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6 March 2012, 07:36 AM
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My First Rolex
Hi Guys
Just aquired my first Rolex , joined the forum when I got my first Tudor and haven't posted for a while as it has been a while coming , but now i've finally got one. I bought it from my local auction house and was told it was from 1964 ,but after removing the bracelet it appears to be from 1955 from its 107**** serial number (or thats what i have found so far please correct me if i'm mis informed) 6694 model. Anyway to say i'm pleased is a huge understatement and it hasn't been off my wrist since i got it. Heres a few pics , any constructive comments most appreciated many thanks andy   
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6 March 2012, 07:40 AM
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Congrats
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6 March 2012, 07:40 AM
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Congrats. CHEERS!
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6 March 2012, 07:53 AM
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Nice classic , congrats !!
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6 March 2012, 08:17 AM
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Congrats! Very nice!
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6 March 2012, 09:03 AM
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Beauty, congratulations!
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6 March 2012, 09:09 AM
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Congrats..you have chosen well...a handsome, understated gentlemans watch!
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6 March 2012, 09:07 PM
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Thanks for the comments guys most appreciated
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6 March 2012, 09:22 PM
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That is a great looking watch, I would love a circa 1964 watch as this is my birth year.
Instantly recognisable and a bloody good find. Wear it in good health Jules. |
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6 March 2012, 09:59 PM
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looking good
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6 March 2012, 10:28 PM
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Welcome to the forum and very pretty watch!
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8 March 2012, 06:37 AM
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It's really nice, Congratss
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8 March 2012, 06:41 AM
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Love the creamy dial! Congrats
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8 March 2012, 07:40 AM
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Welcome to the Forum Andy.
Very nice watch and beautiful patina! |
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8 March 2012, 07:48 AM
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Congrats, looks beautiful!
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8 March 2012, 07:53 AM
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CONGRATS....LOOKS IN GREAT SHAPE!
Enjoy and wear in Good Health!
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8 March 2012, 07:57 AM
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Like it !
Congrats |
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8 March 2012, 09:10 AM
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1964 would actually be correct. I'm wondering if the dial might be a refinish (albeit a nice one), as all the examples I've seen from that era say "-T Swiss T-" not "-T Swiss Made T-". Does the lume on yours glow (like luminova) when exposed to bright light?
I had a (birth-year) 1964 Oysterdate myself at one point (SN 1,143,XXX). I found the winding and date-setting stiff and cumbersome; that's why I sold it. It was near-mint: 
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10 March 2012, 09:24 PM
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The lume doesn't glow anymore , about the date , after i bought it at auction a guy came up to me and told me that his dad bought it in 1964 and that he had it serviced about 2 years ago at a cost of around £400 . When i took the bracelet off to put it through the ultrasonic and check the numbers the serial number is 107**** which i believe dates it to 1955 , so either the guys dad bought it second hand in 1964 or he got his dates a bit wrong. Thats about all i can tell you i'm afraid cheers Andy |
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