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T5AUS · 30 September 2011, 08:33 PM

How many were sitting by their computers waiting for this rarity to be sold yesterday, I know I was. With a modest estimate of 100 to 200 quid

I thought I was in with a chance

(as did everyone else in the vintage watch collecting world) It was a model #6150 which I think is known as the pre named Explorer from about 1953/4

Bamfords three-Day Fine Art and Antique Auction
Catalogue description
Lot 1120 A gentleman's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision wristwatch, black dial, Arabic and baton indicators, stainless steel bracelet strap
£100-200

This was the condition report they sent me ["Lot 1120
Scratches to glass, general wear to bracelet, seconds hand moving, dial
would benefit from a clean, 3.5cm bezel"]

Final price 5000 quid, ($8000) not surprised really, a beauty

mghcal · 30 September 2011, 09:03 PM

Dial looks beautiful on that especially the lume markers. Whoever got it sure will be happy when they get that crystal buffed out and see what good condition it's in. Nice set of hands too

What do these usually go for? Must be really rare all original especially with the long mercedes hand and odd minute hand. Hopefully someone here got it so we can see it in all it's glory.

harry in montreal · 1 October 2011, 12:11 AM

Insanely cool watch. The first thing I would do is get that dial refinished. Looks ratty. Wink wink!

T5AUS · 1 October 2011, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harry in montreal

Insanely cool watch. The first thing I would do is get that dial refinished. Looks ratty. Wink wink!

and dont forget Harry, the hands would need a nice re-lume too. I know some "restorers" that would scrape off all that gunk and make them look "as good as new" again, they might even just chuck on a nice set of "ebay specials" to save time.

No, I think it's safe, only a true dealer/collector would have paid that kind of money for it

kyle L · 1 October 2011, 06:51 AM

Under all that gunk is a great looking Explorer! Would love to find a nice 1016 myself...

HL65 · 1 October 2011, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

Under all that gunk is a great looking Explorer! Would love to find a nice 1016 myself...

Agree Kyle!

pawnshopkiller · 1 October 2011, 08:01 AM

SO guys what's up with the bracelet?

kyle L · 1 October 2011, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pawnshopkiller

SO guys what's up with the bracelet?

Probably a period replacement, not sure if it's rolex though!

Guy h · 3 May 2012, 09:02 AM

Interested to see. I have just inherited grandfathers 6150 pre explorer first quarter 1953, completely original on expanding riveted bracelet, does not run, but did when he died 25 years ago. What to do next?. What could it be worth?.

Mark020 · 3 May 2012, 06:50 PM

Next? Make some pictures and show them to us. And don't bring the watch to an authorised Rolex dealer.

Kingair · 3 May 2012, 09:27 PM

Nice . . .

Enjoy it and post some pics when all is done !

HAGOne

Keeperoftime · 3 May 2012, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harry in montreal

Insanely cool watch. The first thing I would do is get that dial refinished. Looks ratty. Wink wink!

Very cool piece!

azguy · 4 May 2012, 12:23 AM

to rustic for me

cgjane · 4 May 2012, 12:33 AM

Id send it to RSC ASSSSSSSAAAAAAAPPPP!!!

(wink wink)

Guy h · 5 August 2012, 08:17 AM

Grandfathers 6150 pre explorer currently being sorted and being brought back to life. Cant wait to get it back. Quarter 1 1953, still has original dial, hands, and Super Oyster crown, rivited expanding bracelet. We know he bought it in Newcastle in 1953 and paid about £65 for it- probably worth a bit more now?

Guy h · 19 November 2012, 07:47 AM

Grandfathers 1953 6150 Pre-explorer now sorted. First quarter 1953 numbered 930XXX, still has Super Oyster crown, grandfather obviously never had it changed to screwdown.Original gilt dial, inscribed Precision and gilt hands. Automatic now working, fully serviced and keeping perfect time. Decided not to have it polished just cleaned, looks great! Expanding rivited bracelet now as smooth as silk. Been wearing it all weekend, only wish granfather was still around to see it.

