kieron1968 0 Posted November 14, 2012 Hi I have been given a few watches by my dad. One of which is a Rolex but i've never seen one like it. Have you? Anyone got any ideas what it is? IMAG1209 by happyhornet, on Flickr IMAG1211 by happyhornet, on Flickr IMAG1210 by happyhornet, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted November 14, 2012 it's a Rolex Precision. Probably from the late 50's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted November 14, 2012 It's a 3rd party case made for Rolex. Rolex handwind precision movement. http://www.sonningvintagewatches.com/xfer-to-sold/1950s-solid-9ct-gold-rolex-precision-gents-vintage-watch/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted November 14, 2012 Very nice....i love the look of these older models..got character.. Lucky you.. Dal........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kieron1968 0 Posted November 14, 2012 Hi Thanks for the info. I will have to look into the costs of a minor revamp to get it looking great again It's a 3rd party case made for Rolex. Rolex handwind precision movement. http://www.sonningvi...-vintage-watch/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kieron1968 0 Posted November 14, 2012 Cheers, yah very lucky he also gave me his old Seamaster and a Seiko 6105-8000 both need some tlc and a little restoration. Very nice....i love the look of these older models..got character.. Lucky you.. Dal........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted November 14, 2012 Hi Thanks for the info. I will have to look into the costs of a minor revamp to get it looking great again It's a 3rd party case made for Rolex. Rolex handwind precision movement. http://www.sonningvi...-vintage-watch/ Just give it a good rub over with a cape cod....why lose all that history..looks nice as is.. Dal.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted November 14, 2012 +1 I wouldn't think that would need much doing to it externally, but a service may be in order! Which country are you in? I would seek out a verified Rolex specialist as a Rolex Service Centre will charge a million quid for a basic service... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted November 15, 2012 +1 I wouldn't think that would need much doing to it externally, but a service may be in order! Which country are you in? I would seek out a verified Rolex specialist as a Rolex Service Centre will charge a million quid for a basic service... Rsc won't touch it. 30 years old or younger as I recall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted November 15, 2012 Send them to 10:10 he is the man ............ If Chris dosent work on seikos Jack over at IWW can get your 6105 back up and running. 6105-8000 are very desirable and collectible amongst the Seiko diver crowd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted November 15, 2012 Very nice. Send it to 10:10 and he'll fix it up like new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diplosa 0 Posted November 15, 2012 For a second I thought the best sub was discovered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimsusan 1 Posted November 15, 2012 Your watch is similar to mine. This is a Rolex precision, hand wind, from 1953. It is 9kt gold and has the typical 'blue' second hand of the time. These are delightful watches and, although small by modern standards, have an appeal all of their own. These old Rolexs are much sought after by collectors. Lucky you to have such a lovely example which you can either keep as is or get polished and serviced by someone who knows what they are doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted November 15, 2012 +1 I wouldn't think that would need much doing to it externally, but a service may be in order! Which country are you in? I would seek out a verified Rolex specialist as a Rolex Service Centre will charge a million quid for a basic service... Rsc won't touch it. 30 years old or younger as I recall. I never knew that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLArch 0 Posted November 16, 2012 Classy pieces, Hoss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
