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ppalasthira · 28 May 2007, 05:06 AM

Hi everyone, here are some scans of my vintage (could be an antique) Rolex Unicorn from the '20s.

The case is gold filled. It measures 16.5mm X 30.5mm exclusive of the crown. From the scans, you might have noticed that it is a hinged case.

Movement-wise - manual wide of course. 17 rubies.

The only down point is that the Rolex logo on the dial is almost all gone. If you look closey - the ROL is still there. IMHO, the movement is missing a a screwed cover plate for the escape wheel jewel. I am not 100% sure though. Surprisingly, the movement is still working properly.

mikey · 28 May 2007, 05:27 AM

What you have is why I love Rolex so much. You have a piece of Rolex history and makes it a true Rolex experience to be able to hold the Rolex movement and be proud. Thanks for sharing!

mailman · 28 May 2007, 11:22 AM

That's a beautiful watch. Love the engraving on it

padi56 · 28 May 2007, 09:23 PM

Very nice watch but a proper RWC Rolex,with the higher grade movement and not a Rolex Unicorn. All the Unicorns I have ever seen were 15 jewel movements,and clearly marked Unicorn on movement.Love the enamelled Art Deco Art Nouveau style dial and case.

Alex Stylianou · 29 May 2007, 12:26 AM

Stunning

Prince · 29 May 2007, 12:39 AM

I believe these are two examples of Rolex Unicorn watches:

JJ Irani · 29 May 2007, 04:31 AM

Excellent vintage stuff, guys!!!!!!

mailman · 29 May 2007, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Excellent vintage stuff, guys!!!!!!

Wish we could say the same about you.

JJ Irani · 29 May 2007, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Wish we could say the same about you.

28 May 2007, 05:06 AM	#1
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	My Rolex Unicorn 1920s Hi everyone, here are some scans of my vintage (could be an antique) Rolex Unicorn from the '20s. The case is gold filled. It measures 16.5mm X 30.5mm exclusive of the crown. From the scans, you might have noticed that it is a hinged case. Movement-wise - manual wide of course. 17 rubies. The only down point is that the Rolex logo on the dial is almost all gone. If you look closey - the ROL is still there. IMHO, the movement is missing a a screwed cover plate for the escape wheel jewel. I am not 100% sure though. Surprisingly, the movement is still working properly.

28 May 2007, 11:22 AM	#3
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	That's a beautiful watch. Love the engraving on it __________________ JJ

28 May 2007, 09:23 PM	#4
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Very nice watch but a proper RWC Rolex,with the higher grade movement and not a Rolex Unicorn. All the Unicorns I have ever seen were 15 jewel movements,and clearly marked Unicorn on movement.Love the enamelled Art Deco Art Nouveau style dial and case. __________________ 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

29 May 2007, 12:39 AM	#6
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	I believe these are two examples of Rolex Unicorn watches: __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

29 May 2007, 04:31 AM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Excellent vintage stuff, guys!!!!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

28 May 2007, 05:27 AM	#2
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	What you have is why I love Rolex so much. You have a piece of Rolex history and makes it a true Rolex experience to be able to hold the Rolex movement and be proud. Thanks for sharing!

29 May 2007, 12:26 AM	#5
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Stunning

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