This is a visual exploration of a very complex matter. I will not draw any conclusions but give the reader the ability to try and draw his or her own conclusion to which you will find there are no conclusions. Rolex Punched papers a prized by collectors a...
Thank you for this incredible compendium of correlated dates, documents styles, and serial numbers. Original scholarship like this is the bedrock of collector education; take a bow! Best, Tim
I did set out to figure out if there was a clear transition. Thinking mostly french paper then transitioning to english paper each with distinct hole patterns but then I found the English papers had a hole patern I thought was French and visa versa. So no...
It would be good and really helpful to see a reference type library of punched papers, from this period. It is very instructional for both the novice and expert alike Whilst not relating directly to the article It should also be borne in mind that during ...
So they can be valid also. However I was trying to narrow it down to hole punched papers which we assume hold a slightly higher value over hand written. I think in the period before the hole punch it was more common ti find typed and hand written but much...
in general. However, there are certain German and Swiss dealers such as Bucherer who were issuing non punched papers into the late 70's. Which is why when I had a valuable watch with such papers I did some further research with Rolex and Bucherer. I have ...
However, if you have a few examples you can include of Buchere papers it would be nice to include them here. Also hand written with a corresponding receipt is just as valid as hole punched papers. The goal of the report is not to put down typed or hand wr...
Great report! very complete and a true help - thank you Question: I have a 3x6 dots punched chrono warranty from 1971 I don't have it here for the moment but the punching looks as attached Is this rare or fake or? ...
Great report! very complete and a true help - thank you Question: I have a 3x6 dots punched chrono warranty from 1971 I don't have it here for the moment but the punching looks as attached Is this rare or fake or? ...
I know and like this post since long - but often, one consumes and forgets to appreciate the work on public, what I do now: thanks, Bill - many hours have been put in such a result... and the writing is even the smaller part.
This must have taken hours to put together not to mention the hours to get here. This is so interesting to me and I have to admit this knowledge has always been lacking to me and Rolex paper work has always been a tricky area for me. I will spend more tim...