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DadsWatch72 · 15 September 2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DadsDaytona

Please do PM me with some links so I can do some more band/watch research.
I will get the watch checked by Rolex in the next few weeks.

Thanks

And here too.

cmr · 15 September 2009, 12:23 PM

if you let them check the watch tell them to not damage the hands or dial. at that point i am quite sure they will refuse to work on it but they will tell you if something isn't gen to the watch. that's all you need from them, there are many watchmakers around the world that it would be better off with them working on it.

sorry for your loss.

buz-lh · 15 September 2009, 07:39 PM

If you are in Atlanta Lee Brandt Jewelers near Perimeter Mall has a Rolex certified watchmaker on site who could provide authentication for you and advise you of any service needs. I have no connection to them other than having had them service a few pieces for me and I have been very satisfied.

DadsDaytona · 15 September 2009, 09:22 PM

Since there are so many different opinions on how, who, where, what certification is I am not in a rush to certify the watch. I guess for now the fact that my Dad left it to me is my "certification".

Once that feeling passes I will probably get it certified, if that is a Rolex process that can be done, for placing an amount for insurance on it. Other than that real, fake, or someone in between the watch will always be my Dad's watch handed down to me.

I suspect that I will want to do it somewhat locally rather than shipping it off to places and folks I do not know.

Certification/authentication can wait for now................

swissautopro · 15 September 2009, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DadsDaytona

Since there are so many different opinions on how, who, where, what certification is I am not in a rush to certify the watch. I guess for now the fact that my Dad left it to me is my "certification".

Once that feeling passes I will probably get it certified, if that is a Rolex process that can be done, for placing an amount for insurance on it. Other than that real, fake, or someone in between the watch will always be my Dad's watch handed down to me.

I suspect that I will want to do it somewhat locally rather than shipping it off to places and folks I do not know.

Certification/authentication can wait for now................

greekbum · 17 September 2009, 10:05 PM

heres a good book and he has 1 left
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...08#post1358708

DadsDaytona · 17 September 2009, 10:44 PM

I saw that book and have PM the seller but need to line up the $160. Now I am in a frenzy since he is down to just one. Thanks for the heads up on this one.

eparisini · 17 September 2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by greekbum

heres a good book and he has 1 left
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...08#post1358708

It is the best one!
Writers are friends of mine, you can read them on italian forum:
www.orologiepassioni.it

greekbum · 17 September 2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by eparisini

It is the best one!
Writers are friends of mine, you can read them on italian forum:
www.orologiepassioni.it

Always an excellent site

eparisini · 17 September 2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by greekbum

Always an excellent site

Try this too:

http://www.vetroplastica.it/forum/index.php

there is the best Vintage Heuer Section

Lol-x · 18 September 2009, 01:59 AM

That's a wonderful legacy from your father. Cherish it and enjoy it, that is a very collectible vintage Rolex

DadsDaytona · 18 September 2009, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

That's a wonderful legacy from your father. Cherish it and enjoy it, that is a very collectible vintage Rolex

I think the 6239/6241 vs the 6262 (mine) seems to be more "in demand". I am just saying that based on some prices that I have seen on the web.

No matter what model number it is, it does not take away from the love that my Dad left me.

I am working on a historically accurate band so I can wear the watch. I am not sure if I will only wear it during special times or more day to day. I just want to wear it and when I look down remember and honor my old man.

stevemulholland3 · 21 September 2009, 01:49 AM

youve goen a lot of excellent advice and mega congrats on the treasure that will surely continue to increase in value every year ad infinitum!
here is what one of the correct bracelets for that watch look like.
a swiss made 7205 or u.s. made C&I 7205 would work,as would a 7835 folded link or solid link 78350..

DadsDaytona · 27 September 2009, 02:11 AM

Steven,

Thanks for the input and the excellent customer service in locating the 7835 bracelet. Still hunting for the 271 end links.

Here are a couple of pics of the watch with the 7835 bracelet.

Thx,

Rob

DadsDaytona · 27 September 2009, 02:23 AM

Sorry for the shakey pics but it is the best I can come up with.

swissautopro · 27 September 2009, 05:32 AM

Looking good, Rob!

datejust1 · 27 September 2009, 05:58 AM

Sorry about your terrible loss. Congratulations on your Daytona. I've been reading this, and I'm glad that everyone who has replied in this thread has helped you. Now I know, I can look for some help! Take great care of that relic!

