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Rick P · 22 March 2013, 10:14 PM

Hi,

I found this Rolex Precision 18K when cleaning up my grand father's belongings after he died.

Anyone has some more info about the watch? Year of production, correct name/type of the watch, the original type of watchband/strap which this model was sold with?

I would like to wear this watch, but the crown of the watch is missing, so I'm unable to wear it now.
Anyone knows the part number of the crown for this model?

bscepter · 23 March 2013, 12:17 AM

the style looks very 1940s to me. possibly earlier.

bonbonson · 23 March 2013, 12:28 AM

Seeing from your caseback i think 4330 is whats written there that is your model number whilst 158301 is your serial number putting it at 1942-1943 (not sure)
That is just my guess im sure other vintage experts will rise up

simplerolex · 23 March 2013, 12:28 AM

It's a 1946/1947 Rolex 4330 very nice watch!

Good luck in finding a crown! (no idea about part numbers)

This is an idea how the crown looks like (by the way this model was introduced in 1935 and has issues with crown - very hard to wind):

http://www.watchtalkforums.info/foru...orum/51690.htm

andromeda160 · 23 March 2013, 02:55 AM

no idea but that thing is sweet!!!!!

Rick P · 27 March 2013, 11:10 PM

any one else has any ideas or part number/type of the crown?

the serial number indicated is 458301

motoikkyu · 28 March 2013, 03:26 AM

Put a generic gold crown on it and wear it, you'll find the right crown, but probably only when you are not looking. I wouldn't be surprised if the original crown was gold-filled, many of them were for durability.

Rolexis · 28 March 2013, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoikkyu

Put a generic gold crown on it and wear it, you'll find the right crown, but probably only when you are not looking. I wouldn't be surprised if the original crown was gold-filled, many of them were for durability.

This sounds like good advice

Vlad · 29 March 2013, 03:24 PM

Your watch is NOT an oyster model. Thus the model red number and the serial number do not mean much. Get ANY gold crown that sits flat against the case and that's it. If you find one with a Rolex crown on it (now or later), use that one. But for now, any $2 crown will do just as well.

HRV · 29 March 2013, 03:36 PM

i like it

22 March 2013, 10:14 PM	#1
Rick P "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2	Help with a Rolex Precision? Hi, I found this Rolex Precision 18K when cleaning up my grand father's belongings after he died. Anyone has some more info about the watch? Year of production, correct name/type of the watch, the original type of watchband/strap which this model was sold with? I would like to wear this watch, but the crown of the watch is missing, so I'm unable to wear it now. Anyone knows the part number of the crown for this model? Attached Images

23 March 2013, 12:17 AM	#2
bscepter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Patrick Location: Omaha Watch: 16610 Submariner Posts: 948	the style looks very 1940s to me. possibly earlier. __________________ 2009 16610 Submariner Date 1971 1601 Datejust 1966 Omega Seamaster 1965 Vulcain Voyager Chronograph

23 March 2013, 12:28 AM	#3
bonbonson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: philippines Posts: 387	Seeing from your caseback i think 4330 is whats written there that is your model number whilst 158301 is your serial number putting it at 1942-1943 (not sure) That is just my guess im sure other vintage experts will rise up

23 March 2013, 12:28 AM	#4
simplerolex Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Houston, TX Watch: Milsub 5513/5517 Posts: 143	It's a 1946/1947 Rolex 4330 very nice watch! Good luck in finding a crown! (no idea about part numbers) This is an idea how the crown looks like (by the way this model was introduced in 1935 and has issues with crown - very hard to wind): http://www.watchtalkforums.info/foru...orum/51690.htm

23 March 2013, 02:55 AM	#5
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	no idea but that thing is sweet!!!!!

27 March 2013, 11:10 PM	#6
Rick P "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2	any one else has any ideas or part number/type of the crown? the serial number indicated is 458301

28 March 2013, 03:26 AM	#7
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	Put a generic gold crown on it and wear it, you'll find the right crown, but probably only when you are not looking. I wouldn't be surprised if the original crown was gold-filled, many of them were for durability.

29 March 2013, 03:24 PM	#9
Vlad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 813	Your watch is NOT an oyster model. Thus the model red number and the serial number do not mean much. Get ANY gold crown that sits flat against the case and that's it. If you find one with a Rolex crown on it (now or later), use that one. But for now, any $2 crown will do just as well.

29 March 2013, 03:36 PM	#10
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	i like it

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