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Dpreston · 16 April 2019, 12:09 AM

I have a 1980's Model 14K Gold Date Just. I have owned it over 20 years.
Advice on removing my SS# I put on the back years ago. Should I have it buffed off or will a jeweler need to fill and buff to remove the numbers?

It seems to be pretty rare. I realize rare doesn't mean its worth a lot. Great little watch that looks pretty nice.

Thanks for any advice,
David

padi56 · 16 April 2019, 12:12 AM

We are not a valuation site but like any product its only worth what someone will pay.

bobernet · 16 April 2019, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

We are not a valuation site but like any product its only worth what someone will pay.

He didn’t ask for a valuation, he asked for advice on removing an engraved social security number on the case back.

bobernet · 16 April 2019, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dpreston

I have a 1980's Model 14K Gold Date Just. I have owned it over 20 years.
Advice on removing my SS# I put on the back years ago. Should I have it buffed off or will a jeweler need to fill and buff to remove the numbers?

It really depends how deep the engraving is. If it’s shallow, a quick buff will do it. If not, you may need to replace the case back or weld in the engraving and refinish.

I’d get the opinion of Rolliworks or LA Watch Works or someone like that. Ordering a replacement case back will likely be the most expensive option.

Newrolex1234 · 16 April 2019, 01:46 AM

Why do you have your SS on your watch

abozz · 16 April 2019, 02:23 AM

Very very nice watch, send it to Rolliworks.

tkc324 · 16 April 2019, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Newrolex1234

Why do you have your SS on your watch

thinking the same thing...

jb335 · 16 April 2019, 05:49 AM

I put my PIN on mine. Obvious reasons.

Calatrava r · 16 April 2019, 05:54 AM

Seems like putting a SS# number on a watch would be totally useless and risky. Initials would have made far more sense if you wanted identifying marks on the watch.

wesdaniel · 16 April 2019, 05:59 AM

I think that 35+/- years ago, there wasn't as much thought about social security numbers and identity theft as there is today. At that time, it probably made sense - could easily tie the watch to him if anything happened to it. Today it's obviously different.

I agree with the folks above - send it to Rolliworks and have them help you out with it.

Nice looking watch, by the way!

Dpreston · 16 April 2019, 10:56 AM

Thanks for the comments.
When I got the watch the jeweler recommended the SS# to prove it was mine.
A different time. Remember we used to have SS# on our checks.
Crazy time wasn’t it. My initials are on the clasp but they are almost worn off.
I got the watch in 1986 so it’s really 30 years of ownership.

Tools · 16 April 2019, 12:04 PM

You are in luck..

Your caseback is gold and most any jeweler can float gold fill over the back, then flatten the whole thing, although I might find one who specializes in Rolex watches.

They can also chuck it up in a lathe and take off a few microns if it isn't too deep.

I would bet that Rolliworks in San Fran could do the job, give them a call.

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Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 44,048	You are in luck.. Your caseback is gold and most any jeweler can float gold fill over the back, then flatten the whole thing, although I might find one who specializes in Rolex watches. They can also chuck it up in a lathe and take off a few microns if it isn't too deep. I would bet that Rolliworks in San Fran could do the job, give them a call. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 April 2019, 01:46 AM	#5
Newrolex1234 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Usa Posts: 118	Why do you have your SS on your watch

16 April 2019, 02:23 AM	#6
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Very very nice watch, send it to Rolliworks.

16 April 2019, 05:49 AM	#8
jb335 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,944	I put my PIN on mine. Obvious reasons.

16 April 2019, 05:54 AM	#9
Calatrava r 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Bob Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 12,793	Seems like putting a SS# number on a watch would be totally useless and risky. Initials would have made far more sense if you wanted identifying marks on the watch.

16 April 2019, 05:59 AM	#10
wesdaniel 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Wes Location: California Watch: Varies Posts: 1,360	I think that 35+/- years ago, there wasn't as much thought about social security numbers and identity theft as there is today. At that time, it probably made sense - could easily tie the watch to him if anything happened to it. Today it's obviously different. I agree with the folks above - send it to Rolliworks and have them help you out with it. Nice looking watch, by the way!

16 April 2019, 10:56 AM	#11
Dpreston "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Virginia Posts: 3	Thanks for the comments. When I got the watch the jeweler recommended the SS# to prove it was mine. A different time. Remember we used to have SS# on our checks. Crazy time wasn’t it. My initials are on the clasp but they are almost worn off. I got the watch in 1986 so it’s really 30 years of ownership.

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