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16 December 2012, 12:44 PM
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Vintage Rolex Production Date Question
Hi, I just signed up!
I was hoping someone could help me. If the serial number on my watch points to the date 1966, should the caseback engraving also say 1966? My caseback says "I 69" I'm wondering if the caseback was put on later, or if those dates are not always congruent. Thanks so much! Jeff |
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16 December 2012, 12:46 PM
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Post some pictures. |
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16 December 2012, 12:57 PM
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Pictures
Here are a few pictures. Thanks!
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16 December 2012, 01:13 PM
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The numbers don't always match. The case could have been made in late 1966, the caseback made early 1969 and the watch assembled in late 1969 and not sold until 1972! The dates sometimes don't match. No worries
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16 December 2012, 01:15 PM
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Thanks. I was worried, but no longer!
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16 December 2012, 01:16 PM
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Also, your bracelet isn't original. Later replacement
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16 December 2012, 01:20 PM
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Yes, I've got an Oyster rivet dated 4/66 coming in the mail. Found one for $280 in great shape.
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16 December 2012, 01:26 PM
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Then you're all set
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16 December 2012, 01:28 PM
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Yep...
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16 December 2012, 01:36 PM
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Thank you,
Jeff |
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16 December 2012, 07:57 PM
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Nice and welcome to the forum
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17 December 2012, 12:00 AM
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What serial is it anyway?
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