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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. |
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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
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Pics.....
Looks like my Uncle used it daily....... |
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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...
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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.
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great looking watch u got there.. if u do take it for a servicing ask them to send back all the old parts..
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A beautiful watch indeed.Take it to the restoration,and wear it with pride.
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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)
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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. |
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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.... |
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Great vintage
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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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Does anyone have the email for Toronto RSC? Unable to locate it. Imagine they prefer you call first. Thanks again.... |
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