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29 January 2015, 12:49 PM
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1954 Oyster story
After many hours of searching file cabinets and drawers I have finally put all the pieces together. My mother bought my father a new Rolex Oyster for Christmas 1954 at the PX on Guam. I have found the original box, receipt, and certification papers. The watch was serviced a few years ago and runs and looks like new.
Too excited to sleep - I feel like I just got it for a present! Any info, model # etc. would be appreciated. Thanks!  
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29 January 2015, 12:52 PM
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Looking forward to pictures.
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29 January 2015, 01:09 PM
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WOW....it's a small world we live in! Great story about your Dad's watch, but Guam is half-way around the world!
I got there in early 1972, and checked out the Navy PX too. Got a very nice Sub 5513. It sat in a drawer for over 30 years and got it serviced 18 months ago... My Guamanian ROLEX says "hello" to yours! Wear it in good health sir!! 
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29 January 2015, 01:56 PM
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Beautiful pieces and great stories!
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29 January 2015, 02:14 PM
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Great...love to see the papers, too.
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29 January 2015, 02:35 PM
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great stuff
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29 January 2015, 02:46 PM
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Great heirloom story. Those at the best I think. Congrats!
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29 January 2015, 03:09 PM
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Things of beauty and well kept too..
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29 January 2015, 03:43 PM
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My bet is that it is either a 6284 or possibly a 6581.
You will find that information between the lugs along with the serial number. |
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29 January 2015, 09:41 PM
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I'll look. I'm pretty sure the dial is original. Every other example I see shows "Swiss" at the bottom.
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30 January 2015, 02:41 PM
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Both great examples
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