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RichieMennie · 25 May 2013, 02:42 AM

I have an older Oyster Perpetual with the word precision at the bottom. No other information such as the box, maintenance records available. The attached photo shows a strap but that is not a Rolex Band. Any ideas on the age and value. Well over 40 years old.

datejust24 · 25 May 2013, 03:00 AM

hm...no expert but haven't seen an explorer like that..as stated band is def. not Rolex..experts will chime in shortly.

domimax · 25 May 2013, 03:17 AM

If it is a early Explorer the case number should be 6098.

RichieMennie · 25 May 2013, 03:34 AM

Where would I find the case number? Thanks

joe100 · 25 May 2013, 03:45 AM

I think that's a 6098 too. The case number and serial are between the lugs. Remove the bracelet, which isn't a Rolex bracelet btw, and you'll find both

RichieMennie · 25 May 2013, 05:04 AM

The only information I can see between the lugs are the words "Registered Design" No indication of a serial or model number.

joe100 · 25 May 2013, 05:34 AM

Should be there. Maybe the aftermarket bracelet rubbed them. A watchmaker can remove the case back which should give you the reference number.

marcello pisani · 25 May 2013, 07:45 AM

" square numbers " the watch looks belonging to the " 5500 " family ( 5500 or 5504 or more probably 5506 ) made in the early 60s with a 1530 movement.
here for comparison you see a 5500 ( stainless steel case ) with the very same dial :

( sorry for the bad picture ! )

joe100 · 25 May 2013, 07:49 AM

That makes sense. I'm not really up on the older Explorers. Really good info

RichieMennie · 26 May 2013, 09:57 AM

Can you tell me if the model # is available on these models between the lugs. I can not see that on mine and wonder if it might not be a legitimate Rolex. I have yet to remove the case to see if the model # is on the inside.

25 May 2013, 03:45 AM	#5
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	I think that's a 6098 too. The case number and serial are between the lugs. Remove the bracelet, which isn't a Rolex bracelet btw, and you'll find both __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

25 May 2013, 05:34 AM	#7
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Should be there. Maybe the aftermarket bracelet rubbed them. A watchmaker can remove the case back which should give you the reference number. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

25 May 2013, 07:45 AM	#8
marcello pisani "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: italy Posts: 991	from the dial with .... " square numbers " the watch looks belonging to the " 5500 " family ( 5500 or 5504 or more probably 5506 ) made in the early 60s with a 1530 movement. here for comparison you see a 5500 ( stainless steel case ) with the very same dial : ( sorry for the bad picture ! )

25 May 2013, 07:49 AM	#9
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	That makes sense. I'm not really up on the older Explorers. Really good info __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

25 May 2013, 03:00 AM	#2
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	hm...no expert but haven't seen an explorer like that..as stated band is def. not Rolex..experts will chime in shortly.

25 May 2013, 03:17 AM	#3
domimax "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: usa Posts: 22	If it is a early Explorer the case number should be 6098.

25 May 2013, 03:34 AM	#4
RichieMennie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4	Where would I find the case number? Thanks

25 May 2013, 05:04 AM	#6
RichieMennie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4	The only information I can see between the lugs are the words "Registered Design" No indication of a serial or model number.

26 May 2013, 09:57 AM	#10
RichieMennie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4	Can you tell me if the model # is available on these models between the lugs. I can not see that on mine and wonder if it might not be a legitimate Rolex. I have yet to remove the case to see if the model # is on the inside.

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