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DOUGHN · 10 March 2013, 06:05 PM

my wife's grandpop Rolex
the dial paint have been bubbled and the glass have deep scratches
upon checking on Bobwatch i entered the SN and found out is was manufactured year was 1945 :) WW-2 watch. can wait to go my watchrepair guy to get this beauty fixed. and hope i could find some additional bracelet links for my huge wrist.

should i have the dial repainted? any advise would be appreciated . thanks

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Kingair · 10 March 2013, 06:24 PM

Sent it out to the correct person (not to Rolex) and you will receive a stunningly restored watch.

Regarding the dial . . . don't have it repainted . . . or the value of the watch goes down the drain . . .

HAGWe

DOUGHN · 10 March 2013, 06:40 PM

thanks for the advise ill try to post a macro shot later re the dial . :)

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vintagewaferthin · 10 March 2013, 11:39 PM

By all means do not send that dial for refinishing! Send her over to Bob Ridley in Dallas and you will get a beautiful vintage back.

seabreeze · 10 March 2013, 11:50 PM

Best wishes with it

DOUGHN · 11 March 2013, 01:49 AM

thanks guys for the suggestion.

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Jackxv · 11 March 2013, 02:54 AM

That is not WW2 , propably 50ish

Jack

Tools · 11 March 2013, 07:37 AM

Great looking watch..

It is not a 1945, but a 1956/57 model.. (Rolex re-numbered in 1953, so 40's and '53 on repeat)

I think that the dial is good but the crystal is scratched up. It will look much better with a new crystal..

If you want it restored then, as mentioned, Bob Ridley in Dallas Texas ( watchmakers.com ) is the place to go.. he may also have a handle on some links for that old bracelet, although I think that if you are going to wear it you should get a more modern Oyster bracelet..

DOUGHN · 11 March 2013, 08:57 AM

Thanks Jack and Tools for the info :)

Damn , i thought it was a '45 . :)

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DOUGHN · 12 March 2013, 01:52 AM

after checking the case it is a {6494} roulette date red & black , 34mm , manual wind.

anyway where can i check the date of manufactured? thanks in advance

Tools · 12 March 2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DOUGHN

after checking the case it is a {6494} roulette date red & black , 34mm , manual wind.

anyway where can i check the date of manufactured? thanks in advance

I guess that you don't believe us......

Open the caseback... It should have a stamp inside if it was manufactured between '53 and '73...

The reason that so many charts have shown up is because there isn't anyplace to "check the date of manufacture".. Researchers have developed them to aid in researching a watch and they are only good for a couple of years either way and not expected to be accurate to the exact date...

Charts were developed from the watches that have a case stamp ('53 to '73), and known original sales receipts over the years, then extrapolation to fill in the blanks... it is not an exact science...

MichaelB_Can · 12 March 2013, 10:32 AM

Your a lucky man , nice watch !!

Mike B , Canada ⌚

DOUGHN · 12 March 2013, 01:50 PM

@tools hahahah i believed u now ... sorry but too many diff answers thanks for the info rolex guru ;)

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jamazizul · 12 March 2013, 02:19 PM

Hi All,
I have about the same model as yours, given by my Dad. It's 6694 Cal.1215. He bought it in Singapore in 1961 I think when he is still single and I wasn't even born yet. Of course the bracelet is a replacement. So it's not a WWII watch. It says Rolex Oyster Date Precision on the dial. It's one hell of accurate watch. Here's a wrist shot.

DOUGHN · 12 March 2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MichaelB_Can

Your a lucky man , nice watch !!

Mike B , Canada ⌚

thanks mike ;)

DOUGHN · 12 March 2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jamazizul

Hi All,
I have about the same model as yours, given by my Dad. It's 6694 Cal.1215. He bought it in Singapore in 1961 I think when he is still single and I wasn't even born yet. Of course the bracelet is a replacement. So it's not a WWII watch. It says Rolex Oyster Date Precision on the dial. It's one hell of accurate watch. Here's a wrist shot.

