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alley1 · 1 November 2011, 12:32 PM

Traded a new two tone rolex for Dad's watch. About twenty yrs ago, I replaced the strap and acrylic crystal. The original crystal was the "bubble" type. And the strap had rivets on the side of each link.

According to my dad, he bought it in the early 60's. I'm hoping to have the watch overhauled...new dial, arms and tune up.

As far i can remember, I've always loved this watch. I'll past it on to my son one day.

cruvon · 1 November 2011, 02:26 PM

Congrats and with great sentimental value!

Mark020 · 1 November 2011, 07:27 PM

Identifying is easy. Remove the bracelet and you'll see 2 numbers. One will be 4/5 digits: that's the reference. The other one will be 6/7 figures and that's the serial. If you really want a tune up DONT bring it to an official Rolex dealer because they will use new parts. The only way (IMHO that is) to do it is use old parts.

MonBK · 1 November 2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark020

Identifying is easy. Remove the bracelet and you'll see 2 numbers. One will be 4/5 digits: that's the reference. The other one will be 6/7 figures and that's the serial. If you really want a tune up DONT bring it to an official Rolex dealer because they will use new parts. The only way (IMHO that is) to do it is use old parts.

I have a bunch of old parts like wornout seals, stripped crowns and stems, chipped crystals if you're interested to restore your watch your way.

alley1 · 3 November 2011, 09:08 AM

Thanks for the advice about keep everything original. I'll keep the watch as is. just needs a tune up.

Great forum!

Mark020 · 3 November 2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

I have a bunch of old parts like wornout seals, stripped crowns and stems, chipped crystals if you're interested to restore your watch your way.

Of course I referred to the dial

1 November 2011, 12:32 PM	#1
alley1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: VA Posts: 2	Need help identifying a oyster perpetual Traded a new two tone rolex for Dad's watch. About twenty yrs ago, I replaced the strap and acrylic crystal. The original crystal was the "bubble" type. And the strap had rivets on the side of each link. According to my dad, he bought it in the early 60's. I'm hoping to have the watch overhauled...new dial, arms and tune up. As far i can remember, I've always loved this watch. I'll past it on to my son one day.

1 November 2011, 02:26 PM	#2
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Congrats and with great sentimental value! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

1 November 2011, 07:27 PM	#3
Mark020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,133	Identifying is easy. Remove the bracelet and you'll see 2 numbers. One will be 4/5 digits: that's the reference. The other one will be 6/7 figures and that's the serial. If you really want a tune up DONT bring it to an official Rolex dealer because they will use new parts. The only way (IMHO that is) to do it is use old parts.

3 November 2011, 09:08 AM	#5
alley1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: VA Posts: 2	Thanks for the advice about keep everything original. I'll keep the watch as is. just needs a tune up. Great forum!

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