DadsDaytona · 1 October 2009, 03:46 AM

Just received in the mail my copy of the Daytona-A Legend is Born Book

maverick · 4 October 2009, 11:25 AM

After looking at the dial again IMHO it is not a "Mayer" dial which is good news for you. I believe w/o seeing a real close-up of the dial it is original. JMHO =) maverick

DadsDaytona · 4 October 2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by maverick

After looking at the dial again IMHO it is not a "Mayer" dial which is good news for you. I believe w/o seeing a real close-up of the dial it is original. JMHO =) maverick

Maverick,

You had suggested to me to research the "Mayer" dial in an ealier post. I thought I had done that research via google and did not see the connection? Please share more on what it all means.

jdc · 4 October 2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DadsDaytona

Maverick,

You had suggested to me to research the "Mayer" dial in an ealier post. I thought I had done that research via google and did not see the connection? Please share more on what it all means.

this should explain it

http://doubleredseadweller.com/mayerdial.html

DadsDaytona · 5 October 2009, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

this should explain it

http://doubleredseadweller.com/mayerdial.html

Thanks, that web page was what I had found before when the suggestion was made to search for the mayer dial.

Again thanks for the feedback.

Submarino · 5 October 2009, 04:05 AM

I am sorry about your loss, I lost my Dad back in February this year and it's been a long recovery process.

Congrats on the beautiful master timepiece he left behind for you to enjoy. Take some time to grief and put the watch aside for a little while.

DadsDaytona · 5 October 2009, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

I am sorry about your loss, I lost my Dad back in February this year and it's been a long recovery process.

Congrats on the beautiful master timepiece he left behind for you to enjoy. Take some time to grief and put the watch aside for a little while.

Yep, I have only worn it a couple of times to church and each time I would look down and ahve tears come to my eyes. I have updated the bracelet and I am working to find some 271 end links to get it back to "original".

Thanks for your input and kind words.

maverick · 5 October 2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DadsDaytona

Thanks, that web page was what I had found before when the suggestion was made to search for the mayer dial.

Again thanks for the feedback.

There is more info now than what Ed posted on his web site. Proof that the Mayer dial is not authentic has been given to my satisfaction.

Lack of serifs on the "T SWISS T" is a good give-away and the back 'Singer' engraving or stamp looks horrible. Also the lollypop marker is not correct on the lower right register.

This one was just pulled from the Antiquorium auction.

http://catalog.antiquorum.com/catalo...&auctionid=221

=) maverick

miamiman · 7 October 2009, 12:29 AM

THe funny thing with these vintage watches is that the guys that wore them back in the day, didnt even worry about the bracelets they would just go to sears and get an after market replacement band,like my grandfather did to his. If you look at the old Dr. NO movie you see that james bond wears his Sub with a leather band. Im at fault to for trying to match all my watches also to its correct band,but the reality is these Rolexes are great historical timepieces and should be worn and enjoyed ,specially if they were handed down to us.

DadsDaytona · 7 October 2009, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miamiman

THe funny thing with these vintage watches is that the guys that wore them back in the day, didnt even worry about the bracelets they would just go to sears and get an after market replacement band,like my grandfather did to his. If you look at the old Dr. NO movie you see that james bond wears his Sub with a leather band. Im at fault to for trying to match all my watches also to its correct band,but the reality is these Rolexes are great historical timepieces and should be worn and enjoyed ,specially if they were handed down to us.

I hear you brother, I hear you.....

I have the "old" replacement band saved and have the "new old" band on the watch. Kinda fun for me to research and get it back to "normal".

So far the watch keeps great time and all the push button functions seem to work as designed.

I am not sure if my Dad knew what he had or not, he knew it was a Rolex of course but I just do not know what other research he had done. Dad probably bought it used with or without a band in the early to-mid 70's and then put it aside and did not think about it again until he neared death.

miamiman · 7 October 2009, 04:57 PM

The great thing about that era was that things were bought to be used and not collected ,like baseball cards. imagine a mickey mantle rookie card they only made a handful compared to the millions of cards they make now and so many were cut up and destroyed by kids playing. the same goes with your fathers daytona ,he bought that watch because he knew the quality name and the good looks of a Rolex, but man I bet he never new it was going to be so valuable in the future years. God bless him ,i feel your loss I lost my dad 2 years ago and i still miss him.

