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Hi there Markr, the letters ROW on the balance bridge are US import codes for Rolex Tudor, in  1936, when a reciprocal trade agreement with Switzerland came into effect. This agreement saw the reduction of several tariffs applied to Swiss watches. In a declaration annexed to this agreement, the Swiss government agreed to mandate and supervise the marking of watches and movements exported to the United States to identify the importer. Here was the birth of the 3-letter codes! The movement does look like an A. S. Movement obviously Swiss made and assembled into the case in the US. This was to reduce tarrifs. Have a read of this it will help you understand the reasons we find this every now and then. https://www.vintagewatchstraps.com/whomademywatch.php

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On 3/24/2021 at 12:31 AM, markr said:

I just picked this up and was wondering if any one could help with the date, caliber, model number, or any history.

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On 3/24/2021 at 12:31 AM, markr said:

I just picked this up and was wondering if any one could help with the date, caliber, model number, or any history.

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Some where around the late 30's early 40's at a guess

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