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Gob Bluth · 30 March 2010, 07:47 AM

I've been offered this vintage Explorer 6610 from the grandaughter of the original owner. I would have to drive a couple of hours to see it in person/take it to a watch shop so I wanted to check with TRF before getting in the car. Any help as to originality of the hands, dial, etc would be helpful and greatly appreciated (any other thoughts, opinions are great too). Sorry for the terrible pictures but the seller has been trying and can't seem to get a super clear shot. Thanks!

datejust1 · 30 March 2010, 07:53 AM

Well... I can see that the age of both the dial and hands are about the same... But some more people will chime in...

kyle L · 30 March 2010, 07:57 AM

According to my book, everything looks original, but the watch may have come on a rivitted bracelet. It was produced in the Mid 50s, and it should have a 1030 movement. Others can help you more. Tell the seller to press the macro feature (flower symbol) It will let her get up closer.

swissautopro · 30 March 2010, 09:07 AM

Ross - did she happen to give you the serial number? I think you are looking at an authentic 160K range gilt dial 6610 (from the looks of the coronet, font, font alignment, etc.). Not sure about the second hand. Some real experts will have to chime in on that. But based on the pics, it may be worth a ride.

TimeToGo · 30 March 2010, 09:20 AM

I agree with Mike regarding the second hand.

These are POOR pics.

If I can do anything from the DC area (take better pics for you), let me know!

jedly1 · 30 March 2010, 10:07 AM

los good, the blackened radium lume on the min/hour is original and not soemthing someone would lash up, the white large dot second hand is correct for period, dial looks ok, but obviosuly condition of that and movemtn would need to be looked at in person...1030 movt wont be serviced by rolex but plenty of other can.

nice thing by the looks of it.

kyle L · 30 March 2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by swissautopro

Ross - did she happen to give you the serial number? I think you are looking at an authentic 160K range gilt dial 6610 (from the looks of the coronet, font, font alignment, etc.). Not sure about the second hand. Some real experts will have to chime in on that. But based on the pics, it may be worth a ride.

Yeah, in the book that I have the seconds hand is a different shade than the hour/minute hands. But I am just referring to a book.

therolexguy · 30 March 2010, 12:29 PM

I'd drive to check that one out. If you've got the time and can afford the gas, why not?

Gob Bluth · 30 March 2010, 01:28 PM

Thanks for all of the replies. I'm going to take a ride and check it out. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Subfiend · 31 March 2010, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedly1

1030 movt wont be serviced by rolex but plenty of other can.

Jedly,

Can you PM me with names? I have been trying unsuccessfully for a long time to have my 1030 movement serviced?

Thanks!

30 March 2010, 07:47 AM	#1
Gob Bluth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV & 16710 Posts: 530	Help with a 1957 Gilt Explorer 6610 I've been offered this vintage Explorer 6610 from the grandaughter of the original owner. I would have to drive a couple of hours to see it in person/take it to a watch shop so I wanted to check with TRF before getting in the car. Any help as to originality of the hands, dial, etc would be helpful and greatly appreciated (any other thoughts, opinions are great too). Sorry for the terrible pictures but the seller has been trying and can't seem to get a super clear shot. Thanks!

30 March 2010, 09:07 AM	#4
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	Ross - did she happen to give you the serial number? I think you are looking at an authentic 160K range gilt dial 6610 (from the looks of the coronet, font, font alignment, etc.). Not sure about the second hand. Some real experts will have to chime in on that. But based on the pics, it may be worth a ride. __________________ "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

30 March 2010, 07:53 AM	#2
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Well... I can see that the age of both the dial and hands are about the same... But some more people will chime in...

30 March 2010, 07:57 AM	#3
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	According to my book, everything looks original, but the watch may have come on a rivitted bracelet. It was produced in the Mid 50s, and it should have a 1030 movement. Others can help you more. Tell the seller to press the macro feature (flower symbol) It will let her get up closer.

30 March 2010, 09:20 AM	#5
TimeToGo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,586	I agree with Mike regarding the second hand. These are POOR pics. If I can do anything from the DC area (take better pics for you), let me know!

30 March 2010, 10:07 AM	#6
jedly1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: mel(oz)/Yorks(uk) Posts: 1,917	los good, the blackened radium lume on the min/hour is original and not soemthing someone would lash up, the white large dot second hand is correct for period, dial looks ok, but obviosuly condition of that and movemtn would need to be looked at in person...1030 movt wont be serviced by rolex but plenty of other can. nice thing by the looks of it.

30 March 2010, 12:29 PM	#8
therolexguy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,524	I'd drive to check that one out. If you've got the time and can afford the gas, why not?

30 March 2010, 01:28 PM	#9
Gob Bluth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV & 16710 Posts: 530	Thanks for all of the replies. I'm going to take a ride and check it out. I'll let you know how it turns out.

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