rolex history and makes it a true Rolex experience to be able to hold the Rolex movement and be proud. Thanks for sharing!
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Old 28 May 2007, 11:22 AM   #3
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That's a beautiful watch. Love the engraving on it
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Old 28 May 2007, 09:23 PM   #4
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Very nice watch but a proper RWC Rolex,with the higher grade movement and not a Rolex Unicorn. All the Unicorns I have ever seen were 15 jewel movements,and clearly marked Unicorn on movement.Love the enamelled Art Deco Art Nouveau style dial and case.
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Old 29 May 2007, 12:26 AM   #5
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Old 29 May 2007, 12:39 AM   #6
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I believe these are two examples of Rolex Unicorn watches:



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Old 29 May 2007, 04:31 AM   #7
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Excellent vintage stuff, guys!!!!!!
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Excellent vintage stuff, guys!!!!!!
Wish we could say the same about you.
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