How to make this old gen Rolex younger

[User_Error]

Fellas, i got the watch in my hand now ready to be inspected.
But how can i see those lug engraving, i dont have any proper tools to open
any so called spring bars.
:facepalm:

take a tooth pick/paper clip/needle or something and push in the spring bars through the lug holes, or slide spring bar out of the lug from between the end link and lug.

 

[Cynikal.Mindset]

Latest update, they said this watch approximately have 15 years in age
since they have em.

this watch should be over 30yrs old if they bought it new

 

[User_Error]

this watch should be over 30yrs old if they bought it new

yes, it should be. i was just looking at the pics again and have no idea why the hands and markers are so white. dial doesn't look rep tho and the watch is well aged.

really curious to see what the engravings look like.

 

[ThinkBachs]

...nipples....

:hehehe:

Found this interesting read while doing some research about this:
http://www.mardonjewelers.com/blog/rolex-or-fauxlex/

 

[458spider]

try my best using needles.

 

[458spider]

yes, it should be. i was just looking at the pics again and have no idea why the hands and markers are so white. dial doesn't look rep tho and the watch is well aged.

really curious to see what the engravings look like.

Struggling with spring bars and needles, this is the outcome:

BIG BIG F*CKED
after i read those mention about glued, now i realize that the bezel with tooth is gone !
:facepalm:

wtf happen to this watch? :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

 

[Cynikal.Mindset]

need to see the engravings on the other lug end

 

[458spider]

need to see the engravings on the other lug end

i will try it asap and keep updating.
now i want to get some rest.

the needles have strike deep into my skin several times,
:facepalm:

all i can say now is, i still cant believe i just realize there is no bezel,

 

[KBH]

1977 serial number.

 

[User_Error]

6.2mil serial puts it at about 79-80.(edit: could be earlier, sources differ) which seems to be correct for that watch. see if you can take the back off with a ball of tape and see what the movement is.

 

[KBH]

I read it as 5.2 million but if it's 6.2 that sounds about right.

 

[458spider]

I read it as 5.2 million but if it's 6.2 that sounds about right.

6.2mil serial puts it at about 79-80.(edit: could be earlier, sources differ) which seems to be correct for that watch. see if you can take the back off with a ball of tape and see what the movement is.

Yes, the 1st digit is 6.

need to see the engravings on the other lug end

I think i must stop here fellas,
on the other lug, one side of the spring bar can be push and other one can't
i dont know why, i try until my needles bend and create vibration :facepalm:
This is my 1st time in handling spring bars, since on my pam they use screw
and its a very easy job.

Opening the movement also abit difficult, i dont have proper tools
and also its very hard, it doesn't even slide a bit,

Before i destroy this watch, i give it back to be kept safe and sound in its box again

 

[sombra]

DON'T TOUCH IT !! leave it the way it is. and sell it it has a nice patina .serious collectors like
vintage watches all original, sell it and buy a newer one .

** you can sell it for $3700-$4200 usd.

 

[honeybear]

Is that bracelet gen? It looks like the gold is flaking off, and I was under the impression that the gold in a two tone bracelet is solid gold.

 

[458spider]

Is that bracelet gen? It looks like the gold is flaking off, and I was under the impression that the gold in a two tone bracelet is solid gold.

Yes, all parts are gen eventhough it look like shit already.

 

[ShiroTenshi]

u cant get the back off with duct tapes/rubber balls? Im so curious of the movement inside.

 

[sub4me]

I can't remember ever seeing a gen in such bad shape and there's so many things wrong there but if you say its a gen, then ok, I'm no expert.