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testguy · 15 July 2016, 10:10 AM

I picked up this Rolex Meritus men's watch recently, here in Ottawa, Canada.
The case number is 6594 sn 253480, and the movement is a 25 jewel cal. 1030, sn N724410. I've had the watch cleaned and serviced and have included some pictures. I understand the Meritus model was only sold in Canada in 1956.
I'd be interested to learn more about this watch.
Many thanks,
Brian

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Toronto Soup King · 15 July 2016, 09:50 PM

Wow, nice. Is that a 36mm case?

testguy · 15 July 2016, 10:39 PM

Thanks for the comment. the case is 33.45mm

offrdmania · 15 July 2016, 10:44 PM

Thats a rare bird, congrats on the acquisition! The Canadian Explorer some say. Only 1 year production if I recall and only made for the Canadian market. 34mm case but with longer lugs than a regular 34mm case. You usually only see the "rotor self winding" on Tudor watches. Its a legit dial though looking at other examples.

brandrea · 15 July 2016, 11:13 PM

Very interesting, and nice watch!

I had no idea Rolex did this.

Old Expat Beast · 16 July 2016, 12:03 AM

Do you have a higher resolution close-up of the dial?

testguy · 16 July 2016, 12:58 AM

Here is a better picture of the dial. I believe this watch to be totally original, as I purchased it from the original owners (deceased) 80 year old wife. She told me that her husband purchased the watch new in Montreal, Canada.

offrdmania · 16 July 2016, 01:17 AM

Dial looks correct to me. All of the meritus watches had a serial starting with 253XXX. Ive been looking for a nice one for quite some time but they are usually way overpriced.

Old Expat Beast · 16 July 2016, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by testguy

Here is a better picture of the dial. I believe this watch to be totally original, as I purchased it from the original owners (deceased) 80 year old wife. She told me that her husband purchased the watch new in Montreal, Canada.

Looks good

Dries · 16 July 2016, 10:36 AM

Great find! Very Nice

Flywheel · 16 July 2016, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by offrdmania

Dial looks correct to me. All of the meritus watches had a serial starting with 253XXX. Ive been looking for a nice one for quite some time but they are usually way overpriced.

There's one on eBay now for $2k. But I have no knowledge about it or the seller.

Qinhan · 16 July 2016, 12:51 PM

Very handsome watch. Congrats on the pickup.

usrudiver932 · 14 February 2025, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by offrdmania

Dial looks correct to me. All of the meritus watches had a serial starting with 253XXX. Ive been looking for a nice one for quite some time but they are usually way overpriced.

If still interested

Watches to Buy has one, serviced and looks new. https://watchestobuy.com/shop/rolex-meritus-circa-1954/

Nick9 · 14 February 2025, 04:30 AM

There were at least two dial variants. Meritus were produced and sold for only about a year and apparently only in Canada.

I’ve seen only two in the metal, and of course a few more in pictures. I owned one for a few years.

The Canadian dress Rolex Explorer and the Meritus are not the same. The dress Explorer has an Explorer dial with numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9 and has “Explorer” printed on the dial.

DarknerImperator · 14 February 2025, 05:55 AM

Really nice watch!!!

KidWiff · 16 February 2025, 01:43 AM

This is a lovely looking Rolex.... i especially like the treatment of the seconds/minutes with the inner ring markings on the face.

Dan S · 16 February 2025, 01:57 AM

Love to see these quirky variations!

TuRo · 16 February 2025, 02:03 AM

Rolex with a Tudor style 'self-winding' arc.... quite the thing.

offrdmania · 16 February 2025, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usrudiver932

If still interested

Watches to Buy has one, serviced and looks new. https://watchestobuy.com/shop/rolex-meritus-circa-1954/

Thanks for the heads up after 9 years, I have graduated from the 34mm pieces

Dan S · 16 February 2025, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by offrdmania

Thanks for the heads up after 9 years, I have graduated from the 34mm pieces

And despite the fact that they are rare, I'm having a hard time picturing myself paying almost $4k USD for a 34mm gold-plated watch.

offrdmania · 16 February 2025, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan S

And despite the fact that they are rare, I'm having a hard time picturing myself paying almost $4k USD for a 34mm gold-plated watch.

