My new (preowned) Rolex!

[byeedo]

Originally Posted by PeteNYC13

PS - if this is some type of scam then I take back all the nice things :)

X 2

[skyline4eva]

I planned on not returning here after my last post because this was heading in the wrong direction (I started to feel like a criminal by just posting here). Glad I decided to check back. Thanks for the kind words and helpful advice everyone. I just wanted to let everyone know that I was planning to go to a AD when I had some time. That's the main reason for this post, I don't want to go in there uneducated and get taken advantage of. I want to walk into the place knowing everything about my watch.


For all the people saying something about a scam. I have a simple question. How can someone asking for info about something possibly be a scam? I'm not trying to sell or buy anything here.

To Rolexsport: I do not have any pics of my G. I can take some right now if you want but its in winter mode right now (stock). I'm gonna fix it up soon for summer and if I'm still around here I will PM you some pics. I have a sedan btw.

[Tools]

We can probably tell you a lot about your watch.. but not from a single picture or two..

You need to provide us with the numbers that are inscribed between the lugs on both sides of the case under the bracelet..

these numbers will help us determine it's age, movement, model, and give you some history.. We need much better photos to make any sure authenticity claims. I would be surprised if it was platinum, but good photos of the hallmarks stamped on the back of the case and bracelet will tell us exactly what it is made of... or even the winding crown..

The Day Date was introduced in 1956 and is always solid gold (or platinum today). It is the flagship of the Rolex line and there are hundreds of thousands of them out there....

[skyline4eva]

Ok, I went to a small watch store to have them remove the band so i can get the numbers. The number at 12-o-clock is 1804. The numbers by 6-o-clock is 37001XX. Left the last two out of serial for security reasons.

[MoBe]

Originally Posted by skyline4eva

Ok, I went to a small watch store to have them remove the band so i can get the numbers. The number at 12-o-clock is 1804. The numbers by 6-o-clock is 37001XX. Left the last two out of serial for security reasons.

According to the serial number you`ve posted your watch dates to either 1957 or 1973 and the number 1804 identifies it as a platinum DayDate.

[mjclark32]

Congrats!
Do you know its service history?

[skyline4eva]

Originally Posted by MoBe

According to the serial number you`ve posted your watch dates to approx. 1957 and the number 1804 identifies it as a platinum DayDate.

That kind of worries me. I know my mother purchased it used but I didn't expect it to be that old. I dont know anything about the service history of the watch. All I know is it has probably been serviced once in the time my father owned it. Im going to try and get it serviced asap.

Is there a way I can get a complete history on this watch? I kinda curious about its life before my family now that I know its that old.

[MoBe]

Originally Posted by skyline4eva

That kind of worries me. I now my mother purchased it used but I didn't expect it to be that old. I dont know anything about the service history of the watch. All I know is it has probably been serviced once in the time my father owned it. Im going to try and get it serviced asap.

Is there a way I can get a complete history on this watch? I kinda curious about its life before my family now that I know its that old.

I did some more research and I think 1973 is the correct date for your watch so forget about my earlier post.

[byeedo]

You have a great watch there!

[Sean.c]

Originally Posted by Tools

We can probably tell you a lot about your watch.. but not from a single picture or two..

You need to provide us with the numbers that are inscribed between the lugs on both sides of the case under the bracelet..

these numbers will help us determine it's age, movement, model, and give you some history.. We need much better photos to make any sure authenticity claims. I would be surprised if it was platinum, but good photos of the hallmarks stamped on the back of the case and bracelet will tell us exactly what it is made of... or even the winding crown..

The Day Date was introduced in 1956 and is always solid gold (or platinum today). It is the flagship of the Rolex line and there are hundreds of thousands of them out there....

you should write a book about rolex watches... I could spend hours reading on haha !

[HERITAGE82]

Originally Posted by valentine

Sigh. Once again one of the reasons why I rarely frequent this place anymore....it used to be a place where people were welcomed with open arms and newbies with questions were the reason is place grew....now it's automatically a jump on the defensive and interrogate a newbie forum. Super lame! And from me, welcome to rolex forums! Have a look around and if you have more questions....wait for more members to chime in and ignore the lynch mob.

x 3...... Great watch and super cool of your dad to give it to you!

[valentine]

Originally Posted by skyline4eva

That kind of worries me. I know my mother purchased it used but I didn't expect it to be that old. I dont know anything about the service history of the watch. All I know is it has probably been serviced once in the time my father owned it. Im going to try and get it serviced asap.

Is there a way I can get a complete history on this watch? I kinda curious about its life before my family now that I know its that old.

Don't be worried. Watches are stamped when PRODUCED. not when sold. It's not unheard of for watches (especially High priced pieces like yours) to sit in a dealers case for several years. My local AD has a few 2005-2007 models still around that are high price/not so popular. So rest easy and enjoy it

[Tools]

Originally Posted by skyline4eva

That kind of worries me. I know my mother purchased it used but I didn't expect it to be that old. I dont know anything about the service history of the watch. All I know is it has probably been serviced once in the time my father owned it. Im going to try and get it serviced asap.

Is there a way I can get a complete history on this watch? I kinda curious about its life before my family now that I know its that old.

the Day Date was not introduced until 1956, and only in gold then.. If the numbers are correct, then somewhere between 1972 and 1975.. Probably more towards the later date for Platinum. If it is earlier then there is probably a stamp inside the case-back with the manufacture date... they stopped that practice in ~1973