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Shawnd · 15 May 2011, 06:14 AM

Hello everyone!

I am a new member. I just discovered this forum. I have been collecting vintage watches for some years. But my knowledge of Rolex is very lacking.

I just won a vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual advertised as ref. 6564 with a 14k bezel. But I noticed in one of the pictures(links posted below) two reference numbers one 6565 the other 6564 stamped below with some space between the two numbers.

Is this watch legitimate? Why are there two ref. numbers.

I really appreciate your assistance.

Shawn

Tools · 15 May 2011, 07:41 AM

If you look at the upper number you will notice that it is lined out...

Rolex has not always been consistent in what they do inside the caseback...

Paul · 15 May 2011, 08:22 AM

.... including being economical with their parts supplies.

This is an example of them simply using up stock on hand when different models share the same caseback.

Nice watch Shawnd. - I'm no expert but the baton dial and dagger hands look period-correct to me

mike · 15 May 2011, 11:37 AM

Welcome.

Rolex has done the same thing with the 5513/12. They're the same part. As mentioned Rolex wastes nothing and used whatever was on hand.

I don't think Rolex ever expected anyone but a watchmaker to see the inside. Collecting has changed a lot of things.

usbzoso · 15 May 2011, 11:44 AM

movement looks real i doubt the watch is not authentic ... cheers!

Shawnd · 15 May 2011, 10:50 PM

Thank you everyone for your helpful information and sharing your knowledge.

SPARTAN2161 · 16 May 2011, 09:13 AM

Nice watch!!!

SPARTAN2161 · 16 May 2011, 09:15 AM

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15 May 2011, 06:14 AM	#1
Shawnd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: california Posts: 2	I need your help! Hello everyone! I am a new member. I just discovered this forum. I have been collecting vintage watches for some years. But my knowledge of Rolex is very lacking. I just won a vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual advertised as ref. 6564 with a 14k bezel. But I noticed in one of the pictures(links posted below) two reference numbers one 6565 the other 6564 stamped below with some space between the two numbers. Is this watch legitimate? Why are there two ref. numbers. I really appreciate your assistance. Shawn

15 May 2011, 07:41 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	If you look at the upper number you will notice that it is lined out... Rolex has not always been consistent in what they do inside the caseback... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

15 May 2011, 08:22 AM	#3
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	Rolex were renowned for their efficiencies ..... .... including being economical with their parts supplies. This is an example of them simply using up stock on hand when different models share the same caseback. Nice watch Shawnd. - I'm no expert but the baton dial and dagger hands look period-correct to me

15 May 2011, 10:50 PM	#6
Shawnd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: california Posts: 2	Many thanks Thank you everyone for your helpful information and sharing your knowledge.

15 May 2011, 11:37 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome. Rolex has done the same thing with the 5513/12. They're the same part. As mentioned Rolex wastes nothing and used whatever was on hand. I don't think Rolex ever expected anyone but a watchmaker to see the inside. Collecting has changed a lot of things.

15 May 2011, 11:44 AM	#5
usbzoso Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Stan Location: Dallas Watch: 16610/16600/16800 Posts: 1,231	movement looks real i doubt the watch is not authentic ... cheers!

16 May 2011, 09:13 AM	#7
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	Nice watch!!!

16 May 2011, 09:15 AM	#8
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901

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