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Old 31 August 2009, 11:15 AM   #1
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My First Rolex - Vintage Oysterdate Precision

Hi everyone,

Here are some photos of my first Rolex, an Oysterdate Precision.

From the serial number on the case, 4733XX, I believe it dates from 1946.

I think the reference number is 6694 but I can't quite make out the second number as it is very faint due to being scratched by a strap. I hope this sounds right.

It's quite accurate. Based on a very unscientific method of checking it against my Tissot T-Touch, it off by about five or six seconds a day. That's much better than my Seiko.

Sorry for the poor photos. Just picked-up a new digital camera and still trying to figure it out. I tried to take photos of the serial and reference numbers, but they cam ouy very fuzzy.

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Old 31 August 2009, 11:18 AM   #2
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very nice looking. Congrats
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Old 31 August 2009, 11:45 AM   #3
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In 1954, the serial numbers started over, beginning at 100,000...so yours is from 1956 or so (would be more consistent with the styling).

Nice one, and nice strap!
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Old 31 August 2009, 11:46 AM   #4
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Beautiful watch..

But Rolex started re-numbering in 1955. I think that you will find your beauty is a 1959 model..

Easy to tell.. In the 50's they stamped the inside case-back with the date.. Probably says something like II59 for the second quarter of 1959,,,

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Old 31 August 2009, 11:57 AM   #5
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Very nice watch.

If you have it, try the macro setting on your camera.

That should let you get the serial number.
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Old 31 August 2009, 11:58 AM   #6
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Beautiful watch. Congrats.
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Old 31 August 2009, 12:14 PM   #7
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Old 31 August 2009, 12:22 PM   #8
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Great vintage piece. Congrats.
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