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I just picked this up I was told its a 1939 looks 7J marked Rolex on ratchet wheel (haven't pulled the dial or anything yet) can anyone confirm it is a early Rolex, seen any other examples sold etc, any information welcome
thanks

 
Posts: 2625 | Location: Northeast Texas in the USA | Registered: November 20, 2003
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Posts: 2625 | Location: Northeast Texas in the USA | Registered: November 20, 2003
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Certified Watchmaker
Picture of Chris Abell
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Posts: 2625 | Location: Northeast Texas in the USA | Registered: November 20, 2003
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Hi Chris: The case is signed W&D,which is Wilsdorf and Davis the founders of Rolex Wink
 
Posts: 1746 | Location: Aylmer, Ontario in Canada | Registered: December 15, 2009
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Thanks Tom that's a good bit of information to have. Smile

Chris
 
Posts: 2625 | Location: Northeast Texas in the USA | Registered: November 20, 2003
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Chris,
I sure hope you will post pics of this watch once you get it all cleaned up.
Tony
 
Posts: 1953 | Location: Atlanta, Georgia in the U.S.A. | Registered: August 01, 2003
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Chris, the movement has the configeration of a Rebberg Rolex. I would say yes it is a Rebberg Rolex , seven jewel version.
 
Posts: 785 | Location: Tijeras, New Mexico USA | Registered: July 12, 2005
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Hi Tony, its a friends if I can find out a rough value he may have it cleaned, after Ernest gave that "Rebberg" ref I have been able to find all kind of information on the net.

thanks guys,
 
Posts: 2625 | Location: Northeast Texas in the USA | Registered: November 20, 2003
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