1920's Oyster with unique 1970's-esque case shape: Ref. 7906, "Aritake's Dream"

[powerfunk]

Flipping through Aritake's excellent book Rolex Scene: 1913-1997, reference 7907 stood out to me for its unique 1970's-esque case shape:



Is anyone familiar with this model? Mr. Aritake (RIP) said he saw the watch in his dreams a day before seeing one in a store. Google translation:

Oyster Cushion Silver Case
■ 1925 ■ Ref 7907
When I stayed at a hotel that was remodeled from an old castle, where there is a ghost in the town of Dunton, a silver case cushion came to my dreams. The next day, when I saw this Rolex, which is exactly the same as the clock in my dream, I was so surprised that I could pull out my waist. Of course I bought it at the asking price. Slightly small oyster cushion.

[zapokee]

Very interesting.

For the Google translation of the Japanese idiom "I was so surprised that I could pull out my waist," I guess the English version would be "My jaw nearly hit the floor" or "I couldn't believe my eyes."

I love these linguistic differences.

[offrdmania]

Maybe it was an Oyster from the 20s that was re-cased in the 70s. I’d be curious to see what if any marks are on the inside or outside of the case back.

[powerfunk]

Originally Posted by zapokee

the English version would be "My jaw nearly hit the floor" or "I couldn't believe my eyes."

That makes more sense. Thanks!

Originally Posted by offrdmania

Maybe it was an Oyster from the 20s that was re-cased in the 70s.

Interesting possibility; I doubt anyone would bother making silver cases in the 1970's though. And Rolex did make plenty of cushion case Oysters; they just usually don't look quite as "oval" as this to me.

[offrdmania]

Originally Posted by powerfunk

That makes more sense. Thanks!




Interesting possibility; I doubt anyone would bother making silver cases in the 1970's though. And Rolex did make plenty of cushion case Oysters; they just usually don't look quite as "oval" as this to me.

That’s why I would be interested in seeing any markings that may be on the case. The case may be boutique made which was very common in the UK.