DadsDaytona · 12 October 2009, 01:50 AM

More Pics

DadsDaytona · 12 October 2009, 01:51 AM

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15 September 2009, 12:23 PM	#62
cmr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: marcus Location: us, oklahoma Posts: 1,646	if you let them check the watch tell them to not damage the hands or dial. at that point i am quite sure they will refuse to work on it but they will tell you if something isn't gen to the watch. that's all you need from them, there are many watchmakers around the world that it would be better off with them working on it. sorry for your loss. __________________ cmr OA-Black dial SS Daytona, V-White dial SS Daytona, Z-GMT2C Wife, Z-Platinum Yacht Master, Black ceramic White dial SS Daytona,

15 September 2009, 07:39 PM	#63
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	If you are in Atlanta Lee Brandt Jewelers near Perimeter Mall has a Rolex certified watchmaker on site who could provide authentication for you and advise you of any service needs. I have no connection to them other than having had them service a few pieces for me and I have been very satisfied. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

15 September 2009, 09:22 PM	#64
DadsDaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rob Location: Georgia Watch: 6262 PN Daytona Posts: 82	Certification Since there are so many different opinions on how, who, where, what certification is I am not in a rush to certify the watch. I guess for now the fact that my Dad left it to me is my "certification". Once that feeling passes I will probably get it certified, if that is a Rolex process that can be done, for placing an amount for insurance on it. Other than that real, fake, or someone in between the watch will always be my Dad's watch handed down to me. I suspect that I will want to do it somewhat locally rather than shipping it off to places and folks I do not know. Certification/authentication can wait for now................

17 September 2009, 10:05 PM	#66
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,415	heres a good book and he has 1 left http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...08#post1358708 __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

17 September 2009, 10:44 PM	#67
DadsDaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rob Location: Georgia Watch: 6262 PN Daytona Posts: 82	Book I saw that book and have PM the seller but need to line up the $160. Now I am in a frenzy since he is down to just one. Thanks for the heads up on this one.

18 September 2009, 01:59 AM	#71
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,241	That's a wonderful legacy from your father. Cherish it and enjoy it, that is a very collectible vintage Rolex __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

27 September 2009, 05:32 AM	#76
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	Looking good, Rob! __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

27 September 2009, 05:58 AM	#77
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Sorry about your terrible loss. Congratulations on your Daytona. I've been reading this, and I'm glad that everyone who has replied in this thread has helped you. Now I know, I can look for some help! Take great care of that relic!

1 October 2009, 03:46 AM	#78
DadsDaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rob Location: Georgia Watch: 6262 PN Daytona Posts: 82	Daytona-A Legend is Born Just received in the mail my copy of the Daytona-A Legend is Born Book

4 October 2009, 11:25 AM	#79
maverick Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: maverick Location: Prescott Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,180	After looking at the dial again IMHO it is not a "Mayer" dial which is good news for you. I believe w/o seeing a real close-up of the dial it is original. JMHO =) maverick

5 October 2009, 04:05 AM	#83
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	I am sorry about your loss, I lost my Dad back in February this year and it's been a long recovery process. Congrats on the beautiful master timepiece he left behind for you to enjoy. Take some time to grief and put the watch aside for a little while. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

7 October 2009, 12:29 AM	#86
miamiman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: wil Location: miami,fl Watch: rolex 1675 Posts: 146	THe funny thing with these vintage watches is that the guys that wore them back in the day, didnt even worry about the bracelets they would just go to sears and get an after market replacement band,like my grandfather did to his. If you look at the old Dr. NO movie you see that james bond wears his Sub with a leather band. Im at fault to for trying to match all my watches also to its correct band,but the reality is these Rolexes are great historical timepieces and should be worn and enjoyed ,specially if they were handed down to us.

7 October 2009, 04:57 PM	#88
miamiman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: wil Location: miami,fl Watch: rolex 1675 Posts: 146	The great thing about that era was that things were bought to be used and not collected ,like baseball cards. imagine a mickey mantle rookie card they only made a handful compared to the millions of cards they make now and so many were cut up and destroyed by kids playing. the same goes with your fathers daytona ,he bought that watch because he knew the quality name and the good looks of a Rolex, but man I bet he never new it was going to be so valuable in the future years. God bless him ,i feel your loss I lost my dad 2 years ago and i still miss him.

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