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mkar · 8 January 2018, 10:24 AM

Here's a couple of pic's of my first Rolex. I don't know much about Rolex's so I'm not sure what year it is. I was told late 50's early 60's.

joe100 · 8 January 2018, 12:45 PM

Looks nice! If you give us the first 3 digits of the serial, we can tell you approximately when it was made.

The movement is a caliber 1530 by the way.

The serial is the long number between the lugs and the short 4-digit code is the reference, both would be helpful

mkar · 20 November 2024, 10:32 AM

868946
5500

TimeToGo · 21 November 2024, 07:32 PM

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Six and a half years to get the information. But I am very glad you came back.

brandrea · 21 November 2024, 08:03 PM

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Six and a half years to get the information. But I am very glad you came back.

Welcome back OP

linesiders · 21 November 2024, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TimeToGo

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Six and a half years to get the information. But I am very glad you came back.

Welcome back, OP. Still have it?

77T · 21 November 2024, 08:53 PM

Could have been made in early 1950's or 1960's due to a Rolex serial numbering anomaly to "infill" unused 6-digit number blocks before going to the 7-digit 1MM serial numbers.

840396 - 1952

929426 929426 - 1953 (Year starting the I - IV quarter designation until 1970) - 1953 (Year starting the I - IV quarter designation until 1970)

999999 999999 - *1954* - *1954*

100001 - 1955
139400 - 1956
321884 - 1957
360171 - 1958
399000 - 1959
511687 - 1960
646900 - 1961
763663 - 1962
950000 - 1963

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TuRo · 21 November 2024, 09:31 PM

Swiss dial if 'correct' (photo is poor so can't tell) is pre-52 of course, or post 1999 lumi' service dial....I would ask for another, but a wait to 2030 might see me out ...

Dan S · 21 November 2024, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Could have been made in early 1950's or 1960's due to a Rolex serial numbering anomaly to "infill" unused 6-digit number blocks before going to the 7-digit 1MM serial numbers.

840396 - 1952

929426 929426 - 1953 (Year starting the I - IV quarter designation until 1970) - 1953 (Year starting the I - IV quarter designation until 1970)

999999 999999 - *1954* - *1954*

100001 - 1955
139400 - 1956
321884 - 1957
360171 - 1958
399000 - 1959
511687 - 1960
646900 - 1961
763663 - 1962
950000 - 1963

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You can expect to get a "thank you" some time in 2031.

77T · 21 November 2024, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan S

You can expect to get a "thank you" some time in 2031.

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77T · 21 November 2024, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TuRo

Swiss dial if 'correct' (photo is poor so can't tell) is pre-52 of course, or post 1999 lumi' service dial....I would ask for another, but a wait to 2030 might see me out ...

I also just noticed OP cited a 5500 model reference - wouldn't that mean "after 1957"?

Then the serial number resolves to 1962-ish.

So maybe a refinished dial? I ask that because by '62 they put the Air King moniker on OPs to sell quicker.

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TuRo · 22 November 2024, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

I also just noticed OP cited a 5500 model reference - wouldn't that mean "after 1957"?

Then the serial number resolves to 1962-ish.

So maybe a refinished dial? I ask that because by '62 they put the Air King moniker on OPs to sell quicker.

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Yes indeed 1957 onwards for 5500 - I'm thinking a/mkt or repaint dial most likely.

TuRo · 22 November 2024, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TuRo

Swiss dial if 'correct' (photo is poor so can't tell) is pre-52 of course, or post 1999 lumi' service dial....I would ask for another, but a wait to 2030 might see me out ...

edit - sorry typo....c post-1952 to c 1963 is swiss only...swiss made is c pre 52

BNA/LION · 22 November 2024, 11:48 AM

Congratulations!

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