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iturnwoodpens · 2 November 2013, 09:39 PM

Hello everyone,

This is my first Rolex A vintage precision . Also new to the forum as well.
Not as big, not as new but the thrill of owning a genuine Rolex was and is still there. As I had little history but was only told this watch sat in a jewelers safe for 5 years purchased at a watch mart prior, it amazed me that the old girl started up immediately when winding. In fact the time loss (about a minute or two) every other day(kept tabs) was awesome at least to me. Knew that to preserve my baby had to have service. So sadly after two weeks I parted with
my new acquisition.

My watchmaker told me the history of service should be somewhere on the back. I believe the marking '99 see pix, does that mean last date of service 1999? This is a new learning experience for me. Serial number dates watch to '81.

In any event hopefully in another 3 weeks My baby will be home cleaned polished, new seals, mainspring, cleaned and oiled.

A vintage watch for a vintage man..for me..perfect.:)

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sea-dweller · 3 November 2013, 06:14 AM

Welcome!

Psmith · 6 November 2013, 09:03 AM

Welcome and congrats - that's a very nice piece

Hairdude1 · 6 November 2013, 04:00 PM

Very nice!

SkyKing31 · 6 November 2013, 06:08 PM

Very Nice .. Congrats and welcome to TRF! .. You will never forget the feeling of buying you're first Rolex.

andromeda160 · 7 November 2013, 12:14 AM

I bought a 6494 I believe as my first, same as yours but no date, with a black dial and gold lettering. Anytime I pick it up I just love looking at it, it will be my watch for life.

ralpie · 8 November 2013, 08:01 AM

My first one was also a Precision like Greg's. Excellent watch!

2 November 2013, 09:39 PM	#1
iturnwoodpens "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 6	My First Rolex..6694/1225 Hello everyone, This is my first Rolex A vintage precision . Also new to the forum as well. Not as big, not as new but the thrill of owning a genuine Rolex was and is still there. As I had little history but was only told this watch sat in a jewelers safe for 5 years purchased at a watch mart prior, it amazed me that the old girl started up immediately when winding. In fact the time loss (about a minute or two) every other day(kept tabs) was awesome at least to me. Knew that to preserve my baby had to have service. So sadly after two weeks I parted with my new acquisition. My watchmaker told me the history of service should be somewhere on the back. I believe the marking '99 see pix, does that mean last date of service 1999? This is a new learning experience for me. Serial number dates watch to '81. In any event hopefully in another 3 weeks My baby will be home cleaned polished, new seals, mainspring, cleaned and oiled. A vintage watch for a vintage man..for me..perfect.:)1.JPG 2.JPG 3.JPG 4.JPG 5.JPG

6 November 2013, 09:03 AM	#3
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Welcome and congrats - that's a very nice piece __________________

3 November 2013, 06:14 AM	#2
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Welcome!

6 November 2013, 04:00 PM	#4
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Very nice!

6 November 2013, 06:08 PM	#5
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	Very Nice .. Congrats and welcome to TRF! .. You will never forget the feeling of buying you're first Rolex.

7 November 2013, 12:14 AM	#6
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	I bought a 6494 I believe as my first, same as yours but no date, with a black dial and gold lettering. Anytime I pick it up I just love looking at it, it will be my watch for life.

8 November 2013, 08:01 AM	#7
ralpie 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Ral P Location: Northeast Posts: 2,385	My first one was also a Precision like Greg's. Excellent watch!

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