Help on some vintage pieces

[deepsea1212]

Hi fellow TRF members,
I have been a member of this forum for a while now just reading and soaking up as much info as possible but have never posted. I have two vintage Rolex watches that I don't know very much about and haven't been able to find much information on. After attempting to take the best pictures possible I have a newfound respect for the majority of the members photography talents. With that said, sorry about the quality.

The first four pics are of what I have been told is a 1952. I don't know much else about it other than the serial(not sure if its a good idea to post) and the design number(all it says is 0022).Im not sure if it should say REGISTERED DESIGN or not. The watch currently doesn't work but the hands do turn.

The next three photos are of a again what I have been told a 1967 Rolex Oyster Perpetual. I had a really hard time getting the case engraving to show in the photo but this one says, "REGISTERED DESIGN 1002." This watch seems to be working fine with the exception of the crown being stripped out and not being able to be tightened. Im extremely impressed that this watch is still running.

Both of these watches were my grandfathers and were passed down to me. I am not attempting to sell these as they have sentimental value to me. They have been sitting in my watch box for a while and I haven't been sure what to do with them as far as fix them up or let them be. Both watches seem a little small for me to wear but I figured someday I may pass them down. All the info I have on them thus far was given to me by a family friend who is a jeweler but not an Rolex AD.

1.Would these watches be worth having serviced? (not sure its even possible)
2. Is there anywhere i can find out more info about these?(I have attempted web searches and such already)

If anyone has info on these or where I can find out more about these it would be greatly appreciated. Oh and I figured I should throw in a wrist shot of my new GMTc just for fun.

Thank you!

[deepsea1212]

Correction the first one reads 6022

[andromeda160]

That 6022 is a manual wind oyster, I believe it was the 1210 movement. Shouldn't be a problem to get serviced, but it's had a redial so it's cost of repair is probably more than it's worth. The 1002 has a 1560 automatic movement that is still very serviceable, it would look great on a strap or a folded link oyster bracelet.

[deepsea1212]

Thanks for the reply. Im just curious, how can you tell its had a redial? Is there a database or a book that can be purchase that goes into detail of Rolex's history and watches?

Any advice or recommendations(RSC, someone private) as far as where to send for service or at least an estimate on service?

[andromeda160]

There are plenty of Rolex reference books but I personally haven't found any on midsizes. The dead give away for the redial is the lack of Swiss marked at the bottom of the dial, aside from that, the watch was made in the 50's and originally had radium luminescent paint which is not present on the dial and often corroded the top layer of paint to appear spotted or discolored.

Rikki of time care Inc in Florida comes highly recommended around here but ABC watchworks in LA also does, I'd trust either and seek the more cost effective alternative.