Image 1 — Inherited/found vintage Rolex Submariner. Running after 40+ years. Before I open it, what am I looking at?
Image 2 — Inherited/found vintage Rolex Submariner. Running after 40+ years. Before I open it, what am I looking at?
Image 3 — Inherited/found vintage Rolex Submariner. Running after 40+ years. Before I open it, what am I looking at?
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Inherited/found vintage Rolex Submariner. Running after 40+ years. Before I open it, what am I looking at?

Found this in my uncle’s desk. It appears to have been sitting untouched for over 40 years. It still runs and has a smooth sweeping seconds hand. I have not opened the case or removed the bracelet yet. Before I take it to a watchmaker, I’d appreciate any thoughts on likely reference, originality of the dial/hands/bezel, or anything that immediately stands out. Not looking for a valuation yet—just trying to understand what I have.

u/eduardojtl — 1 day ago

Inherited vintage Rolex Submariner. Running after 30+ years. Before I open it, what am I looking at?

Found this in my uncle’s desk. It appears to have been sitting untouched for over 30 years. It still runs and has a smooth sweeping seconds hand. I have not opened the case or removed the bracelet yet. Before I take it to a watchmaker, I’d appreciate any thoughts on likely reference, originality of the dial/hands/bezel, or anything that immediately stands out. Not looking for a valuation yet—just trying to understand what I have.

u/eduardojtl — 14 days ago