Hello, just sold off a watch so I am in the market. I thought I’d look around for some local Rolex listings and found this. I don’t think I believe the sellers claim that it is from 1944, but then again, I don’t know better. My research has not found a dial that looks like that, which makes me skeptical. The overall condition is also suspicious. Finally, the price is around 2k. What do you guys think? Even if it isn't as old as the seller claims, is it authentic and is 2k a fair price? I like this one for some reason. Thanks in advance and sorry for the low quality photos.
I once had a 1944 Rolex and the movement looked much like that. The case looks reasonable too. But that dial! Did they just spray bomb right over everything and restamp Rolex onto it? Yuk! Run away... fast
Thank you, I knew something was messed up with the dial, but the rest looked good so I wanted to make sure. Back to the used listings I guess....
There is a date code on the inside of the caseback. Unfortunately, the picture of it is very out of focus. There should also be a case serial number between the 6 o’clock lugs. That will help to determine the manufacture date. Rolex started its case serial number sequence over around 1954. People see a lower serial number and get it wrong all the time. https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-serial-numbers Enter a random six digit number into the site above and see what you get. gatorcpa
Certainly bears a resemblance to a 1940s 2280 or similar. Case back is later and the original would have borne the serial and reference numbers; crown's wrong and the dial's had a heavy makeover. I bought one this year for around £1000 and sold another for £800, so feel free to use that as a guide. If you do want to buy it, I have a bracelet that will mate well with it.
Case looks like a 6480 to me. It’s just the dial that’s FUBAR. https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/v3jrjz0e/1955-rolex-oyster-6480-cream-waffle-dial-7400 Note the lugs and the movement are the same. I think the watch in question is from the mid-1950’s. The serial numbers would correspond to both 1944 and 1956-7. Hope this helps, gatorcpa
You're right - I've just put a few photos side by side on my computer and this case is larger than the one I suggested. It's certainly later than I said and I think you're very close if not spot on.
Thanks for all of the information. There’s no way I would have noticed any of the things mentioned. The seller seems pretty firm on the 2000 “since it’s a Rolex.” Based on your suggestions, I don’t think it is worth it. Thanks for all of your help.