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Slartibartfast · 1 February 2012, 12:19 PM

Hi all,
I just inherited my Grandfathers Rolex.
Since he wore it with a expanding gold band (because of arthritis) the places where the model number and serial number are stamped are worn down quite a bit. I can't make out the model number at all, but it looks like the serial number starts with 227. I am guessing that it is from the late 60s or so.
It has a Mica-like black face, smooth Bezel and is stamped 14K on the back on one of the lugs.
Can anyone help me identify the model of this watch?
I could not find anything like it in photos around the web.
Thanks!

Jackxv · 1 February 2012, 08:26 PM

It's a 14K date watch.

Propably a 1503 14k.

Easy to restore (not more then $500) and afterwards it'll last another 40 years

Enjoy it!!

Jack

TTmax · 1 February 2012, 08:49 PM

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You just need to read between the lugs at 12 o'clock , you'll have the ref. number directly ...

harry in montreal · 2 February 2012, 01:42 AM

when the caseback is off, it should also show the model number. nice watch. not very sought after, but a solid gold oyster is coolio

drockadam · 2 February 2012, 02:45 AM

Very nice!

Gaijin · 2 February 2012, 02:51 AM

Nice one. Enjoy.

Slartibartfast · 2 February 2012, 04:14 AM

Thanks Jack.

GeoGio Greece · 2 February 2012, 05:29 AM

Very classic and given its a 14 k makes it even better.

You attach a black or brown leather strap of some quality a you have a fine watch !

Do not let the service change the dial or the hands. Keep them as they are !

Have a check and get a cleaning - oil service, along with the seals. So you can enjoy and protect it from accidental water damage.

1 February 2012, 12:19 PM	#1
Slartibartfast "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2	Can't identify inherited Rolex Hi all, I just inherited my Grandfathers Rolex. Since he wore it with a expanding gold band (because of arthritis) the places where the model number and serial number are stamped are worn down quite a bit. I can't make out the model number at all, but it looks like the serial number starts with 227. I am guessing that it is from the late 60s or so. It has a Mica-like black face, smooth Bezel and is stamped 14K on the back on one of the lugs. Can anyone help me identify the model of this watch? I could not find anything like it in photos around the web. Thanks!

2 February 2012, 05:29 AM	#8
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Very classic and given its a 14 k makes it even better. You attach a black or brown leather strap of some quality a you have a fine watch ! Do not let the service change the dial or the hands. Keep them as they are ! Have a check and get a cleaning - oil service, along with the seals. So you can enjoy and protect it from accidental water damage. __________________ 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

1 February 2012, 08:26 PM	#2
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	It's a 14K date watch. Propably a 1503 14k. Easy to restore (not more then $500) and afterwards it'll last another 40 years Enjoy it!! Jack

1 February 2012, 08:49 PM	#3
TTmax Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Christophe Location: France Watch: DJ/Gmt2/IIc/E2/ToG Posts: 434	. You just need to read between the lugs at 12 o'clock , you'll have the ref. number directly ...

2 February 2012, 01:42 AM	#4
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	when the caseback is off, it should also show the model number. nice watch. not very sought after, but a solid gold oyster is coolio

2 February 2012, 02:45 AM	#5
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Very nice!

2 February 2012, 02:51 AM	#6
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Nice one. Enjoy.

2 February 2012, 04:14 AM	#7
Slartibartfast "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2	Thanks Jack.

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