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3970
I am new to this forum having recently acquired a YG 3970 (previously I've been collecting vintage Rolex). A picture is hopefully attached below (but please be patient with me if it isn't, as this is my first time!). The dial is cream in colour and the watch has a screw back. I've been told that the dial may be relatively rare and I'd be grateful for any views thereon which forum members may be able to impart. Many thanks for any assistance.
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3970
I am new to this forum having recently acquired a YG 3970 (previously I've been collecting vintage Rolex). A picture is hopefully attached below (but please be patient with me if it isn't, as this is my first time!). The dial is cream in colour and the wa...
It's a ref 3971
Hello, If I am correct, you have a ref 3971, which is the earliest version of 3970, having a metallic screw-back and leaf-shaped hands. It has a short run of production before replaced by the 3970 (sapphire back and sword hands) and most are made in yello...
Inconclusive
I think to say it's a 3971 is a bit inclusive. An early 3970E with screw on back is still a possibility with the baton index and feuille hands. I guess the only way to prove this is to unscrew the case back and see the engravement on the caseback. It can ...
Some Possibilities
The dial and hands on your watch are earlier (and rarer) than the final (3rd) series of the 3970 run. The most likely possibilities of which I am aware are: 1) If the watch has just a solid back, it is likely a 3970E, 2d series. The 2d series just came wi...
