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Old 26 January 2010, 03:15 AM   #1
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:17 AM   #2
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Russian copy of a 1969 Timex digital.

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If you do not know what the watch is or have nothing of benefit to post, just don't reply do you understand me.
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:19 AM   #3
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No idea. But may cost around 25-30 dollars if this is a fake as mentioned by Ed.
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:22 AM   #4
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I would suggest posting pictures of the case back and movement if possible.
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:25 AM   #5
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Russian copy of a 1969 Timex digital.
It is not a fake Rolex. It is authentic and belonged to a reputable french Scientist.
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:26 AM   #6
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Ok.... thanxs for sharing
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:27 AM   #7
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Men in high places wear fakes too. Just yesterday, I saw a doctor in a store that had a fake Coke GMT II.
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:28 AM   #8
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Is that a prong set crystal?
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:29 AM   #9
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An old Prince??
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:29 AM   #10
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http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=111162

Seems he has already started a thread about this watch. Perhaps close this one ,and stick to the other thread?
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:30 AM   #11
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It is not a fake Rolex. It is authentic and belonged to a reputable french Scientist.
Pretty sure that first comment was sarcastic...
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:32 AM   #12
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Pretty sure that first comment was sarcastic...
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:34 AM   #13
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An old Prince??
Probably!
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:35 AM   #14
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Is that a prong set crystal?
It could be, i'm not sure. The only thing i know for sure is that the rim is made of gold.
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:37 AM   #15
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An old Prince??
I beg your pardon??

Oh yeah. I AM old!!!
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:40 AM   #16
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The wear on the top exposed part of the case surrounding the dial looks like its not solid gold.... It looks like the gold has worn off??
YES or NO??
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:40 AM   #17
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Oh yeah. I AM old!!!
Haha, simply hilarious
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:41 AM   #18
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It could be, i'm not sure. The only thing i know for sure is that the rim is made of gold.
Any number or pics of the movement/serial number would be helpful. Interesting none the less.
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:41 AM   #19
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post some images from the movement...that is going to help...
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:42 AM   #20
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The wear on the top exposed part of the case surrounding the dial looks like its not solid gold.... It looks like the gold has worn off??
YES or NO??
Dust and Poor image quality. My jeweler said its solid gold but he had never seen one like that before.
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:42 AM   #21
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That's a good looking watch. The current Prince model is too large for my tastes; that Prince is a very classy, understated watch.
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:44 AM   #22
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Any number or pics of the movement/serial number would be helpful. Interesting none the less.
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post some images from the movement...that is going to help...
I had to ask my banker in France to take it out of the safe and make a few pictures (Which she is not usually allowed to do) I don't think i'll get any more pics. Isn't there like a catalog or a big database that lists all Rolex watches or something?
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:47 AM   #23
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send the image to Mondani.. they might now... or James Dowling..
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:48 AM   #24
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It is not a fake Rolex. It is authentic and belonged to a reputable french Scientist.
It could be what they sometimes call the scroll lugged prince type Rolex tank watch from mid late 1940s.But cannot be 100% sure there should be a model ref between lugs or inside case back.
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Old 26 January 2010, 03:50 AM   #25
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send the image to Mondani.. they might now... or James Dowling..
What's Mondani? James Dowling? Sorry

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It could be what they sometimes call the scroll lugged prince Rolex tank watch from mid late 1940s.But cannot be 100% sure there should be a model ref between lugs or inside case back.
Too bad its in a safe in another country...
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Old 26 January 2010, 04:10 AM   #26
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Here is my answer from the other thread in the Vintage Board:

Probably a 1930's or early 40's "railway" case, single step model.. It is very indicative of that era.. The movement should be signed..

Aegler made movements for both Rolex and Gruen at the time, and the watches were very close in looks. Rolex sold in the UK, and Gruen sold in the USA. ... I'm surprised that there isn't a case number stamped on the back along with the model number. Perhaps inside the case.. Of course, it does need further authentication..


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