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chows99 · 24 April 2019, 02:32 PM

What a father, and what a watch he left you!

I would love it if you restore the watch gently and wear it in good health. The watch is priceless! Carry on the legacy!

jamesivta · 25 April 2019, 12:05 AM

Appreciate the incredible info from everyone. I have been a Rolex owner and fan for over 25 years. But this was my first vintage. Knowing the background makes me even more proud to wear my Father's watch. I'm sure I'll be asking more questions in the future if I do anything to change it.

One question: I know the band is not original, I think I have seen three different bands that came with it originally, including a leather band. Any recommendations on which would be the best, I'm sure none of them will be cheap.

BigBlue1 · 25 April 2019, 12:22 AM

Maybe a 6251h, but don't quote me and needs to be a corresponding year as well.

or a 7836, but it's got to be one of those.

roh123 · 25 April 2019, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBlue1

Maybe a 6251h, but don't quote me and needs to be a corresponding year as well.

or a 7836, but it's got to be one of those.

7836 is a folded bracelet. It would have come on a rivet originally if an oyster. Either a CI rivet in the US or a Swiss 7206/6636. At that time they werent stamped with a reference number though.

The watch is likely from 1960 but if indeed 59 a nice big logo band would be fun. But those or pricey say the least.. The cheapest ”correct” band would be to find an early folded jubilee.

onthedial · 25 April 2019, 06:26 AM

@jamesivta
Thanks for sharing your watch and the wonderful story behind it.
Personally I'd put your time and $ into finding a period correct insert. Your current 7836/280 bracelet is certainly acceptable, albeit not exactly period correct. You might find that the folded 7836 is a bit more comfortable than the flimsy 7206 rivet. [But the rivet bracelet looks cool as hell].
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Styles Bitchley · 25 April 2019, 08:27 AM

Amazing watch. Amazing story!

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windhover · 30 April 2019, 10:36 PM

can Rolex check if the watch dial is authentic?

I imagine any records from 1959 must have been in paper and very musty by now

Toronto Soup King · 30 April 2019, 10:46 PM

Lovely watch and heckuva story, OP. Good for you pal. Just for that I'm going to strap my old 1675 on, even if I'm anticipating rather less action today than your dad saw in his!

SG56 · 1 May 2019, 03:27 AM

Wonderful story! I love stories like this!

mrs_LA · 1 May 2019, 05:04 AM

Stories like these are the gems in this forum. Thank you for sharing. Hope you can find a reputable vintage Rolex watchmaker to help you out with this.

air_king · 2 May 2019, 01:16 AM

Wonderful story, thanks for sharing. Take your time and do your homework keep the “restoration” as light as possible. That is a great watch you are a lucky man, enjoy.

strafer_kid · 2 May 2019, 11:05 PM

Brilliant story - great to hear these ones from way back - no watch pampering back then!

Boaters · 7 May 2019, 05:37 AM

Your father was an incredable man. Great story and watch dont sell it you will regret it

ajn3323 · 8 May 2019, 02:36 AM

Congratulations - your father sounds quite accomplished and you have a gorgeous and valuable keepsake. Priceless!

If you are in Texas I suggest you get in touch with John aka ‘Springer’ on the forums. He will steer you right.

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25 April 2019, 12:05 AM	#2
jamesivta "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: austin, tx Posts: 15	Thank You! Appreciate the incredible info from everyone. I have been a Rolex owner and fan for over 25 years. But this was my first vintage. Knowing the background makes me even more proud to wear my Father's watch. I'm sure I'll be asking more questions in the future if I do anything to change it. One question: I know the band is not original, I think I have seen three different bands that came with it originally, including a leather band. Any recommendations on which would be the best, I'm sure none of them will be cheap.

25 April 2019, 12:22 AM	#3
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,956	Maybe a 6251h, but don't quote me and needs to be a corresponding year as well. or a 7836, but it's got to be one of those. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

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SG56 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,674	Wonderful story! I love stories like this! __________________ Sea-Dweller 116600 - the manly one GMT II 16710 - the manly one Daytona 116500 - the manly-womanly one Yacht-Master 268622 - the chick version Speedy Mitsukoshi <3 Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAF141C.BA0824 - the chick version Thank you logan5tx!!! Have to link it. Too long for the signature. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=14

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mrs_LA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: SoCal Posts: 4,517	Stories like these are the gems in this forum. Thank you for sharing. Hope you can find a reputable vintage Rolex watchmaker to help you out with this. __________________ Instagram: @angelcitytime

24 April 2019, 02:32 PM	#1
chows99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Singapore Posts: 609	What a father, and what a watch he left you! I would love it if you restore the watch gently and wear it in good health. The watch is priceless! Carry on the legacy!

25 April 2019, 06:26 AM	#5
onthedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles Watch: IG @onthedial Posts: 587	@jamesivta Thanks for sharing your watch and the wonderful story behind it. Personally I'd put your time and $ into finding a period correct insert. Your current 7836/280 bracelet is certainly acceptable, albeit not exactly period correct. You might find that the folded 7836 is a bit more comfortable than the flimsy 7206 rivet. [But the rivet bracelet looks cool as hell]. ____________ IG: @onthedial

25 April 2019, 08:27 AM	#6
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,398	Amazing watch. Amazing story! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 April 2019, 10:36 PM	#7
windhover "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 35	can Rolex check if the watch dial is authentic? I imagine any records from 1959 must have been in paper and very musty by now

30 April 2019, 10:46 PM	#8
Toronto Soup King "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Pete Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: 1016. Posts: 694	Lovely watch and heckuva story, OP. Good for you pal. Just for that I'm going to strap my old 1675 on, even if I'm anticipating rather less action today than your dad saw in his!

2 May 2019, 01:16 AM	#11
air_king "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: US Posts: 383	Wonderful story, thanks for sharing. Take your time and do your homework keep the “restoration” as light as possible. That is a great watch you are a lucky man, enjoy.

2 May 2019, 11:05 PM	#12
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Brilliant story - great to hear these ones from way back - no watch pampering back then!

7 May 2019, 05:37 AM	#13
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Your father was an incredable man. Great story and watch dont sell it you will regret it

8 May 2019, 02:36 AM	#14
ajn3323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 158	Congratulations - your father sounds quite accomplished and you have a gorgeous and valuable keepsake. Priceless! If you are in Texas I suggest you get in touch with John aka ‘Springer’ on the forums. He will steer you right. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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