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straighttea · 8 January 2012, 01:22 PM

Found this from my local jeweller at 900pounds, and found it quite interesting, has anyone seen this model before and is it worth that money? thanks guys

brownbear · 8 January 2012, 01:49 PM

not sure of the value but Very Cool..

Mickey® · 8 January 2012, 02:00 PM

Very cool. Someone will know.
Re-Dial?

MoBe · 8 January 2012, 02:14 PM

That`s one for the vintage experts.

Actsulb · 8 January 2012, 02:28 PM

Very nice looking vintage.

padi56 · 8 January 2012, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by straighttea

Found this from my local jeweller at 900pounds, and found it quite interesting, has anyone seen this model before and is it worth that money? thanks guys

It could be from vey late 1940s-1950s over the past years Rolex has used many names the price is a little high try and get it down a bit.Past names used Air Lion,Air Tiger,Air-giant,SpaceDweller,SkyRocket,Speedking,Falcon,Orch id,Observatory,Trid or,Athlete,Commando,Turtle Timer,Canadian,Empire, Oyster Lipton, Rolex Scientific,Rolex Everest,Tudor Advisor,Oyster Junior Sport, Oyster Raleigh, Oyster Commander, Oyster Recorda, Oyster Edison,Oyster royal, Oyster Grenfell, Oyster Shipmate and Oyster Standard,and there are a quite a few more that I cannot remember now.

nowzen · 8 January 2012, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

It could be from vey late 1940s-1950s over the past years Rolex has used many names the price is a little high try and get it down a bit.Past names used Air Lion,Air Tiger,Air-giant,SpaceDweller,SkyRocket,Speedking,Falcon,Orch id,Observatory,Trid or,Athlete,Commando,Turtle Timer,Canadian,Empire, Oyster Lipton, Rolex Scientific,Rolex Everest,Tudor Advisor,Oyster Junior Sport, Oyster Raleigh, Oyster Commander, Oyster Recorda, Oyster Edison,Oyster royal, Oyster Grenfell, Oyster Shipmate and Oyster Standard,and there are a quite a few more that I cannot remember now.

and just to flush out the list, Peter...

Bafico, Eaton, Firefly, Life-Saver, Majestic, Marconi, Oyster Centregraph,
Prima, Royalite, Regent, Rite-Time, Solar Aqua, Tru-Beat, Viceroy, VeriFlat, Unicorn, ¼ Century Club and Zepher

dieseldragon · 8 January 2012, 09:43 PM

wasn't there also an oyster skyrocket from that time? Just saw it in the list! Sorry...

Some interesting names.

dddrees · 8 January 2012, 09:47 PM

Nice looking watch. You might get some more helpful advice if you post this in the vintage portion of the forum.

Jocke · 8 January 2012, 09:57 PM

I have something similar that I give a touch up a few years ago.

Here is how it looks when I got it.

Some dings and marks all over it.

Nice crown but well used.

So I start to open it up.

The movement is in great condition.

Here we go a little closer.

The dial is in good condition too.

The case have lived a hard life.

So I have to do some work with it.

So here is some equippment.

So I start to grind the case.

The backside need some work, it´s not my name engraved.

So I have to pul out some serious tools here. LOL

Don´t call me a sissy. LOL

The first step is over.

Now I pull out this little nice sandpaper sponge.

And the final result of the backcase.

Now I will start up my home made polishing machine.

And do some work.

Now I have done some polishing but I will not get rid of all
marks. If I try that, the case will not looks nice.

Now I have to mask the bezel when I will brush the lugs with the sponge.

Now it start looks real good in my opinion.

So a new crystal, a strap and a clasp will do it.

Then the final work, just enjoy.

I hope you find this tour interesting.

dvdwyn · 8 January 2012, 10:08 PM

amazing... nice share.. :)

padi56 · 8 January 2012, 10:11 PM

What a improvement Jocke and now a very nice wearable old-timer.

HL65 · 8 January 2012, 11:10 PM

Very cool Jocke!! Looking good!

Ebruner · 9 January 2012, 12:33 AM

Nice Jocke!!!

