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Gene L · 10 December 2007, 04:48 PM

I've had in my possession a Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust for a year now....bequeathed from an estate.

Case Ref # 6605
S/N# at 6:00 position #266693

From what I've gathered on Rolex S/N's...this number should date it at around 1942-43.....correct? If not...what year is it?

The crystal....seems to be plastic & is quite scratched with a small crack in it. The watch itself winds & seems to run fine.

It came with a cedar lined green box...that had a business card promotional piece within it....I love this statement:

"The "Rolex" sticker on the inside lid of this box may easily be removed.
With its special cedar lining, your Rolex watch box will prove an excellent cigarette container for home or office. "

:):):)

I'll try & get some pictures posted.....

Am considering getting it restored.

Incurable · 10 December 2007, 05:10 PM

Look forward to the pics... Hopefully parts are still available for your vintage Rolex. Also, hopefully the dial is still in decent shape. Original is good.... Welcome

Gene L · 10 December 2007, 05:44 PM

Pics.....

Looks like my Uncle used it daily.......

Incurable · 10 December 2007, 05:56 PM

Wow... looks like a crystal, bezel, polish and tuneup and you'll have a fantastic example of a classic, war-vintage watch. I'm sure others, more knowledgeable than I, will have more savvy suggestions regarding restoration. Very nice...

leopardprey · 10 December 2007, 06:37 PM

Very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now that was when a Rolex was a Rolex!!! I would wear that on my wrist with pride (and in memory of your Uncle)! A real Heirloom you have there.

Thani · 10 December 2007, 06:55 PM

great looking watch u got there.. if u do take it for a servicing ask them to send back all the old parts..

padi56 · 10 December 2007, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gene L

I've had in my possession a Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust for a year now....bequeathed from an estate.

Case Ref # 6605
S/N# at 6:00 position #266693

From what I've gathered on Rolex S/N's...this number should date it at around 1942-43.....correct? If not...what year is it?

The crystal....seems to be plastic & is quite scratched with a small crack in it. The watch itself winds & seems to run fine.

It came with a cedar lined green box...that had a business card promotional piece within it....I love this statement:

"The "Rolex" sticker on the inside lid of this box may easily be removed.
With its special cedar lining, your Rolex watch box will prove an excellent cigarette container for home or office. "

:):):)

I'll try & get some pictures posted.....

Am considering getting it restored.

Most probably a 6605 with the cal 1065, 1800Bph movement from very late 1950s to mid 1960s definitely not 1940s

SSD · 10 December 2007, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

Very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now that was when a Rolex was a Rolex!!! I would wear that on my wrist with pride (and in memory of your Uncle)! A real Heirloom you have there.

+2!

vukotab · 10 December 2007, 08:44 PM

A beautiful watch indeed.Take it to the restoration,and wear it with pride.

leopardprey · 10 December 2007, 11:26 PM

Padi, yes I believe Rolex did not start having date features on their watches until the late 1940s, correct? (I know the date feature was not added to the Submariner until 1967)

mike · 11 December 2007, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Most probably a 6605 with the cal 1065, 1800Bph movement from very late 1950s to mid 1960s definitely not 1940s

Yep! That number is very consistent with the late 50s to 60s after Rolex hit one million in the early 50s and started over.

Might try one of the Independent Rolex Service Centers. To my knowledge RUSA won't touch a 1065.

Last I checked (a while ago) Chicago had them---312-782-7768.

mike · 11 December 2007, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Yep! That number is very consistent with the late 50s to 60s after Rolex hit one million in the early 50s and started over.

Might try one of the Independent Rolex Service Centers. To my knowledge RUSA won't touch a 1065.

Last I checked (a while ago) Chicago had them---312-782-7768.

LOL! Just noticed you're in Canada--Chicago might be a little tough.

Gene L · 11 December 2007, 06:31 AM

Yep....your right....I've found that it's probably from 1955 to 58.....conflicting sources as to exact date.

The Datejust was not out until 1945.

This latest info makes more sense in attempting to validate it more...as my Uncle (actually my wifes Uncle) was very young during the war, just married...no job & probably could not afford one until much later in the 50's or 60's.

So...with that said...I'm being told that Rolex Service will not touch it.

Any recommendations as to who I should talk with in regards to getting this piece back to working order? Sources in the US are fine...I'll use whomever I feel comfortable working with.

Thanks again everyone....

Alex Stylianou · 11 December 2007, 06:51 AM

Duplicate

Alex Stylianou · 11 December 2007, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gene L

I've had in my possession a Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust for a year now....bequeathed from an estate.

