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adam78 · 12 June 2009, 05:49 AM

Your watch is from about 1951 by this chart: http://www.qualitytyme.net/pages/numbers.html

Since it is an Oyster, the crown does not pull out until it is unscrewed from the case tube (a patented method for water resistance, along with the screw-down case back -- this is a Rolex after all!). Be gentle, and you'll get the hang of it. It will need to be serviced if not done recently to your knowledge.

Post a picture if you can upload one to a server such as Photobucket. The honeycomb dial you describe is echt-50s.

12 June 2009, 05:49 AM	#2
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,829	Your watch is from about 1951 by this chart: http://www.qualitytyme.net/pages/numbers.html Since it is an Oyster, the crown does not pull out until it is unscrewed from the case tube (a patented method for water resistance, along with the screw-down case back -- this is a Rolex after all!). Be gentle, and you'll get the hang of it. It will need to be serviced if not done recently to your knowledge. Post a picture if you can upload one to a server such as Photobucket. The honeycomb dial you describe is echt-50s. __________________ Cheers, Adam