April 19, 2011, 10:53
Tom Bruntonserial # of earliest Rolex Oyster case ????
I read online that the Rolex Oyster cases started at around 20,000 serial # , yet I just acquired one #1071 marked Oyster Watch Co.??? Or is that the calibre # ??? The Oyster crown doesn't seem to screw down. Any information gratefully received and I will be listing it soon,thanks,Tom
April 19, 2011, 10:56
Tom Brunton#5 link to similar watch on internet with a differently marked but identical movement,this one has a bad staff and mainspring ,
http://www.yorktime.com/search?cid=6:sku=239April 19, 2011, 10:56
Tom Brunton#6 poorly soldered lug and yellowed crystal but the dial looks great underneath

hands look to be original and in pretty good shape with a wee bit rust
