Custom Oysterdate

[noslen]

Hey all, been away a while. Thought I would share a neat watch I bought for my wife. It's a custom Oysterdate (I think it dates from 1949 but not entirely sure, serial number 5157**). The dial has been painted with a Mickey Mouse emblem. It's on an aftermarket bracelet but the lugs are original. She loves it, and I think it's very cool. It has a great handwind movement. Anyhow, here are some pics, enjoy!

[rosnik]

Very nice!

Rwg guys: get a look at the perfect dateW. font.....

[stilty]

haha, that's pretty cool actually.

You just need to find some mickey mouse arms to use as the hands!

[alligoat]

6694- dates from the first quarter of 1964 according to the case back- I 64. Also, the 6694 wasn't made in 1949. Good looking watch.

Also, interesting point rosnik- open 6 on the 26- I bet it also has round top threes. The 26 on a 1680 Sub is closed, and the 3's are flat top. Same time frame, but Rolex did use different date wheels.

[freddy333]

Very cool.

[noslen]

6694- dates from the first quarter of 1964 according to the case back- I 64. Also, the 6694 wasn't made in 1949. Good looking watch.

Also, interesting point rosnik- open 6 on the 26- I bet it also has round top threes. The 26 on a 1680 Sub is closed, and the 3's are flat top. Same time frame, but Rolex did use different date wheels.

Many thanks for the clarification man!

Edited April 30, 2009 by noslen

[TeeJay]

I forgot to comment the other day, this looks like such an awesome fun watch, I bet your wife loves it

[noslen]

Thanks TeeJay - the watch suits my wife very well; she's great fun and top quality

[TeeJay]

Thanks TeeJay - the watch suits my wife very well; she's great fun and top quality

Any time, and that's all that matters