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Rolex need some info.on this movement

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December 05, 2006, 19:05
Samie L. Smith
Rolex need some info.on this movement
I need some help finding information and source for getting parts for this rolex movement..

it is a 10 ligne size the only number i can find on the movement is # 59 down by the balance.


December 05, 2006, 19:11
Samie L. Smith
under the dial..
The set bridge is broke and the set lever and clutch lever have so much wear that i don,t think they can be used..


December 05, 2006, 19:13
Samie L. Smith
The movement has the # 59 down next to the balance..

Did rolex make this movement or was this one that was build for rolex by another company..


December 06, 2006, 08:35
Adam M. Dubin
That was a Rolex-manufactured movement, as far as I am aware, used in all those WWII era Canadian Oyster Royal, Centregraph, Raleigh, etc. military style watches, and probably the usual Oysters as well.

Here is one on my Oyster Centregraph.

Adam


December 06, 2006, 18:07
Cary Hurt
Samie,

I'm pretty sure that's a Font movement. I have some material for a Font 59, but according to my fingerprint book, it looks like Font 30. There are very, very few set bridges with a 5 hole configuration. I'll look around some more to see if I might have something for that caliber.

Regards,

Cary
December 06, 2006, 18:16
Samie L. Smith
Thanks Adam that,s a nice watch you have.

Cary thanks for that information it lets me know what to look for. Smile
December 06, 2006, 18:23
Samie L. Smith
Cary
I took a look at my bestfit book and checked the bridge your right it is based on the font 30 movement.. Smile