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jseng27 · 10 March 2015, 07:06 AM

Just a question to you guys. I'm being shown this old rolex from my grandad and I'm curious about its make. I don't have much info at the moment but its likely to be bought pre-owned rather from an AD many years ago. Looking online I cant quite find similar watches. Your expertise is greatly appreciated everybody!

Onikage · 10 March 2015, 07:39 AM

I can't tell you about the specific model but it looks to be in great condition. The bezel is referred to as a 'diamond pyramid bezel'. I DO know that anything that came with it originally is a rare bird in such nice condition. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will be along to help you soon. Grandpa was a cool customer that's for sure!

Oyster99 · 10 March 2015, 07:46 AM

Not a expert. What i do know is that i LOVE that watch. Love the datejust with presidential bracelets.

MonBK · 10 March 2015, 07:46 AM

Can you show the other side and a pic of the clasp?

Alpino · 10 March 2015, 07:49 AM

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A DateJust with a president bracelet have to be a 31mm or 26mm.

Could your Watch be a 68258 31mm DJ model, with this particular bezel ?

You should remove bracelet and read the model between lugs at 12h.

landroverking · 10 March 2015, 08:15 AM

After market bezel ???

THC · 10 March 2015, 08:54 AM

Love the watch... Your grandad was a Baller, lol ... Love it, treasure it.

77T · 10 March 2015, 09:12 AM

The pyramid diamond bezel is a bit different (has only one pyramid between twin diamonds).
I've usually seen Roman dial or diamond dial but not an Arabic dial. The wide spacing between SWISS and MADE leads me to think about a redone dial?
It would be typically called a Lady President if all was correct.

Nothing we can say about what's inside - so best thing is to have RSC validate it or an AD there in London.

Tri-Tip · 10 March 2015, 09:20 AM

With the diamonds and the face, it looks like a ladies watch to me.

jseng27 · 10 March 2015, 09:22 AM

Personally I was thinking there's some after market done on this. It still in Singapore, not with me at present but I will be going back on holiday soon. Will take it to the RSC there and have a look. Many thanks for the tip!

Alpino · 10 March 2015, 09:23 AM

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OP's picture bezel is called "Pyramid finish bezel set with brilliants" and is perfectly conform to Rolex catalog (on models 68258 and 78258).

Tudor841 · 10 March 2015, 10:00 AM

Interesting that the hands are luminous but the dial is not. I thought both had to match?

luvchnl · 10 March 2015, 11:39 AM

What a beautiful watch!

b06tmm · 10 March 2015, 11:45 AM

I have to say that this is the best "Grandfather's" watch I've seen here yet!

franzy · 10 March 2015, 11:49 AM

Beautiful watch..it's in such great shape.

Daytonaman799 · 10 March 2015, 11:55 AM

How big is the case? Interesting piece.

HogwldFLTR · 10 March 2015, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b06tmm

I have to say that this is the best "Grandfather's" watch I've seen here yet!

+1, usually they are knock-offs. This is a very cool watch. Thanks for sharing it.

badass09 · 10 March 2015, 12:16 PM

Shouldn't this be a ladies model...?? Anyway nice watch..!!

datejust24 · 10 March 2015, 12:54 PM

Could be a 16018...bezel looks factory Rolex

10 March 2015, 07:39 AM	#2
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	I can't tell you about the specific model but it looks to be in great condition. The bezel is referred to as a 'diamond pyramid bezel'. I DO know that anything that came with it originally is a rare bird in such nice condition. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will be along to help you soon. Grandpa was a cool customer that's for sure! __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

10 March 2015, 07:46 AM	#3
Oyster99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Kris Location: Holland Watch: me go Posts: 730	Not a expert. What i do know is that i LOVE that watch. Love the datejust with presidential bracelets. __________________ Instagram watchpage: k99app, feel free to follow me ;) 17014 - oysterquartz Corniche Mistral40 Regards.

10 March 2015, 09:12 AM	#8
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,040	The pyramid diamond bezel is a bit different (has only one pyramid between twin diamonds). I've usually seen Roman dial or diamond dial but not an Arabic dial. The wide spacing between SWISS and MADE leads me to think about a redone dial? It would be typically called a Lady President if all was correct. Nothing we can say about what's inside - so best thing is to have RSC validate it or an AD there in London. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

10 March 2015, 11:45 AM	#14
b06tmm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: South Shore Posts: 834	I have to say that this is the best "Grandfather's" watch I've seen here yet! __________________ Well, our first album took a day to record. Our second album took even longer ~ George Harrison

10 March 2015, 07:46 AM	#4
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,280	Can you show the other side and a pic of the clasp?

10 March 2015, 07:49 AM	#5
Alpino "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Posts: 2,546	. A DateJust with a president bracelet have to be a 31mm or 26mm. Could your Watch be a 68258 31mm DJ model, with this particular bezel ? You should remove bracelet and read the model between lugs at 12h.

10 March 2015, 08:15 AM	#6
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	After market bezel ???

10 March 2015, 08:54 AM	#7
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,531	Love the watch... Your grandad was a Baller, lol ... Love it, treasure it.

10 March 2015, 09:20 AM	#9
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,423	With the diamonds and the face, it looks like a ladies watch to me.

10 March 2015, 09:22 AM	#10
jseng27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: London Posts: 15	Personally I was thinking there's some after market done on this. It still in Singapore, not with me at present but I will be going back on holiday soon. Will take it to the RSC there and have a look. Many thanks for the tip!

10 March 2015, 09:23 AM	#11
Alpino "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Posts: 2,546	. OP's picture bezel is called "Pyramid finish bezel set with brilliants" and is perfectly conform to Rolex catalog (on models 68258 and 78258).

10 March 2015, 10:00 AM	#12
Tudor841 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Coast Posts: 150	Interesting that the hands are luminous but the dial is not. I thought both had to match?

10 March 2015, 11:39 AM	#13
luvchnl "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: U.S. Posts: 523	What a beautiful watch!

10 March 2015, 11:49 AM	#15
franzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: USA Posts: 1,264	Beautiful watch..it's in such great shape.

10 March 2015, 11:55 AM	#16
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,545	How big is the case? Interesting piece.

10 March 2015, 12:16 PM	#18
badass09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: prabhu Location: singapore Watch: ROLEX 116613LBD Posts: 713	Shouldn't this be a ladies model...?? Anyway nice watch..!!

10 March 2015, 12:54 PM	#19
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Could be a 16018...bezel looks factory Rolex

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