Found 1953 6204

[bayareabuggs]

Originally Posted by zapokee

Exactly this. The forum is informative, not negative. That's why people come here.

Cool, I agree with you both, I just hate seeing it, you know.

[Styles Bitchley]

Awesome history. As others have said. Service it properly and source some more correct replacement parts. Then wear it. Not many watches have the fabulous history yours does.

[Dr.Smellody]

It's sad you are selling your family heirloom on Ebay.

[interestedwatcher]

Originally Posted by Dr.Smellody

It's sad you are selling your family heirloom on Ebay.

Link please?

[Dr.Smellody]

Originally Posted by interestedwatcher

Link please?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/254547452162

[interestedwatcher]

That's so sad. Also won't get a fair market price with a dude with 33 feedback selling that watch. Someones going to get a bargain. Also sneaky not to disclose the redial.

[bayareabuggs]

Originally Posted by interestedwatcher

That's so sad. Also won't get a fair market price with a dude with 33 feedback selling that watch. Someones going to get a bargain. Also sneaky not to disclose the redial.

In this current climate I am not sure who is even buying something like that. No happy to see this on ebay so quickly.

[Verdi]

I have a strong feeling of deja-vu!!!

[Toothdok]

I want to thank everyone for the informative input. I posted here to find out exactly what was good and bad about the watch from true enthusiasts. I am a vintage car enthusiast. I am no stranger to harsh commentary on levels of perfection. Basically, I knew what I was getting into and count me as appreciative not offended. I emailed Ridley to see what my options are. As a side note-I took this watch to a local jewelry store 13 years ago. I bought a modern Rolex from them 2 years earlier. Their “watch expert” told me that it was not worth putting any effort into it. I rediscovered it after my father in law passed recently and luckily decided to give it a second chance. I will post after pics when it is done. Thanks

[jatco]

Originally Posted by bayareabuggs

In this current climate I am not sure who is even buying something like that. No happy to see this on ebay so quickly.

....and at that price...

[1675-David]

Originally Posted by Verdi

I have a strong feeling of deja-vu!!!

X2 the cynic in me says "no better place to whip up some interest before and E-bay auction"

[Toronto Soup King]

Ha, for all we know the uncle and father-in-law in question are toothdok's most hated relatives and he's delighted to get this thing off his hands in exchange for a pile of money. In its current form it's an unwearable piece of junk, after all, and will require, what, at least USD5K to get it even vaguely respectable again? If I were him I might do what he's doing.

Some enthusiast might bite and it's not like listing on eBay costs anything. We're not seeing the piece of the century thrown into a blast furnace here, and maybe the new owner will come here for advice so we'll see the end result!

[1665fan]

Originally Posted by Toronto Soup King

Ha, for all we know the uncle and father-in-law in question are toothdok's most hated relatives and he's delighted to get this thing off his hands in exchange for a pile of money. In its current form it's an unwearable piece of junk, after all, and will require, what, at least USD5K to get it even vaguely respectable again? If I were him I might do what he's doing.

Some enthusiast might bite and it's not like listing on eBay costs anything. We're not seeing the piece of the century thrown into a blast furnace here, and maybe the new owner will come here for advice so we'll see the end result!

Lol pretty much my thoughts

[Handey0465]

$10,000 starting bid and his pictures suck....

Watch was not given to anyone who appreciated it...That's the sad part...

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by Toronto Soup King

Ha, for all we know the uncle and father-in-law in question are toothdok's most hated relatives and he's delighted to get this thing off his hands in exchange for a pile of money. In its current form it's an unwearable piece of junk, after all, and will require, what, at least USD5K to get it even vaguely respectable again? If I were him I might do what he's doing.

Some enthusiast might bite and it's not like listing on eBay costs anything. We're not seeing the piece of the century thrown into a blast furnace here, and maybe the new owner will come here for advice so we'll see the end result!

For anyone other than a family member it's a parts watch, not a project watch, so I don't see someone paying anything near $10k. But it could be a reasonable way to get some offers.

[dhknola]

Might have gotten 10k a month ago...would be surprised to see this sell currently.

[bayareabuggs]

Originally Posted by dhknola

Might have gotten 10k a month ago...would be surprised to see this sell currently.

Lucky to get 5k now if that...

[alwayshere]

Originally Posted by Toothdok

I want to thank everyone for the informative input. I posted here to find out exactly what was good and bad about the watch from true enthusiasts. I am a vintage car enthusiast. I am no stranger to harsh commentary on levels of perfection. Basically, I knew what I was getting into and count me as appreciative not offended. I emailed Ridley to see what my options are. As a side note-I took this watch to a local jewelry store 13 years ago. I bought a modern Rolex from them 2 years earlier. Their “watch expert” told me that it was not worth putting any effort into it. I rediscovered it after my father in law passed recently and luckily decided to give it a second chance. I will post after pics when it is done. Thanks

HUH?

its on eBay now.... we're still rolling with the fairy tales?

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by alwayshere

HUH?

its on eBay now.... we're still rolling with the fairy tales?

Exactly. After what? After it sells on eBay? After you get paid? Not sure what “I will post after pics when it is done. Thanks” means.

[bayareabuggs]

Originally Posted by alwayshere

HUH?

its on eBay now.... we're still rolling with the fairy tales?

Yeah seems legit

[RolexBuff]

Wow, just wow. He is asking $10k for this junk when (1) dial is destroyed (2) hands are unoriginal and (3) bezel is missing. Only original bezel (if you are lucky to find one) will cost $10-15k. This watch has only a sentimental value.

[1665fan]

Junk....

[interestedwatcher]

Originally Posted by RolexBuff

Wow, just wow. He is asking $10k for this junk when (1) dial is destroyed (2) hands are unoriginal and (3) bezel is missing. Only original bezel (if you are lucky to find one) will cost $10-15k. This watch has only a sentimental value.

Not to him it doesn't have sentimental value lol!

[Dr.Smellody]

Originally Posted by RolexBuff

Wow, just wow. He is asking $10k for this junk when (1) dial is destroyed (2) hands are unoriginal and (3) bezel is missing. Only original bezel (if you are lucky to find one) will cost $10-15k. This watch has only a sentimental value.

I'd put money on the second hand being original.

[Toothdok]

Thanks again for your opinions. I initially did not think of selling the watch but after posting here for info people were making me offers privately and telling me how expensive it will be to correct. So I put it on EBay to give it a shot before sending it to Ridley (as suggested here) and putting money into it. Not about making money. (5 - 10 k is well short of a “pile”) I just don’t want to waste money on something that others may think is “junk”. Not trying to trick anyone.

[Toothdok]

I forgot to mention that I did ask members opinions about possibly placing it on EBay in my second post but it was removed.

[vintagewatch]

I've had a Rolex 6204 for many years. It has a poorly refinished dial too. I looked into having it serviced thru the Rolex Heritage Service a few years back. It was prohibitively expensive ($15K +) and currently unavailable with current world affairs. I don't know Mr. Ridley personally, but have heard good things. Good luck and enjoy your 6204.

[Toothdok]

I finally received the watch back today. Here are some updated photos.

[Das]

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[foil_guy]

What happened to the previous dial?