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F/Stop · 15 July 2022, 04:29 AM

I have an Oyster Perpetual -Date- 1500, serial number 281XXXX. I'm a bit confused as to its production year due to conflicting resources on the 'inter web'

1969 or 1971? Please enlighten!

Tools · 15 July 2022, 07:19 AM

Serial numbers are not an exact science and are made up of guesses by enthusiasts, so vary widely.

I think that your number is too high for a '69, and would say that ~71 would be closer.

Your watch is in the era where casebacks were stamped inside with the quarter and year.

springer · 15 July 2022, 07:31 AM

Personally, I prefer the case back dating method for the earlier watches. As Larry mentioned, I would put a production date of 1971 on this watch based on the the 281xxxxx serial number which is where most of these watches seem to fall in that range.

Check this thread in the Reference Library. My post from Sept. 10,2021, is the last update that I have made to this thread.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=350245

F/Stop · 15 July 2022, 07:55 AM

Thank you all for the input. Cheers!

Dan S · 15 July 2022, 07:59 AM

In your place, I would be interested in seeing the inside of the case-back. The actual date of production is a nebulous thing that you will never know, and so may not really matter in a concrete sense. The date inside the case-back is tangible and real.

15 July 2022, 04:29 AM	#1
F/Stop "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 3	Conflicting serial number references I have an Oyster Perpetual -Date- 1500, serial number 281XXXX. I'm a bit confused as to its production year due to conflicting resources on the 'inter web' 1969 or 1971? Please enlighten!

15 July 2022, 07:19 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	Serial numbers are not an exact science and are made up of guesses by enthusiasts, so vary widely. I think that your number is too high for a '69, and would say that ~71 would be closer. Your watch is in the era where casebacks were stamped inside with the quarter and year. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,307	Personally, I prefer the case back dating method for the earlier watches. As Larry mentioned, I would put a production date of 1971 on this watch based on the the 281xxxxx serial number which is where most of these watches seem to fall in that range. Check this thread in the Reference Library. My post from Sept. 10,2021, is the last update that I have made to this thread. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=350245 __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

15 July 2022, 07:59 AM	#5
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,252	In your place, I would be interested in seeing the inside of the case-back. The actual date of production is a nebulous thing that you will never know, and so may not really matter in a concrete sense. The date inside the case-back is tangible and real. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

15 July 2022, 07:55 AM	#4
F/Stop "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 3	Thank you all for the input. Cheers!

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