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the original bacelet was worn out and changed, I still have it and it is a folded links, I will check the details. For the inside back I am not willing to open it myself, I live in a tropical environement with +80% humidity and I don't want to risk to contaminate the inside.
New to this vintage world :)
A gift from my Father last week, what a surprise when we googled it to find what rolex it was ! when he entered a ROLEX shop in Paris in 1975 he just asked for a good diving watch and knows nothing about Rolex since... Every Rolex owners he encountered du...
Wow what a great gift.
DRSD as it is known is a superstar for divers. Would love to know more about the details just the first three numbers of the serial and if there is a date associated with the papers. Helps us all learn from original Rolex owners. Thanks For sharing.
Thanks for the info.
The serial probably puts around late 1972 always an estimations based on other models serial. It was not unusual for a watch to be sold a couple of years after they are manufactured. The inside caseback may have some info. Also the bracelet if it is a 931...
Such a great story to have it all together after all these years.
No need to open it. Whenever you decide to service it. But only use a qualified vintage Rolex expert. Rolex no longer will service unless you jump through hoops with the "heritage" department. But there really is no need just keep the crown secure and alw...
Wonderful story and very wonderful watch too.
Thanks for sharing, Now, thanks to your father, it's your turn to enjoy on the wrist.
What a great story
and definitely one I hope to copy with my kids in the future. I hope you enjoy the watch and make new memories as well as remembering the old. Best Drek
my parents just give me the old parts they kept when the watch was serviced
original bezel and folded links bracelet ...