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15 July 2016, 10:10 AM
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Rolex Meritus
I picked up this Rolex Meritus men's watch recently, here in Ottawa, Canada.
The case number is 6594 sn 253480, and the movement is a 25 jewel cal. 1030, sn N724410. I've had the watch cleaned and serviced and have included some pictures. I understand the Meritus model was only sold in Canada in 1956. I'd be interested to learn more about this watch. Many thanks, Brian [attach][attach]IMG_0571.JPG[/attach][/attach] |
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15 July 2016, 09:50 PM
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Wow, nice. Is that a 36mm case?
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15 July 2016, 10:39 PM
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Thanks for the comment. the case is 33.45mm
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15 July 2016, 10:44 PM
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Thats a rare bird, congrats on the acquisition! The Canadian Explorer some say. Only 1 year production if I recall and only made for the Canadian market. 34mm case but with longer lugs than a regular 34mm case. You usually only see the "rotor self winding" on Tudor watches. Its a legit dial though looking at other examples.
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15 July 2016, 11:13 PM
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Very interesting, and nice watch!
I had no idea Rolex did this. 
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16 July 2016, 12:03 AM
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Do you have a higher resolution close-up of the dial?
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16 July 2016, 12:58 AM
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Here is a better picture of the dial. I believe this watch to be totally original, as I purchased it from the original owners (deceased) 80 year old wife. She told me that her husband purchased the watch new in Montreal, Canada.
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16 July 2016, 01:17 AM
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Dial looks correct to me. All of the meritus watches had a serial starting with 253XXX. Ive been looking for a nice one for quite some time but they are usually way overpriced.
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16 July 2016, 07:35 AM
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16 July 2016, 10:36 AM
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Great find! Very Nice
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16 July 2016, 12:03 PM
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16 July 2016, 12:51 PM
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Very handsome watch. Congrats on the pickup.
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