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BigDSSD · 20 July 2010, 05:37 PM

Hi Everyone,

Just found this old Rolex in my father-in-law's desk. Its in really bad shape as you can tell but was wondering if anyone has any ideas what model this is.

The only markings are on the dial which says " Rolex Perpetual". On the back the serial number is "045692".

When I wind it a few times, unbelievably, I can actually hear it ticking, so I guess that's a good sign.

Not sure if its even real or a fake.

Not sure what to do with it either. Any suggestions and information would be appreciated.

George

BigDSSD · 21 July 2010, 04:06 AM

So my mother-in-law say it was a watch that was bought around the 1930's. Anyone??? Thanks.

BigDSSD · 22 July 2010, 01:38 PM

I opened the back tonight as it was very easy and took some additional photos. Is it worth any kind of salvaging efforts? Anyone? Please? I don't know what to do with it.

This is when the dial came off:

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Then with the back cover off:

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The finally the inside of the back cover:

IMG_0512.jpg

Mr. Greene · 22 July 2010, 01:42 PM

I had some good feedback from the guy at Quality tyme.com on some vintage Rolex questions he may be able to help if noone here has any info. it is cool looking though and would be cool to restore.

Tools · 22 July 2010, 02:38 PM

Interesting watch.. probably covered in Dowlings "Best of Time". Bombe' lugs, bubble-back, etc...

Restoration could be handled by a good Rolex Restorer such as Bob Ridley ad Watchmakers.com . It just depends on if you want to invest the time and money.........

BigDSSD · 22 July 2010, 06:04 PM

Thanks Jeff and Larry for the advice. Its helped me get a good start on understanding more about this watch. I've been searching and reading on the Internet for the last few hours as a result of your advice. I'm going to look into this some more and hope it would lead to a fun journey. Thank you again.

22 July 2010, 01:42 PM	#4
Mr. Greene "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: arizona Watch: Seiko 7A28 7049 Posts: 366	I had some good feedback from the guy at Quality tyme.com on some vintage Rolex questions he may be able to help if noone here has any info. it is cool looking though and would be cool to restore. __________________ Submariner 16610 Explorer II 1655 Panerai 915 President of the Royal Commanders Club

22 July 2010, 02:38 PM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,068	Interesting watch.. probably covered in Dowlings "Best of Time". Bombe' lugs, bubble-back, etc... Restoration could be handled by a good Rolex Restorer such as Bob Ridley ad Watchmakers.com . It just depends on if you want to invest the time and money......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 July 2010, 04:06 AM	#2
BigDSSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California Posts: 24	So my mother-in-law say it was a watch that was bought around the 1930's. Anyone??? Thanks.

22 July 2010, 01:38 PM	#3
BigDSSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California Posts: 24	I opened the back tonight as it was very easy and took some additional photos. Is it worth any kind of salvaging efforts? Anyone? Please? I don't know what to do with it. This is when the dial came off: IMG_0510.jpg Then with the back cover off: IMG_0511.jpg The finally the inside of the back cover: IMG_0512.jpg

22 July 2010, 06:04 PM	#6
BigDSSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California Posts: 24	Thanks Jeff and Larry for the advice. Its helped me get a good start on understanding more about this watch. I've been searching and reading on the Internet for the last few hours as a result of your advice. I'm going to look into this some more and hope it would lead to a fun journey. Thank you again.

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