This is a Rolex Oyster that is in my father's estate. It was given to him on his 21st birthday in 1943. Have not opened the back, as it is in my sister's possession right now. Can anyone provide some guidance on what it might be? Thanks.

Here is the back.

looks like ref#2280 but with out looking on the movement Im not 100% sure
have it serviced asap to ensure proper functions for future use

Thanks Peter. It does look like the 2280. Definitely will get it in for servicing and maybe find out some more after it's opened up.

Interesting conversation with Bob Ridley today about this watch. He thinks it's a 4647. I'm sending it to him for repair, so we'll know for sure soon.

keep us posted.

I was thinking 3139!

with out the movement picture all we can do is guess hehe lets see whos correct

Right Peter!

In case you were wondering, Bob identified it as a 3139, Gents Steel Military Rolex.

great news.

Yeah, I hope so Peter. It's going to be quite expensive to fix it, but definitely worth it as a piece of family history. Not sure it will be worth what it costs to fix, but oh well.

what need to be done send me email I have
CMW21 – Certified Master Watchmaker of the 21st Century as a friend in town he got my rolex fix half the price of other places like NY rolex center.

Thanks Peter. I decided to use Bob Ridley at Watchmakers Int'l. Just checking around, he seems to have a stellar reputation. Not cheap, but this particular watch is worth it to me.

Dave Turner knows his stuff! Show after photos when it comes back. (please)

Getting my restored Rolex back from Bob Ridley tomorrow, and he was nice enough to send along some photos. Looks pretty nice, I think.

More pictures following

and more

One more

Yea, I think so too. Looking fine!

Nice . Enjoy your watch Douglas

Wow! Inspires me to pull out my Dad's restored 1943 Lipton Oyster (made by Rolex) to wear!

Regard! Mark