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adam78 · 31 December 2010, 03:15 AM

But probably not my last watch...

This is a very early Oysterdate, ref. 6094, with Super Oyster crown, from 1952 by the SN (880XXX). It looks unpolished to my eye. I've had a 6694 from the mid-60s, gorgeous to be sure, but somehow this one, with the gold embossed markers, gold-surrounded date window sans cyclops, and red date wheel, just seems so much more unique and to my taste. The crown is cool, too (though I don't plan to swim with it).

cal. 1210, I believe

No inner case back photo yet, sorry.

Clay · 31 December 2010, 03:18 AM

Love the RED date wheel....

josh6262 · 31 December 2010, 03:31 AM

Congrats! The red date wheel with the gold trim is sick! Love it! Wear it in good health.

robsteve · 31 December 2010, 04:42 AM

That is a beautiful watch. The font of the 6,9,12 looks just like the font on my 6150. I also like the position of the Rolex crown on the dial, also similar to my 6150. I think that position gives the dial a better balance than the crown as the twelve o'clock marker.

Robert

adam78 · 31 December 2010, 05:11 AM

I know, what can I say, but echt 1950s styling at its best!

Now if only these were 36-37mm, then it'd be perfect.

robsteve · 31 December 2010, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam78

I know, what can I say, but echt 1950s styling at its best!

Now if only these were 36-37mm, then it'd be perfect.

My 6150 is 36mm and the dial is actually looks bigger than the Submariners. Just measuring it with a ruler, it looks to be a visible 29.5mm to 30mm. My modern TOG is more like 27.5mm to 28mm visible.

Robert

Subexplorer · 31 December 2010, 07:05 AM

Adam:
This is a gorgeous watch.
The more I see and handle vintage watches, the more I like them! Little great details, like the gold markers, dauphine hands, the gold trim around the date window, red date numbers and the applied gold crown, add to the charme of these pieces.
I´d love that Rolex could mantain these features in their present line.

Enjoy this watch in good health, and I sincerely wish this is only the last of 2010, but surely not the last in your wonderful collection!
Best cordial regards, Abel.

Ross Povey · 1 January 2011, 11:27 PM

I was very tempted but you beat me to it!!!

HNY,

Ross

HL65 · 1 January 2011, 11:28 PM

Very nice!! Congrats!!!

dddrees · 1 January 2011, 11:37 PM

Nice, Congrats.

adam78 · 1 January 2011, 11:56 PM

Subexplorer · 3 January 2011, 10:15 PM

Looks nice with riveted bracelet too! Nice watch Adam!
Have a great new 2011 friend!
Kind regards, Abel.

bagel · 4 January 2011, 12:25 AM

Congrat .... Adam .... very nice watch ....

sea-dweller · 4 January 2011, 12:25 PM

That's a classic!

31 December 2010, 03:15 AM	#1
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,829	Last acquisition of 2010 But probably not my last watch... This is a very early Oysterdate, ref. 6094, with Super Oyster crown, from 1952 by the SN (880XXX). It looks unpolished to my eye. I've had a 6694 from the mid-60s, gorgeous to be sure, but somehow this one, with the gold embossed markers, gold-surrounded date window sans cyclops, and red date wheel, just seems so much more unique and to my taste. The crown is cool, too (though I don't plan to swim with it). cal. 1210, I believe No inner case back photo yet, sorry. __________________ Cheers, Adam

31 December 2010, 05:11 AM	#5
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,829	I know, what can I say, but echt 1950s styling at its best! Now if only these were 36-37mm, then it'd be perfect. __________________ Cheers, Adam

31 December 2010, 07:05 AM	#7
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Adam: This is a gorgeous watch. The more I see and handle vintage watches, the more I like them! Little great details, like the gold markers, dauphine hands, the gold trim around the date window, red date numbers and the applied gold crown, add to the charme of these pieces. I´d love that Rolex could mantain these features in their present line. Enjoy this watch in good health, and I sincerely wish this is only the last of 2010, but surely not the last in your wonderful collection! Best cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

1 January 2011, 11:27 PM	#8
Ross Povey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: UK Posts: 125	Great watch from a great seller Adam..... I was very tempted but you beat me to it!!! HNY, Ross

1 January 2011, 11:28 PM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,490	Very nice!! Congrats!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

31 December 2010, 03:18 AM	#2
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Love the RED date wheel....

31 December 2010, 03:31 AM	#3
josh6262 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Josh Location: Philadelphia Watch: Rolex Daytona 6262 Posts: 154	Congrats! The red date wheel with the gold trim is sick! Love it! Wear it in good health.

31 December 2010, 04:42 AM	#4
robsteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 776	That is a beautiful watch. The font of the 6,9,12 looks just like the font on my 6150. I also like the position of the Rolex crown on the dial, also similar to my 6150. I think that position gives the dial a better balance than the crown as the twelve o'clock marker. Robert

1 January 2011, 11:37 PM	#10
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Nice, Congrats.

1 January 2011, 11:56 PM	#11
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,829	With rivet __________________ Cheers, Adam

3 January 2011, 10:15 PM	#12
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Looks nice with riveted bracelet too! Nice watch Adam! Have a great new 2011 friend! Kind regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

4 January 2011, 12:25 AM	#13
bagel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 605	Congrat .... Adam .... very nice watch ....

4 January 2011, 12:25 PM	#14
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	That's a classic! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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