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youngg · 26 May 2007, 09:43 PM

Morning Everyone,

Just after a little help with a old rolex that i have been handed down.

It seems quite old and have a rough date of 1930-1940's. It properly isnt anything just i just thought i would check....

Many thanks in advance for any infomation.....

heres some piccys.....

padi56 · 26 May 2007, 10:12 PM

I would say its more like late 20s - early to late 30s cushion case, is it gold ?? most were silver at this time.S.Steel was quite new and more expensive than silver,but as they got into the later mid 1930s hands started to get Lume.The movement most probably a 15 jewel cal 59,and the second hand could easily be replaced.By most good watchmakers,now keep everything has original as possible.Perhaps only a very gentle cleaning of dial if needed.The crystal should clean up with a bit of polywatch or could be replaced if needed.

problmchylde · 27 May 2007, 03:40 AM

Looking at its small crown and lugs.....possibly a model 554.Approx 1920s to 1930s.Hope this helps

Lol-x · 27 May 2007, 11:23 AM

Welcome youngg
Your watch could be serviced and the second hand added without too much difficulty by a local watchmaker in your area. Make sure you take it to someone who knows what they are doing. Definately keep the dial in the original condition. I would just go for a new hand, a servicing of the movement and a polishing of the crystal and case.
Should look as good as new after that

Tools · 27 May 2007, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngg

Morning Everyone,

It seems quite old and have a rough date of 1930-1940's. It properly isnt anything just i just thought i would check....

Never say a Rolex isn't anything, you will almost always be pleasantly surprised.

Try a little polish on the back; that may be tarnished silver

Alex Stylianou · 27 May 2007, 05:54 PM

Woah !

Andad · 27 May 2007, 07:35 PM

Looks a bit like my wifes Rolex Tudor cushion case.

youngg · 28 May 2007, 03:57 AM

excellent thank you all for your infomation!

Very interesting, is there a market for older rolex's like these?

The watch is still fully working (can hear it ticking)

What is your advice from here, is it worth getting fixed????

I know its quite difficult, but has anyone got any rough figures on how much it is worth?

thanks

mikey · 28 May 2007, 04:36 AM

From the looks of your vintage masterpiece, the case looks like a pre-Oysterquartz case.

26 May 2007, 09:43 PM	#1
youngg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: ipswich Posts: 2	Some help with a Vintage Rolex i have... Morning Everyone, Just after a little help with a old rolex that i have been handed down. It seems quite old and have a rough date of 1930-1940's. It properly isnt anything just i just thought i would check.... Many thanks in advance for any infomation..... heres some piccys.....

26 May 2007, 10:12 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	I would say its more like late 20s - early to late 30s cushion case, is it gold ?? most were silver at this time.S.Steel was quite new and more expensive than silver,but as they got into the later mid 1930s hands started to get Lume.The movement most probably a 15 jewel cal 59,and the second hand could easily be replaced.By most good watchmakers,now keep everything has original as possible.Perhaps only a very gentle cleaning of dial if needed.The crystal should clean up with a bit of polywatch or could be replaced if needed. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

27 May 2007, 07:35 PM	#7
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Looks a bit like my wifes Rolex Tudor cushion case. Attached Images __________________ E

27 May 2007, 03:40 AM	#3
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	Looking at its small crown and lugs.....possibly a model 554.Approx 1920s to 1930s.Hope this helps

27 May 2007, 11:23 AM	#4
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Welcome youngg Your watch could be serviced and the second hand added without too much difficulty by a local watchmaker in your area. Make sure you take it to someone who knows what they are doing. Definately keep the dial in the original condition. I would just go for a new hand, a servicing of the movement and a polishing of the crystal and case. Should look as good as new after that

27 May 2007, 05:54 PM	#6
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Woah !

28 May 2007, 03:57 AM	#8
youngg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: ipswich Posts: 2	excellent thank you all for your infomation! Very interesting, is there a market for older rolex's like these? The watch is still fully working (can hear it ticking) What is your advice from here, is it worth getting fixed???? I know its quite difficult, but has anyone got any rough figures on how much it is worth? thanks

28 May 2007, 04:36 AM	#9
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	From the looks of your vintage masterpiece, the case looks like a pre-Oysterquartz case.

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