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Gasguy8 · 7 March 2019, 06:12 AM

Hello, new to the forum. My oldest Rolex was a 16013. However, I frequent a pawn shop in Boston and saw what I figured was a 1960s oyster perpetual. However upon further inspection it is a 1008 Zephyr. Has a 700,000 serial which puts it at 1957-1958. Keeping great time but certainly believe it has been redone at some point. The watch head is in very good condition but, of course, the bracelet has seen better days. Anyway, very happy and hoped someone here had better knowledge..

lawrence1 · 7 March 2019, 06:14 AM

knowledge about what?

Gasguy8 · 7 March 2019, 06:20 AM

Sorry for being confusing, am still setting up. I meant knowledge of the reference.

77T · 7 March 2019, 07:20 AM

From this source:
https://www.dellaroccagioielli.it/en/rolex-zephyr.html

BTW, Google is still your best friend...

The Rolex Zephyr line is immediately noticeable for its dial quartered by two perpendicular lines and a particular fluted bezel, dubbed astral, with engraved hour markers.

The first Zephyr model reference 6582 appeared on the market in the second half of the 1950s with a silver, black or gold dial and only in steel/gold (yellow or rose). The dial markers are made of luminous material, “leaf” or dauphine hands, the writing is generally printed in black, except for certain rare models with the maximum depth printed in red. The movement is 1030 calibre with a Butterfly wind motor with a Chronometer Certificate.

In 1959 the Rolex Zephyr reference was replaced by the new reference 1008 with 1560 calibre and a slightly smaller crown. This model was available in 14kt and 18kt gold (ref. 1009) with a moiré bezel and coordinated bracelet.

At the start of the 1970s Rolex introduced the new Zephyr reference 1038 distinguished by a dial with printed rectangular hour markers and baton hands and a bezel engraved with rectangular markers.

The rare Zephyr ref. 1512 was also produced in this period, only in gold (14kt or 18kt) with date and 1575 calibre.

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droptopman · 7 March 2019, 07:38 AM

Welcome to the forum. Not an expert on this model, but would love to see some pics of your watch.

RLXLOVER2018 · 10 December 2019, 06:05 AM

I also have one from 1961

7 March 2019, 06:12 AM	#1
Gasguy8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Waltham, MA Posts: 2	Rolex 1008 Hello, new to the forum. My oldest Rolex was a 16013. However, I frequent a pawn shop in Boston and saw what I figured was a 1960s oyster perpetual. However upon further inspection it is a 1008 Zephyr. Has a 700,000 serial which puts it at 1957-1958. Keeping great time but certainly believe it has been redone at some point. The watch head is in very good condition but, of course, the bracelet has seen better days. Anyway, very happy and hoped someone here had better knowledge..

7 March 2019, 07:20 AM	#4
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,922	Rolex 1008 From this source: https://www.dellaroccagioielli.it/en/rolex-zephyr.html BTW, Google is still your best friend... The Rolex Zephyr line is immediately noticeable for its dial quartered by two perpendicular lines and a particular fluted bezel, dubbed astral, with engraved hour markers. The first Zephyr model reference 6582 appeared on the market in the second half of the 1950s with a silver, black or gold dial and only in steel/gold (yellow or rose). The dial markers are made of luminous material, “leaf” or dauphine hands, the writing is generally printed in black, except for certain rare models with the maximum depth printed in red. The movement is 1030 calibre with a Butterfly wind motor with a Chronometer Certificate. In 1959 the Rolex Zephyr reference was replaced by the new reference 1008 with 1560 calibre and a slightly smaller crown. This model was available in 14kt and 18kt gold (ref. 1009) with a moiré bezel and coordinated bracelet. At the start of the 1970s Rolex introduced the new Zephyr reference 1038 distinguished by a dial with printed rectangular hour markers and baton hands and a bezel engraved with rectangular markers. The rare Zephyr ref. 1512 was also produced in this period, only in gold (14kt or 18kt) with date and 1575 calibre. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

7 March 2019, 07:38 AM	#5
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Welcome to the forum. Not an expert on this model, but would love to see some pics of your watch. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

7 March 2019, 06:14 AM	#2
lawrence1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: N. California Posts: 356	knowledge about what?

7 March 2019, 06:20 AM	#3
Gasguy8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Waltham, MA Posts: 2	Sorry for being confusing, am still setting up. I meant knowledge of the reference.

10 December 2019, 06:05 AM	#6
RLXLOVER2018 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Germany Posts: 12	I also have one from 1961

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