Reply With QuoteWhip the bracelet off, that should at least give you a model reference number and a serial number which will enable you to date the Watch. You can then google the model number to see what you can find.
Knowing my interest in watches have been asked by a distant relative about this watch that they inherited.
Rather sadly can talk for days about modern Rolex's and bore everyone around me but have little knowledge on the earlier models.
If anyone can shed any light on this model that can pass on would be much appreciated.
No idea if it's a runner or not.
Many thanks
Whip the bracelet off, that should at least give you a model reference number and a serial number which will enable you to date the Watch. You can then google the model number to see what you can find.
I very much doubt this model will have the reference number or the serial number between the lugs.Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner
Foggy
Okay, whip the caseback off then.
Even then, may not have a model reference number, depending on the case maker. For example, it might be a Dennison case made for Rolex. It will have a serial number.
Foggy
Problem is I'm based in London and the watch is up in Haydock.
Can probably get some additional exterior photos but not sure how easy for them to get the strap off.
It looks like a Dennison to me too.
Caseback should have their engraving inside if it is.
Probably a 1210 hand winder?
Tell them to nip it down to one of Haywood’s Shops, to take a peek perhaps? Only a quick run down the A580
This looks pretty similar:
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Rolex-9-ct-v...0AAOSwB-1YnQ5s
Could be some more info there.
I don't think the one in the OP has a coin-edge bezel; I have no idea if that makes any difference to desirability or value.
In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.
Looks like a 9ct gold manual wind Rolex Precision centre seconds watch from the mid-1950's-1960's.
The case will be an English-made (most likely A.L. Dennison) contract case, fitted with, as Verv suggests, a calibre 1210 jewel lever mechanism.
It's lost its Rolex winder, and originally started life on a leather strap with a 9ct gold Rolex buckle. But the dial, hands, and blued steel centre seconds hand, are original.
Many of these watches were long service presentation watches, and had engraved case backs.
Looks very honest, and well-loved!
MW
Many thanks for all the insight and comments.
Have passed this information on and he was most impressed.
Question is now whether to get the watch up and running.
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