I bought my wife an older Rolex... help...

[beancooker]

So I found this watch at a store, where they didn't seem to know what they had. Does anybody know what era it is from?

Any answers or help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

[Jedi]

Hi there.

It's looks like a way vintage ladies wrist watch to be worn with a silk strap that goes through the two loops at 12 and 6 o'clock.

As for model type and so on, you might have to search around a bit, but I've definitely seen something similar in various books about historical wrist watches.

Good luck, and welcome to TRF.

[Spark]

Hi,
It is from the late 40's early 50's or there abouts.
The strap/band to fit this watch are available from some vintage watch specialists and are like a twine/string with crimp type fixings at the lugs and leather stitched at both ends with the buckle one side like a standard leather strap/band.
There are also bracelets to fit this type of case, but they are very few and far between.

I hope this is of some help.

[f16570]

Cant help withthe age, but what a lovely looking ladies watch.
I hope she wears it in good health.

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[jac67]

Yes, I would say 1950's.


John.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Welcome to TRF!

Nice vintage ladies' Rolex. There was one like it posted here some days ago. I would say it is from the 1940ies, but a design like it was also availible in the 1930ies with lugs that could be easily opened for a quick strap exchange.

[YuppieKid]

[beancooker]

I really appreciate the answers. Thank you very much.

[gaopa]

While I don't know the vintage of that watch, I like the plain and simple design. I hope that your wife enjoys it.

Here is a shot of my wife's Rolex that I gave her in 1968. Her watch had the simple black nylon type band which I replaced a few years later with this diamond band. She has worn it daily since 1968 and it has only been serviced twice. Nothing like a Rolex! Cheers, Bill P.

[East Bay Rider]

Very nice

[beancooker]

Originally Posted by gaopa

While I don't know the vintage of that watch, I like the plain and simple design. I hope that your wife enjoys it.

Bill, that is an awesome one you got your wife. The fact that you got it for her 39 years ago, and that it has only been serviced says something about true quality. Congrats on 39+ years of marriage as well.

She will enjoy it very much. It is all I've heard about since we picked it up yesterday evening. It just makes me happy to see her giddy like a schoolgirl, over something as simple as a watch (even if it is a Rolex).

Pretty cool forum y'all have here. I'll have to spend some time here as well as at my home, http://forums.nicoclub.com

[beancooker]

Wow, it says a lot about quality that you have only had her watch serviced twice in 39 years. Also congrats on 39+ years of marriage.

It makes me happy that my wife is as giddy as a schoolgirl, over something as simple as a watch (even if iot is a Rolex). I'll have to spend some more time here, looking at some of the other threads.

[gaopa]

Beancooker.... do spend some time here on the Forum as there is always something fascinating to read/see in various categories of topics even beyond the watches. These are great folks from all around the world. Cheers, Bill P.

[watchloverdave]

I'm thinking it's probably 1955 or so. Lovely watch.

[beancooker]

Okay, I took it to the nearest Authorized Rolex dealer, and dropped it off for service. His books only go back 20-30 years, and he referred me to.... You!

It is a 9kt

17 Jewel

4211 model?

F-2185 movement?