JoJo35 Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Those of you who appreciate mid-sizes should like this story Sometime last summer I was planning a project that needed a gen 1560 movement. I began searching on the bay, in hopes that I would find a movement that wouldn't cost too much. Experience taught me to search for a complete watch, since bare movements proved to be questionable at best. I finally found a 1005 Oyster Perpetual that had a 1560, and was fairly reasonable in price (considering the average price gen movements go for). When the watch finally arrived at my doorstep, I quickly unwrapped it and removed the caseback to take a look at the movement, which was indeed a 1560 that appeared to be in good running condition (It was, after all, a forty five year old watch). It ended up on top of my parts box as other projects and "life" took priorities over my anticipated watch project. Only recently, I was cleaning up my workbench when I decided to have a better look at the watch I had bought. I took a closer look at the dial, and (I'll be damned!) it was an untouched original underline dial! Woohoo!!! Ok, I know it's only a 1005, but it is a very rare one. Underline dials are few and far between, and the reasons for the underline are still hotly debated on gen forums. Here's some pics, enjoy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 That's a beauty. Always nice to find a diamond in the rough or a surprise now and then. Great pictures as well, thanks for sharing. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 gorgeous...congrats on a beauty!...R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 She's a beauty JJ... how about a pic of the buckle.. love to see the entire piece.. Congrats on your find !! Live Strong and Wear it Well L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Very Nice JoJo........I kinda wish I hadn't torn my OP apart for the 1560 in my sub..........not really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 A very beautiful watch. Love those alpha hands. I'd figure circa 1963-65 and it's a perfect example of Rolex understatement. Great two tone looks with the silver dial with gold stick markers, dark brown croc (alligator?) strap and the earlier 1560 chronometer movement. I can certainly understand why you couldn't tear that watch apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 A very beautiful watch. Love those alpha hands. I'd figure circa 1963-65 and it's a perfect example of Rolex understatement. Great two tone looks with the silver dial with gold stick markers, dark brown croc (alligator?) strap and the earlier 1560 chronometer movement. I can certainly understand why you couldn't tear that watch apart. Thanks everyone for your comments. Alligoat, you are correct, the serial number is just over one mil, putting the watch into early '64. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 My '66 Date has the later stick hands, the pointed hands went away around 1965 from what I can tell. JoJo, you certainly seem to be stuck in the 60's, these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Great watch, great pics, great discovery. Are you going to keep it or sell it for profit and carry on with your original project idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Like Diesel said: great watch, great pics, great discovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Congratulation JoJo, it's a cute story. And another very nice watch in your amazing collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 JJ- Great looking 1005! I hope you decide to keep it as-is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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