Help - Can you I.D my Grandad's watch

[RichieB]

Hi all, newbie here. I was left the following watch by my Grandfather when he passed away and I'm trying to establish some more details on it after looking through loads of Rolex websites and not managing to come up with a match. It's a medium sized gold Rolex with the word "Precision" under the ROLEX logo. It has 2 hallmark stamps on the rear of one of the four arms which attach the leather strap to the watch, which are too small for me to make out. It also has the smaller seconds dial at the bottom of the face.

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It was given to him in 1965 as a long-service award to him from the Swan Hunter Group and has such inscribed on the back. It has the original box and guarantee, but although the guarantee is dealer stamped - it does not include watch no or details/description or model. Do I need to open the back of the case? I should mention that the watch has stopped working (possibly after over-winding on the wrist) and the face needs a clean. Any ideas as to potential value?

Hope somebody can help.

Regards,
Richie.

[Tools]

Sorry, I can't see your pictures..

The Rolex Precision is a common model that sold briskly in the 60's and 70's. Although they can fetch 8 or 900 dollars if in good shape, they are not way up on the collectors radar. There are, of course, exceptions.

This watch should be most valuable to you as an heirloom. I would suggest that you find a good watchmaker to repair/restore it for you, wear and enjoy it, and hand it down to future generations

[RichieB]

Cheers for that prompt response. Not sure why my pics aren't working, I'll try adding them as attachments.

My intention had always been to hand it on, but I'm the last of my line and I won't be having any children now, so I'm contemplating selling it on as I don't have the cash to refurb it for myself. I've also just seen that the original boxes are worth a fair bit. I have the original Rolex box in mint condition, as it has always been kept inside the secondary retailer's box. I also have a genuine Rolex guarantee that's blank apart from the Dealer's stamp.

[MoBe]

If the intention is to sell the watch for cash then it will more valuable if it`s in running order,perhaps it would be worth your while to have a watchmaker get it going as long as the service is not too costly.

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by MoBe

If the intention is to sell the watch for cash then it will more valuable if it`s in running order,perhaps it would be worth your while to have a watchmaker get it going as long as the service is not too costly.

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[Wolfgang427]

Originally Posted by MoBe

If the intention is to sell the watch for cash then it will more valuable if it`s in running order,perhaps it would be worth your while to have a watchmaker get it going as long as the service is not too costly.

X3 without it running you will have to sell it for a lot less then its worth.