Paul · 19 November 2012, 09:08 AM

cajunron · 19 November 2012, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

Are some pictures coming mate ?
X2!

vintagewaferthin · 20 November 2012, 04:29 AM

get a new crystal, and find a rivited bracelet for her, and shell be looking awsome!

Guy h · 20 November 2012, 06:24 AM

replacement crystal fitted, original retained, riveted expanding bracelet now good a new, looks great.

harry in montreal · 21 November 2012, 05:39 AM

Please post a pic. that watch is a gem!

CdnWatchDoc · 21 November 2012, 09:32 AM

A guy can get old waiting for pics here...:-)

Guy h · 22 November 2012, 06:53 AM

Will get some shots taken and post, if I can work outhow to do it! Also I have a great shot of my grandfather wearing the watch, early 1970.

Guy h · 13 January 2013, 09:08 AM

First attempt at posting pictures of restored 6150 Pre Explorer first quarter 1953. Super Oyster Crown, automatic fully working, keeping perfect time. Expanding rivited bracelet replaced in 1968 now as smooth as silk. Only wish my grandfather was around to see it.
http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/...3810B5DDF8.jpg
http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/...37D433FF7C.jpg
http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/...382E6B1E3D.jpg
http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/...37F5411C76.jpg

oceandweller · 13 January 2013, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T5AUS

How many were sitting by their computers waiting for this rarity to be sold yesterday, I know I was. With a modest estimate of 100 to 200 quid

I thought I was in with a chance

(as did everyone else in the vintage watch collecting world) It was a model #6150 which I think is known as the pre named Explorer from about 1953/4

Bamfords three-Day Fine Art and Antique Auction
Catalogue description
Lot 1120 A gentleman's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision wristwatch, black dial, Arabic and baton indicators, stainless steel bracelet strap
£100-200

This was the condition report they sent me ["Lot 1120
Scratches to glass, general wear to bracelet, seconds hand moving, dial
would benefit from a clean, 3.5cm bezel"]

Final price 5000 quid, ($8000) not surprised really, a beauty

Just put this alongside the new ones and you know, you have a gem in your possession.

The beauty is everlasting.

Guy h · 13 January 2013, 09:34 AM

http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/...48192F6A4D.jpg
A couple more pictures, sorry I am still learning!!
http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/...333F41B9B2.jpg

Widows Son · 13 January 2013, 01:59 PM

Wow!!! I love it on that green strap, looks like it's ready for anything!!!

crowncollection · 13 January 2013, 06:32 PM

Nice one looks great

threemonkeys · 13 January 2013, 07:11 PM

I'm not a die-hard vintage guy, but your restored watch is so lovely. And the fact that all those dings and scratches were put there by your grandfather makes it spectacular. Great color for the strap.

AzPaul · 14 January 2013, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Widows Son

Wow!!! I love it on that green strap, looks like it's ready for anything!!!

Agree on the strap choice. Gives it an entirely new vitality.

4 May 2012, 12:33 AM	#14
cgjane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Watch: 116509 BlackArabic Posts: 1,176	Id send it to RSC ASSSSSSSAAAAAAAPPPP!!! (wink wink) __________________ Life is an adventure or nothing at all.

19 November 2012, 07:47 AM	#16
Guy h "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 41	6150 Pre-Eplorer comes home Grandfathers 1953 6150 Pre-explorer now sorted. First quarter 1953 numbered 930XXX, still has Super Oyster crown, grandfather obviously never had it changed to screwdown.Original gilt dial, inscribed Precision and gilt hands. Automatic now working, fully serviced and keeping perfect time. Decided not to have it polished just cleaned, looks great! Expanding rivited bracelet now as smooth as silk. Been wearing it all weekend, only wish granfather was still around to see it.

20 November 2012, 06:24 AM	#20
Guy h "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 41	Job done replacement crystal fitted, original retained, riveted expanding bracelet now good a new, looks great.