Case Ref # 6605
S/N# at 6:00 position #266693

From what I've gathered on Rolex S/N's...this number should date it at around 1942-43.....correct? If not...what year is it?

The crystal....seems to be plastic & is quite scratched with a small crack in it. The watch itself winds & seems to run fine.

It came with a cedar lined green box...that had a business card promotional piece within it....I love this statement:

"The "Rolex" sticker on the inside lid of this box may easily be removed.
With its special cedar lining, your Rolex watch box will prove an excellent cigarette container for home or office. "

:):):)

I'll try & get some pictures posted.....

Am considering getting it restored.

If RSC will restore it , go for it . This is my date , which was in simular condition to your one , after restoration , it's like new.

frostie · 11 December 2007, 08:32 AM

Great vintage

Tools · 11 December 2007, 09:03 AM

nice vintage... Rolex started over with ~200,000 in 1955 so I would narrow it down to 1956 but perhaps sold as late as 1957/58.

The cyclops came out in 1954, but I think it was optional for a while....

I don't think that the Toronto RSC has issues with vintage pieces.. you might give them a call

Gene L · 11 December 2007, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

nice vintage... Rolex started over with ~200,000 in 1955 so I would narrow it down to 1956 but perhaps sold as late as 1957/58.

The cyclops came out in 1954, but I think it was optional for a while....

I don't think that the Toronto RSC has issues with vintage pieces.. you might give them a call

Well....a 57' Rollie has a nice ring to it :):):)

Does anyone have the email for Toronto RSC? Unable to locate it.

Imagine they prefer you call first.

Thanks again....

10 December 2007, 04:48 PM	#1
Gene L "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 13	1942-43 Rolex??? I've had in my possession a Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust for a year now....bequeathed from an estate. Case Ref # 6605 S/N# at 6:00 position #266693 From what I've gathered on Rolex S/N's...this number should date it at around 1942-43.....correct? If not...what year is it? The crystal....seems to be plastic & is quite scratched with a small crack in it. The watch itself winds & seems to run fine. It came with a cedar lined green box...that had a business card promotional piece within it....I love this statement: "The "Rolex" sticker on the inside lid of this box may easily be removed. With its special cedar lining, your Rolex watch box will prove an excellent cigarette container for home or office. " :):):) I'll try & get some pictures posted..... Am considering getting it restored.

10 December 2007, 05:56 PM	#4
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	Wow... looks like a crystal, bezel, polish and tuneup and you'll have a fantastic example of a classic, war-vintage watch. I'm sure others, more knowledgeable than I, will have more savvy suggestions regarding restoration. Very nice... __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

10 December 2007, 05:10 PM	#2
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	Look forward to the pics... Hopefully parts are still available for your vintage Rolex. Also, hopefully the dial is still in decent shape. Original is good.... Welcome __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

10 December 2007, 06:37 PM	#5
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now that was when a Rolex was a Rolex!!! I would wear that on my wrist with pride (and in memory of your Uncle)! A real Heirloom you have there.

10 December 2007, 06:55 PM	#6
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	great looking watch u got there.. if u do take it for a servicing ask them to send back all the old parts..

10 December 2007, 08:44 PM	#9
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	A beautiful watch indeed.Take it to the restoration,and wear it with pride.

10 December 2007, 11:26 PM	#10
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Padi, yes I believe Rolex did not start having date features on their watches until the late 1940s, correct? (I know the date feature was not added to the Submariner until 1967)

11 December 2007, 06:31 AM	#13
Gene L "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 13	Yep....your right....I've found that it's probably from 1955 to 58.....conflicting sources as to exact date. The Datejust was not out until 1945. This latest info makes more sense in attempting to validate it more...as my Uncle (actually my wifes Uncle) was very young during the war, just married...no job & probably could not afford one until much later in the 50's or 60's. So...with that said...I'm being told that Rolex Service will not touch it. Any recommendations as to who I should talk with in regards to getting this piece back to working order? Sources in the US are fine...I'll use whomever I feel comfortable working with. Thanks again everyone....

11 December 2007, 06:51 AM	#14
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Duplicate

11 December 2007, 08:32 AM	#16
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Great vintage

11 December 2007, 09:03 AM	#17
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,378	nice vintage... Rolex started over with ~200,000 in 1955 so I would narrow it down to 1956 but perhaps sold as late as 1957/58. The cyclops came out in 1954, but I think it was optional for a while.... I don't think that the Toronto RSC has issues with vintage pieces.. you might give them a call

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