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I know there are folks that Love these early models... The Rolex folks in Beverly Hills told me they think this was a prototype for their waterproof lines... Who knows but it is verrrry Cooool...........
 
Posts: 98 | Location: Oviedo, Florida USA | Registered: June 13, 2005
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The greenish hue is because i couldn't bring myself to change the crystals
 
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Posts: 98 | Location: Oviedo, Florida USA | Registered: June 13, 2005
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Posts: 98 | Location: Oviedo, Florida USA | Registered: June 13, 2005
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It's all Original.. I picked it up years ago.. The writer Mr. Dowling saw it at a show a few years ago and he was pretty interested in it.

Unicorn was a copyrighted name of Rolex and I believe Submarine was as well.
 
Posts: 98 | Location: Oviedo, Florida USA | Registered: June 13, 2005
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Jeff,
An old collector told me once that "We never own these. They are only entrusted to us for a time" If you are really interested give me a call..
Take Care
John
407-587-5555
 
Posts: 98 | Location: Oviedo, Florida USA | Registered: June 13, 2005
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Rolex subcontract watches that were popular during the late 30's through the 40's I've seen them referred to as Canadian contract models too. I have my Dad's old Lipton wrist watch he wore all through WW2, and up until he gave it to me in 1985, that's marked Rolex under the dial, and was recently cleaned by our good friend Rich Kuhn. He confirmed it's a real Rolex, but I can find little information on these particular models.
I hope I'm not derailing the discussion, but it seemed a good opportunity to mention this.
Regards! Mark
 
Posts: 3831 | Location: Estill Springs, Tennessee, USA | Registered: December 02, 2002
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Hello? (we now hear crickets chirping in the background.) Frown WinkRegards! Mark
 
Posts: 3831 | Location: Estill Springs, Tennessee, USA | Registered: December 02, 2002
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Mark,
I'm sorry for not answering... There are a few guys that are very knowledgable about these models...

Bruce Walsh at Antiques in Time... Boy I wish he was a member here... He knows a lot about the early models... http://www.antiquesintime.ca/

Ken Jacobs at Wanna Buy A Watch also has a soft spot in his heart for early Watches and is also Extremely knowledgable about the early Canadian Versions... He has corrected me on many descriptions I have had over the years... Wish he was here as well...
http://www.wannabuyawatch.com/watch/vintage.htm

These two guys have forgotten more than I will ever know... Your Lipton model is one of my favorites... That one and the Skyrocket are very cooool... Sorry if it seemed like a snub... I sure didn't mean that and I hope this information helps....
Take Care
John
 
Posts: 98 | Location: Oviedo, Florida USA | Registered: June 13, 2005
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Thank you very much for your reply, John. I'll check those links.

No, I never thought it a snub at all. I'm still feeling the waters as to what folks in the 'business' consider real questions, or something to just pass over as being to simple to waste their time answering. I never post a question unless it's something I'm wanting to know the answer to, and you have supplied me with exactly what I needed.

Many thanks.

High regards! Mark
 
Posts: 3831 | Location: Estill Springs, Tennessee, USA | Registered: December 02, 2002
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