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stcy · 11 October 2015, 04:57 AM

Hello everyone.
My dad left me, I'm assuming, a 20+ year old men's Rolex.
It hasn't been serviced in probably 15 years and has all original parts.
I am trying to get more information on this watch. I know that he purchased it overseas in Saudi Arabia while he was working but don't have any other history on it. It is a Datejust two toned with a black pyramid face. I know that I'm supposed to take the band off to find the number on the watch, but don't have a tool to do it at my house. Is there a way to look up the watch without taking it somewhere to have them take it apart?
Thanks for any help that you may have.
Completely clueless when it comes to watches

Hairdude1 · 11 October 2015, 05:22 AM

Welcome. Can you upload some pics. We can try and help

THC · 11 October 2015, 05:26 AM

Yes, please do not try anything at home, it may damage part of the watch.. FYI though, a few local jewelers that you feel comfortable going to, may take off the band free of charge, read you the serial number and that will give you a good idea of the year produced and therefore possible value

SearChart · 11 October 2015, 05:34 AM

Welcome!

stcy · 11 October 2015, 06:43 AM

Ok. I will definitely ask around for a good jeweler in my area.

It definitely needs a good cleaning and has a few scratches on the face.

Urosfan · 11 October 2015, 07:17 AM

Welcome

Psmith · 11 October 2015, 11:09 PM

Welcome

sea-dweller · 12 October 2015, 01:38 AM

Welcome, that's a nice DJ!

AmbSteve · 12 October 2015, 01:33 PM

Welcome

R-H · 12 October 2015, 02:16 PM

Welcome and enjoy the watch your dad left you, I use a round wood toothpick to push in the spring bars on mine, you can stick one end in a wine cork so you don't risk it going into your hand.

Lordofrolex · 12 October 2015, 02:42 PM

Super nice. Be careful of the Rolex bug.

padi56 · 12 October 2015, 05:54 PM

Welcome to TRF.

11 October 2015, 04:57 AM	#1
stcy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2	New here and new to Rolex Hello everyone. My dad left me, I'm assuming, a 20+ year old men's Rolex. It hasn't been serviced in probably 15 years and has all original parts. I am trying to get more information on this watch. I know that he purchased it overseas in Saudi Arabia while he was working but don't have any other history on it. It is a Datejust two toned with a black pyramid face. I know that I'm supposed to take the band off to find the number on the watch, but don't have a tool to do it at my house. Is there a way to look up the watch without taking it somewhere to have them take it apart? Thanks for any help that you may have. Completely clueless when it comes to watches

11 October 2015, 05:22 AM	#2
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Welcome. Can you upload some pics. We can try and help __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

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11 October 2015, 05:26 AM	#3
THC 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,634	Yes, please do not try anything at home, it may damage part of the watch.. FYI though, a few local jewelers that you feel comfortable going to, may take off the band free of charge, read you the serial number and that will give you a good idea of the year produced and therefore possible value

11 October 2015, 06:43 AM	#5
stcy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2	Ok. I will definitely ask around for a good jeweler in my area. It definitely needs a good cleaning and has a few scratches on the face.

11 October 2015, 07:17 AM	#6
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12 October 2015, 02:16 PM	#10
R-H "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Robert Location: Palm Springs CA. Watch: 1967 5513 Posts: 385	Welcome and enjoy the watch your dad left you, I use a round wood toothpick to push in the spring bars on mine, you can stick one end in a wine cork so you don't risk it going into your hand.

12 October 2015, 02:42 PM	#11
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Super nice. Be careful of the Rolex bug.

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