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Old 11 February 2017, 06:06 AM   #1
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My first venture into vintage Rolex..and it's a 6263!

It was time to switch up my collection a bit and having collected mostly modern watches, became intrigued by vintages and especially vintage Rolexes. After much research and back and forth, I decided on a 6263 as the one to add to my collection. There were quite a few ups and downs during my hunt, which is part of the journey and a part of why this hobby is so interesting.

It definitely took some time, but I'm finally able to say that I'm ecstatic to be an owner of a 6263 in absolutely fantastic condition (and with box and papers too as a bonus!!).

Big thanks to some of my WIS bros (you know who you are) for all your help and support through my first foray into the world of vintage rolex, and big thanks to Michael Morgan as well for making it happen.

Thought I'd share a few pics :)



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Old 11 February 2017, 06:08 AM   #2
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That watch is a stunner. I was eyeing Michael's listing for awhile but just can't bring myself to drop the coin for it.....kudos to you! What a magnificent example and I'm glad it went to a good home.
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Old 11 February 2017, 06:11 AM   #3
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What a watch! Beautiful dial. Big congrats!
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Old 11 February 2017, 06:23 AM   #4
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WOW.....great watch and a big step into the world of vintage Rolex!!! Congrats!!!
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Old 11 February 2017, 06:48 AM   #5
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Old 11 February 2017, 06:51 AM   #6
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you got good taste my friend!
congratz.
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Old 11 February 2017, 06:51 AM   #7
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Insanely cool. Well done!
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Old 11 February 2017, 06:57 AM   #8
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Congrats again, James! What an epic entrance to the vintage world!!
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Old 11 February 2017, 07:00 AM   #9
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Man big congrats this is my favourite Daytona model - dial combo.
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Old 11 February 2017, 07:02 AM   #10
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Very nice, congrats!
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Old 11 February 2017, 07:08 AM   #11
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One of the most lovely cosmographs out there. Great choice. Congrats!
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Old 11 February 2017, 07:25 AM   #12
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Wow, really nice vintage piece!!
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Old 11 February 2017, 07:29 AM   #13
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That is gorgeous!

You went to the right man for a vintage Daytona!

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Old 11 February 2017, 07:43 AM   #14
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Old 11 February 2017, 07:58 AM   #15
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Old 11 February 2017, 08:42 AM   #16
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Just like new
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Old 11 February 2017, 09:15 AM   #17
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Very, very nice, congrats & enjoy it!
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Old 11 February 2017, 09:30 AM   #18
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great looking watch
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Old 11 February 2017, 09:33 AM   #19
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Congrats and what a nice entry into the vintage world!
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Old 11 February 2017, 09:44 AM   #20
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Wow. Stunning piece!
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Old 11 February 2017, 09:52 AM   #21
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Such watch! Big envy! Wow! Seriously, what a great choice, I congratulate you.
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Old 11 February 2017, 10:11 AM   #22
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GORGEOUS. What a way to enter into vintage Rolex. Congrats.
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Old 11 February 2017, 11:08 AM   #23
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That watch is SICK. Huge congrats
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Old 11 February 2017, 01:50 PM   #24
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Looking good, looking real good....
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Old 11 February 2017, 02:26 PM   #25
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That watch is a stunner. I was eyeing Michael's listing for awhile but just can't bring myself to drop the coin for it.....kudos to you! What a magnificent example and I'm glad it went to a good home.
Thanks so much! I couldn't be happier

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What a watch! Beautiful dial. Big congrats!
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WOW.....great watch and a big step into the world of vintage Rolex!!! Congrats!!!
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Huge Congratulations!!!
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you got good taste my friend!
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Insanely cool. Well done!
Thanks everyone!

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Congrats again, James! What an epic entrance to the vintage world!!
Thanks Wes! Definitely a whole new dimension to watch collecting

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Man big congrats this is my favourite Daytona model - dial combo.
Thanks, definitely my favorite combination as well

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Very nice, congrats!
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One of the most lovely cosmographs out there. Great choice. Congrats!
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Wow, really nice vintage piece!!
Big congrats.
Thanks!

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That is gorgeous!

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Well done!
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Congrats buddy!!
Thanks Thomas Congrats to you as well on your recent incomings!!

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Very, very nice, congrats & enjoy it!
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Congrats and what a nice entry into the vintage world!
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Wow. Stunning piece!
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Such watch! Big envy! Wow! Seriously, what a great choice, I congratulate you.
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GORGEOUS. What a way to enter into vintage Rolex. Congrats.
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That watch is SICK. Huge congrats
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Looking good, looking real good....
Thanks all for all the kind words. Definitely looking forward to continue exploring the world of vintage Rolexes
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Old 11 February 2017, 02:52 PM   #26
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Absolutely gorgeous!! congratulations!!!
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Old 11 February 2017, 04:32 PM   #27
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Huge congrats !!!!��
This is the place to post your pics :
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...intage+daytona
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Old 11 February 2017, 04:36 PM   #28
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Goodness...Hell of a start with a 6263 as your first vintage purchase.....Where to go from there is the next question??? I say an absolute mint gilt 5513 gilt, IF you can source one. Congrats buddy....that's a truly stunning example.
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Old 11 February 2017, 04:37 PM   #29
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That should say BART after 5513 by the way...not gilt again...
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Old 11 February 2017, 05:35 PM   #30
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That watch looks brand new!! congrats to you :)
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