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![]() Rolex didn't overtake Omega in chronometer output until the 1970's but nowadays people look at Rolex as if they were always on top, like a foregone conclusion. But a hell of a lot of business smarts went into making it that way! |
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Fascinating history. I’m learning more about the company long after being a buyer.
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This "R.L. Christie, Edinburgh" watch falls into the same category as other early Rolex-made watches with a brand solely branded by the retailer:
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Amazing
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Here's a Dunkling - Australian Jewelry store
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[QUOTE=powerfunk;10427262]I can't believe I forgot Abercrombie & Fitch:
just for accuracy, are you sure that this watch is from 1942? I have identical (model 1069 with 26,xxx serial) and I seem to remember it dating to early 30s. |
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Minck's:
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Thank you, this thread is so helpful.
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Thank you Rob, brilliant research job, I have learned some more about watches.
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Thanks for the research! About to go down this rabbit hole and learn more about these watches.
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Fabulous historical pictures and history - Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos!
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Where does this fit under all the Rolexes?
This is a phenomenol post and thread. Thank you.
I am lost with this watch I have found: 1930, 9carat gold case. Unusual logo on back of case and crown. Photos attached. Any thoughts on what this is or historial background. |
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I like rolex!
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Awesome piece....!!
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Help!!! This vintage Rolex is a mystery for me!!!
Hi everyone!!’ Recently My grandma gave me this beautiful Rolex watch, I saw a number in the Back 1,962,637 and found out it’s from around 1969 but I’m not certainly… other than that it’s on the dial Precision…and regular Numbers on dial.
The bracelet it’s so beautiful like a never seen on one Rolex before… she just used the watch on 2 occasions and always on a safe, there’s marks of moisture on the dial, poor storage and non maintenance at all but it works just fine. I have no more info about it, so I hope anyone here have an idea of this watch!!! Thanks a lot!!! But this forum won’t let me upload images .., (how can I upload them Here?) |
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I wasn't sure if "Wintex" had ever actually been used as branding on a dial. But it looks like it was:
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How to upload pictures of vintage Rolex?
I want to upload a picture but I’ve no idea how
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Thank you very much! I read it with great interest and pleasure!!
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nice
Thank you very much
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This is one from the early "white-label" days, made for the Ryrie Bros. (jewelers in Toronto):
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How about Oyster Raleigh?
I have this one got from eBay Canada. Caseback has the stamping 59559, not sure if it is Cal59.
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Has it / have you ever opened it..? Is it running?
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Thank you for this thread
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I find myself looking more and more at vintage Rolex watches, I'm starting to become a real fan of them. Might have to step into the vintage market on my next purchase
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Awaiting an update from the poster????
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