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Holjon · 7 September 2014, 05:18 AM

Hi Guys,

I found this old watch when clearing out my father's draws. It works fine but I believe it must be a manual wind.

Has some numbers on the side 6234 and 530410.

Can anyone shed some light on manufacture date. Also, is it worth anything?

Thanks

Jonathan

andromeda160 · 7 September 2014, 06:03 AM

If authentic it's very valuable

watchcrank · 7 September 2014, 06:16 AM

Looks very new. couple of UK members can tell you where to take it for authentication. If it checks out worth several thousand pounds. M

Ue11 · 7 September 2014, 06:34 AM

If you do a google search you'll find what people are asking for similar watches - a little more than several thousand pounds. That's if everything checks out, of course.

Robbyvm · 7 September 2014, 06:34 AM

You will receive more pm's than you can handle...

mjclark32 · 7 September 2014, 06:46 AM

Whoa!
Words of advice:
keep it.
If you get it serviced ONLY do a movement service, leave everything else original.

CrownMe · 7 September 2014, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbyvm

You will receive more pm's than you can handle...

X2. So true lol

Awesome watch. Keep it and enjoy it

landroverking · 7 September 2014, 07:05 AM

Very nice.

V.lats97nsx · 7 September 2014, 07:07 AM

Watching closely

Alfredo. · 7 September 2014, 07:20 AM

WOW! That looks amazing! Definitely worth something! Keep it!

myclue · 7 September 2014, 07:32 AM

wow nice!!

incontrol · 7 September 2014, 07:32 AM

Awesome! If it checks out, definitely a keeper!

teqp · 7 September 2014, 08:11 AM

If it is authentic, it is a keeper. My guesstimate, if authentic, is a 1958 pre- Daytona. I believe it is a manual wind. Estimate in the 23-30k range.

But I will defer to the real experts here to chime in on it.

Presa canary · 7 September 2014, 08:56 AM

Welcome. Post some clearer pics if you can. I don't believe there should be any numbers on the side of a 6234. If it's legit, congrats on the find. It seems to be in great shape

Beelzy · 7 September 2014, 09:19 AM

It looks authentic enough to be worth some serious Cheddar!.....Wow!!!

Get that case back off and snap a pic.....oh my, the suspense!

QueueCumber · 7 September 2014, 09:26 AM

Be careful. If all checks out on it, it is an expensive piece and I'm sure some people will try to low ball you...

Loevhagen · 7 September 2014, 09:28 AM

Have a look here - same Case No 530410 at this from 2010: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/17800/lot/165/

I thought Case No. were S/N. I guess I was mistaken, since OP´s watch and the one linked here have equal case numbers.

Holjon · 7 September 2014, 09:29 AM

Okay. That's very interesting. I took it to my local jeweler who got a microscope out and offered me £1200 for it. He said it was authentic but not collectable as they were ten a penny.
Will post some more pics tomorrow when I've got my laptop rather than phone.

QueueCumber · 7 September 2014, 09:32 AM

They don't look the same to me! Doh!!

QueueCumber · 7 September 2014, 09:36 AM

I have to say, I don't understand why the Bonham one, that was worn less than a handful of times by someone famous, according to the description, has no lume at all, while the rest of the dial looks new. Did they not lume some of them originally? Was the dial reprinted or something? Just wondering...

Holjon · 7 September 2014, 09:36 AM

Case number is 530411. Just had another look.

Welshwatchman · 7 September 2014, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holjon

Hi Guys,

I found this old watch when clearing out my father's draws. It works fine but I believe it must be a manual wind.

Has some numbers on the side 6234 and 530410.

Can anyone shed some light on manufacture date. Also, is it worth anything?

Thanks

Jonathan

Are you sure that it has the case number 530410?

I mean really really sure.

I've got a view on this but I'm loathe to say anything until you can clarify.

Welshwatchman · 7 September 2014, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holjon

Case number is 530411. Just had another look.

You must have a decent set of tools there.

Can you post a pic of the case no?

Presa canary · 7 September 2014, 09:46 AM

I'd stay away from your local jeweler. If he authenticated it, and then offered you that, he's not to be trusted

linesiders · 7 September 2014, 10:27 AM

Yes - if authentic, your watchmaker mugs old ladies for their Rosary beads, then steals their purse dogs.

If authentic, and be very careful on this, you have hit a good strike of gold. But be very cautious. Find a quality vintage expert in your area to take a good look.

soundserious · 7 September 2014, 10:29 AM

Wow wish my dad had a set of drawers.

Holjon · 7 September 2014, 10:30 AM

Got some better photos.

QueueCumber · 7 September 2014, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundserious

Wow wish my dad had a set of drawers.

My father has a few sets of drawers, but they are all stained...

Syed117 · 7 September 2014, 10:42 AM

If you click on the first link, it goes to a photo bucket account with more pictures.

