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27 January 2010, 06:01 AM
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Rolex Oyster sainless steel
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I have just inherited a stainless steel Rolex oyster circa 1950, the numbers on the case are 6240 and 116640 any info would be much appreciated. thanks Andy |
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27 January 2010, 06:05 AM
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Pics please!
A Daytona from 64/65. Scott
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27 January 2010, 06:12 AM
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that's a nice inheritance............
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27 January 2010, 07:15 AM
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Thanks guys but I dont think its a Daytona,It is quite a simple small faced watch and Iam
pretty sure circa 1956 or there abouts,only things on dial are Oyster under the 12 and shock resistant above the 6 oh and it has Brevet above one of the serial numbers. thx Andy |
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27 January 2010, 07:20 AM
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I guess that we need more information then..
A 6240 model number is for an early Daytona chronograph... Pictures would help....... 
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27 January 2010, 07:37 AM
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Ahhh just had another look,its 6246 not 6240 all the rest is correct,damn my ancient
eyes :) |
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27 January 2010, 07:40 AM
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That would be an Oyster Precision
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27 January 2010, 07:44 AM
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Aha, a different animal altogether.. Likely a 17 jewel manually wound 34mm model Oyster that could have a variety of different dials and hands.
Back then there were three grades of movement depending on where they were shipped to... the standard, Precision, and Super Precision - I think that the difference was in jewels and perhaps the hairspring. Probably originally on leather with a domed bezel. - a nice piece that should clean up very well. Restored, they make the perfect "formal" wear watch....
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27 January 2010, 09:28 AM
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Yep that sounds like the one :) gonna get it cleaned
thx chaps |
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27 January 2010, 09:30 AM
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Wow, I bet she's a beauty!
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27 January 2010, 09:43 AM
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I think so :)
what does the Brevet bit signify ?? |
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27 January 2010, 11:15 AM
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27 January 2010, 12:15 PM
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Pretty cool.
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27 January 2010, 12:34 PM
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Where Are the Pics?
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27 January 2010, 12:42 PM
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interesting! my rolex iphone app does not list the 6246... it lists the 6240 & 6241 - both of which show images of an cosmograph without crown & pusher guards. but you said yours did not have 'cosmograph'...
despite how awesome this app is, i was hoping to be an 'aquifer of knowledge'... oh well... please post some photos! most importantly, enjoy! |
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29 January 2010, 08:25 AM
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Its being cleaned at the moment and a new strap fitted,will post pics next week.
thx for your help Andy |
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30 January 2010, 08:21 PM
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Here are a couple of pics
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30 January 2010, 10:07 PM
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That's the perfect watch.
I'm looking for the same or similar watch and a rivet bracelet to make up a vintage daily wearer. |
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31 January 2010, 03:58 AM
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That's a beauty.. I wouldn't hesitate a minute to have it refurbished (don't touch the dial and hands except for cleaning)
It would look in any watchbox;.;
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31 January 2010, 04:03 AM
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Lucky dog!
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