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8 January 2017, 06:19 AM | #1 |
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My first Rolex - 1943 - 6532
Good evening everyone,
First time posting here on these forums. I started collecting watches about 2 years ago and my main interest is to find watches that are in bad need of a repair. I have given 4 watches new life but this is my first rolex. I know this is going to be dificult but I found it in Iceland like all the others and I have a great company that helps me give thema new life. Well I will know more on monday but here goes :) What fo you think of my new baby :) IMG_3141.jpg IMG_3142.jpg |
9 January 2017, 04:11 AM | #2 |
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It's got lots of potential. The movement looks very crisp and will turn out nicely I'm sure.
The case seems to be unpolished and on that model the polishing scheme is a little different. I would leave that as is. An original un refinished dial will be hard to find but you can at some point. The watch is mid 50's not 1943. |
9 January 2017, 04:42 AM | #3 |
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Thank you, Im hoping the movement will turn out to be ok
The serial of the watch puts it at 1943 - is that odd ? |
9 January 2017, 06:18 AM | #4 |
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The date may be inside the case back, does that say 57? Can't quite make it out, it's the number just below the 4 digit ref.
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9 January 2017, 06:22 AM | #5 |
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Its 11.57 :)
But serial is six digits 267 xxx. And if im not mistaken that lands it on 1943. |
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See here for one of many of these enthusiast assembled date vs serial number tables: http://www.qualitytyme.net/pages/numbers.html |
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9 January 2017, 07:47 AM | #7 |
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Thank you, the year is not an issusue for - I jusr want to see itlrunnung again :)
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9 January 2017, 07:55 AM | #8 |
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That is really cool, be sure to post pics when it's completed! I'd love to see your other restored watches as well!
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9 January 2017, 09:08 PM | #9 |
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Well I took the watch to the local Rolex dealer and the movement is is great shape. I am so pleased - now its the hunt for parts
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10 January 2017, 04:48 AM | #10 |
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How about just fitting hands, crown and a new plexi to begin with? I like the look of the original stripped dial a lot!
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10 January 2017, 04:55 AM | #11 |
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Could be interesting - maby this watch should represemt what is was and is :)
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10 January 2017, 05:25 AM | #12 |
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I agree. That dial has interesting character.
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10 January 2017, 06:00 AM | #13 |
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If you get me an Iceland Passport I'll bring you hands for free and service the watch! :-)
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10 January 2017, 06:58 AM | #14 |
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Someday I'll get there for sure!
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I kind of like the dial, looks like stone
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