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Titan2582 · 20 July 2024, 08:34 AM

My grandfather left me his Rolex and I am curious of its history. I took it to a local jeweler and found out the case and serial number. I’m not very computer savvy and looking for assistance. The case number is 8029, serial number 897118. Would appreciate some help to a website to tell me its history and value, wondering if it would be worth my money to clean and restore it. Thanks for anyone who could help me out.

cajuntiger · 20 July 2024, 08:48 AM

is the dial white or two tone?
its a nice watch...from the 1950's

can you post photos?

Titan2582 · 20 July 2024, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by cajuntiger

is the dial white or two tone?
its a nice watch...from the 1950's

can you post photos?

Ill post pics tomorrow, fixing to go to slee

Kevin of Larchmont · 20 July 2024, 09:02 AM

It seems you are savvier than you think, you found us after all.

Welcome to the forum.

Titan2582 · 20 July 2024, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

It seems you are savvier than you think, you found us after all.

Welcome to the forum.

lol, local jeweler told me to come here for expert advice

MrGoat · 20 July 2024, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Titan2582

lol, local jeweler told me to come here for expert advice

Pictures would help us help you.

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Bazil · 20 July 2024, 09:03 AM

Clean it and restore it because your grandfather gave it to you and he wore it and no doubt loved it ?
Yes … yes, I would trust me ..

Titan2582 · 20 July 2024, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bazil

Clean it and restore it because your grandfather gave it to you and he wore it and no doubt loved it ?
Yes … yes, I would trust me ..

I’ll send a pic tomorrow, I think it could use a new face, but was told that it would devalue the watch

996marty · 20 July 2024, 02:41 PM

As mentioned you need to post some photos to get an accurate assessment on what you have.

Titan2582 · 20 July 2024, 08:11 PM

I hope this uploaded correctly

TuRo · 20 July 2024, 08:23 PM

Thanks OP, the dial is a repaired/refinished/repainted dial btw, if it matters to you.

Are you sure it is stamped model no. 8029, as that is usually a quite fancy Lady Pearlmaster watch? Is the number you quoted between the top two lugs or stamped on the outer caseback please? Rgds

Titan2582 · 21 July 2024, 12:01 AM

Definitely 8029, he took the back off to find the numbers

Bazil · 20 July 2024, 10:06 PM

If mine, I would buy a lovely brown crocodile leather strap and enjoy it .. sentiment is priceless, trust me, as someone of 53 years young .. youngish, sentiment and memories and patina are just priceless, I really having nothing left from any of my parents or grandparents but memories ..

fozzyf18 · 20 July 2024, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bazil

If mine, I would buy a lovely brown crocodile leather strap and enjoy it .. sentiment is priceless, trust me, as someone of 53 years young .. youngish, sentiment and memories and patina are just priceless, I really having nothing left from any of my parents or grandparents but memories ..

I agree with this. Well said.

TuRo · 21 July 2024, 12:22 AM

Ok great 8029 it is then.

These are oversized 37mm (when 32-34mm was norm), quite rare and would if original dial have a print on dial at very bottom of SWISS MADE before 1952 or SWISS if after 1952.

There are quite a few on the internet if you type in 'Old Rolex 8029'. They usually had the old style winding crown like this one here btw :

https://rolexpassionmarket.com/watch...recision-8029/

https://bulangandsons.eu/blogs/watch...the-rolex-8029

WatchTimes · 21 July 2024, 01:51 AM

Nice!

20 July 2024, 08:34 AM	#1
Titan2582 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2024 Location: 37322 Posts: 6	Inherited Rolex question My grandfather left me his Rolex and I am curious of its history. I took it to a local jeweler and found out the case and serial number. I’m not very computer savvy and looking for assistance. The case number is 8029, serial number 897118. Would appreciate some help to a website to tell me its history and value, wondering if it would be worth my money to clean and restore it. Thanks for anyone who could help me out.

20 July 2024, 08:48 AM	#2
cajuntiger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Who Dat Location: USA Watch: 5512 Posts: 1,149	is the dial white or two tone? its a nice watch...from the 1950's can you post photos? __________________ @heuerautavia

20 July 2024, 09:03 AM	#7
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 3,457	Clean it and restore it because your grandfather gave it to you and he wore it and no doubt loved it ? Yes … yes, I would trust me .. __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *Being Serious = Onto the list you go*

20 July 2024, 08:23 PM	#11
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,773	Thanks OP, the dial is a repaired/refinished/repainted dial btw, if it matters to you. Are you sure it is stamped model no. 8029, as that is usually a quite fancy Lady Pearlmaster watch? Is the number you quoted between the top two lugs or stamped on the outer caseback please? Rgds __________________ As silent as car lights that move across this room As cold as our bodies silhouetted by the moon I would lie awake and wonder, Is it just me or this the way love is supposed to be? THE THE - Kingdom of Rain.

20 July 2024, 10:06 PM	#13
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 3,457	If mine, I would buy a lovely brown crocodile leather strap and enjoy it .. sentiment is priceless, trust me, as someone of 53 years young .. youngish, sentiment and memories and patina are just priceless, I really having nothing left from any of my parents or grandparents but memories .. __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *Being Serious = Onto the list you go*

20 July 2024, 09:02 AM	#4
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,319	It seems you are savvier than you think, you found us after all. Welcome to the forum.

20 July 2024, 02:41 PM	#9
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 4,056	As mentioned you need to post some photos to get an accurate assessment on what you have.

21 July 2024, 12:01 AM	#12
Titan2582 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2024 Location: 37322 Posts: 6	Definitely 8029, he took the back off to find the numbers

21 July 2024, 12:22 AM	#15
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,773	Ok great 8029 it is then. These are oversized 37mm (when 32-34mm was norm), quite rare and would if original dial have a print on dial at very bottom of SWISS MADE before 1952 or SWISS if after 1952. There are quite a few on the internet if you type in 'Old Rolex 8029'. They usually had the old style winding crown like this one here btw : https://rolexpassionmarket.com/watch...recision-8029/ https://bulangandsons.eu/blogs/watch...the-rolex-8029 __________________ As silent as car lights that move across this room As cold as our bodies silhouetted by the moon I would lie awake and wonder, Is it just me or this the way love is supposed to be? THE THE - Kingdom of Rain.

21 July 2024, 01:51 AM	#16
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Nice! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

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