22 November 2012, 06:53 AM	#23
Guy h "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 41	Pre Explorer 6150 Will get some shots taken and post, if I can work outhow to do it! Also I have a great shot of my grandfather wearing the watch, early 1970.

13 January 2013, 09:08 AM	#24
Guy h "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 41	First attempt at posting pictures of restored 6150 Pre Explorer first quarter 1953. Super Oyster Crown, automatic fully working, keeping perfect time. Expanding rivited bracelet replaced in 1968 now as smooth as silk. Only wish my grandfather was around to see it. http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/...3810B5DDF8.jpg http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/...37D433FF7C.jpg http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/...382E6B1E3D.jpg http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/...37F5411C76.jpg Last edited by Guy h; 13 January 2013 at 09:20 AM.. Reason: Wrong photo links added

30 September 2011, 09:03 PM	#2
mghcal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sacramento Posts: 18	Dial looks beautiful on that especially the lume markers. Whoever got it sure will be happy when they get that crystal buffed out and see what good condition it's in. Nice set of hands too What do these usually go for? Must be really rare all original especially with the long mercedes hand and odd minute hand. Hopefully someone here got it so we can see it in all it's glory.

1 October 2011, 12:11 AM	#3
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	Insanely cool watch. The first thing I would do is get that dial refinished. Looks ratty. Wink wink!

1 October 2011, 06:51 AM	#5
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Under all that gunk is a great looking Explorer! Would love to find a nice 1016 myself...

1 October 2011, 08:01 AM	#7
pawnshopkiller Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Roscoe Location: florida Watch: 16618 Posts: 646	SO guys what's up with the bracelet?

3 May 2012, 09:02 AM	#9
Guy h "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 41	Interested to see. I have just inherited grandfathers 6150 pre explorer first quarter 1953, completely original on expanding riveted bracelet, does not run, but did when he died 25 years ago. What to do next?. What could it be worth?.

3 May 2012, 06:50 PM	#10
Mark020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,099	Next? Make some pictures and show them to us. And don't bring the watch to an authorised Rolex dealer.

3 May 2012, 09:27 PM	#11
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: SoCal Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Nice . . . Enjoy it and post some pics when all is done ! HAGOne

4 May 2012, 12:23 AM	#13
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	to rustic for me

5 August 2012, 08:17 AM	#15
Guy h "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 41	Grandfathers 6150 pre explorer currently being sorted and being brought back to life. Cant wait to get it back. Quarter 1 1953, still has original dial, hands, and Super Oyster crown, rivited expanding bracelet. We know he bought it in Newcastle in 1953 and paid about £65 for it- probably worth a bit more now?

19 November 2012, 09:08 AM	#17
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	Are some pictures coming mate ?

20 November 2012, 04:29 AM	#19
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,610	get a new crystal, and find a rivited bracelet for her, and shell be looking awsome!

21 November 2012, 05:39 AM	#21
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	Please post a pic. that watch is a gem!

21 November 2012, 09:32 AM	#22
CdnWatchDoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: PJ Location: Winnipeg, Canada Watch: All of them! Posts: 226	A guy can get old waiting for pics here...:-)

13 January 2013, 09:34 AM	#26
Guy h "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 41	http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/...48192F6A4D.jpg A couple more pictures, sorry I am still learning!! http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/...333F41B9B2.jpg Last edited by Guy h; 13 January 2013 at 10:24 AM.. Reason: Messed up!

13 January 2013, 01:59 PM	#27
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,557	Wow!!! I love it on that green strap, looks like it's ready for anything!!!

13 January 2013, 06:32 PM	#28
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,171	Nice one looks great __________________ watches many

13 January 2013, 07:11 PM	#29
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I'm not a die-hard vintage guy, but your restored watch is so lovely. And the fact that all those dings and scratches were put there by your grandfather makes it spectacular. Great color for the strap.

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