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Timetogetawatch · 2 July 2017, 06:12 AM

I'm about to purchase my first vintage rolex as a 1975 birth year piece. I found a beautiful 1501 model with box and papers. The papers show it was sold in 1975 but the serial number is 375XXXX, which makes me think it was actually made in 1973 or 1974. I know there's no science to serial numbers but would appreciate any advice on this. Thanks!

springer · 2 July 2017, 07:02 AM

A 3.75 serial number could definitely be sold during 1975. The serial number charts are "guesstimates" at best which get you close to the year determined by the author of the chart that you happen to be looking at.

Timetogetawatch · 3 July 2017, 02:45 AM

Thanks, Springer!

2 July 2017, 06:12 AM	#1
Timetogetawatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: Texas Watch: 1975 Air-King Posts: 35	1975 Vintage? I'm about to purchase my first vintage rolex as a 1975 birth year piece. I found a beautiful 1501 model with box and papers. The papers show it was sold in 1975 but the serial number is 375XXXX, which makes me think it was actually made in 1973 or 1974. I know there's no science to serial numbers but would appreciate any advice on this. Thanks!

2 July 2017, 07:02 AM	#2
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,196	A 3.75 serial number could definitely be sold during 1975. The serial number charts are "guesstimates" at best which get you close to the year determined by the author of the chart that you happen to be looking at. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

3 July 2017, 02:45 AM	#3
Timetogetawatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: Texas Watch: 1975 Air-King Posts: 35	Thanks, Springer!

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