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franzy · 8 May 2015, 12:45 AM

Hi everyone. My colleague at work has this awesome vintage piece that his grandfather gave him. He doesn't know much about it. He thinks it's gold plated? But I don't think that Rolex would do that.

If you could help me learn more about the model, year it was produced (approximately...he thinks it's circa 1950) and anything else about the piece. Thanks a lot.

Haywood_Milton · 8 May 2015, 12:50 AM

"1500" between the lugs at the top of the watch ( the curved surface in between the shoulders ) ? That would be the model reference.

If you can read the seven digit number in the same place at the other end, that will help us date it, too. I expect it to be later than 1950s.

Haywood M

omitohud · 8 May 2015, 01:24 AM

H&M is spot on. Its probably from the 70's. Check the back, if its stainless then its what rolex calls gold shell. Here is mine.

Edit. Mine is 1550 as Greg said. 👍

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andromeda160 · 8 May 2015, 01:27 AM

I'm guessing a 1550 from the early 1970's judging by the looks of it, it would be a gold capped(thicker than plating, actually coated in gold.) is the caseback made of SS? are there any hallmarks on the back of the lugs? if the caseback is SS, it's a 1550, if it's got no hallmarks it's a 1550. post the SN in the 999xxxx format and we can help you date it. looks to be in great shape, the 1560 movement it has is a real workhorse as well.

franzy · 8 May 2015, 01:01 PM

Thanks for the responses guys. I'll let him know.

8 May 2015, 12:45 AM	#1
franzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: USA Posts: 1,264	Help identifying this vintage Rolex. Hi everyone. My colleague at work has this awesome vintage piece that his grandfather gave him. He doesn't know much about it. He thinks it's gold plated? But I don't think that Rolex would do that. If you could help me learn more about the model, year it was produced (approximately...he thinks it's circa 1950) and anything else about the piece. Thanks a lot.

8 May 2015, 12:50 AM	#2
Haywood_Milton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yes, it is ! Location: Cheshire & Mersey Watch: Military issue Sub Posts: 1,330	"1500" between the lugs at the top of the watch ( the curved surface in between the shoulders ) ? That would be the model reference. If you can read the seven digit number in the same place at the other end, that will help us date it, too. I expect it to be later than 1950s. Haywood M __________________ Comex:5513,5514,1665x2,16800x2,16600 Mil sub:5517x2,5513x9,5512 Submariner:6536/1x2,5508,5513 PCG u/line & double SWISS (America's Cup),5513 giltx2, 5513 m-firstx2,5513 gloss WGx2,1680 Red,1680 White Mk1 & Mk2 Sea-Dweller:1665 DRSDx3,Great Whitex3 GMT-Master:6542x2 (1 Bakelite),1675x8 (2 gilt), 16750 & SeaKing 116710LN Explorer:1016x6 (1 gilt),5500x3,14270 Blackout, Orange 1655 x4 Milgauss 1019x3 Cosmo 6263 *RNCD DSSD 116660.

8 May 2015, 01:24 AM	#3
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	Help identifying this vintage Rolex. H&M is spot on. Its probably from the 70's. Check the back, if its stainless then its what rolex calls gold shell. Here is mine. Edit. Mine is 1550 as Greg said. 👍 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 May 2015, 01:27 AM	#4
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	I'm guessing a 1550 from the early 1970's judging by the looks of it, it would be a gold capped(thicker than plating, actually coated in gold.) is the caseback made of SS? are there any hallmarks on the back of the lugs? if the caseback is SS, it's a 1550, if it's got no hallmarks it's a 1550. post the SN in the 999xxxx format and we can help you date it. looks to be in great shape, the 1560 movement it has is a real workhorse as well.

8 May 2015, 01:01 PM	#5
franzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: USA Posts: 1,264	Thanks for the responses guys. I'll let him know.

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