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thewatching · 28 June 2017, 10:02 AM

My MIL sent me these shots looking for some details on her grandad's vintage Rolex she recently inherited. It runs and sweeps smoothly. She says it started running when she picked it up. Any help appreciated.

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MILGAUSS88 · 28 June 2017, 11:01 AM

It is a bubble back from 40's or early 50's.

Richard Carver · 28 June 2017, 12:16 PM

Hopefully, Tommy Taylor (R.W.T.) will be along to share his views on your watch. Please don't wind it and play with it until you decide what to do with it. That it runs is a wonderful thing but those old parts are rare and expensive and running them with no lubrication could be a mistake.

Best of luck!

R.W.T. · 28 June 2017, 01:17 PM

Reference 5050 more than likely. The gold bezel is only an ornament.

It snaps on over the steel bezel that holds the crystal in unlike the 3133 that it resembles

which has a solid gold bezel that screws semi-permanently into the case. As MG 88 said it's very late 40's early 50's.

Dial is refinished.

If you plan to wear it definitely a service is in order.

I can take care of it if you wish. You are welcome to PM me or email:

RolexWatchTime@att.net

R.W.T. · 28 June 2017, 01:19 PM

The crown is pretty worn. I just supplied my last yellow gold one on another repair.

I could source one or if it seals that is kind of the important thing. Worst case scenario is put a fresher stainless crown on. Needs a case tube for sure.

thewatching · 28 June 2017, 01:24 PM

Excellent, thanks so much for the insights. I'll pass it along to my MIL and see where she wants to go with it.

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28 June 2017, 10:02 AM	#1
thewatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Lafayette, CO Watch: PAM510, SKX007 Posts: 26	Identify Vintage Rolex My MIL sent me these shots looking for some details on her grandad's vintage Rolex she recently inherited. It runs and sweeps smoothly. She says it started running when she picked it up. Any help appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 June 2017, 11:01 AM	#2
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 2,949	It is a bubble back from 40's or early 50's.

28 June 2017, 12:16 PM	#3
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Hopefully, Tommy Taylor (R.W.T.) will be along to share his views on your watch. Please don't wind it and play with it until you decide what to do with it. That it runs is a wonderful thing but those old parts are rare and expensive and running them with no lubrication could be a mistake. Best of luck!

28 June 2017, 01:17 PM	#4
R.W.T. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,973	Reference 5050 more than likely. The gold bezel is only an ornament. It snaps on over the steel bezel that holds the crystal in unlike the 3133 that it resembles which has a solid gold bezel that screws semi-permanently into the case. As MG 88 said it's very late 40's early 50's. Dial is refinished. If you plan to wear it definitely a service is in order. I can take care of it if you wish. You are welcome to PM me or email: RolexWatchTime@att.net

28 June 2017, 01:19 PM	#5
R.W.T. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,973	The crown is pretty worn. I just supplied my last yellow gold one on another repair. I could source one or if it seals that is kind of the important thing. Worst case scenario is put a fresher stainless crown on. Needs a case tube for sure.

28 June 2017, 01:24 PM	#6
thewatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Lafayette, CO Watch: PAM510, SKX007 Posts: 26	Excellent, thanks so much for the insights. I'll pass it along to my MIL and see where she wants to go with it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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