Hey jamazizul,

Look similar but we dont have same indexes , mine is dart shape while yours is stick marker.

Mine is 6494 not 6694 :)

Gurus may chime in

joe100 · 12 March 2013, 06:05 PM

Definitely 1950s, not WW2 era. The serials from these periods overlap and are quite confusing.

DOUGHN · 14 March 2013, 07:18 PM

thanks joe for the info. based on rolex sn datebase is 1958 ;)

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DOUGHN · 25 March 2013, 09:06 PM

i let my favorite watchrepair guy opened the backcase... its dated 1957 :)

now under restoration, heres the BEFORE photos :

will post the AFTER pics after its fully restored . TFL

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jolimont · 25 March 2013, 09:25 PM

thanks for the update

cop414 · 25 March 2013, 09:27 PM

Wow,
What a great heirloom. You have the most classic story, can't wait for your after pics. Congratulations!

DOUGHN · 26 March 2013, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

Wow,
What a great heirloom. You have the most classic story, can't wait for your after pics. Congratulations!

thanks :) i do hope i can pull this off a 34mm watch for my 8.5inch wrist .. or else my wife would enjoy wearing this watch LOL

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cop414 · 26 March 2013, 02:35 AM

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thanks :) i do hope i can pull this off a 34mm watch for my 8.5inch wrist .. or else my wife would enjoy wearing this watch LOL

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Hey either way it's staying in the family, that's what important. That's something that you can't buy, priceless in my opinion!

destrow · 26 March 2013, 02:43 AM

definitely post some 'after' pics

DOUGHN · 26 March 2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

Hey either way it's staying in the family, that's what important. That's something that you can't buy, priceless in my opinion!

yup definitely it will be pass to my children and grandchildren . thanks bud :)

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DOUGHN · 26 March 2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by destrow

definitely post some 'after' pics

will do. thanks cheers :)

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DOUGHN · 20 April 2013, 09:00 PM

heres the updated photo

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GeoGio Greece · 20 April 2013, 09:15 PM

Looks brand new ! Rolex quality holds

Enjoy in health and post more pics.

Vincent65 · 20 April 2013, 09:25 PM

Looks great, new crown and crystal? Now get some decent/correct new Rolex spring bars, or it will all be in vain!

DOUGHN · 20 April 2013, 09:39 PM

Thanks bud for the suggestion :)

Yup new crown and cystal :( the old ones were worn out

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10 March 2013, 06:05 PM	#1
DOUGHN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manila Watch: AP.Rolex.Pam.Tudor Posts: 372	Another Heirloom but needs Restoration Badly my wife's grandpop Rolex the dial paint have been bubbled and the glass have deep scratches upon checking on Bobwatch i entered the SN and found out is was manufactured year was 1945 :) WW-2 watch. can wait to go my watchrepair guy to get this beauty fixed. and hope i could find some additional bracelet links for my huge wrist. should i have the dial repainted? any advise would be appreciated . thanks Sent thru Doughn's Fax Machine __________________ '13 Rolex116610LV Hulk / '16 Tudor BlackbayBronze / '57 Rolex6494 / '64 Rolex1018 / '74 Tudor9101/0 Ranger2 Auto / '94 Tudor 79090 Sub / '02 Tudor 72980 TigerChrono / '11 AP ROO Ti / '12 Panerai 372 / 71' Omega Cons / '91 TagHeuer 4000 Auto / '16 Seiko PADI turtle / '16 Seiko Sumo / Seiko 6139 speedtimer / Seiko Nano

10 March 2013, 06:40 PM	#3
DOUGHN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manila Watch: AP.Rolex.Pam.Tudor Posts: 372	thanks for the advise ill try to post a macro shot later re the dial . :) Sent thru Doughn's Fax Machine __________________ '13 Rolex116610LV Hulk / '16 Tudor BlackbayBronze / '57 Rolex6494 / '64 Rolex1018 / '74 Tudor9101/0 Ranger2 Auto / '94 Tudor 79090 Sub / '02 Tudor 72980 TigerChrono / '11 AP ROO Ti / '12 Panerai 372 / 71' Omega Cons / '91 TagHeuer 4000 Auto / '16 Seiko PADI turtle / '16 Seiko Sumo / Seiko 6139 speedtimer / Seiko Nano

