ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

AlbanyRolex · 7 January 2013, 09:55 AM

Hello,

I hope all are well... I was given this watch as a gift and have no information on it. I tried to do some web research but came up empty handed.

Anyone recognize it and know any history on it?

The serial number is 597168

I have attached pictures.... thanks.

timely · 7 January 2013, 10:38 AM

your photos are fuzzy. What is the number at the bottom of the case back inside?

AlbanyRolex · 7 January 2013, 10:51 AM

Case back inside says:

GENEVE SUSSE
ROLEX

ACIERSTAYBRITE
81
3861

joe100 · 7 January 2013, 02:35 PM

It's a Rolex 3861 with a cal 7.75' movement (iirc). Steel versions are worth around $1500 and gold cases considerably more. They were sold in the 1930s and 40s. Somewhat rare because of their age. Looks like a nice example for a 70 year old watch

Vlad · 7 January 2013, 05:00 PM

... I would value this watch some watch lower... $800 max. .. then again, Joe100 might know something that I do not....

joe100 · 7 January 2013, 09:33 PM

I had a fertle around the Internet last night on this watch; seems its a might but more valuable than I expected. The gold models being the most coveted. I was surprised too.

Vlad · 8 January 2013, 01:57 AM

Two month ago, Antiquorum sold this watch in a 14K PINK GOLD for $1,700 (including buyer's premium). http://catalog.antiquorum.com/catalo...&auctionid=266

I believe the same watch (above) also sold on Antiquorum two years ago for $3,700.

I still say ... $800 max

andromeda160 · 8 January 2013, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlad

Two month ago, Antiquorum sold this watch in a 14K PINK GOLD for $1,700 (including buyer's premium). http://catalog.antiquorum.com/catalo...&auctionid=266

I believe the same watch (above) also sold on Antiquorum two years ago for $3,700.

I still say ... $800 max

i'd have to agree with the $800 max, well above what i'd pay reguardless.

DrLindaPhD · 9 January 2013, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlad

Two month ago, Antiquorum sold this watch in a 14K PINK GOLD for $1,700 (including buyer's premium). http://catalog.antiquorum.com/catalo...&auctionid=266

I believe the same watch (above) also sold on Antiquorum two years ago for $3,700.

I still say ... $800 max

I wish I had seen that pink gold one. I love it. It looks like a Prince but a little more feminine so I could wear it : - )

7 January 2013, 09:55 AM	#1
AlbanyRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 2	Need help with a vintage Rolex Hello, I hope all are well... I was given this watch as a gift and have no information on it. I tried to do some web research but came up empty handed. Anyone recognize it and know any history on it? The serial number is 597168 I have attached pictures.... thanks. Attached Images

7 January 2013, 02:35 PM	#4
joe100 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,847	It's a Rolex 3861 with a cal 7.75' movement (iirc). Steel versions are worth around $1500 and gold cases considerably more. They were sold in the 1930s and 40s. Somewhat rare because of their age. Looks like a nice example for a 70 year old watch __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 2705-

7 January 2013, 09:33 PM	#6
joe100 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,847	I had a fertle around the Internet last night on this watch; seems its a might but more valuable than I expected. The gold models being the most coveted. I was surprised too. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 2705-

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

7 January 2013, 10:38 AM	#2
timely Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Bob Location: NE PA Watch: 3131 bubble back Posts: 641	your photos are fuzzy. What is the number at the bottom of the case back inside?

7 January 2013, 10:51 AM	#3
AlbanyRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 2	Case back inside says: GENEVE SUSSE ROLEX ACIERSTAYBRITE 81 3861

7 January 2013, 05:00 PM	#5
Vlad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 821	... I would value this watch some watch lower... $800 max. .. then again, Joe100 might know something that I do not....

8 January 2013, 01:57 AM	#7
Vlad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 821	Two month ago, Antiquorum sold this watch in a 14K PINK GOLD for $1,700 (including buyer's premium). http://catalog.antiquorum.com/catalo...&auctionid=266 I believe the same watch (above) also sold on Antiquorum two years ago for $3,700. I still say ... $800 max

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)