I'm an amateur, but that case looks too good to be that old. Especially after seeing the other pictures.

dbhak22 · 7 September 2014, 12:50 PM

WOW. What a find (if everything checks out). As others have said...outside of having a reputable jeweler check it out, keep it and do not get anything changed/serviced on it. Very valuable watch and memorable piece considering it was your father's. But once again, if everything checks out. GOOD LUCK, look forward to seeing what transpires.

7 September 2014, 05:18 AM	#1
Holjon "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 15	Found a Rolex.... Hi Guys, I found this old watch when clearing out my father's draws. It works fine but I believe it must be a manual wind. Has some numbers on the side 6234 and 530410. Can anyone shed some light on manufacture date. Also, is it worth anything? Thanks Jonathan

7 September 2014, 06:46 AM	#6
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Whoa! Words of advice: keep it. If you get it serviced ONLY do a movement service, leave everything else original. __________________

7 September 2014, 07:20 AM	#10
Alfredo. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 3,639	WOW! That looks amazing! Definitely worth something! Keep it! __________________ After reading all posts, I agree with Adam!

7 September 2014, 07:32 AM	#12
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Awesome! If it checks out, definitely a keeper! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

7 September 2014, 09:26 AM	#16
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	Be careful. If all checks out on it, it is an expensive piece and I'm sure some people will try to low ball you... __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

7 September 2014, 06:03 AM	#2
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	If authentic it's very valuable

7 September 2014, 06:16 AM	#3
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	Looks very new. couple of UK members can tell you where to take it for authentication. If it checks out worth several thousand pounds. M

7 September 2014, 06:34 AM	#4
Ue11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: California Posts: 81	If you do a google search you'll find what people are asking for similar watches - a little more than several thousand pounds. That's if everything checks out, of course.

7 September 2014, 06:34 AM	#5
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	You will receive more pm's than you can handle...

7 September 2014, 07:05 AM	#8
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Very nice.

7 September 2014, 07:07 AM	#9
V.lats97nsx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Syracuse Posts: 4,094	Watching closely

7 September 2014, 07:32 AM	#11
myclue "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Jersey Watch: Submariner Posts: 424	wow nice!!

7 September 2014, 08:11 AM	#13
teqp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Phil Location: SoCal Watch: 116613LN Posts: 3,052	If it is authentic, it is a keeper. My guesstimate, if authentic, is a 1958 pre- Daytona. I believe it is a manual wind. Estimate in the 23-30k range. But I will defer to the real experts here to chime in on it.

7 September 2014, 08:56 AM	#14
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,152	Welcome. Post some clearer pics if you can. I don't believe there should be any numbers on the side of a 6234. If it's legit, congrats on the find. It seems to be in great shape

7 September 2014, 09:19 AM	#15
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	It looks authentic enough to be worth some serious Cheddar!.....Wow!!! Get that case back off and snap a pic.....oh my, the suspense!

7 September 2014, 09:28 AM	#17
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	Have a look here - same Case No 530410 at this from 2010: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/17800/lot/165/ I thought Case No. were S/N. I guess I was mistaken, since OP´s watch and the one linked here have equal case numbers.

7 September 2014, 09:29 AM	#18
Holjon "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 15	Okay. That's very interesting. I took it to my local jeweler who got a microscope out and offered me £1200 for it. He said it was authentic but not collectable as they were ten a penny. Will post some more pics tomorrow when I've got my laptop rather than phone.

7 September 2014, 09:32 AM	#19
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	They don't look the same to me! Doh!! __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

7 September 2014, 09:36 AM	#20
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	I have to say, I don't understand why the Bonham one, that was worn less than a handful of times by someone famous, according to the description, has no lume at all, while the rest of the dial looks new. Did they not lume some of them originally? Was the dial reprinted or something? Just wondering... __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

7 September 2014, 09:46 AM	#24
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,152	I'd stay away from your local jeweler. If he authenticated it, and then offered you that, he's not to be trusted

7 September 2014, 10:27 AM	#25
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,499	Yes - if authentic, your watchmaker mugs old ladies for their Rosary beads, then steals their purse dogs. If authentic, and be very careful on this, you have hit a good strike of gold. But be very cautious. Find a quality vintage expert in your area to take a good look. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

7 September 2014, 10:29 AM	#26
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Wow wish my dad had a set of drawers.

7 September 2014, 10:30 AM	#27
Holjon "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 15	Got some better photos.

7 September 2014, 10:42 AM	#29
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	If you click on the first link, it goes to a photo bucket account with more pictures. I'm an amateur, but that case looks too good to be that old. Especially after seeing the other pictures.

7 September 2014, 12:50 PM	#30
dbhak22 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Daniel Location: PNW Watch: ♛ Posts: 3,063	WOW. What a find (if everything checks out). As others have said...outside of having a reputable jeweler check it out, keep it and do not get anything changed/serviced on it. Very valuable watch and memorable piece considering it was your father's. But once again, if everything checks out. GOOD LUCK, look forward to seeing what transpires.

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