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Old 22 October 2024, 09:02 AM   #1
CuriousGeorge
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Help Identifying/Verifying Inherited Watch

Hi folks,

First time poster here. I inherited a watch some time ago and have always wanted to get more information about it. Between the lugs at 12:00 is "6426" and the serial number at 6:00 is in the 452900's, although it's pretty scratched up. The caseback has an inscription dating the watch as a gift in 1960.

My issue is that this doesn't look like any other Rolex Oyster I can find online. The font and size of the text on the dial both seem totally out of sync with what seems to be customary to ~1960 or the mid-1940's, when that reference number would've been issued. There is nothing stating it is a Precision or Perpetual.

The watch is invaluable to me as a family heirloom, so I suppose it doesn't really matter what comes of this, but it would be nice to understand a little bit more as to why this watch seems so unusual in contrast to what I see online with other 6426 models. Any help or suggestions (or affirmation, or skepticism, even!) would be appreciated.
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Old 22 October 2024, 02:53 PM   #2
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Dial has been refinished


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Old 22 October 2024, 03:42 PM   #3
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Enjoy as is, or pick up an original dials that hasn't been refinished. Win, win!
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Old 23 October 2024, 01:56 AM   #4
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They forgot word "Precision".....

Anyway ,it shouldn't be difficult to find an original dial for it ;)
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Old 23 October 2024, 02:51 AM   #5
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Thank you for the replies! I really appreciate it.
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