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Buccaneer1 · 11 September 2022, 05:46 AM

Hello I’m Robert, I have a pocket watch in my collection with THE UNICORN on the Ratchet wheel. I would like to determine if this watch is a Rolex. I’m getting conflicting results.

It is not my intent to misrepresent this watch as a Rolex if it is not.

If the is anyone the could please offer up some some good qualified information please do.

I don’t know how to pos a picture, huh
Thank you

Robert

Dan S · 11 September 2022, 05:50 AM

Use the Go Advanced button and the manage attachments. The forum allows only relatively small image files, so you may need to crop and downsize the photos.

offrdmania · 11 September 2022, 07:49 AM

It wouldnt be a Rolex but there were a few watch companies that Rolex supplied movements to.
Just the same how Rolex used Zenith movements in its Daytonas

MILGAUSS88 · 11 September 2022, 08:02 AM

Unicorn was one of many early registered names by Hans Wilsdorf.
It was not an outside company that Rolex supplied movements to.

They did not use the name for very long, and other watch companies have used the Unicorn name as well.

So, would really need to see pictures of the movement and the inside of the case.

MILGAUSS88 · 11 September 2022, 08:08 AM

Most "Rolex" Unicorn watches are signed "W&D" in the back just like early Rolex watches.
W&D being Wilsdorf and Davis, the two founders of Rolex.

Dan S · 11 September 2022, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

Most "Rolex" Unicorn watches are signed "W&D" in the back just like early Rolex watches.
W&D being Wilsdorf and Davis, the two founders of Rolex.

And I don't recall seeing "The Unicorn" on the movement.

MILGAUSS88 · 11 September 2022, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan S

And I don't recall seeing "The Unicorn" on the movement.

Can't attach a photo due to size limit, but yes they do come that way.

RossMcEwen · 18 August 2023, 08:00 PM

Hi guys,

I just purchased this Unicorn from a Salvation Army thrift shop here on the Gold Coast in Queensland Australia. $95.

It has obviously been worn every day of its life as the case and leather strap are very well worn although no serious faults.

Trying to ascertain its age/is it pre 1950 and of course is it one of the rare RWC watches that were made for Australia.

Any and all info is greatly welcomed. More pics are coming of the case, dial and hands.
TIA
Rosscoe

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11 September 2022, 05:46 AM	#1
Buccaneer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1	The Unicorn Hello I’m Robert, I have a pocket watch in my collection with THE UNICORN on the Ratchet wheel. I would like to determine if this watch is a Rolex. I’m getting conflicting results. It is not my intent to misrepresent this watch as a Rolex if it is not. If the is anyone the could please offer up some some good qualified information please do. I don’t know how to pos a picture, huh Thank you Robert

11 September 2022, 05:50 AM	#2
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11 September 2022, 07:49 AM	#3
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,998	It wouldnt be a Rolex but there were a few watch companies that Rolex supplied movements to. Just the same how Rolex used Zenith movements in its Daytonas __________________ TRF Member 11738

11 September 2022, 08:02 AM	#4
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,192	Unicorn was one of many early registered names by Hans Wilsdorf. It was not an outside company that Rolex supplied movements to. They did not use the name for very long, and other watch companies have used the Unicorn name as well. So, would really need to see pictures of the movement and the inside of the case.

11 September 2022, 08:08 AM	#5
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,192	Most "Rolex" Unicorn watches are signed "W&D" in the back just like early Rolex watches. W&D being Wilsdorf and Davis, the two founders of Rolex.

18 August 2023, 08:00 PM	#8
RossMcEwen "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Australia Posts: 6	Hi guys, I just purchased this Unicorn from a Salvation Army thrift shop here on the Gold Coast in Queensland Australia. $95. It has obviously been worn every day of its life as the case and leather strap are very well worn although no serious faults. Trying to ascertain its age/is it pre 1950 and of course is it one of the rare RWC watches that were made for Australia. Any and all info is greatly welcomed. More pics are coming of the case, dial and hands. TIA Rosscoe Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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