Vintage Gold Oyster Date: Need Info

[donzist]

Hi Everyone:

Long time lurker, first time poster. I will be posting from now on in other sections and share some pics of my (small) collection.

I was hoping to get some insight as to this gold oyster date. It used to be my grandfathers and he passed it down when he passed. I have never used it and has been sitting in a safe for the past 16-17 yrs. Anyhow, as I've grown to love to love watches I decided to take it out. Wound it it up and it is running fine so far, quickdate not working (although I dont know if it was available back then), movement seemed a little sticky when I wound it. My best guesstimate is that the watch is at least 40 yrs old. I hadn't seen a bracelet like that either.

I would like to get any info on the watch, reference no., how old it might be, etc. Anything that could shed some light.

Also, I would like to change the bracelet to perhaps a brown leather strap. Any info on how/where I could purchase this from to make it look good.

Thanks everyone! On to the pics.

[crowncollection]

Model 1507 reeded bezel, textured brick paved band. Need pics of the clasp to be sure the exact reference of the band

[andromeda160]

Shes had a repainted dial at some point as well, although I know theres a seller on ebay right now with some Original Rolex date dials made for gold/tt models for less than $100 right now, what a nice bracelet. I love the unique designs they used to do

[donzist]

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[donzist]

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[donzist]

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[donzist]

It is a very different bracelet for sure. I don't see how it could be resized though as there aren't any links (its too big for me) My wrist is 7inches. The bracelet has the rolex crown logo on the inside of the clasp and a "k114" marking.

Thank you both for the info. I will search the forum and read up on the reference model.

Any good leather straps I could switch too? My plan for this watch is to use it once every so often to a dinner or the like. Thanks!

Posted some more pics but they are pending approval?

[GeoGio Greece]

its a lovely piece. post as many pics you can, for all of us to see every detail. No, pictures do not need approval, provided they are pure watch pictures.

[Lgear080]

Case and bezel are very crisp... Finding a great dial to match should be easy.

[donzist]

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/c...s/IMG_6935.jpg

[donzist]

Originally Posted by GeoGio Greece

its a lovely piece. post as many pics you can, for all of us to see every detail. No, pictures do not need approval, provided they are pure watch pictures.

Thanks. When I post a pic it says that it won't show up "until a moderator has approved it for posting" Might have to do with my low post count

[crowncollection]

Show the markings inside the clasp, the band is mesh texted not brick paved cheers

[andromeda160]

Originally Posted by donzist

It is a very different bracelet for sure. I don't see how it could be resized though as there aren't any links (its too big for me) My wrist is 7inches. The bracelet has the rolex crown logo on the inside of the clasp and a "k114" marking.

Thank you both for the info. I will search the forum and read up on the reference model.

Any good leather straps I could switch too? My plan for this watch is to use it once every so often to a dinner or the like. Thanks!

Posted some more pics but they are pending approval?

There should be a way to adjust it down a bit a t the clasp

[watchcrank]

besides dial & that is not to hard to source it looks very nice. These have a good value because of bezel and bracelet. Keep it all together. Nice leather strap is easy to source as would be a proper gold buckle on this forum as well and wear it often :-)

[donzist]

Hello: Resurrecting this old thread. Does anyone know the strap size for the 1507? 19mm?? I am finally getting around to getting it on a strap.

Pics to follow, of both before and after. Promise!

[Toronto Soup King]

For vintage, 34mm Oyster=19mm lug width (strap width).

[donzist]

Originally Posted by Toronto Soup King

For vintage, 34mm Oyster=19mm lug width (strap width).

Thank you for your help, Toronto! Much appreciated