Exactly! They were a lot less 10 years ago

Bazil · 16 February 2025, 07:04 PM

Thanks for sharing, what a beauty …

SVH · 17 February 2025, 03:27 AM

Looks great, obviously well cared for

15 July 2016, 10:10 AM	#1
testguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Cumberland, On. Posts: 18	Rolex Meritus I picked up this Rolex Meritus men's watch recently, here in Ottawa, Canada. The case number is 6594 sn 253480, and the movement is a 25 jewel cal. 1030, sn N724410. I've had the watch cleaned and serviced and have included some pictures. I understand the Meritus model was only sold in Canada in 1956. I'd be interested to learn more about this watch. Many thanks, Brian [attach][attach][/attach][/attach] Attached Images

15 July 2016, 10:44 PM	#4
offrdmania 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 6,078	Thats a rare bird, congrats on the acquisition! The Canadian Explorer some say. Only 1 year production if I recall and only made for the Canadian market. 34mm case but with longer lugs than a regular 34mm case. You usually only see the "rotor self winding" on Tudor watches. Its a legit dial though looking at other examples. __________________ TRF Member 11738

16 July 2016, 12:58 AM	#7
testguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Cumberland, On. Posts: 18	Here is a better picture of the dial. I believe this watch to be totally original, as I purchased it from the original owners (deceased) 80 year old wife. She told me that her husband purchased the watch new in Montreal, Canada. Attached Images

16 July 2016, 01:17 AM	#8
offrdmania 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 6,078	Dial looks correct to me. All of the meritus watches had a serial starting with 253XXX. Ive been looking for a nice one for quite some time but they are usually way overpriced. __________________ TRF Member 11738

16 February 2025, 01:57 AM	#17
Dan S 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,640	Love to see these quirky variations! __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

15 July 2016, 09:50 PM	#2
Toronto Soup King "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Pete Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: 1016. Posts: 696	Wow, nice. Is that a 36mm case?

15 July 2016, 10:39 PM	#3
testguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Cumberland, On. Posts: 18	Thanks for the comment. the case is 33.45mm

15 July 2016, 11:13 PM	#5
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 80,258	Very interesting, and nice watch! I had no idea Rolex did this.

16 July 2016, 12:03 AM	#6
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: MQ-24-7B2LLJF Posts: 29,003	Do you have a higher resolution close-up of the dial?

16 July 2016, 10:36 AM	#10
Dries "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,612	Great find! Very Nice

16 July 2016, 12:51 PM	#12
Qinhan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 632	Very handsome watch. Congrats on the pickup.

14 February 2025, 04:30 AM	#14
Nick9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 380	There were at least two dial variants. Meritus were produced and sold for only about a year and apparently only in Canada. I’ve seen only two in the metal, and of course a few more in pictures. I owned one for a few years. The Canadian dress Rolex Explorer and the Meritus are not the same. The dress Explorer has an Explorer dial with numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9 and has “Explorer” printed on the dial.

14 February 2025, 05:55 AM	#15
DarknerImperator "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Francesco Location: Italy Posts: 148	Really nice watch!!!

16 February 2025, 01:43 AM	#16
KidWiff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: USA Posts: 6	This is a lovely looking Rolex.... i especially like the treatment of the seconds/minutes with the inner ring markings on the face.

16 February 2025, 02:03 AM	#18
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,017	Rolex with a Tudor style 'self-winding' arc.... quite the thing. __________________ Well, I'm usually passin' by just about eleven o'clock see I never stop, I'm usually passin' by just about eleven o'clock, listen here and if you let me cool you one time, you'll be my regular stop... Ice Cream Man - Van Halen (writ. J.Brim)

16 February 2025, 07:04 PM	#22
Bazil 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 4,534	Thanks for sharing, what a beauty … __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.”*

17 February 2025, 03:27 AM	#23
SVH "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 247	Looks great, obviously well cared for

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