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goin camping · 5 May 2018, 10:03 AM

I've been seeing those WWII Rolex Pocket Watches on eBay.

Since I know nothing about them. What can the collective tell me about them?

Do they keep time, Can you get a new face for them and on and on.

Thanks in advance.

Watch This · 5 May 2018, 10:05 AM

Post in the Vintage Forum for the best advice.

R.O.L.E.X · 5 May 2018, 10:27 AM

Yes, it is possible for them to keep accurate time if they are within service interval and functional. It would be wrong to replace the dial on any vintage piece. I'd even say that it's worse to replace a pocket watch dial. It destroys the history and value of the piece. Avoid replacing anything.

goin camping · 6 May 2018, 01:12 AM

I am looking for a working watch as opposed to a collectable.

andromeda160 · 6 May 2018, 01:39 AM

I just sold my rolex pocket watch on ebay for $490. Theyre accurate, and I dont think mine was serviced in quite some time

spoilsofwar01 · 6 May 2018, 03:42 AM

Rolex was one of many who provided WW2 Watches, the British Army had a G.S.T.P. General Service Time Piece, complete with Government Crows foot stamp's these are ready available by various manufacturers such as Rolex and Omega but they are not water proof..... vintage it not a bad thing but WW2 pocket watches like WW1 Rolex Army watches is a bit of a mine Field, tread carefully. good hunting........

5 May 2018, 10:03 AM	#1
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	WWII Rolex Pocket Watches. Questions I've been seeing those WWII Rolex Pocket Watches on eBay. Since I know nothing about them. What can the collective tell me about them? Do they keep time, Can you get a new face for them and on and on. Thanks in advance.

6 May 2018, 03:42 AM	#6
spoilsofwar01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: "H" Location: England Watch: ing Rainclouds Posts: 1,437	G.s.t.p Rolex was one of many who provided WW2 Watches, the British Army had a G.S.T.P. General Service Time Piece, complete with Government Crows foot stamp's these are ready available by various manufacturers such as Rolex and Omega but they are not water proof..... vintage it not a bad thing but WW2 pocket watches like WW1 Rolex Army watches is a bit of a mine Field, tread carefully. good hunting........

5 May 2018, 10:05 AM	#2
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	Post in the Vintage Forum for the best advice.

5 May 2018, 10:27 AM	#3
R.O.L.E.X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: N/A Posts: 213	Yes, it is possible for them to keep accurate time if they are within service interval and functional. It would be wrong to replace the dial on any vintage piece. I'd even say that it's worse to replace a pocket watch dial. It destroys the history and value of the piece. Avoid replacing anything.

6 May 2018, 01:12 AM	#4
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	I am looking for a working watch as opposed to a collectable.

6 May 2018, 01:39 AM	#5
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	I just sold my rolex pocket watch on ebay for $490. Theyre accurate, and I dont think mine was serviced in quite some time

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