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Oysterlady · 8 December 2013, 11:51 AM

I'm a new member and hope someone may be able to assit me.
A friend gave me this watch as he is almost blind and it is no longer of use to him. I'd like to identify it's date of manufacture and if possible it's value. It seems to work ok. The winder seems to be on a spring which pushes in, for what reason I'm not sure. The back of the case says "Original Oyster Case by Rolex Geneva". I can't see any serial numbers anywhere and sadly no longer has it's original band on it.
I live on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia and would appreciate anyone who could advise me on who to talk to as reading the posts here I understand the watch needs to be opened by a Rolex expert rather than a local jeweler? Many Thanks, Oysterlady.

77T · 8 December 2013, 01:09 PM

Welcome to the forum

The serial number will be engraved between the lugs. Any jeweler can remove the bracelet and get you a serial number. Then you can research the online resources to get an approximation of age.

As far as valuation - check the rules about such things. You'll find them right near the top of the section where you just posted this request...

Oysterlady · 8 December 2013, 01:18 PM

Thank you Georgia for your reply, I'll take it to my local jeweler. Oysterlady

Oysterlady · 9 December 2013, 01:51 PM

My husband was able to remove the (Non Rolex) band from the watch and we found a serial number under the 6 which is 511822. There is another number above the 12 which is 7984. I've looked at sites which show serial numbers but I don't really understand how to interpret them. Can anyone help please?

Tools · 9 December 2013, 02:06 PM

Serial numbers are not an exact science, especially with Tudor watches which were not part of the Rolex numbering system.

Your Tudor 7894 is not an uncommon watch and if the hands are original it would be from the late 50's or early 60's.

It is a small watch and not as valuable as other models, perhaps several hundred... You could spend a few minutes on the Internet and learn more.

Oysterlady · 9 December 2013, 02:27 PM

Thanks Larry. I've spent endless hours on the internet but not found the exact one like this. What I am discovering is just how expensive Rolex watches are expecially is you want to buy a part like the watch band. Think I'll just get a really nice Leather band put on it and use it - who cares when it was made! LOL.

8 December 2013, 11:51 AM	#1
Oysterlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NSW Australia Posts: 6	Rolex Tudor Oyster Identification I'm a new member and hope someone may be able to assit me. A friend gave me this watch as he is almost blind and it is no longer of use to him. I'd like to identify it's date of manufacture and if possible it's value. It seems to work ok. The winder seems to be on a spring which pushes in, for what reason I'm not sure. The back of the case says "Original Oyster Case by Rolex Geneva". I can't see any serial numbers anywhere and sadly no longer has it's original band on it. I live on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia and would appreciate anyone who could advise me on who to talk to as reading the posts here I understand the watch needs to be opened by a Rolex expert rather than a local jeweler? Many Thanks, Oysterlady. Attached Images

8 December 2013, 01:09 PM	#2
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	Welcome to the forum The serial number will be engraved between the lugs. Any jeweler can remove the bracelet and get you a serial number. Then you can research the online resources to get an approximation of age. As far as valuation - check the rules about such things. You'll find them right near the top of the section where you just posted this request... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

9 December 2013, 02:06 PM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Serial numbers are not an exact science, especially with Tudor watches which were not part of the Rolex numbering system. Your Tudor 7894 is not an uncommon watch and if the hands are original it would be from the late 50's or early 60's. It is a small watch and not as valuable as other models, perhaps several hundred... You could spend a few minutes on the Internet and learn more. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 December 2013, 01:18 PM	#3
Oysterlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NSW Australia Posts: 6	Thank you Georgia for your reply, I'll take it to my local jeweler. Oysterlady

9 December 2013, 01:51 PM	#4
Oysterlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NSW Australia Posts: 6	My husband was able to remove the (Non Rolex) band from the watch and we found a serial number under the 6 which is 511822. There is another number above the 12 which is 7984. I've looked at sites which show serial numbers but I don't really understand how to interpret them. Can anyone help please?

9 December 2013, 02:27 PM	#6
Oysterlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NSW Australia Posts: 6	Thanks Larry. I've spent endless hours on the internet but not found the exact one like this. What I am discovering is just how expensive Rolex watches are expecially is you want to buy a part like the watch band. Think I'll just get a really nice Leather band put on it and use it - who cares when it was made! LOL.

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