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26 November 2017, 09:57 PM
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Help with the identification of Vintage Rolex.
Hello everyone. I am not a collector but recently I bought an old silver Rolex. According to the serial it is from 1938, but I do not know much more. I would like some help to identify model, caliber and other interesting things. It will need repair and restoration and I want to know if it is worth investing in repair and restoration.
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27 November 2017, 12:28 AM
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Here I have more images.
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27 November 2017, 12:29 AM
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Yes, I would restore it.
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27 November 2017, 12:36 AM
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Its a model 578 as listed on the case back. To give you an idea of value, Bonhams last year sold a 9k solid gold cased 578 which was in excellent cosmetic and running condition for $1400US which included premiums.
From the condition of yours, a restoration will most likely exceed the watches overall value.
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27 November 2017, 12:48 AM
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I would still restore it.
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27 November 2017, 01:06 AM
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Serial number charts refer to Oyster cased Rolexes, which this is not.
Appears to be from 1920's or possibly early 30's. Silver hallmark is from Switzerland, so should not pre-date that. |
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27 November 2017, 01:26 AM
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Saving an old soldier is always worth the effort.
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30 November 2017, 11:20 PM
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I think I'm going to sell it as it is. It has broken the balance shaft. It goes to ebay ...
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1 December 2017, 12:50 AM
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