11 March 2013, 01:49 AM	#6
DOUGHN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manila Watch: AP.Rolex.Pam.Tudor Posts: 372	thanks guys for the suggestion. Sent thru Doughn's Fax Machine __________________ '13 Rolex116610LV Hulk / '16 Tudor BlackbayBronze / '57 Rolex6494 / '64 Rolex1018 / '74 Tudor9101/0 Ranger2 Auto / '94 Tudor 79090 Sub / '02 Tudor 72980 TigerChrono / '11 AP ROO Ti / '12 Panerai 372 / 71' Omega Cons / '91 TagHeuer 4000 Auto / '16 Seiko PADI turtle / '16 Seiko Sumo / Seiko 6139 speedtimer / Seiko Nano

11 March 2013, 02:54 AM	#7
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	That is not WW2 , propably 50ish Jack __________________ If it's to vintage to wear...it's worthless Wear the crown like ik should be , don't pamper it

11 March 2013, 07:37 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,137	Great looking watch.. It is not a 1945, but a 1956/57 model.. (Rolex re-numbered in 1953, so 40's and '53 on repeat) I think that the dial is good but the crystal is scratched up. It will look much better with a new crystal.. If you want it restored then, as mentioned, Bob Ridley in Dallas Texas ( watchmakers.com ) is the place to go.. he may also have a handle on some links for that old bracelet, although I think that if you are going to wear it you should get a more modern Oyster bracelet.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 March 2013, 11:39 PM	#4
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,609	By all means do not send that dial for refinishing! Send her over to Bob Ridley in Dallas and you will get a beautiful vintage back.

10 March 2013, 11:50 PM	#5
seabreeze 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ed Location: Martha's Vineyard Posts: 832	Best wishes with it

11 March 2013, 08:57 AM	#9
DOUGHN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manila Watch: AP.Rolex.Pam.Tudor Posts: 372	Thanks Jack and Tools for the info :) Damn , i thought it was a '45 . :) Sent from my iPoop __________________ '13 Rolex116610LV Hulk / '16 Tudor BlackbayBronze / '57 Rolex6494 / '64 Rolex1018 / '74 Tudor9101/0 Ranger2 Auto / '94 Tudor 79090 Sub / '02 Tudor 72980 TigerChrono / '11 AP ROO Ti / '12 Panerai 372 / 71' Omega Cons / '91 TagHeuer 4000 Auto / '16 Seiko PADI turtle / '16 Seiko Sumo / Seiko 6139 speedtimer / Seiko Nano

12 March 2013, 01:52 AM	#10
DOUGHN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manila Watch: AP.Rolex.Pam.Tudor Posts: 372	after checking the case it is a {6494} roulette date red & black , 34mm , manual wind. anyway where can i check the date of manufactured? thanks in advance

12 March 2013, 10:32 AM	#12
MichaelB_Can Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 332	Your a lucky man , nice watch !! Mike B , Canada ⌚

12 March 2013, 01:50 PM	#13
DOUGHN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manila Watch: AP.Rolex.Pam.Tudor Posts: 372	@tools hahahah i believed u now ... sorry but too many diff answers thanks for the info rolex guru ;) Sent thru Doughn's Fax Machine __________________ '13 Rolex116610LV Hulk / '16 Tudor BlackbayBronze / '57 Rolex6494 / '64 Rolex1018 / '74 Tudor9101/0 Ranger2 Auto / '94 Tudor 79090 Sub / '02 Tudor 72980 TigerChrono / '11 AP ROO Ti / '12 Panerai 372 / 71' Omega Cons / '91 TagHeuer 4000 Auto / '16 Seiko PADI turtle / '16 Seiko Sumo / Seiko 6139 speedtimer / Seiko Nano

