ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Stuart · 13 October 2007, 07:29 AM

I just found this fantastic Forum accidentally after searching for the factory address of Rolex in order to try and find the exact date of manufacture of my Rolex Precision which I inherited from my Father. I have just had it serviced by a really great watchmaker in Carson City. This is a classic dress watch and looks like what I have always thought of when I think of Rolex.

I have noted that the factory address is shown in the Forum and I will try and contact them because the internet gives two conflicting schedules of the dates for the manufacture of early Rolex watches.

The serial number of my watch is 95905 and it was made either in 1936/37 or 1939/40, depending on which list of dates one looks at.

Any help on establishing the date by experienced Rolex lovers in the Forum will be much appreciated.

Stuart

Lol-x · 13 October 2007, 09:56 AM

Welcome Stuart, there are guys and gals here that I'm sure will help you out.
A photo (a little larger than your avatar) would be great.
Enjoy

Attila · 13 October 2007, 10:20 AM

Welcome to the site!

I could give you my guesstimations but that would be rather pointless, others here will be more informative.

Gaijin · 13 October 2007, 10:26 AM

Welcome!

Tools · 13 October 2007, 11:43 AM

Stuart,

I would go with the second dating since I believe that corresponds to the James Dowling book "Best of Times" about the Rolex watch..

Keep in mind that the serial number on a watch only dates the case at when it was stamped.. It may have taken a while to actually put a movement into that case, and further it might have take quite some time on the shelf before it was sold.

For an item that old, without a paper trail you are pretty much in the dark.....Unless you send a letter to Rolex who might look up the serial number and tell you when it was first sent out to a Dealer, ant possibly the first date that the dealer actually sold it..

Good luck on this noble quest..

Alcan · 13 October 2007, 11:47 AM

Hi Stuart, welcome aboard!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart

I just found this fantastic Forum accidentally

A lot of us got sucked into the vortex that way.

mike · 13 October 2007, 11:53 AM

Welcome!

I would agree with Larry on the probable date--with the same caution.

Robb · 13 October 2007, 12:34 PM

Welcome!

Downing · 13 October 2007, 02:01 PM

Hi Stuart, welcome to TRF!

You may want to try posting photos along with your questions over on the Rolex page. I'm not sure all the experts come over this way as often as they do there.

In any case, I'm sure you'll have all your questions answered eventually.

Glad to have you on board!

JJ Irani · 13 October 2007, 03:59 PM

Welcome to TRF, Stuart!! Hope you enjoy your stay here!!

Cheers - JJ

Stuart · 14 October 2007, 04:13 AM

The welcome you give to new members of the Forum is very warm and friendly. Many thanks for your welcome.

Attached are some photos of the Rolex Precision. You will note that the serial number is stamped on the movement (in the top left hand corner of the photo) and not on the case. The case has "hallmarks". The assay office mark comprises two "F's" vertically, one facing up and the other facing down (not very clear), and the date letter appears to be a "C". These marks would date the case and not necessarily the watch movement.

As "Tools" has noted the more reliable date sequence for serial number 95905 would appear to be from the James Downing book, somewhere between 1939 and 1940. It is strange that various places on the internet show a different date sequence.

Again, many thanks for your welcome and your replies.

Any additional information that anyone can provide will be much appreciated.

Stuart
-----------------------------------------

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Stuart,

I would go with the second dating since I believe that corresponds to the James Dowling book "Best of Times" about the Rolex watch..

Keep in mind that the serial number on a watch only dates the case at when it was stamped.. It may have taken a while to actually put a movement into that case, and further it might have take quite some time on the shelf before it was sold.

For an item that old, without a paper trail you are pretty much in the dark.....Unless you send a letter to Rolex who might look up the serial number and tell you when it was first sent out to a Dealer, ant possibly the first date that the dealer actually sold it..

Good luck on this noble quest..

SPACE-DWELLER · 14 October 2007, 05:52 AM

Welcome to TRF!

I just saw the pics of your Oyster Precision in your other thread!

Awesome timepiece!

13 October 2007, 07:29 AM	#1
Stuart Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Stuart Myers Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Precision Posts: 20	Hello - to members of the Rolex Forum I just found this fantastic Forum accidentally after searching for the factory address of Rolex in order to try and find the exact date of manufacture of my Rolex Precision which I inherited from my Father. I have just had it serviced by a really great watchmaker in Carson City. This is a classic dress watch and looks like what I have always thought of when I think of Rolex. I have noted that the factory address is shown in the Forum and I will try and contact them because the internet gives two conflicting schedules of the dates for the manufacture of early Rolex watches. The serial number of my watch is 95905 and it was made either in 1936/37 or 1939/40, depending on which list of dates one looks at. Any help on establishing the date by experienced Rolex lovers in the Forum will be much appreciated. Stuart

13 October 2007, 02:01 PM	#9
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Hi Stuart, welcome to TRF! You may want to try posting photos along with your questions over on the Rolex page. I'm not sure all the experts come over this way as often as they do there. In any case, I'm sure you'll have all your questions answered eventually. Glad to have you on board! __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

13 October 2007, 03:59 PM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Welcome to TRF, Stuart!! Hope you enjoy your stay here!! Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

14 October 2007, 05:52 AM	#12
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! I just saw the pics of your Oyster Precision in your other thread! Awesome timepiece! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

13 October 2007, 09:56 AM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,241	Welcome Stuart, there are guys and gals here that I'm sure will help you out. A photo (a little larger than your avatar) would be great. Enjoy

13 October 2007, 10:20 AM	#3
Attila Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Attila Location: VIC AUS Watch: GMT/Explorer/Sptfr Posts: 320	Welcome to the site! I could give you my guesstimations but that would be rather pointless, others here will be more informative.

13 October 2007, 10:26 AM	#4
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,180	Welcome!

13 October 2007, 11:43 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	Stuart, I would go with the second dating since I believe that corresponds to the James Dowling book "Best of Times" about the Rolex watch.. Keep in mind that the serial number on a watch only dates the case at when it was stamped.. It may have taken a while to actually put a movement into that case, and further it might have take quite some time on the shelf before it was sold. For an item that old, without a paper trail you are pretty much in the dark.....Unless you send a letter to Rolex who might look up the serial number and tell you when it was first sent out to a Dealer, ant possibly the first date that the dealer actually sold it.. Good luck on this noble quest..

13 October 2007, 11:53 AM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome! I would agree with Larry on the probable date--with the same caution.

13 October 2007, 12:34 PM	#8
Robb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,931	Welcome!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)