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Omega1300 · 15 February 2016, 08:48 AM

Hey guys - I recently stopped by my parents house and finally got to take a look at my dads old Rolex. I asked this on WUS, but with limited response, thought I'd ask here as well.

He used to work for a jeweler long ago, and somebody had traded this in, in non-working condition. He had it repaired once or twice over the years, but as he's very hard on his watches, eventually it ended up in a drawer.

I'd love to get it working again - any advice on who I could contact for repairs (ABC / Rik Dietel / IWW?), or any background on this model would be greatly appreciated!!

When I took off the bracelet, I could see (I believe - it was very difficult to see) the following:

Model Depose 979555

R.W.T. · 15 February 2016, 09:23 AM

Well...I'm probably your guy on that but I'll let anyone make a suggestion.

Reference you will find on the opposite side of the lugs from the serial. Watch is from 1954.

It looks to be a reference 6332 most likely. It utilizes an A260 or 645 automatic movement. (same movement has 2 names)

The dial is refinished.

The bracelet is somewhat later USA version of the rivet bracelet.

It's a reasonably uncommon version of the semi bubble back watch. Characteristically it has flat sides.

They look to have been polished kind of rounded.

From the photos it's hard to tell exactly what you have.

Look and see what it says opposite the serial between the other set of lugs.

Omega1300 · 15 February 2016, 09:38 AM

Thanks very much RWT - I will get a hold of the watch again this coming week and update the thread. I appreciate all the information you've been able to provide so far!!

R.W.T. · 15 February 2016, 11:05 AM

You can email me at:

RolexWatchTime@att.net

I'll be happy to discuss the watch with you with what you find further and help you find a solution to getting it going again even if you decide to have someone else do it.

Omega1300 · 16 February 2016, 11:15 AM

An update! Looks like you were correct RWT - it's a "BREVET 6332".

Ross Povey · 16 February 2016, 11:00 PM

Cool case design and one watch I regret selling. I actually tried to hunt it down again recently, to no avail :-(

Cheers

Ross

15 February 2016, 08:48 AM	#1
Omega1300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 3	My Dad's old Rolex (model Depose) - would love to get some more information! Hey guys - I recently stopped by my parents house and finally got to take a look at my dads old Rolex. I asked this on WUS, but with limited response, thought I'd ask here as well. He used to work for a jeweler long ago, and somebody had traded this in, in non-working condition. He had it repaired once or twice over the years, but as he's very hard on his watches, eventually it ended up in a drawer. I'd love to get it working again - any advice on who I could contact for repairs (ABC / Rik Dietel / IWW?), or any background on this model would be greatly appreciated!! When I took off the bracelet, I could see (I believe - it was very difficult to see) the following: Model Depose 979555

16 February 2016, 11:00 PM	#6
Ross Povey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: UK Posts: 125	Love the 6332... Cool case design and one watch I regret selling. I actually tried to hunt it down again recently, to no avail :-( Cheers Ross __________________ www.tudorcollector.net

15 February 2016, 09:23 AM	#2
R.W.T. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,973	Well...I'm probably your guy on that but I'll let anyone make a suggestion. Reference you will find on the opposite side of the lugs from the serial. Watch is from 1954. It looks to be a reference 6332 most likely. It utilizes an A260 or 645 automatic movement. (same movement has 2 names) The dial is refinished. The bracelet is somewhat later USA version of the rivet bracelet. It's a reasonably uncommon version of the semi bubble back watch. Characteristically it has flat sides. They look to have been polished kind of rounded. From the photos it's hard to tell exactly what you have. Look and see what it says opposite the serial between the other set of lugs.

15 February 2016, 09:38 AM	#3
Omega1300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 3	Thanks very much RWT - I will get a hold of the watch again this coming week and update the thread. I appreciate all the information you've been able to provide so far!!

15 February 2016, 11:05 AM	#4
R.W.T. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,973	You can email me at: RolexWatchTime@att.net I'll be happy to discuss the watch with you with what you find further and help you find a solution to getting it going again even if you decide to have someone else do it.

16 February 2016, 11:15 AM	#5
Omega1300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 3	An update! Looks like you were correct RWT - it's a "BREVET 6332".

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