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shiftf7 · 29 June 2020, 12:28 AM

I just got a 1655 Explorer,
7.4M serial, when i look at the serial number engraving it looks a bit sloppy, anyone with the same serial number range familiar with this?
Everything else checkes out ok with this watch.

214270Explorer · 29 June 2020, 05:34 AM

springer · 29 June 2020, 06:05 AM

Here are a few for you for comparison. I don't see any issues with your serial number engraving. I believe Rolex was still using pantograph engravers during the 1960s. This type of engraving is not exact and while the numbers appear similar in appearance they are never exact since it is done by hand.

shiftf7 · 29 June 2020, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

Here are a few for you for comparison. I don't see any issues with your serial number engraving. I believe Rolex was still using pantograph engravers during the 1960s. This type of engraving is not exact and while the numbers appear similar in appearance they are never exact since it is done by hand.

Thank you, I also checked some 1655’s on MQ Milton, its not uncommon these sloppy engraving in this period.

shiftf7 · 29 June 2020, 06:45 AM

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Wow that was really helpful...

shiftf7 · 29 June 2020, 06:51 AM

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springer · 29 June 2020, 08:37 AM

I missed an edit on my post above. It should have read ... I believe Rolex was still using pantograph engravers during the 1980s. I mistakenly wrote 1960s instead of 1980s.

swish77 · 29 June 2020, 10:06 AM

I’m with John, the engravings look fine, consistent with other engravings from the early ‘80s. Just look at some sold watches in the archives of dealers (HQ Milton, for example), and you’ll see plenty of 7 million serial numbers that look similar.

The perfection of modern engravings didn’t really exist 40 years ago, not with Rolex anyway.

interestedwatcher · 29 June 2020, 10:24 AM

Very informative replies. I had a Rolex 1501 that looked like the last two digits were hand written, and no one fakes a 1501.

BigBlue1 · 29 June 2020, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by interestedwatcher

Very informative replies. I had a Rolex 1501 that looked like the last two digits were hand written, and no one fakes a 1501.

I have to agree. I’ve learned a few thing today.

BigBlue1 · 29 June 2020, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 214270Explorer

I caught this as well. Lol

Kingface66 · 29 June 2020, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by shiftf7

Wow that was really helpful...

I think that was a “display of actual int....”

BigBlue1 · 29 June 2020, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingface66

I think that was a “display of actual int....”

Possible

shiftf7 · 29 June 2020, 09:09 PM

Its known as "drunk engraver" apparantly.
I saw someone with a 1680 that had the same.

HK_Expat · 1 July 2020, 12:23 AM

To expand on the knowledge base......

Has anyone ever seem font like this on a service case?
Ive never seen the round 3’s.....usually flat 3’s.

Any input is appreciated

goldfixer21 · 1 July 2020, 01:05 AM

I have an old pantograph engraving machine. Over time the brass letters tend to get worn on the edges and can lead to sloppy lettering.

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springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Here are a few for you for comparison. I don't see any issues with your serial number engraving. I believe Rolex was still using pantograph engravers during the 1960s. This type of engraving is not exact and while the numbers appear similar in appearance they are never exact since it is done by hand. Attached Images __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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29 June 2020, 08:37 AM	#7
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	I missed an edit on my post above. It should have read ... I believe Rolex was still using pantograph engravers during the 1980s. I mistakenly wrote 1960s instead of 1980s. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,999	I’m with John, the engravings look fine, consistent with other engravings from the early ‘80s. Just look at some sold watches in the archives of dealers (HQ Milton, for example), and you’ll see plenty of 7 million serial numbers that look similar. The perfection of modern engravings didn’t really exist 40 years ago, not with Rolex anyway.

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interestedwatcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hobart Posts: 1,030	Very informative replies. I had a Rolex 1501 that looked like the last two digits were hand written, and no one fakes a 1501.

29 June 2020, 09:09 PM	#14
shiftf7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Netherlands Posts: 104	Its known as "drunk engraver" apparantly. I saw someone with a 1680 that had the same. Attached Images

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HK_Expat "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Me go Posts: 434	To expand on the knowledge base...... Has anyone ever seem font like this on a service case? Ive never seen the round 3’s.....usually flat 3’s. Any input is appreciated Attached Images

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goldfixer21 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 807	I have an old pantograph engraving machine. Over time the brass letters tend to get worn on the edges and can lead to sloppy lettering.

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