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Old 28 August 2007, 07:52 PM   #1
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WWII-RAF Rolex Oyster Chronometre

hello all,
I recently acquired this watch. It seems to be a from the WWII period. And based on the inscription was used by a British Pilot.

There seems to be 2 sets of numbers, one of which could the watch serial number and the other ?..It's not the servicemen's number as I've checked that out and it a different number.

Any information on the watch and how I can authanticate it will be much appreciated.

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Old 28 August 2007, 09:18 PM   #2
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Wow really interesting watch. I would like to know the value of this watch
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Old 28 August 2007, 10:29 PM   #3
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Awesome watch!
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Old 28 August 2007, 11:13 PM   #4
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Very beautifull movement! Note that it is timed to SIX positions!
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Old 28 August 2007, 11:37 PM   #5
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Hi Nathan, welcome aboard!

What a great find! Would be interesting to see how well the dial and hands clean up.
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Old 28 August 2007, 11:40 PM   #6
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BTW: That would be a Radium dial
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Old 28 August 2007, 11:44 PM   #7
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Great find.........

Looks like those hands will clean up nicely. Not so sure about the dial though...

Looks like 1940's....You need a vintage expert. Scratchings inside cover seem to indicate VII '47, but it's hard to tell.

The bottom number seems to be original to manufacture while the one above it was stamped after manufacture. Good luck with this.

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Old 29 August 2007, 12:16 AM   #8
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Something tells me the movement is not original for the case but I can be mistaken.
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Old 29 August 2007, 12:37 AM   #9
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Thank-you all for the warm welcome..
The watch does run, but it definitely requires a good overhaul and cleanup operation..
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Old 29 August 2007, 09:29 PM   #10
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Very nice.


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