Help me identify my dad's old watch.

[dbutchermd]

My dad passed away 3 yrs ago and he left me his first Rolex watch. He hasn't had it fixed, so my plan is to revive it to its old glory.

[dbutchermd]

Back pics

[donq]

Oyster Date. 34mm? Nice!

[offrdmania]

The photos are really bad to give any kind of valid information. The bracelet end links are concerning. If you want a true evaluation then you need to post very clear photos so that we can see details.

[Tools]

All of the numbers you need to identify your watch are etched on the case under the bracelet end links.

[stanmore12]

is that the reference 1501?

[dbutchermd]

Here's some pics

[dbutchermd]

More pics

[offrdmania]

Im sorry, those pics dont help any better than the others. Im going to guess that it is a mid 1960s model 1501 with a fake bracelet.

[dbutchermd]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

Im sorry, those pics dont help any better than the others. Im going to guess that it is a mid 1960s model 1501 with a fake bracelet.

I remember that he told me these are fake bracelets. Are there still available original replacements?

[offrdmania]

Originally Posted by dbutchermd

I remember that he told me these are fake bracelets. Are there still available original replacements?

Absolutely, original and correct bracelets are still available. Most likely it had a model 7835 bracelet if you want the Oyster style bracelet. I believe the end links for that case should be a 257.

[sigmadial]

Try getting a springbar tool to check the numbers on the side

[offrdmania]

Originally Posted by sigmadial

Try getting a springbar tool to check the numbers on the side

All he needs is a paper clip to do that

[jonast]

Also need help identifying this heirloom piece. I don’t have it with me right now and can’t check under the end links. All I know is that it is 18k gold, all original crown and bracelet and is from early 1960s.

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by jonast

Also need help identifying this heirloom piece. I don’t have it with me right now and can’t check under the end links. All I know is that it is 18k gold, all original crown and bracelet and is from early 1960s.

Please start a new thread. It gets confusing when multiple people are asking about multiple watches in the same thread.

[Frank80]

Bracelet looks aftermarket but the clasp may be original.

[statsman]

I think restoring it is a terrific idea, and you will enjoy it very much. I restored (more accurately- got Phillip Ridley to restore) two of my dad’s old watches- a 46 years old Rolex Explorer and a 60 years old Lord Elgin. I wear them both regularly (the Elgin only on Sunday mornings).

I hope you enjoy yours! The formula is simple- start with a great father, and then add an old watch that needs repair. Combining the two leads to a keepsake Worth far more than money can measure.

[Wangja]

Originally Posted by dbutchermd

My dad passed away 3 yrs ago and he left me his first Rolex watch. He hasn't had it fixed, so my plan is to revive it to its old glory.

Looks like a 1501. Lovely watch, light on the wrist, good size and still looks the part.

My first Rolex was a 1501 but stolen at CKY airport. Since replaced, but I now need a bracelet 78350 with 557 end pieces - Rolex want around 1,500 USD!