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m_turner_02 · 18 May 2011, 03:45 AM

So I graduated with my BA this past Friday and as a gift, my grandpa gave me a Rolex

It's 20-30 years old(he received it as a bonus for a good year selling cars at a Cadillac dealership), and from what I have been able to tell, it looks to be an Oyster Perpetual Date Just 16200

Looks pretty identical to this:

I have the original box and paper work, but I was hoping that maybe I could get some more info on the watch. Perhaps where to look to find a build date and even a possible value of it. I will post some pictures later on of the actual watch.

Thanks

Matt

gqllc · 18 May 2011, 03:49 AM

Congrat's Looks like a beautiful watch!

ptugolf · 18 May 2011, 03:50 AM

Congrats on your graduation!

Dr. Robert · 18 May 2011, 03:51 AM

Congratulations on your graduation & degree.
If you have the serial # & letter prefix, i.e. "F", "Y", etc. there's a chart here on
TRF that'll give you build date.
Your Rolex is invaluable, priceless....it was a gift from your grandfather.
Wear it proudly.

Mrdi · 18 May 2011, 03:53 AM

Matt
Post the numbers that are on the paperwork, as well as pics.
That will help in entertaining the posed questions.
My guess w/no pics $2500

moviefreak · 18 May 2011, 03:53 AM

Nice gift...

Dr.B · 18 May 2011, 03:55 AM

Nice..

Chipmunk · 18 May 2011, 03:56 AM

Congratulations!

Rollie2011 · 18 May 2011, 03:59 AM

Nice! Congrats!

m_turner_02 · 18 May 2011, 04:27 AM

Thanks guys, I was definitely taken back when I opened the box. On the paperwork there are 2 sets of numbers:

R16200A10B7836

R827206

Dr. Robert · 18 May 2011, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m_turner_02

thanks guys, i was definitely taken back when i opened the box. On the paperwork there are 2 sets of numbers:

R16200a10b7836

r827206

"r" =1987-1989

speedo · 18 May 2011, 04:34 AM

nice gift indeed! i received my dj, my first rolex from my father as a graduation gift. i guess you couldn't have received anything better than that.
congrats!

gqllc · 18 May 2011, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m_turner_02

Thanks guys, I was definitely taken back when I opened the box. On the paperwork there are 2 sets of numbers:
R827206

This one is your serial number R827206

kcmo · 18 May 2011, 04:36 AM

Congrats on graduating! What a lovely gift.

wot_fan · 18 May 2011, 05:15 AM

Congrats on the watch and on graduating!! The watch will be an awesome reminder of your Grandfather for the rest of your life. I have my Grandpa's pocket watch chain (not lucky enough to get the watch). It is one of my most prized possessions. What a great graduation gift.

Please post some pics when you get a chance.

East Bay Rider · 18 May 2011, 05:24 AM

Congratulations. What is your degree in?
Enjoy that watch forever and, Yes, you can (should) wear it on a job interview.

novae500 · 18 May 2011, 05:41 AM

wow, what a nice gift. I plan on doing the same for my son. He's only 19months now.

Gerardus · 18 May 2011, 05:44 AM

Nice and super gift!

bscepter · 18 May 2011, 05:50 AM

what a great gift! way cooler than a new one, IMHO. congrats!

Rolex2 · 18 May 2011, 05:57 AM

Can't think of a nicer gift. Starting at the top in watches.

m_turner_02 · 18 May 2011, 06:21 AM

Yea guys it is an amazing gift. The plan was to leave it for me after he passed away, but my grandma convinced him that it would better to see me wear it and I couldn't agree more.

My degree is in middle school education and yes, I plan on wearing it for an interview:D

brady · 18 May 2011, 06:26 AM

What a great gift. One of my favorite watches is an Aquadive that was given to me by my uncle who has now passed away. It's an automatic dive watch from the 60's or 70's and even though it's not one of my more "prestigious" watches, it always brings back fond memories when I throw it on the wrist.

Congratulations on the graduation and your first Rolex acquisition.

Justjosh · 18 May 2011, 06:28 AM

Congrats!! Beautiful and Classic.

rolexsweep · 18 May 2011, 06:40 AM

Congrats on the gift!

Fiery · 18 May 2011, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Your Rolex is invaluable, priceless....it was a gift from your grandfather.
Wear it proudly.

+1

le_baroudeur · 18 May 2011, 06:43 AM

Congratulations! Wear it in good health, take care of this marvellous present!

Art 1 · 18 May 2011, 06:44 AM

Congrats, that's a fine looking watch.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 18 May 2011, 08:03 AM

You asked what's the value. I can answer in one word "priceless" it was worn by your grandfather. It doesn't get any better than that!

btinl · 18 May 2011, 08:05 AM

Congrats! I received my first Rolex (a TT DJ) from my grandfather as well.

HL65 · 18 May 2011, 08:07 AM

Congrats on graduation and a great gift! It is certainly special and one I am sure you will treasure forever!!

