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Gards · 3 July 2012, 04:08 AM

I've been left a watch which was my great-grandfathers, and I'm a little confused as to whether it is a rolex or not.

It doesnt state rolex on it anywhere, but does have the rolex Crown symble on the front, underneath which it states "Rex" and then "15 Rubis" in smaller writing.

On the Back there is the symble and the word Rex again.

It also says swiss made on the front or back.

Any thoughts?

sleddog · 3 July 2012, 04:37 AM

I'd say no, but pictures would help!!

MonBK · 3 July 2012, 04:41 AM

Does the word "Rex" look like this: R .. ex?

Gards · 3 July 2012, 05:07 AM

Ha, nearly miss that.

Was struggling to get photo up before but think its worked this time

Keeperoftime · 3 July 2012, 05:16 AM

I'd say not.

Gards · 3 July 2012, 05:47 AM

It the logo that's got me thinking it is one. Figure it might be from between 1925 - 1935 when they put logo on phone but didnt put rolex on.

withthesword · 3 July 2012, 06:01 AM

Rex is another word for king, so it might explain why they have a coronet. i'd venture a guess and say that it's not a Rolex though.

vintagewaferthin · 3 July 2012, 06:16 AM

That is defiantly not a Rolex. But it's pretty.

JohnBoy · 7 July 2012, 01:48 AM

The dress Rolexes I have seen from that time period have the traditional "Rolex" signatures, both on the dial and case back, some with "WSD," as well. This watch does have the traditional sort of of subdial, etc. for that period and is a very nice looking. The coronet is awfully close to the real one, and 15 jewels is pretty good for that age, too. Have you taken it to a watchmaker to inspect the movement yet? Not sure what to think - replications that early? A later replication? A secondary brand by Rolex? Who knows??

hdrazor251 · 7 July 2012, 05:30 AM

There are a few Rex branded watches for sale on ebay. None with the coronet or Rex written in the font shown in the above picture though.

onions · 7 July 2012, 09:24 AM

Pretty watch...
Have you popped the back open yet? Photos?

chicfarmer1 · 7 July 2012, 01:45 PM

There are vintage/old Rex watches on eBay that are described by their sellers as being "Swiss manual," but the typography doesn't match this example. Perhaps Rex was an old brand, or one of several vintage ones.

3 July 2012, 04:08 AM	#1
Gards "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hale Posts: 3	Is this a rolex? I've been left a watch which was my great-grandfathers, and I'm a little confused as to whether it is a rolex or not. It doesnt state rolex on it anywhere, but does have the rolex Crown symble on the front, underneath which it states "Rex" and then "15 Rubis" in smaller writing. On the Back there is the symble and the word Rex again. It also says swiss made on the front or back. Any thoughts?

3 July 2012, 04:37 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	I'd say no, but pictures would help!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

3 July 2012, 05:07 AM	#4
Gards "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hale Posts: 3	Ha, nearly miss that. Was struggling to get photo up before but think its worked this time Attached Images

3 July 2012, 05:16 AM	#5
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	I'd say not. __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

7 July 2012, 05:30 AM	#10
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	There are a few Rex branded watches for sale on ebay. None with the coronet or Rex written in the font shown in the above picture though. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 July 2012, 04:41 AM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Does the word "Rex" look like this: R .. ex?

3 July 2012, 05:47 AM	#6
Gards "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hale Posts: 3	It the logo that's got me thinking it is one. Figure it might be from between 1925 - 1935 when they put logo on phone but didnt put rolex on.

3 July 2012, 06:01 AM	#7
withthesword "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Matte Location: Toronto Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,006	Rex is another word for king, so it might explain why they have a coronet. i'd venture a guess and say that it's not a Rolex though.

3 July 2012, 06:16 AM	#8
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	That is defiantly not a Rolex. But it's pretty.

7 July 2012, 01:48 AM	#9
JohnBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: Seattle, WA USA Watch: Rolex - a few! Posts: 1,472	The dress Rolexes I have seen from that time period have the traditional "Rolex" signatures, both on the dial and case back, some with "WSD," as well. This watch does have the traditional sort of of subdial, etc. for that period and is a very nice looking. The coronet is awfully close to the real one, and 15 jewels is pretty good for that age, too. Have you taken it to a watchmaker to inspect the movement yet? Not sure what to think - replications that early? A later replication? A secondary brand by Rolex? Who knows??

7 July 2012, 09:24 AM	#11
onions "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Worldwide Posts: 381	Pretty watch... Have you popped the back open yet? Photos?

7 July 2012, 01:45 PM	#12
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	There are vintage/old Rex watches on eBay that are described by their sellers as being "Swiss manual," but the typography doesn't match this example. Perhaps Rex was an old brand, or one of several vintage ones.

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