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Old 28 July 2008, 12:15 AM   #1
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Hello,im new to this site and could do with a bit of help,i have a auto rolex which is in a very bad way,all i have is the movement,no case,face hands etc,i am trying to find out the model of it so i can see what it should look like,the no on the movement is D27905,any input would be great,also has anyone got an idea of what it might cost to bring this back to life.
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Old 28 July 2008, 01:29 AM   #2
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Hello,im new to this site and could do with a bit of help,i have a auto rolex which is in a very bad way,all i have is the movement,no case,face hands etc,i am trying to find out the model of it so i can see what it should look like,the no on the movement is D27905,any input would be great,also has anyone got an idea of what it might cost to bring this back to life.
theres got to be more numbers on it than that.can you take a picture?
I might be able to help but I need more info..
cheers
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Old 28 July 2008, 01:45 AM   #3
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There should be a number on the back that looks something like this..

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Old 28 July 2008, 09:28 PM   #4
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Thanx steve,just read your reply,sending some pics now,the other no on it is 1560,ste.ps rubbish camara ,any better? i will try use a better cam if these dont help.ste.
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Old 28 July 2008, 09:38 PM   #5
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Looks like its in a case to me, can you read the model number, between the lugs at 12 o'clock
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Old 28 July 2008, 09:41 PM   #6
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HI,the movement is in a replica case,no numbers behind lugs.
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Old 28 July 2008, 09:50 PM   #7
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Someone put a rolex movement into a replica case
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Old 29 July 2008, 12:57 AM   #8
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This thread is sounding fishier by the minute
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Old 29 July 2008, 01:06 AM   #9
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If it says 1560 on it, then it is a 1560 movement.

These were used in the 60's to power Explorers and Submariners etc.. If there is no water damage, then any decent watchmaker would be able to bring it to life...

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