18 May 2011, 03:45 AM	#1
m_turner_02 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: florida Posts: 5	Received a Rolex as a graduation gift So I graduated with my BA this past Friday and as a gift, my grandpa gave me a Rolex It's 20-30 years old(he received it as a bonus for a good year selling cars at a Cadillac dealership), and from what I have been able to tell, it looks to be an Oyster Perpetual Date Just 16200 Looks pretty identical to this: I have the original box and paper work, but I was hoping that maybe I could get some more info on the watch. Perhaps where to look to find a build date and even a possible value of it. I will post some pictures later on of the actual watch. Thanks Matt

18 May 2011, 03:49 AM	#2
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	Congrat's Looks like a beautiful watch! __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

18 May 2011, 03:51 AM	#4
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,049	Congratulations on your graduation & degree. If you have the serial # & letter prefix, i.e. "F", "Y", etc. there's a chart here on TRF that'll give you build date. Your Rolex is invaluable, priceless....it was a gift from your grandfather. Wear it proudly. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

18 May 2011, 03:53 AM	#6
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Nice gift... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

18 May 2011, 03:55 AM	#7
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Nice.. __________________ The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes. —Marcel Proust

18 May 2011, 03:50 AM	#3
ptugolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Alan Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: SubC Date Posts: 676	Congrats on your graduation!

18 May 2011, 03:53 AM	#5
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Matt Post the numbers that are on the paperwork, as well as pics. That will help in entertaining the posed questions. My guess w/no pics $2500

18 May 2011, 03:56 AM	#8
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Congratulations! __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

18 May 2011, 03:59 AM	#9
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	Nice! Congrats!

18 May 2011, 04:27 AM	#10
m_turner_02 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: florida Posts: 5	Thanks guys, I was definitely taken back when I opened the box. On the paperwork there are 2 sets of numbers: R16200A10B7836 R827206

18 May 2011, 04:34 AM	#12
speedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bp, hu, eu Watch: dj 16234, 116610ln Posts: 2,376	nice gift indeed! i received my dj, my first rolex from my father as a graduation gift. i guess you couldn't have received anything better than that. congrats! __________________ *16234 jubilee dial, 116610 ln, grand seiko sbgm221g, omega speedmaster mark II, longines legend diver, breguet 3910, nomos club campus 38, swatch sistem51, mares nemo, seiko ripley, g-shock rangeman* instagram: modus_horologicus

18 May 2011, 04:36 AM	#14
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats on graduating! What a lovely gift.

18 May 2011, 05:15 AM	#15
wot_fan Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Wade Location: Chicagoland Watch: OP, SubC, GMT II Posts: 152	Congrats on the watch and on graduating!! The watch will be an awesome reminder of your Grandfather for the rest of your life. I have my Grandpa's pocket watch chain (not lucky enough to get the watch). It is one of my most prized possessions. What a great graduation gift. Please post some pics when you get a chance.

18 May 2011, 05:24 AM	#16
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,064	Congratulations. What is your degree in? Enjoy that watch forever and, Yes, you can (should) wear it on a job interview. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

18 May 2011, 05:41 AM	#17
novae500 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: VA Posts: 965	wow, what a nice gift. I plan on doing the same for my son. He's only 19months now. __________________ 326933 SkyDweller, 126711 GMT II CHNR 12600 DeepSea Seadweller 14060 No Date Submariner 16710 GMT II Pepsi N-Series, Coke F Series

18 May 2011, 05:44 AM	#18
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,129	Nice and super gift! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

18 May 2011, 05:50 AM	#19
bscepter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Patrick Location: Omaha Watch: 16610 Submariner Posts: 948	what a great gift! way cooler than a new one, IMHO. congrats! __________________ 2009 16610 Submariner Date 1971 1601 Datejust 1966 Omega Seamaster 1965 Vulcain Voyager Chronograph

18 May 2011, 05:57 AM	#20
Rolex2 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PA, USA Posts: 164	Can't think of a nicer gift. Starting at the top in watches.

18 May 2011, 06:21 AM	#21
m_turner_02 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: florida Posts: 5	Yea guys it is an amazing gift. The plan was to leave it for me after he passed away, but my grandma convinced him that it would better to see me wear it and I couldn't agree more. My degree is in middle school education and yes, I plan on wearing it for an interview:D

18 May 2011, 06:26 AM	#22
brady "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Brady Location: San Antonio Watch: yes please Posts: 525	What a great gift. One of my favorite watches is an Aquadive that was given to me by my uncle who has now passed away. It's an automatic dive watch from the 60's or 70's and even though it's not one of my more "prestigious" watches, it always brings back fond memories when I throw it on the wrist. Congratulations on the graduation and your first Rolex acquisition.

18 May 2011, 06:28 AM	#23
Justjosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: WI Watch: This Posts: 856	Congrats!! Beautiful and Classic.

18 May 2011, 06:40 AM	#24
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	Congrats on the gift! __________________ "Did you get that at retail?"

18 May 2011, 06:43 AM	#26
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	Congratulations! Wear it in good health, take care of this marvellous present! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons.

18 May 2011, 06:44 AM	#27
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Congrats, that's a fine looking watch.

18 May 2011, 08:03 AM	#28
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	You asked what's the value. I can answer in one word "priceless" it was worn by your grandfather. It doesn't get any better than that! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

18 May 2011, 08:05 AM	#29
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,964	Congrats! I received my first Rolex (a TT DJ) from my grandfather as well.

18 May 2011, 08:07 AM	#30
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,991	Congrats on graduation and a great gift! It is certainly special and one I am sure you will treasure forever!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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