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Joe_Rolex · 3 January 2020, 09:46 AM

Happy New a Year, gentlemen of the forum!

A mere public service message announcing the most recent addition to our loving home; My new (old) Rolex 6494 "Oysterdate" Precision with "roulette" date dial - complete with dirty, neglected (riveted) bracelet, an unrestored dial, and a dented, kanji-etched case-back! I love it! I feel that I can wear this with impunity and enjoy it. The intent is to remove and ultrasonic-clean the bracelet, have the o-ring replaced, install an original crystal-with-cyclops, and wear the &$@£ out of it!

It's not an automatic, as you can see in the pictures, but I'm not fixed on that as are many. I'm just looking forward to wearing a "worn" Rolex from a simpler time. I'd be pleased to provide a full report once I've worn it for a week or so, should anyone be interested.

Kind regards to the group - and Happy New Year, no matter where ye may be.

Comments and criticisms welcomed.

Joe_Rolex

Joe_Rolex · 3 January 2020, 09:49 AM

Pictures below....

cop414 · 3 January 2020, 09:51 AM

Happy New Year Joe, that looks great!

Joe_Rolex · 3 January 2020, 09:52 AM

Thank you, sir! I'm excited!

mineral · 3 January 2020, 11:25 AM

Very nice manual Precision oyster. I own one like yours too and the dial has aged into cream dial. I like this watch especially the roulette date wheel and the dagger hour markers.

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franklin · 3 January 2020, 12:26 PM

Very nice. I like it.

dane75 · 3 January 2020, 02:12 PM

Nice looking watch! And a great plan for it, too! Enjoy!

mountainjogger · 3 January 2020, 08:38 PM

Awesome. Wear the heck out of it.

1William · 3 January 2020, 10:04 PM

Congratulations.

Woody · 4 January 2020, 03:15 AM

I also have a 6494 from 1958, but unfortunately mine has had the dial, hands and date wheel replaced at a previous service. It also has a new bracelet (the old 7205 is rather worn). They are great watches and I am sure you will enjoy yours. All the best.

Justinmg · 4 January 2020, 03:17 AM

I like it! And no cyclops is cool

1675-David · 4 January 2020, 03:23 AM

rokonman · 4 January 2020, 09:24 AM

Love the rivet bracelet. It’s the thing that is pulling me towards one of the Black bay Tudors. Congrats on a nice old piece.

Floorguy · 4 January 2020, 10:04 AM

My birth year! Beautiful!!!

Joe_Rolex · 7 January 2020, 11:37 AM

Gents, I’m absolutely loving it! I’ve removed the bracelet and replaced it with a leather strap and it’s inexplicably bespoke! I’ll see if I can’t get an updated pic posted!

Joe_Rolex · 7 January 2020, 11:45 AM

As promised. My 1957 ref 6494 (cal 1215) on leather.

cop414 · 7 January 2020, 11:46 AM

Looks great Joe

Joe_Rolex · 7 January 2020, 12:22 PM

Thanks, sir! I’m absolutely loving wearing it! There’s some kanji inscribed on the back, along with a date. I’ll do my best to post some images and maybe someone can help me with the Kanji...

Joe_Rolex · 7 January 2020, 12:24 PM

Kanji on the back-plate...

mineral · 7 January 2020, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe_Rolex

Kanji on the back-plate...

Hi Joe, I believe the engraving is the Japanese name of the previous owner.

By the way, your oyster looks really nice with that brown leather strap. I wear mine on vintage oyster bracelet and will change it for leather for a try too.

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Joe_Rolex · 8 January 2020, 09:39 AM

Hi, again, fellas. It turns out that the first two characters are Chinese, while the remaining two are Korean.

Interesting....

Paul · 10 January 2020, 07:42 AM

That's a lovely old-skool Rolex you have there Joe.

The tactile experience of the daily manual wind is something I enjoy too about that generation of Rolex too. Seems to make me bond more with the early watches oddly enough.

And if you like old watches and E-Types you must be a great guy. I'm restoring an XK140 FHC just now ... a very slow grind but it'll get there

Fredcohiba · 10 January 2020, 09:26 AM

Nice.

Joe_Rolex · 11 January 2020, 08:15 PM

Hi Paul! I personally love the XK140 and the fact that it's a FHC makes me uber envious. I have an older carbureted Ferrari, some Porsches and a Model A Ford, but my prizes are my two E-Types. I'm a huge fan of the 6-cylinder XK engine (despite the fact that the design lends the lower third of the head studs to residing constantly immersed in coolant). When's the expected completion date? When can I see a picture? While you're driving the 140, what's your favorite watch to wear?

Joe_Rolex · 12 January 2020, 12:08 AM

Here ya go, Paul...

motoikkyu · 12 January 2020, 01:55 AM

Great looking vintage! Can't beat these!

