Question about buying a movement

[jobberone]

Total newbie here. I have a 1959 35mm case and need a movement for it. Is it possible to find a period movement and if so will a dealer service it yada? I doubt I'm saying the right things so point me in the right direction please.

[Tools]

Your questions are too vague.

Movements fit in the machined portion of the case, not whether the case is 35mm or 40mm... but a 1959 what ???

The answer is, certainly you can find an early movement for it.. All you need to do is figure out what movement came in the case originally, then search the old shops and estates and classifieds until you find one...

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by Tools

Your questions are too vague.

Movements fit in the machined portion of the case, not whether the case is 35mm or 40mm... but a 1959 what ???

The answer is, certainly you can find an early movement for it.. All you need to do is figure out what movement came in the case originally, then search the old shops and estates and classifieds until you find one...

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. . . a 1959 . . .?
Please do specify the model

HAGOne

[sweiger]

You'd also need a (period correct) dial, crown + hands to make it a 1959 usable watch. Could easily add up.

[jobberone]

So how do I figure out what case I have? Will the number between the lugs tell me?

[sweiger]

Originally Posted by jobberone

So how do I figure out what case I have? Will the number between the lugs tell me?

Newbee answer: At 12 o'clock I think there should be a reference number.
If yes, you might do a search for it in Reference library.

[jobberone]

1911xx between the lugs. I don't see that on the Rolex serial # page although I confess not sure how to read it. The inside of the case back reads 9450. I do not see a number on the movement although it says 25 jewels and 25 rubies.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by jobberone

1911xx between the lugs. I don't see that on the Rolex serial # page although I confess not sure how to read it. The inside of the case back reads 9450. I do not see a number on the movement although it says 25 jewels and 25 rubies.

I thought that you needed a movement.. Now you say that you have one..

If the caseback is correct, you may have an early Tudor Day-Date..

It would be from the 1970's (not 1959) and have a 13 3/4 ligne ETA/Valjoux modified Rolex 1895 movement.. which would confirm the 25 jewels.

[jobberone]

Originally Posted by Tools

I thought that you needed a movement.. Now you say that you have one..

If the caseback is correct, you may have an early Tudor Day-Date..

It would be from the 1970's (not 1959) and have a 13 3/4 ligne ETA/Valjoux modified Rolex 1895 movement.. which would confirm the 25 jewels.

There is a Tudor movement in it. I need a Rolex movement for it. Maybe it is a Tudor watch though. I was told it was a 59 Rolex case but that's why I'm here.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by jobberone

There is a Tudor movement in it. I need a Rolex movement for it. Maybe it is a Tudor watch though. I was told it was a 59 Rolex case but that's why I'm here.

A picture is worth a thousand words..

I think that somebody gave you some bad information.. Probably used a Tudor serial number and a Rolex dating chart - they are not compatible..

Since Rolex makes Tudor, all the early cases say Rolex on them as do many of the bracelets. A Rolex movement, however, does not fit in a Tudor case.. The Rolex movement is much larger than the Tudor ETA movements. The good news is that any watchmaker will be able to work on your Tudor movement.. I probably should have said "Tudor 1895" movement since it would say Tudor on it and not Rolex.

Your watch will be much more valulable if you restore it to it's original Tudor configuration..

[jobberone]

Ok, it does say Montres Tudor SA 9450 on the inside of the case back. The movement has no name but does say 2834-2 at 12:00 on the movement with a fair amt of magnification. I can't get a good pic with my phone camera and I don't have another camera right now.

So I'd say you are right. It must be a Tudor. I guess that means I'm in the wrong forum. :)

[jobberone]

It does say Montres Tudor S.A. on the case back so I guess its a Tudor and not a Rolex. If so then I'm in the wrong forum. :) How do I post a pic? Do I need to upload it to an internet site first or can I do it off my computer? The serial number 1911xx does not seem to be a Tudor number though.

[jobberone]

[Tools]

Sure it's a Tudor serial number.. That range is estimated to have been used in the 80's..

However, there are no dating charts available the way we use the Rolex charts..

[jobberone]

Originally Posted by Tools

Sure it's a Tudor serial number.. That range is estimated to have been used in the 80's..

However, there are no dating charts available the way we use the Rolex charts..

Ok, great then I have a Tudor Day Date from the 80s. Thanks for all the help. I'll take my leave and thanks again. TC all.

[slowhand100ca]

I love Tudors, not sure where you got 1959 from, the ETA 2834 is a great machine too
Caliber 2834: from 1974, 2834-1: from 1979, 2834-2: from 1982. (another wat to generalize the production dates- save that the movement was not an afterthought or a replacement.