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Nikgringo · 4 July 2013, 01:18 AM

Hi. Can anyone tell me what kind of rolex this is and potentially where I could find it. Many thanks

Kingair · 4 July 2013, 01:29 AM

A Rolex Precision maybe . . .

No clue at all . . sorry

The Pros will reply pretty soon

HAGOne

Nikgringo · 4 July 2013, 01:45 PM

It's so classic. I love it. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers

crowncollection · 4 July 2013, 05:17 PM

Oyster precision, these fancy lugs I believe are called 'bombe'

Nikgringo · 5 July 2013, 11:00 AM

Cheers. Still can't seem to find what it's called or where to get it.

crowncollection · 5 July 2013, 12:54 PM

Search for rolexes with bombe lugs many come up

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motoikkyu · 5 July 2013, 03:26 PM

I am no expert. I suspect this is not a Rolex. It certainly isn't any variety of oyster, especially a bombe. I have owned several Gruens with this case shape. Here's an item number on eBay to take a look at. Dial repainting is always available. I once had the IWC "ingenieur" symbol painted on a Tudor dial for a custom project. Not a huge stretch. 300926374474

crowncollection · 5 July 2013, 05:51 PM

Ok I have had time to look this up for you. A pic of the back would have helped as I would have known its a non oyster, anyway it's not a bombe as i originally thought from memory alone it is a Dennison case. 1940-1959's. Here's a few examples that are close to yours IMHO. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1373010653.161106.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1373010666.644813.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1373010680.877809.jpg

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padi56 · 5 July 2013, 06:26 PM

Yes some call that type Sabre or flared lugs and yes Dennison UK made cases for several brands at this time both in SS and gold.

Kingair · 5 July 2013, 07:20 PM

Peter, do you have any clue on the value of these Rolex ?

HAGWe

MonBK · 5 July 2013, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingair

peter, do you have any clue on the value of these rolex ?

Hagwe

$700 - 1,000

crowncollection · 5 July 2013, 08:50 PM

Ok where getting somewhere now, a little more digging now we have identified the case style in one book onto the next, this does belong to a group of watches referred to as having flared lugs there are a few variations, these specific lugs are referred to as "Sabre Lugs" it has a case shape called a 'Circular case' in style (34x41mms) subsidiary seconds display, White metal leaf hands. Nickel plated Rolex manual wind 15 movement.
Model ref. 4498 looks the closest to yours but I cannot find that exact dial I hope this helps.

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padi56 · 5 July 2013, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

Peter, do you have any clue on the value of these Rolex ?

HAGWe

Not sure of the exact money worth in todays market but we are not talking vintage sports watch Rolex money.

badgtho · 5 July 2013, 11:52 PM

It's a pre oyster manual wind.
They are great watches but not all that valuable.

Jonwhite · 6 July 2013, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crowncollection

Ok I have had time to look this up for you. A pic of the back would have helped as I would have known its a non oyster, anyway it's not a bombe as i originally thought from memory alone it is a Dennison case. 1940-1959's. Here's a few examples that are close to yours IMHO.

Hi, would you mind telling me what book this is from?
Thanks

landroverking · 6 July 2013, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badgtho

It's a pre oyster manual wind.
They are great watches but not all that valuable.

Don't know about the per-oyster thing Not all Rolexes from that time were in oyster cases.

4 July 2013, 05:17 PM	#4
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	Oyster precision, these fancy lugs I believe are called 'bombe' __________________ watches many

5 July 2013, 12:54 PM	#6
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	Search for rolexes with bombe lugs many come up Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

5 July 2013, 05:51 PM	#8
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	Ok I have had time to look this up for you. A pic of the back would have helped as I would have known its a non oyster, anyway it's not a bombe as i originally thought from memory alone it is a Dennison case. 1940-1959's. Here's a few examples that are close to yours IMHO. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1373010653.161106.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1373010666.644813.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1373010680.877809.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

5 July 2013, 06:26 PM	#9
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,035	Yes some call that type Sabre or flared lugs and yes Dennison UK made cases for several brands at this time both in SS and gold. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

5 July 2013, 08:50 PM	#12
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	Ok where getting somewhere now, a little more digging now we have identified the case style in one book onto the next, this does belong to a group of watches referred to as having flared lugs there are a few variations, these specific lugs are referred to as "Sabre Lugs" it has a case shape called a 'Circular case' in style (34x41mms) subsidiary seconds display, White metal leaf hands. Nickel plated Rolex manual wind 15 movement. Model ref. 4498 looks the closest to yours but I cannot find that exact dial I hope this helps. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

4 July 2013, 01:29 AM	#2
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	A Rolex Precision maybe . . . No clue at all . . sorry The Pros will reply pretty soon HAGOne

4 July 2013, 01:45 PM	#3
Nikgringo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Perth Posts: 3	It's so classic. I love it. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers

5 July 2013, 11:00 AM	#5
Nikgringo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Perth Posts: 3	Cheers. Still can't seem to find what it's called or where to get it.

5 July 2013, 03:26 PM	#7
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	I am no expert. I suspect this is not a Rolex. It certainly isn't any variety of oyster, especially a bombe. I have owned several Gruens with this case shape. Here's an item number on eBay to take a look at. Dial repainting is always available. I once had the IWC "ingenieur" symbol painted on a Tudor dial for a custom project. Not a huge stretch. 300926374474

5 July 2013, 07:20 PM	#10
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Peter, do you have any clue on the value of these Rolex ? HAGWe

5 July 2013, 11:52 PM	#14
badgtho "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT Posts: 274	It's a pre oyster manual wind. They are great watches but not all that valuable. __________________ 16610 Sub 1601 Datejust PAM 000 CA1215 Formula 1 Chrono Etc...

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