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grs78 · 16 March 2009, 08:43 AM

Hi, Could anybody Identify this Vintage Rolex that my GrandFather gave me. He purchased it Pre 40's. I would be very grateful for your help, and may want to sell it. Thankyou very much. For added info, below the 12 and the Crest it say's Rolex, above the 6 it's say shock resisting, below the 6 it says swiss made in the right light the second hand is blue. Once again many thanks. Grant

Tools · 16 March 2009, 09:40 AM

Nobody can really tell you anything useful from those photos........

Well, except that it's a modern box with an old watch of some type in it..

kyle L · 16 March 2009, 09:50 AM

I agree with Tools, we really need some clearer pics.

postiff · 16 March 2009, 09:57 AM

If it is the one I am thinking of (you need better pictures) I have seen one a it belonged to a friend of mine it had came from his dad. I have pictures on my other drive but not this one. I wish I could be of more help right now. This one had some bad strap on though. When I looked it up about 8 months ago it was going for around 1,200-1,800. his dated back to I think 1953 and His dad bought it after he came back from the Korean War. Manual wind I think it was 17 jewels.

Rolexshirts · 16 March 2009, 10:07 AM

sure look like a nice watch and with the history of your grandpa I would sure wear it with pride.

grs78 · 16 March 2009, 07:36 PM

Hi, thanks for the help, I will get some better pictures on later on today.

Jazz · 16 March 2009, 08:17 PM

If my Grandfather gave me a timepiece, which he has, there is no way in hell I would sell it. It would stay with me to the day I die. Just my two cents.

jtvision · 16 March 2009, 08:24 PM

It can't be worth much- but I'll buy it off you...

padi56 · 16 March 2009, 10:22 PM

Just have a look between lugs for model ref, and possible serial number pictures are very poor is the watch gold, gold filled, S.steel etc.

postiff · 19 March 2009, 01:48 AM

The one I was thinking of is the 6294 but that had a date, so not sure what this is.

Did you check between the lugs like suggested?

moby33 · 19 March 2009, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jazz

If my Grandfather gave me a timepiece, which he has, there is no way in hell I would sell it. It would stay with me to the day I die. Just my two cents.

X2. I doubt it's worth very much, but that's not the point. Even if it was worth a ton, why anyone would get rid of a gift from their grandfather is beyond me (assuming of course said individual had even a halfway decent relationship with his grandfather). Now, if the guy beat you on a daily basis, that's another story...

16 March 2009, 08:43 AM	#1
grs78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: bournemouth Posts: 2	Vintage Rolex. Can anybody Help Hi, Could anybody Identify this Vintage Rolex that my GrandFather gave me. He purchased it Pre 40's. I would be very grateful for your help, and may want to sell it. Thankyou very much. For added info, below the 12 and the Crest it say's Rolex, above the 6 it's say shock resisting, below the 6 it says swiss made in the right light the second hand is blue. Once again many thanks. Grant Attached Images

16 March 2009, 09:40 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Nobody can really tell you anything useful from those photos........ Well, except that it's a modern box with an old watch of some type in it.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 March 2009, 08:17 PM	#7
Jazz "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Raymond Location: London, UK Watch: Sub Date 116610LN Posts: 686	If my Grandfather gave me a timepiece, which he has, there is no way in hell I would sell it. It would stay with me to the day I die. Just my two cents. __________________ Rolex OP 116300 Datejust II - Random Rolex OP 116610LN Sub C - V series Rolex OP 116200 SS DateJust Z series - lost/stolen Rolex OP 16613 TT 'Bluesy' M series Rolex OP 16600 SS Sea-Dweller M series Rolex OP 116523 TT Cosmograph Daytona Z series Rolex OP 16610 SS Submariner Date Z series - lost/stolen Santos de Cartier TT 2004 silver dial (Limited Edition)

16 March 2009, 10:22 PM	#9
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Just have a look between lugs for model ref, and possible serial number pictures are very poor is the watch gold, gold filled, S.steel etc. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

16 March 2009, 09:50 AM	#3
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I agree with Tools, we really need some clearer pics.

16 March 2009, 09:57 AM	#4
postiff Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Danny Location: Ca Watch: 116710LN Posts: 936	If it is the one I am thinking of (you need better pictures) I have seen one a it belonged to a friend of mine it had came from his dad. I have pictures on my other drive but not this one. I wish I could be of more help right now. This one had some bad strap on though. When I looked it up about 8 months ago it was going for around 1,200-1,800. his dated back to I think 1953 and His dad bought it after he came back from the Korean War. Manual wind I think it was 17 jewels.

16 March 2009, 10:07 AM	#5
Rolexshirts Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Jacob Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 124	sure look like a nice watch and with the history of your grandpa I would sure wear it with pride.

16 March 2009, 07:36 PM	#6
grs78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: bournemouth Posts: 2	Hi, thanks for the help, I will get some better pictures on later on today.

16 March 2009, 08:24 PM	#8
jtvision Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver Watch: Seiko to Rolex Posts: 225	It can't be worth much- but I'll buy it off you...

19 March 2009, 01:48 AM	#10
postiff Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Danny Location: Ca Watch: 116710LN Posts: 936	The one I was thinking of is the 6294 but that had a date, so not sure what this is. Did you check between the lugs like suggested?

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