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ptmpls · 2 December 2009, 03:30 AM

Recently picked up this watch. By serial number it appears to be a 1947 model... but that is all I can find out. Stamped on back near 12:00 (in tiny script) is 14k. Any comments on model?

Much appreciated!

ptmpls · 22 November 2010, 08:15 AM

ok, I don't know what it is worth or if I am getting a good deal - but trading the gold 1947 rolex for a 15 year old Submariner.

dddrees · 22 November 2010, 09:13 AM

Before trading I think I would want to take the time and find out what it is worth first. I'm sure with a little bit of research you would surely be able to get a decent idea anyway. Who knows you could be making a big mistake.

Does it still work?

ptmpls · 22 November 2010, 02:15 PM

Have been looking for info on the 1947 watch for over one year... online searches, Rolex dealers, antique watch dealers - can't find anything similar to this watch. Have even posted this original message on this forum almost one year ago hoping to find info! All said, the price of a 90's sub would be more than what I paid for this.

ptmpls · 22 November 2010, 02:19 PM

sorry - forgot to add that it does work. And works very well. Will wear as a daily watch for several weeks at a time (then put back on shelf for a few months before wearing again) and watch very accurate and doesn't lose any time!

MonBK · 22 November 2010, 02:22 PM

I'm pretty sure I have seen that watch in Dowlings book.

unclesallie · 25 November 2010, 09:52 AM

sir: you need to have the watch authenticated. you can take it to the Rolex Service Center (RSC) nearest you, or to a graduate of rolex school, or better yet, to a private individual experienced in these items. I would first ask Anastasios(Tempoking) or
Steve Mulholland(Stevemulholland3) their opinions via PM. If that fails, contact Jake at Jake's Rolex blog/website(see ad below on this site) or John Buckley out of NJ/NY area:
http://thebuckleyreport.blogspot.com/

Also, consider contacting member Onkyo, who is a serious collector of vintage watches.

Think of how bad you'll feel if you trade away an important rolex piece from the 1940's in ignorance of its status and value.....

Good luck and let us know what you find out!

blaine mattison · 25 November 2010, 10:49 AM

hello ptmpls. can you post a picture of the case back and serial #??
the watch you post is much later then a 1947. the movement if i see it
correctly is a 1600 series movement. that movement enters production
mid-60's (64-65). is there anything written on the lip of the dial under
the 6 o'clock position?

still a nice classic looking watch!

happy hunting

unclesallie · 25 November 2010, 08:00 PM

hey Blaine! Happy Thanksgiving at ya!

ptmpls · 11 December 2010, 07:01 AM

By serial number on case date would be 1947. Movement clearly 1600.

ptmpls · 11 December 2010, 07:22 AM

Blaine - Thanks for info on 1600 movement being mid-60s production.

nowzen · 11 December 2010, 04:38 PM

If that is an 'xxx' repair number above the serial, it would indicate Rolex repair had issues with the watch.

Gugnunc · 11 December 2010, 09:03 PM

I am no expert in this field but I think that the serial no. (572168) was one of those which was originally used in 1947 and then recycled by Rolex - my limited archive suggests the year of re-use being 1960. Certainly the look of the watch corresponds to the styles of the late fifties/early sixties rather than the forties.

22 November 2010, 08:15 AM	#2
ptmpls Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: mpls Posts: 19	trading it for 90s Submariner ok, I don't know what it is worth or if I am getting a good deal - but trading the gold 1947 rolex for a 15 year old Submariner.

22 November 2010, 02:15 PM	#4
ptmpls Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: mpls Posts: 19	Due diligence Have been looking for info on the 1947 watch for over one year... online searches, Rolex dealers, antique watch dealers - can't find anything similar to this watch. Have even posted this original message on this forum almost one year ago hoping to find info! All said, the price of a 90's sub would be more than what I paid for this.

22 November 2010, 02:19 PM	#5
ptmpls Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: mpls Posts: 19	Due diligence sorry - forgot to add that it does work. And works very well. Will wear as a daily watch for several weeks at a time (then put back on shelf for a few months before wearing again) and watch very accurate and doesn't lose any time!

22 November 2010, 09:13 AM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Before trading I think I would want to take the time and find out what it is worth first. I'm sure with a little bit of research you would surely be able to get a decent idea anyway. Who knows you could be making a big mistake. Does it still work?

22 November 2010, 02:22 PM	#6
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	I'm pretty sure I have seen that watch in Dowlings book.

25 November 2010, 09:52 AM	#7
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	sir: you need to have the watch authenticated. you can take it to the Rolex Service Center (RSC) nearest you, or to a graduate of rolex school, or better yet, to a private individual experienced in these items. I would first ask Anastasios(Tempoking) or Steve Mulholland(Stevemulholland3) their opinions via PM. If that fails, contact Jake at Jake's Rolex blog/website(see ad below on this site) or John Buckley out of NJ/NY area: http://thebuckleyreport.blogspot.com/ Also, consider contacting member Onkyo, who is a serious collector of vintage watches. Think of how bad you'll feel if you trade away an important rolex piece from the 1940's in ignorance of its status and value..... Good luck and let us know what you find out!

25 November 2010, 10:49 AM	#8
blaine mattison "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: blaine Location: memphis Watch: my next find Posts: 1,060	hello ptmpls. can you post a picture of the case back and serial #?? the watch you post is much later then a 1947. the movement if i see it correctly is a 1600 series movement. that movement enters production mid-60's (64-65). is there anything written on the lip of the dial under the 6 o'clock position? still a nice classic looking watch! happy hunting

25 November 2010, 08:00 PM	#9
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	hey Blaine! Happy Thanksgiving at ya!

11 December 2010, 07:22 AM	#11
ptmpls Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: mpls Posts: 19	Blaine - Thanks for info on 1600 movement being mid-60s production.

11 December 2010, 09:03 PM	#13
Gugnunc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Philip Bowes Location: England Watch: 5500 Exp & 114270 Posts: 154	I am no expert in this field but I think that the serial no. (572168) was one of those which was originally used in 1947 and then recycled by Rolex - my limited archive suggests the year of re-use being 1960. Certainly the look of the watch corresponds to the styles of the late fifties/early sixties rather than the forties.

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