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adam78 · 17 December 2011, 10:26 AM

I've wanted one of these for awhile, but most I've seen have been either grossly overpriced (IMO), with refinished dials (a major no-no), or in less than stellar condition. Here is a ref. 6050 from about 1951 (SN 750,XXX) with Super Oyster crown, in near mint condition. Sorry, I don't have a movement shot yet, but it's running smoothly. I need to do a group shot of my 28-30mm Oysters.

rfknauss · 17 December 2011, 10:27 AM

Very nice!

Subexplorer · 18 December 2011, 12:34 AM

Hello Adam!!
This is a lovely little watch indeed, with all of this special flavour of thar period, in which watches were the right size just to accomplish its tast of telling the time.
A bit small for our present day standards, I feel them a delicious experience to wear them from time to time.

I always find you have a very fine taste for old watches, and to furnish them with appropiate handsome sets of straps.

As I told you in a PM, this watch reminds me of a little Oyster Royal which I found rather recently.
Unfortunately I don´t have pictures made yet, and I have it now at my watch maker, because after several days of trial, I discovered it was not working as nicely as I expected, but I feel it only needs a good cleaning and oiling.

I will show it as soon as I get it back. Mine is reference 6144, black dial with gold indexes and steel case.

Adam: Congrats on your new addition to your collection, and I wish you´ll enjoy it so much.
Best cordial regards, Abel.

mike · 18 December 2011, 07:22 AM

Man that is way cool. We tend to get hung up on the vintage Subs, GMTs, Daytonas, etc... and forget there's a whole world of vintage pieces that speak to the early years as well.

Nice score on a great example.

brkanand · 18 December 2011, 09:20 AM

A Great Watch! Congratulations!

GradyPhilpott · 18 December 2011, 09:26 AM

A beautiful watch with quite a history.

Congratulations.

drockadam · 18 December 2011, 09:34 AM

Very nice! Congrats!

matt4hand · 18 December 2011, 09:35 AM

She's a beauty. I was eyeing one this morning.

Jagatai · 18 December 2011, 10:38 AM

a classic!

powerfunk · 18 December 2011, 11:21 PM

Beautiful; I'm a big fan of the 2-4-6-8-10-12 Arabic number layout! (not sure if there's a more concise term for that)

T5AUS · 19 December 2011, 12:35 AM

Route 66 · 19 December 2011, 12:41 AM

She's a beauty for being 60 years old.

sea-dweller · 19 December 2011, 02:03 AM

Nice!

Paul · 20 December 2011, 03:49 AM

.... and seems to be a really original survivor.

I'm a fan of the early SpeedKings although mine's a bit weathered

adam78 · 20 December 2011, 06:38 AM

Thanks, everyone. By the way, I mistyped in my initial post. It's a ref. 6020 (not 6050; the photo clearly shows the correct #). It's soon to be off to the watchmaker's for an overhaul, just to be safe.

SWIMPRUF · 20 December 2011, 09:37 PM

Very nice.

17 December 2011, 10:26 AM	#1
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,829	Speedking (new arrival) I've wanted one of these for awhile, but most I've seen have been either grossly overpriced (IMO), with refinished dials (a major no-no), or in less than stellar condition. Here is a ref. 6050 from about 1951 (SN 750,XXX) with Super Oyster crown, in near mint condition. Sorry, I don't have a movement shot yet, but it's running smoothly. I need to do a group shot of my 28-30mm Oysters. __________________ Cheers, Adam

17 December 2011, 10:27 AM	#2
rfknauss 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,494	Very nice! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

18 December 2011, 12:34 AM	#3
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello Adam!! This is a lovely little watch indeed, with all of this special flavour of thar period, in which watches were the right size just to accomplish its tast of telling the time. A bit small for our present day standards, I feel them a delicious experience to wear them from time to time. I always find you have a very fine taste for old watches, and to furnish them with appropiate handsome sets of straps. As I told you in a PM, this watch reminds me of a little Oyster Royal which I found rather recently. Unfortunately I don´t have pictures made yet, and I have it now at my watch maker, because after several days of trial, I discovered it was not working as nicely as I expected, but I feel it only needs a good cleaning and oiling. I will show it as soon as I get it back. Mine is reference 6144, black dial with gold indexes and steel case. Adam: Congrats on your new addition to your collection, and I wish you´ll enjoy it so much. Best cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

18 December 2011, 09:26 AM	#6
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,353	A beautiful watch with quite a history. Congratulations. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

19 December 2011, 12:35 AM	#11
T5AUS "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,443	A beauty

18 December 2011, 07:22 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Man that is way cool. We tend to get hung up on the vintage Subs, GMTs, Daytonas, etc... and forget there's a whole world of vintage pieces that speak to the early years as well. Nice score on a great example.

18 December 2011, 09:20 AM	#5
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,049	A Great Watch! Congratulations!

18 December 2011, 09:34 AM	#7
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Very nice! Congrats!

18 December 2011, 09:35 AM	#8
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	She's a beauty. I was eyeing one this morning.

18 December 2011, 10:38 AM	#9
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	a classic!

18 December 2011, 11:21 PM	#10
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,786	Beautiful; I'm a big fan of the 2-4-6-8-10-12 Arabic number layout! (not sure if there's a more concise term for that)

19 December 2011, 12:41 AM	#12
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	She's a beauty for being 60 years old.

19 December 2011, 02:03 AM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice!

20 December 2011, 06:38 AM	#15
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,829	Thanks, everyone. By the way, I mistyped in my initial post. It's a ref. 6020 (not 6050; the photo clearly shows the correct #). It's soon to be off to the watchmaker's for an overhaul, just to be safe. __________________ Cheers, Adam

20 December 2011, 09:37 PM	#16
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Very nice. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

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