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Old 26 July 2021, 07:54 AM   #1
JoJo78
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1940s Rolex(?) Skyrocket?

Hi everyone,

I'm back with another vintage find, found at a flea market today. I only purchased it because it reminds me of my first ever vintage Rolex find posted here some 5 or so years ago (linked below).

Link: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=491069


Yes, I know, I know.......it doesn't say Rolex on the dial. But if I recall correctly from research 5 years ago, some of these vintage 1940s military types didn't say Rolex on the dial but did on the interior caseback and movement (front or rear).

As you can see from my link and the posted image of an actual Rolex Skyrocket (especially the Skyrocket) the case and caseback are nearly identical. So is the dial and case material (silver) used of the pictured Skyrocket.

I don't have the tools to take off the caseback but will visit the watchmaker tomorrow with undated images. From what you can all see, do you all think this is possibly one of the unmarked-dial Rolex or Rolex Skyrockets?

Thank you all so much for your time and replies.
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