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Trelawny · 21 October 2009, 09:29 AM

I was given this watch by my Father today and he told me was all original etc, but not having extensive knowledge on older rolex's i cant say.
He says its a 1969 model...
Question, is that the original dial? bezel?

deserted · 21 October 2009, 09:37 AM

It looks original to me , but one of our forum leaders should be able to give you some insight on it, tools, riki ,oscar or JJ can weigh in on this one.....

Mr. T · 21 October 2009, 09:45 AM

Wow!!! It's a good day when someone gives you a Rolex!!!

Congrats!!!

TimeToGo · 21 October 2009, 09:58 AM

First, welcome to the FORUM!

If you are able, remove the bracelet (if not experienced take it to a jeweler). The serial number is located at the 6 o'clock position and the model number at the 12 o'clock. The watch looks in EXCELLENT condition, congratulations!

If it was a 1969, it may be a 1601 model but by looking at the bracelet, it may be a newer version (70's). I believe the late 60's had folded bracelets, but I could be wrong.

Again, the condition is superb!

superdelsol · 21 October 2009, 10:00 AM

If your father has had the watch since 1969, it is almost certain to be authentic. It looks real to my untrained eye, and I love the dial color.

sakuraba · 21 October 2009, 10:18 AM

Welcome to TRF!

I've never seen a dial like that, but I believe the engine-turned bezel was available in 1969.

JBat · 21 October 2009, 10:34 AM

Cool watch!

moviefreak · 21 October 2009, 10:43 AM

Nice watch...

mck22 · 21 October 2009, 11:13 AM

nice congrats.

Rikki · 21 October 2009, 11:22 AM

Back in the day there were pages of colored dials you could get from Rolex next time I'm at one of my ad's I'll get some of his old dial books and scan some pages. This dealer was the first Rolex dealer in the state of florida they"re celebrating their 105 year in business. They have seen alot in the way of Rolex Rikki

Trelawny · 21 October 2009, 01:36 PM

That would be fantastic...I'm not into making changes to something that is original and love the watch, just want to truly know what i have and be able to talk about it without looking like an idiot.
ill see if i can check that serial number by the weekend and will be eager to see those scans of the dial options..
thank you everybody

Trelawny · 30 October 2009, 10:25 AM

OK, Finally got some time..here are the pictures...let the experts chime in!

appears to have a serial number...says 235 or 255 or something...had 6 or 7 numbers total..hard to read

Trelawny · 30 October 2009, 10:26 AM

theres a serial number on the one side..hard to read..think it starts with 255 or 235..

Trelawny · 31 October 2009, 03:03 AM

Anybody? hehe, I've looked for hours online and find it almost impossible to locate the options with pictures etc for this watch..maybe I' just a noob.
want to know if its all orig...

21 October 2009, 09:29 AM	#1
Trelawny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 5	need help I was given this watch by my Father today and he told me was all original etc, but not having extensive knowledge on older rolex's i cant say. He says its a 1969 model... Question, is that the original dial? bezel?

21 October 2009, 10:00 AM	#5
superdelsol "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: Arizona, USA Watch: your 6. Posts: 388	If your father has had the watch since 1969, it is almost certain to be authentic. It looks real to my untrained eye, and I love the dial color. __________________ "For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for nature cannot be fooled." Dr. Richard P. Feynman, Rogers Commission Report, Appendix F, 9 June 1986

21 October 2009, 10:18 AM	#6
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Welcome to TRF! I've never seen a dial like that, but I believe the engine-turned bezel was available in 1969. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

21 October 2009, 10:43 AM	#8
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Nice watch... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

21 October 2009, 11:13 AM	#9
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	nice congrats. __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

21 October 2009, 09:37 AM	#2
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	It looks original to me , but one of our forum leaders should be able to give you some insight on it, tools, riki ,oscar or JJ can weigh in on this one.....

21 October 2009, 09:45 AM	#3
Mr. T "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Troy Location: Tall Corn, USA Watch: and learn Posts: 7	Wow!!! It's a good day when someone gives you a Rolex!!! Congrats!!!

21 October 2009, 09:58 AM	#4
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	First, welcome to the FORUM! If you are able, remove the bracelet (if not experienced take it to a jeweler). The serial number is located at the 6 o'clock position and the model number at the 12 o'clock. The watch looks in EXCELLENT condition, congratulations! If it was a 1969, it may be a 1601 model but by looking at the bracelet, it may be a newer version (70's). I believe the late 60's had folded bracelets, but I could be wrong. Again, the condition is superb!

21 October 2009, 10:34 AM	#7
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Cool watch!

21 October 2009, 11:22 AM	#10
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Back in the day there were pages of colored dials you could get from Rolex next time I'm at one of my ad's I'll get some of his old dial books and scan some pages. This dealer was the first Rolex dealer in the state of florida they"re celebrating their 105 year in business. They have seen alot in the way of Rolex Rikki

21 October 2009, 01:36 PM	#11
Trelawny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 5	That would be fantastic...I'm not into making changes to something that is original and love the watch, just want to truly know what i have and be able to talk about it without looking like an idiot. ill see if i can check that serial number by the weekend and will be eager to see those scans of the dial options.. thank you everybody

30 October 2009, 10:25 AM	#12
Trelawny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 5	OK, Finally got some time..here are the pictures...let the experts chime in! appears to have a serial number...says 235 or 255 or something...had 6 or 7 numbers total..hard to read

30 October 2009, 10:26 AM	#13
Trelawny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 5	theres a serial number on the one side..hard to read..think it starts with 255 or 235..

31 October 2009, 03:03 AM	#14
Trelawny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 5	Anybody? hehe, I've looked for hours online and find it almost impossible to locate the options with pictures etc for this watch..maybe I' just a noob. want to know if its all orig...

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