12 March 2013, 06:05 PM	#17
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	Definitely 1950s, not WW2 era. The serials from these periods overlap and are quite confusing. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

14 March 2013, 07:18 PM	#18
DOUGHN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manila Watch: AP.Rolex.Pam.Tudor Posts: 372	thanks joe for the info. based on rolex sn datebase is 1958 ;) Sent thru Doughn's Fax Machine __________________ '13 Rolex116610LV Hulk / '16 Tudor BlackbayBronze / '57 Rolex6494 / '64 Rolex1018 / '74 Tudor9101/0 Ranger2 Auto / '94 Tudor 79090 Sub / '02 Tudor 72980 TigerChrono / '11 AP ROO Ti / '12 Panerai 372 / 71' Omega Cons / '91 TagHeuer 4000 Auto / '16 Seiko PADI turtle / '16 Seiko Sumo / Seiko 6139 speedtimer / Seiko Nano

25 March 2013, 09:06 PM	#19
DOUGHN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manila Watch: AP.Rolex.Pam.Tudor Posts: 372	i let my favorite watchrepair guy opened the backcase... its dated 1957 :) now under restoration, heres the BEFORE photos : will post the AFTER pics after its fully restored . TFL Sent thru Doughn's Fax Machine __________________ '13 Rolex116610LV Hulk / '16 Tudor BlackbayBronze / '57 Rolex6494 / '64 Rolex1018 / '74 Tudor9101/0 Ranger2 Auto / '94 Tudor 79090 Sub / '02 Tudor 72980 TigerChrono / '11 AP ROO Ti / '12 Panerai 372 / 71' Omega Cons / '91 TagHeuer 4000 Auto / '16 Seiko PADI turtle / '16 Seiko Sumo / Seiko 6139 speedtimer / Seiko Nano

25 March 2013, 09:25 PM	#20
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	thanks for the update

25 March 2013, 09:27 PM	#21
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,852	Wow, What a great heirloom. You have the most classic story, can't wait for your after pics. Congratulations! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

26 March 2013, 02:43 AM	#24
destrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Orleans Posts: 145	definitely post some 'after' pics

20 April 2013, 09:00 PM	#27
DOUGHN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manila Watch: AP.Rolex.Pam.Tudor Posts: 372	heres the updated photo Sent thru Doughn's Fax Machine __________________ '13 Rolex116610LV Hulk / '16 Tudor BlackbayBronze / '57 Rolex6494 / '64 Rolex1018 / '74 Tudor9101/0 Ranger2 Auto / '94 Tudor 79090 Sub / '02 Tudor 72980 TigerChrono / '11 AP ROO Ti / '12 Panerai 372 / 71' Omega Cons / '91 TagHeuer 4000 Auto / '16 Seiko PADI turtle / '16 Seiko Sumo / Seiko 6139 speedtimer / Seiko Nano

20 April 2013, 09:15 PM	#28
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Looks brand new ! Rolex quality holds Enjoy in health and post more pics. __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

20 April 2013, 09:25 PM	#29
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	Looks great, new crown and crystal? Now get some decent/correct new Rolex spring bars, or it will all be in vain!

20 April 2013, 09:39 PM	#30
DOUGHN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manila Watch: AP.Rolex.Pam.Tudor Posts: 372	Thanks bud for the suggestion :) Yup new crown and cystal :( the old ones were worn out Sent from my iPoop __________________ '13 Rolex116610LV Hulk / '16 Tudor BlackbayBronze / '57 Rolex6494 / '64 Rolex1018 / '74 Tudor9101/0 Ranger2 Auto / '94 Tudor 79090 Sub / '02 Tudor 72980 TigerChrono / '11 AP ROO Ti / '12 Panerai 372 / 71' Omega Cons / '91 TagHeuer 4000 Auto / '16 Seiko PADI turtle / '16 Seiko Sumo / Seiko 6139 speedtimer / Seiko Nano

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