Rolex: Does Anyone Recognize this Animal

[baumare]

Originally Posted by Dan S

Seems quite common to have the "31" on top.

https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...nd-350000.html
http://rolexpassionreport.com/7677/t...-claude-killy/
https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-ro...ctive-5893089/
https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...ces/rolex-6236
https://robertmaron.com/rolex-datoco...ude-killy.html

Thank you Dan, I did a little more research and I came up with this classification that may be explain it:

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Would be nice if some expert can confirm

[Vetracer]

What a fantastic heirloom, I hope you treasure it and pass it it down to your child/children to treasure.

[WofDen]

First off, I didn't join this Site to "dick" with people. I have better use of my time than that. I did purchase the Ref. 116518; unfortunately, it was not through a member of this Site, but this Site gave me confidence that the individual from whom I purchased the watch is reputable.

As for the watch depicted, I recently sold the watch for a substantial sum to an AD, and added to my Rolex collection. I enjoy wearing my watches very much. With the Rolex Chronograph depicted, it would sit in my safe deposit box and collect dust because of fear of further use/potential damage and diminishing its value. Needless to say, the watch was thoroughly inspected before the transaction was consummated.

The reason I posted the watch is because it is an amazing watch, and I thought I would share it on this site. You can imagine how I felt when I found this in my Father's dresser drawer. I had not seen anything like it! It was an incredible discovery. I went to Christie's Auction House and they told me this is an "important" watch, which is when I knew I could either sell it or put it in a safe deposit box. In any event, these watches are not common, and it was fun and appreciated to see TRF members' analysis; it is amazing how knowledgable so many of you are about Rolex and watches in general. But we all share a love for watches, and Rolexes in particular.

[BigBlue1]

That’s a badass watch. I feel bad but can understand people’s rush to judgment in the early stages. Congratulations and it’s is a remarkable watch. I have always wanted one but not in my wheel house at the moment. Sorry for your loss but your dad was looking out for you from above.