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Mattyr95 · 28 November 2010, 04:57 AM

Hi guys,

hoping I could get some advice or background on what i have inherited.

My father has recently passed away and left what I believe to be a gold plated Rolex Oyster Precision. I am not sure of the date of origin as my father inherited it from an older gentleman that he used to consider to be his uncle in the late 50's early 60's. The gentleman in question was a dentist and my grandmothers employer. It is possible that the watch dates from earlier in the century. I know that the existing metalic elasticated strap is not the original but a non-rolex best like for like replacement from what I have been told. It has hall marks and I believe is also gold plated.

The model number of the watch is 6022 x
The reg number is 840423.

Rolex.jpg

Sorry if this sounds disjointed. I have no idea what I am talking about or what I am asking truth be told, hence why I have come to this forum.

Any help or advice is most welcome and appreciated.

Matt

volkersports · 28 November 2010, 08:17 AM

Hi. What does it say on top of the crown (winding stem)?

adam78 · 28 November 2010, 08:26 AM

A watchmaker with the proper tools will be able to remove the case back. The case material should be stated on the inner case back. Are you sure it is gold plated/gold filled and not solid gold? The watch looks by styling to be late '40s-early '50s and is a manual wind. By your SN it is about 1951-52. It looks to be in great condition with original dial. You should just switch to a nice brown croco (or similar exotic) strap -- it looks to be 19mm between the lugs (no?). You should surely have it serviced as well if you plan to wear it. A good independent watchmaker should be more than adequate to the task.

Nice heirloom!

Mattyr95 · 29 November 2010, 05:03 AM

Volkersports - On top of the winding stem there is a Rolex crown with a horizontal line underneath. Does that make sense or mean anything to you?

adam78 - thanks for your input. 19mm between the lugs exactly. The back of the watch unscrews quite easily and I have already had a look. As well the original stamps there are a number of manual engravings; maybe these signify previous services??? What should I be looking for with regards to the case material? I can take a photo if this helps? But i've a feeling you're going to tell me never to take the back off by myself ever again...... You suggested that I replace the current strap? Are your recommendations in-line with the styling of this watches era or what you personally feel would best compliment it?

Another thing guys if you can offer advice; I have worked out how to wind up the watch using the winding stem but I am at a loss as to how I am supposed to set the time. Please excuse my ignorance.

Thanks guys. Anymore advice you can offer will be most apprciated.

Matt

adam78 · 29 November 2010, 09:44 AM

Matt, can you photograph the inner case back, high-enough resolution to make out the engravings? It should be too tight to remove by hand if it had been screwed down correctly, but it's not dangerous to remove it by hand if you can. Just don't go wearing it around unless it is screwed down properly. To set the time you must (carefully) pull out the stem all the way to the 2nd position (the 1st is to wind the mainspring).

As to a strap, here are some of mine, which might look nice on your watch:

Ostrich

Shell cordovan

Lizard

Mattyr95 · 30 November 2010, 07:36 AM

Time set successfully! Many thanks.

I really like the look of the ostrich strap actually. I may just leave the strap as it is for a little while though out of deference to my Father.

Photograph of the inner case back below. I have over sharpened it to enhance the engravings.

adam78 · 1 December 2010, 02:03 PM

I suppose you realize it is indeed (10K) solid gold. I thought so.

Mattyr95 · 5 December 2010, 03:38 AM

I thought so too but wasn't sure. Thanks for verifying it for me. Any idea what the various etchings could be all about?

vintage69 · 5 December 2010, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyr95

I thought so too but wasn't sure. Thanks for verifying it for me. Any idea what the various etchings could be all about?

The etchings look like markings made by watchmakers when they work on the watch.

Rolex tom · 6 December 2010, 03:06 AM

i think it is 1952

Mattyr95 · 13 December 2010, 03:59 AM

Thanks Vintage69. i thought that was probably the case but thanks for verifying it.

28 November 2010, 04:57 AM	#1
Mattyr95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rolex Oyster Prec Posts: 16	Help with Rolex Oyster Precision Hi guys, hoping I could get some advice or background on what i have inherited. My father has recently passed away and left what I believe to be a gold plated Rolex Oyster Precision. I am not sure of the date of origin as my father inherited it from an older gentleman that he used to consider to be his uncle in the late 50's early 60's. The gentleman in question was a dentist and my grandmothers employer. It is possible that the watch dates from earlier in the century. I know that the existing metalic elasticated strap is not the original but a non-rolex best like for like replacement from what I have been told. It has hall marks and I believe is also gold plated. The model number of the watch is 6022 x The reg number is 840423. Rolex.jpg Sorry if this sounds disjointed. I have no idea what I am talking about or what I am asking truth be told, hence why I have come to this forum. Any help or advice is most welcome and appreciated. Matt

28 November 2010, 08:26 AM	#3
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	A watchmaker with the proper tools will be able to remove the case back. The case material should be stated on the inner case back. Are you sure it is gold plated/gold filled and not solid gold? The watch looks by styling to be late '40s-early '50s and is a manual wind. By your SN it is about 1951-52. It looks to be in great condition with original dial. You should just switch to a nice brown croco (or similar exotic) strap -- it looks to be 19mm between the lugs (no?). You should surely have it serviced as well if you plan to wear it. A good independent watchmaker should be more than adequate to the task. Nice heirloom! __________________ Cheers, Adam

29 November 2010, 05:03 AM	#4
Mattyr95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rolex Oyster Prec Posts: 16	Volkersports - On top of the winding stem there is a Rolex crown with a horizontal line underneath. Does that make sense or mean anything to you? adam78 - thanks for your input. 19mm between the lugs exactly. The back of the watch unscrews quite easily and I have already had a look. As well the original stamps there are a number of manual engravings; maybe these signify previous services??? What should I be looking for with regards to the case material? I can take a photo if this helps? But i've a feeling you're going to tell me never to take the back off by myself ever again...... You suggested that I replace the current strap? Are your recommendations in-line with the styling of this watches era or what you personally feel would best compliment it? Another thing guys if you can offer advice; I have worked out how to wind up the watch using the winding stem but I am at a loss as to how I am supposed to set the time. Please excuse my ignorance. Thanks guys. Anymore advice you can offer will be most apprciated. Matt Last edited by Mattyr95; 29 November 2010 at 05:19 AM.. Reason: miss spelling

29 November 2010, 09:44 AM	#5
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	Matt, can you photograph the inner case back, high-enough resolution to make out the engravings? It should be too tight to remove by hand if it had been screwed down correctly, but it's not dangerous to remove it by hand if you can. Just don't go wearing it around unless it is screwed down properly. To set the time you must (carefully) pull out the stem all the way to the 2nd position (the 1st is to wind the mainspring). As to a strap, here are some of mine, which might look nice on your watch: Ostrich Shell cordovan Lizard __________________ Cheers, Adam

1 December 2010, 02:03 PM	#7
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	I suppose you realize it is indeed (10K) solid gold. I thought so. __________________ Cheers, Adam

28 November 2010, 08:17 AM	#2
volkersports Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 132	Hi. What does it say on top of the crown (winding stem)?

5 December 2010, 03:38 AM	#8
Mattyr95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rolex Oyster Prec Posts: 16	I thought so too but wasn't sure. Thanks for verifying it for me. Any idea what the various etchings could be all about?

6 December 2010, 03:06 AM	#10
Rolex tom "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: London, England Watch: rolex,seiko,Omega Posts: 192	i think it is 1952

13 December 2010, 03:59 AM	#11
Mattyr95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rolex Oyster Prec Posts: 16	Thanks Vintage69. i thought that was probably the case but thanks for verifying it.

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