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Old 12 July 2009, 09:11 PM   #1
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Icon20 can anyone help please

could any one tell me anything about my watch .i.e how old ,model etc and what does the meaning movement is out of balance mean, regards lexo
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Old 12 July 2009, 11:35 PM   #2
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Well, that movement is filthy, and would definitely benefit from a complete overhaul. A good watchmaker will be able to tell you up front if any parts are needed. Go from there.

Worth restoring, also with new crystal and light case polish/cleaning.
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It looks like a sterling silver, Rebberg-movement Rolex (unsigned on the dial), circa 1914-1917.

As for the watch being "out of balance", I am not familiar with this term, but I'm sure it has something to do with the balance wheel having a problem. A good watchmaker, as Adam has indicated, is your best bet for cleaning, servicing and an appraisal.
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Old 13 July 2009, 06:02 AM   #4
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i would just like to say abig thankyou for all the help i have recieved .thankyou regards lexo,ps what sort of price am i looking at for repairs etc general ball park figure.thanks
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Old 13 July 2009, 06:23 AM   #5
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i would just like to say abig thankyou for all the help i have recieved .thankyou regards lexo,ps what sort of price am i looking at for repairs etc general ball park figure.thanks
You're welcome lexo, but I have no idea regarding the price to expect for servicing this watch. Rolex will not work on it, since it is so old. But an independent watchmaker will take up the challenge, probably. I would go for it, no matter what. But it is your call, of course.

Best of luck!
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Old 13 July 2009, 07:08 AM   #6
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thanks again for all your help ,regards lexo
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Old 13 July 2009, 07:50 AM   #7
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I can't help, but that's a great watch.
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Old 13 July 2009, 05:54 PM   #8
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Old 2 December 2009, 01:49 AM   #9
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Rebberg.

Hi. The case was hall marked in London (see letter u in oval) and , if the date letter is 'a', then it was hallmarked in 1916. The luminous was used extensively during the first world war - 1914-18. Rolex were one of the first companies to make wrist watches for gents at this time. Regards, Tylden.
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