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18 December 2017, 02:59 AM
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1947 Explorer Date Oyster Petpetual
I have a 1947 Rolex Explorer Date Oyster Perpetual that I would like to get more information on and an appraisal, if possible. I am in the Dallas TX area. Any information will be appreciated. It is in excellent working order and have been told by 3 different jewelers that it is in excellent condition for its age.
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18 December 2017, 03:01 AM
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Post photos, if you want input
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18 December 2017, 03:09 AM
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The serial # is 513903.
Last edited by brhoten; 18 December 2017 at 03:15 AM.. Reason: Add photos |
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18 December 2017, 03:12 AM
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And the 1st of explorers marked explorer was Q4 1953
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18 December 2017, 05:19 AM
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Photo
I can email good quality photos if you provide your email address. For some strange reason I am unable to upload photos larger than 1250x1250
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18 December 2017, 05:29 AM
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A Canadian Explorer is what you have OP. In the US market, it would say Oysterdate instead of Explorerdate on the dial. Not super collectible or sought after like the model 1016 Explorers of the period. Dont get me wrong, its still a collectible piece but it wont bring the big bucks like the 1016.
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18 December 2017, 07:07 AM
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18 December 2017, 07:15 AM
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I’m going to guess it’s either a 6294 or something similar
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18 December 2017, 08:06 AM
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It's a 5700 Explorer Date. Same ref as the Air King Date. There was also a 5701 two tone version.
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18 December 2017, 08:11 AM
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18 December 2017, 08:12 AM
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Good catch
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18 December 2017, 10:38 PM
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Definitely later than 1947. Rolex serial numbers reset in the late 50s and this causes all kinds of confusion. Your watch dates to ~1961.
Logic: dial and hands, squarely early to mid 60s. The Explorer was named in honor of the summiting of Everest, which didn’t happen until 1953. So what you have is 1961 as stated above. Just thought I’d flesh out the logic behind what we are saying
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