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Old 18 August 2020, 09:00 PM   #1
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Oyster perpetual 6564

Hi

Can anyone tell me when the first 6564 was made, please? Thanks, Mark
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Old 19 August 2020, 05:34 AM   #2
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Old 19 August 2020, 05:42 AM   #3
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Thanks. Had a retailer telling me they were made in the 1940s. I think they were confused by the serial numbers
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Old 19 August 2020, 06:08 AM   #4
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The 1030 calibre was introduced in 1954. It's a serial number reset issue.

They are seeing 1xx,xxx serials and thinking it's forties. It's not it's mid 50's

Hope that helps.
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Old 19 August 2020, 06:37 AM   #5
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It does. 1030 caliber - it’s a 1959, which is my birth year so perfect Thank you so much.
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Old 21 August 2020, 11:50 AM   #6
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It does. 1030 caliber - it’s a 1959, which is my birth year so perfect Thank you so much.
Pleasure to help!
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