Need help with identification!

[tkind]

Ok, so I'm new to this forum. I have received a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date passed down through my family. It was originally bought by my Great Uncle. From what I have been told, this watch is from the 1950's. Something unique to this watch that I have seen only a few times is that the word "Rolex" is raised, not flat. I have looked endlessly for a similar watch only to find nothing. It is no longer correctly keeping time, as it has sped up. What I'm asking, is if anyone can identify this watch(Year, movement, etc.). I understand that a lot of these questions could be answered by opening the watch up. I'd rather not spend the money though. I have attached a picture of the watch. Any help would be great. Thanks!

-Tucker

[jatco]

Well it certainly has age.. but without opening her up can anything really be determined accurately.. Im sure others more knowledgeable may reply. Manual wind I presume??
It certainly is a classic...and in need of restoration...!

[Tools]

1958 Oyster Perpetual Date model 1500, 34mm case with the (then) new 1065 movement...

or I could be off by a bit..

[tkind]

Originally Posted by Tools

1958 Oyster Perpetual Date model 1500, 34mm case with the (then) new 1065 movement...

or I could be off by a bit..

I found some quite similar... everything but the raised "Rolex" lettering on mine. What's the deal with that?

[cajunron]

Originally Posted by tkind

I found some quite similar... everything but the raised "Rolex" lettering on mine. What's the deal with that?

It's called 'applied' markers or logo's. It's fairly common, and gives the dial a three dimensional appearance.

[ranger52]

Mine is a 58, and the Rolex logo is raised. Check my new thread titled show your tropicals.

[tkind]

Originally Posted by jatco

Well it certainly has age.. but without opening her up can anything really be determined accurately.. Im sure others more knowledgeable may reply. Manual wind I presume??
It certainly is a classic...and in need of restoration...!

I understand. It actually is self-winding (automatic?). And yes, it definitely needs to be restored!

[financeman]

X1000

[crowncollection]

it is self winding and you have a dial with arrow head markers and dauphine hands, i hope that helps a bit.

[DrLindaPhD]

That does not look like natural aging to me. It looks like serious water damage. Let's see the movement.

[vintagewaferthin]

Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

That does not look like natural aging to me. It looks like serious water damage. Let's see the movement.

It very well could be natural aging, however we simply cant be sure until we get a look at the movement.

[DrLindaPhD]

Originally Posted by vintagewaferthin

It very well could be natural aging, however we simply cant be sure until we get a look at the movement.

How would rust get on the hands of an "oyster" which is supposed to be waterproof unless it had some serious water or moisture exposure/damage? I have not seen "natural aging" result in rusting. Unless that's not rust on the hands. It looks like rust to me and that is caused from moisture, not just natural aging. Can someone else chime in so I can learn about this stuff. Am I right or wrong?

sorry this was a duplicate.

Maybe not rust, corrosion. Is that natural to aging?

[tkind]

Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

That does not look like natural aging to me. It looks like serious water damage. Let's see the movement.

Now this is going to sound like a stupid question, and it very well may be, but how would I go about showing the movement?

[Alcan]

Originally Posted by tkind

Now this is going to sound like a stupid question, and it very well may be, but how would I go about showing the movement?

Find a watchnmaker to remove (unscrew) the case back.

[jatco]

..looks like you're getting some good feedback Tucker...these guys know their stuff....."

[tkind]

Originally Posted by jatco

..looks like you're getting some good feedback Tucker...these guys know their stuff....."

Yes they do! Thank you to everyone! Now, does anyone know a place where I can get this watch fixed? And restored?

[Tools]

Originally Posted by tkind

Yes they do! Thank you to everyone! Now, does anyone know a place where I can get this watch fixed? And restored?

Most watchmakers only service your watch.. However, there are a few top-notch restoration professionals..

Give Bob Ridley a call at Watchmakers.com . He is well respected in the vintage community, specializes in Rolex restoration, and can give you advice, direction, and also provide about the best restoration possible..

[tkind]

Originally Posted by Tools

Most watchmakers only service your watch.. However, there are a few top-notch restoration professionals..

Give Bob Ridley a call at Watchmakers.com . He is well respected in the vintage community, specializes in Rolex restoration, and can give you advice, direction, and also provide about the best restoration possible..

Thank you for help! I just shot him an email about it.

[jatco]

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[joe100]

Heck, I wouldn't touch that dial. A service and a new bracelet and you're 5x5! What a cool watch!!!

[Mark020]

Start with removing the bracelet (with a paperclip or so). It will be interesting to see the serial and reference. Nice watch!