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offrdmania · 5 May 2008, 03:55 AM

I recently came across a working 1030 date movement for nearly free of charge and was wondering which watch it would have come out of and would it be worth finding a case to put it in. Im new to the Rolex world and think this would be a fun project to tackle. Especially since it would be my first Rolex.

Tools · 5 May 2008, 04:16 AM

The 1030 was a workhorse for Rolex and was introduced in the 1950's.. The 1030 was used in the Explorers, Air-Kings, and Subs of the day. Might take a bit of research to find a model for the 1030 date..

This was their first movement to wind in both directions. Technology was pretty robust in the 50's so this movement only lasted a few years and was replaced in 1957 by the 1530 and then the 15xx movements pretty much dominated the next few decades..

Incurable · 5 May 2008, 04:17 AM

http://www.oysterworld.de/1/index.htm

Sorry for the 'teach a man to fish' approach... some great reference material there. Cheers and welcome...

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 May 2008, 04:50 AM

Welcome to TRF!

Pat beat me to the oysterworld site. Very good site, btw.!

Could you tell us how and where you came across that Date movt. and why you got it for almost free, please?

Enjoy your stay here!

offrdmania · 5 May 2008, 05:21 AM

It was sitting in my grandfathers dresser drawer. He said it was from the late 50's. There was damage to the case but over the years he doesnt recall what happened to it. All that is left is the movement. I asked if he knew which watch it came out of but he couldnt remember. Old age has gotten the best of him. All that I have into the movement is the gas money to pick it up. This is why I say it was nearly free since gas is $4.00 a gallon.

stevemulholland3 · 5 May 2008, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Welcome to TRF!

Pat beat me to the oysterworld site. Very good site, btw.!

Could you tell us how and where you came across that Date movt. and why you got it for almost free, please?

Enjoy your stay here!

yes it should make an interesting story.

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 May 2008, 08:13 PM

Having been without its protective case and seals/gaskets, the movement will definately need a good cleaning and oiling...

RSC would probably not touch it (new policy of turning down service on some old watches), but you could try an independent RSC like the one in San Francisco or a good watch maker like Bob Ridley.

Could you post a pic of it, please?

Sourcing the case won't be easy, but you could give these sites a shot:

www.classicwatchparts.com
www.vintagewatchparts.net/shop

offrdmania · 1 January 2022, 08:16 AM

Memory lane. 14 years ago, selling this movement got me my first Rolex; a 6694. The rest is history. I have owned 12 Rolex' since then.

5 May 2008, 03:55 AM	#1
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,987	1030 Date Movement I recently came across a working 1030 date movement for nearly free of charge and was wondering which watch it would have come out of and would it be worth finding a case to put it in. Im new to the Rolex world and think this would be a fun project to tackle. Especially since it would be my first Rolex.

5 May 2008, 04:16 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,488	The 1030 was a workhorse for Rolex and was introduced in the 1950's.. The 1030 was used in the Explorers, Air-Kings, and Subs of the day. Might take a bit of research to find a model for the 1030 date.. This was their first movement to wind in both directions. Technology was pretty robust in the 50's so this movement only lasted a few years and was replaced in 1957 by the 1530 and then the 15xx movements pretty much dominated the next few decades.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

5 May 2008, 04:17 AM	#3
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	http://www.oysterworld.de/1/index.htm Sorry for the 'teach a man to fish' approach... some great reference material there. Cheers and welcome... __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

5 May 2008, 04:50 AM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! Pat beat me to the oysterworld site. Very good site, btw.! Could you tell us how and where you came across that Date movt. and why you got it for almost free, please? Enjoy your stay here! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

5 May 2008, 08:13 PM	#7
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Having been without its protective case and seals/gaskets, the movement will definately need a good cleaning and oiling... RSC would probably not touch it (new policy of turning down service on some old watches), but you could try an independent RSC like the one in San Francisco or a good watch maker like Bob Ridley. Could you post a pic of it, please? Sourcing the case won't be easy, but you could give these sites a shot: www.classicwatchparts.com www.vintagewatchparts.net/shop __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

5 May 2008, 05:21 AM	#5
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,987	It was sitting in my grandfathers dresser drawer. He said it was from the late 50's. There was damage to the case but over the years he doesnt recall what happened to it. All that is left is the movement. I asked if he knew which watch it came out of but he couldnt remember. Old age has gotten the best of him. All that I have into the movement is the gas money to pick it up. This is why I say it was nearly free since gas is $4.00 a gallon.

1 January 2022, 08:16 AM	#8
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,987	Memory lane. 14 years ago, selling this movement got me my first Rolex; a 6694. The rest is history. I have owned 12 Rolex' since then. __________________ TRF Member 11738

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