-Eddie

GeoGio Greece · 9 January 2012, 12:37 AM

respect to the GREAT Jocke. Excellent presentation and work !

chicfarmer1 · 9 January 2012, 12:43 AM

Wow. Thanks, Jocke, for the play by play. Outstanding results!

brownbear · 9 January 2012, 01:50 AM

Very cool Jocke, thanks for posting.
that looks great the way you put it..

Shame you couldn't have just have changed your name to BERTIL.

: lol:

jatco · 9 January 2012, 04:28 AM

Outstanding work Jocke- Excellent pictorial and editorial...
Kudos........!!

Mickey® · 9 January 2012, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

I have something similar that I give a touch up a few years ago.

Here is how it looks when I got it.

I hope you find this tour interesting.

Very cool Jocke!

I'm guessing back then they used "Real" or Naturally occurring Rubies?

Postnikov · 9 January 2012, 04:48 AM

Beautiful!!!!!!

8 January 2012, 01:22 PM	#1
straighttea Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 97	Anyone seen this oystal royal? Found this from my local jeweller at 900pounds, and found it quite interesting, has anyone seen this model before and is it worth that money? thanks guys

8 January 2012, 02:28 PM	#5
Actsulb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ali Location: California Watch: GMT II (Coke) Posts: 1,747	Very nice looking vintage. __________________ A Crown for Every Achievement

8 January 2012, 09:43 PM	#8
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	wasn't there also an oyster skyrocket from that time? Just saw it in the list! Sorry... Some interesting names. __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

8 January 2012, 09:47 PM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Nice looking watch. You might get some more helpful advice if you post this in the vintage portion of the forum. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 January 2012, 09:57 PM	#10
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I have something similar that I give a touch up a few years ago. Here is how it looks when I got it. Some dings and marks all over it. Nice crown but well used. So I start to open it up. The movement is in great condition. Here we go a little closer. The dial is in good condition too. The case have lived a hard life. So I have to do some work with it. So here is some equippment. So I start to grind the case. The backside need some work, it´s not my name engraved. So I have to pul out some serious tools here. LOL Don´t call me a sissy. LOL The first step is over. Now I pull out this little nice sandpaper sponge. And the final result of the backcase. Now I will start up my home made polishing machine. And do some work. Now I have done some polishing but I will not get rid of all marks. If I try that, the case will not looks nice. Now I have to mask the bezel when I will brush the lugs with the sponge. Now it start looks real good in my opinion. So a new crystal, a strap and a clasp will do it. Then the final work, just enjoy. I hope you find this tour interesting. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

8 January 2012, 01:49 PM	#2
brownbear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: georgia Watch: it Bub Posts: 1,334	not sure of the value but Very Cool..

8 January 2012, 02:00 PM	#3
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Very cool. Someone will know. Re-Dial?

8 January 2012, 02:14 PM	#4
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	That`s one for the vintage experts.

8 January 2012, 10:08 PM	#11
dvdwyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Earth Posts: 182	amazing... nice share.. :)

8 January 2012, 10:11 PM	#12
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	What a improvement Jocke and now a very nice wearable old-timer. __________________ 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

8 January 2012, 11:10 PM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Very cool Jocke!! Looking good! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

9 January 2012, 12:33 AM	#14
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	Nice Jocke!!! -Eddie __________________

9 January 2012, 12:37 AM	#15
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	respect to the GREAT Jocke. Excellent presentation and work ! __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

9 January 2012, 12:43 AM	#16
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	Wow. Thanks, Jocke, for the play by play. Outstanding results!

9 January 2012, 01:50 AM	#17
brownbear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: georgia Watch: it Bub Posts: 1,334	Very cool Jocke, thanks for posting. that looks great the way you put it.. Shame you couldn't have just have changed your name to BERTIL. : lol:

9 January 2012, 04:28 AM	#18
jatco 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 50,551	Outstanding work Jocke- Excellent pictorial and editorial... Kudos........!! __________________ . ..- ' A Crown for every achievement '

9 January 2012, 04:48 AM	#20
Postnikov "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 163	Beautiful!!!!!! __________________ Rolex GMT 1675 Rolex Submariner 16610 LV Audemars Piguet ROYAL OAK SG Patek Philippe GOLDEN ELLIPSE Panerai LUMINOR GMT

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