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stbantiques · 2 September 2015, 08:34 PM

Good day everybody.

I recently stumbled on this beautiful and rare Rolex Oyster Royal H.G. Bell Salisbury, Precision (quite a mouthfull!).
The watch needs to be repaired but the original part to be replaced isn't available in South africa. Any suggestion?!

Adriaan

Old Expat Beast · 2 September 2015, 08:43 PM

HG Bell was a Rolex authorised dealer in Salisbury (Rhodesia) from the 1930s. Your watch looks to be from about that time.

stbantiques · 2 September 2015, 09:29 PM

Thank you very much Adam.
Can it still be repaired?

Old Expat Beast · 2 September 2015, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by stbantiques

Thank you very much Adam.
Can it still be repaired?

Depending on the damage, but yes most probably if you find the right watchmaker who has, or can make, the parts.

stbantiques · 2 September 2015, 11:27 PM

Is it possible to attach a value to the watch as is?
It's mechanically complete.

Old Expat Beast · 2 September 2015, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stbantiques

Is it possible to attach a value to the watch as is?
It's mechanically complete.

We don't really do valuations here, but as this is an antique...I would guess you might fetch a few hundred bucks on ebay as a fixer upper. The market for these isn't huge like it is for 50s and later Rolex. Then again it might be just what someone is looking for, and would be willing to pay higher.

The lower lugs look very short to me, by the way.

stbantiques · 3 September 2015, 12:45 AM

Appreciate it!

brandrea · 3 September 2015, 01:35 AM

Very interesting find. If you decide to restore it, I hope you post some pictures here.

stbantiques · 3 September 2015, 03:51 AM

I will for sure! ;-)

R.W.T. · 3 September 2015, 04:48 AM

What is the problem with the watch. I can help you probably. PM me.

stbantiques · 10 September 2015, 08:50 PM

Good day guys.

-herewith images of the watch! Beautiful!!

stbantiques · 10 September 2015, 08:53 PM

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R.W.T. · 13 September 2015, 05:21 PM

2280 Royal-Speedking-imperial etc.

Movement is in very nice condition appearance wise.

What is the issue with the watch? What is not working? What part is the problem?

I can fix this for you.

Where in South Africa are you located?

Email me at

[email protected]

If you like.

2 September 2015, 08:34 PM	#1
stbantiques "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: South Africa Posts: 7	Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal H.G. Bell Good day everybody. I recently stumbled on this beautiful and rare Rolex Oyster Royal H.G. Bell Salisbury, Precision (quite a mouthfull!). The watch needs to be repaired but the original part to be replaced isn't available in South africa. Any suggestion?! Adriaan Attached Images

10 September 2015, 08:50 PM	#11
stbantiques "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: South Africa Posts: 7	Rolex Oyster by H.G Bell, Salisbury Good day guys. -herewith images of the watch! Beautiful!! Attached Images

2 September 2015, 08:43 PM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	HG Bell was a Rolex authorised dealer in Salisbury (Rhodesia) from the 1930s. Your watch looks to be from about that time.

2 September 2015, 09:29 PM	#3
stbantiques "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: South Africa Posts: 7	Thank you very much Adam. Can it still be repaired?

2 September 2015, 11:27 PM	#5
stbantiques "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: South Africa Posts: 7	Is it possible to attach a value to the watch as is? It's mechanically complete.

3 September 2015, 12:45 AM	#7
stbantiques "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: South Africa Posts: 7	Appreciate it!

3 September 2015, 01:35 AM	#8
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	Very interesting find. If you decide to restore it, I hope you post some pictures here.

3 September 2015, 03:51 AM	#9
stbantiques "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: South Africa Posts: 7	I will for sure! ;-)

3 September 2015, 04:48 AM	#10
R.W.T. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,004	What is the problem with the watch. I can help you probably. PM me.

10 September 2015, 08:53 PM	#12
stbantiques "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: South Africa Posts: 7	[IMG]C:\Users\DiamondInvest\Desktop\SCC\Photo's\CCC\Sep t 15\100915\Finals[/IMG]

13 September 2015, 05:21 PM	#13
R.W.T. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,004	2280 Royal-Speedking-imperial etc. Movement is in very nice condition appearance wise. What is the issue with the watch? What is not working? What part is the problem? I can fix this for you. Where in South Africa are you located? Email me at [email protected] If you like.

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