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RouletteDate · 27 January 2019, 08:46 AM

Hey everyone

I came across this watch the other day, just wanted to see if anyone has seen
one before.

Im new to collecting and the forum, this may not be a vintage piece either.

Hope to get some info on it either way.

Thank you

Richard Carver · 27 January 2019, 09:07 AM

Nice looking 1601. It was probably a sale contest prize back in the day. Someone had to move a bunch of 72 Fords to earn that. :) I wouldn't question whether real of not, without provenance it adds little or nothing to value.

That's vintage Rolex, a nice old watch with a tale to tell. :)

RouletteDate · 27 January 2019, 10:36 AM

Thanks for the info RC. Since I couldn't see the serial I was unsure what year it was.

So unless it has a story no more value than the next 72 datejust?

Would be interesting to talk with the owner and see what the story is. Hopefully I can get a hold of him.

I do like the Ford blue dial :)

DLRIDES · 27 January 2019, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RouletteDate

So unless it has a story no more value than the next 72 datejust?

To most, but as a car guy, I would find it interesting to own.

Richard Carver · 27 January 2019, 11:02 AM

Have to check the sr# for the year, I just pulled that out of the ether. :) Even with the story it isn't going to make that much difference, not like it was a real Tiffany. It's just a nice looking watch with a little twist.

If you get serious have them pull the caseback and check for corrosion.

EDIT: As Don says, Ford guys would love it! :)

27 January 2019, 09:07 AM	#2
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Nice looking 1601. It was probably a sale contest prize back in the day. Someone had to move a bunch of 72 Fords to earn that. :) I wouldn't question whether real of not, without provenance it adds little or nothing to value. That's vintage Rolex, a nice old watch with a tale to tell. :)

27 January 2019, 10:36 AM	#3
RouletteDate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: cal Posts: 49	Thanks for the info RC. Since I couldn't see the serial I was unsure what year it was. So unless it has a story no more value than the next 72 datejust? Would be interesting to talk with the owner and see what the story is. Hopefully I can get a hold of him. I do like the Ford blue dial :)

27 January 2019, 11:02 AM	#5
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Have to check the sr# for the year, I just pulled that out of the ether. :) Even with the story it isn't going to make that much difference, not like it was a real Tiffany. It's just a nice looking watch with a little twist. If you get serious have them pull the caseback and check for corrosion. EDIT: As Don says, Ford guys would love it! :)

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