3 January 2020, 09:46 AM	#1
Joe_Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Harvey’s Lake, PA Watch: 1997 Submariner Posts: 53	My New, 1957 Rolex Ref. 6494! Happy New a Year, gentlemen of the forum! A mere public service message announcing the most recent addition to our loving home; My new (old) Rolex 6494 "Oysterdate" Precision with "roulette" date dial - complete with dirty, neglected (riveted) bracelet, an unrestored dial, and a dented, kanji-etched case-back! I love it! I feel that I can wear this with impunity and enjoy it. The intent is to remove and ultrasonic-clean the bracelet, have the o-ring replaced, install an original crystal-with-cyclops, and wear the &$@£ out of it! It's not an automatic, as you can see in the pictures, but I'm not fixed on that as are many. I'm just looking forward to wearing a "worn" Rolex from a simpler time. I'd be pleased to provide a full report once I've worn it for a week or so, should anyone be interested. Kind regards to the group - and Happy New Year, no matter where ye may be. Comments and criticisms welcomed. Joe_Rolex

3 January 2020, 09:51 AM	#3
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Happy New Year Joe, that looks great! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

3 January 2020, 11:25 AM	#5
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Very nice manual Precision oyster. I own one like yours too and the dial has aged into cream dial. I like this watch especially the roulette date wheel and the dagger hour markers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

3 January 2020, 02:12 PM	#7
dane75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Dan Location: NC Watch: Rolex 16753 Posts: 164	Nice looking watch! And a great plan for it, too! Enjoy! __________________ The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.

3 January 2020, 08:38 PM	#8
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,672	Awesome. Wear the heck out of it. __________________ The King of Cool.

3 January 2020, 09:52 AM	#4
Joe_Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Harvey’s Lake, PA Watch: 1997 Submariner Posts: 53	Thank you, sir! I'm excited!

3 January 2020, 12:26 PM	#6
franklin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manitoba Posts: 586	Very nice. I like it.

3 January 2020, 10:04 PM	#9
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,758	Congratulations.

4 January 2020, 03:15 AM	#10
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,120	I also have a 6494 from 1958, but unfortunately mine has had the dial, hands and date wheel replaced at a previous service. It also has a new bracelet (the old 7205 is rather worn). They are great watches and I am sure you will enjoy yours. All the best.

4 January 2020, 03:17 AM	#11
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO Posts: 3,353	I like it! And no cyclops is cool __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

4 January 2020, 03:23 AM	#12
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,015

4 January 2020, 09:24 AM	#13
rokonman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Scott Location: Clinton MA Watch: 16013 17000 79230 Posts: 74	Love the rivet bracelet. It’s the thing that is pulling me towards one of the Black bay Tudors. Congrats on a nice old piece.

4 January 2020, 10:04 AM	#14
Floorguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,947	My birth year! Beautiful!!! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

7 January 2020, 11:37 AM	#15
Joe_Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Harvey’s Lake, PA Watch: 1997 Submariner Posts: 53	Gents, I’m absolutely loving it! I’ve removed the bracelet and replaced it with a leather strap and it’s inexplicably bespoke! I’ll see if I can’t get an updated pic posted!

7 January 2020, 11:46 AM	#17
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Looks great Joe __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

7 January 2020, 12:22 PM	#18
Joe_Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Harvey’s Lake, PA Watch: 1997 Submariner Posts: 53	Thanks, sir! I’m absolutely loving wearing it! There’s some kanji inscribed on the back, along with a date. I’ll do my best to post some images and maybe someone can help me with the Kanji...

8 January 2020, 09:39 AM	#21
Joe_Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Harvey’s Lake, PA Watch: 1997 Submariner Posts: 53	Hi, again, fellas. It turns out that the first two characters are Chinese, while the remaining two are Korean. Interesting....

10 January 2020, 07:42 AM	#22
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	Nice watch fella ... That's a lovely old-skool Rolex you have there Joe. The tactile experience of the daily manual wind is something I enjoy too about that generation of Rolex too. Seems to make me bond more with the early watches oddly enough. And if you like old watches and E-Types you must be a great guy. I'm restoring an XK140 FHC just now ... a very slow grind but it'll get there

10 January 2020, 09:26 AM	#23
Fredcohiba "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Fred Location: SE Wisconsin Watch: DJ 126334 Posts: 408	Nice.

11 January 2020, 08:15 PM	#24
Joe_Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Harvey’s Lake, PA Watch: 1997 Submariner Posts: 53	Hi Paul! I personally love the XK140 and the fact that it's a FHC makes me uber envious. I have an older carbureted Ferrari, some Porsches and a Model A Ford, but my prizes are my two E-Types. I'm a huge fan of the 6-cylinder XK engine (despite the fact that the design lends the lower third of the head studs to residing constantly immersed in coolant). When's the expected completion date? When can I see a picture? While you're driving the 140, what's your favorite watch to wear?

12 January 2020, 01:55 AM	#26
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,731	Great looking vintage! Can't beat these! __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

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