pie pan Day / Date bracelet - original or not?

[jonspencer]

I would like to hear from the Forum experts

Thank you in advance

Will likely sell and want to make certain I have facts

[jonspencer]

[77T]

The bracelet is the least of its problems.

Even with the low resolution photos, the dial doesn't look authentic or is a refinished one.

If you have the watch in your possession, what is the serial number's first 4 digits and what are the codes stamped in the clasp?

That's important data.


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[MILGAUSS88]

Originally Posted by 77T

The bracelet is the least of its problems.

Even with the low resolution photos, the dial doesn't look authentic or is a refinished one.

This Day-Date is from the early 60's.
Rolex was using a different font at that time.

Dial appears to be original, but as mentioned photo is not clear.
Bracelet appears to be age appropriate.

[77T]

This is why I asked OP my questions.

That dial is no bueno IMHO here is the font for a 640xxx DD and the OP's photo of the watch is off quite a bit, don't you think?




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[Old Expat Beast]

This watch was already shown here a few months ago: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=978883

David asked for a bracelet pic but no response.

[77T]

Thanks Adam


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[Dan S]

OP, please post better photos.

[springer]

For me, the bracelet looks to be 100% genuine Rolex.

[jonspencer]

I posted this watch earlier but did not have photos of the bracelet

do members think the bracelet is original or different?

thank you

[jonspencer]

[jonspencer]

thank you all the replies, please pardon me I mistakenly posted this watch twice

I understand there was a question if the dial was refinished or swapped out, this is exactly how I purchased the watch

there is a better photo of the dial here

I am having difficulty seeing any numbers on the watch case or bracelet

[Dan S]

The photo is still really bad. If you can't get a better one, you will have to determine for your self whether the dial is repainted. I am still seeing some weirdness on the minute tick marks at upper right, they seem to be painted over the dial step. Take a look for yourself.

[jonspencer]

thank you for the comment, I will need to improve my photo skills

the watch has been sitting in a box for many years in CH

next month I will have it serviced in Dubai and then likely trade or sell it

[KY..]

I agree on the fonts being off on the OP’s watch and that is unfortunate.
Here’s an example of a claw day-date dial.
Big difference imo, but you could find a better dial OP if your watch is YG and not RG.
Not sure of the timeline the bracelet clasp should have the Helvetia or other location marking.
Good luck…
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[crowncollection]

The clasp looks ok. I still want to check the links section. I need better photos of the link from the side and the inner side of the end links. Dial looks refinished, bad photo though.

[jonspencer]

thank you again for the comments

I have attached some more photos that I hope are better

When I purchased the watch I do remember the jeweler said he might agree to my offer but would need to remove some links

He checked and realised it was impossible to remove links on this style of bracelet