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14 February 2020, 05:39 AM | #1 |
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Family Mystery- Tiffany and Co. Daytona
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This was my grandfathers watch which I believe is a vintage 1967. Model number is : 6238 and serial number is: 1697086. Been in a box for years. Does anyone have any information about this watch? Thanks! |
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Beautiful!
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If the original paperwork is also in the box, that would be a huge bonus.
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I do not know too much about it, but last I heard this would be worth easy 6 figures to the right buyer.
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Beautiful watch, more pics please
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Love threads like this (well when more photos and info is forthcoming)
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Anyway - OP IMPORTANT ADVICE - don't polish it or try to clean it up, don't take it to a Rolex service center, don't take it to a pawn shop. Wait for advice here and then figure out a plan. Little mistakes can really hurt the value of a watch.
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Hmmmm .... doesn't seem like much of a "Family Mystery." You seem to have all of the information you need.
What are you asking exactly? Do you just want to know how much it's worth? (This is not the place for that.) |
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Family Mystery- Tiffany and Co. Daytona
In 1962 Rolex launched the 6238 without “Daytona” on the dial. So if this was engraved 6238 on the case, then maybe the dial has been replaced with a newer one? Maybe from a 6239...
Can’t be a 6240 since it had screw down pushers. And that T SWISS T at 6? Somewhere it seems higher than it should be... I’m just saying it’s a little funny.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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6238: https://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/p...ronograph-6238 6240: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/un...x-daytona-6240 Maybe a 6241? |
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If that’s legit man that’s a hell of a watch....0
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Why not visit your nearest RSC and ask for a service quote?
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To the OP - they will want to authenticate the watch before they will commit to doing anything. The authentication will be refunded if you decide to use RSC, not that I would advise you do that with that beautiful watch! Look for a vintage specialist. Rolex will want it looking like new with all new parts! All new parts = significantly reduced value. Way less… As you are located in Southern California, there are a number of great vintage specialists. LA watch Works (Search LAWW on this forum) in Pasadena, CA or Rolliworks in Campbell, CA near San Fran. If you hit up LAWW you can drive by the RSC in Beverly Hills and contemplate getting it authenticated. |
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Jaw dropping.
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I think Per is right if all the parts are original. If the OP has read the case ref. # correctly, then maybe a 6241 dial on a 6238 chassis. I also agree more pics would be good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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From what I understand if you take the watch into RSC with mismatched parts they will either reject it with the XXX stamp or require a full service and replacement of parts to correct ones for that model. so if the dial is from a later model then it might get held by the service center for that reason.
some will do this, some may not. So it's a gamble.
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Screw down pushers somewhere around 1965.
If bought in 1967 it sat in the display case awhile. |
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So the op just drops this here and walks away?
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It's a very familiar tale with a quick exit by the OP. I never realized how often this happens. This is very similar to how I started my first post…
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Hi guys, sorry I haven’t responded sooner. It looks like the watch was actually made between ‘63 and ‘64. ( based on the serial number) I will try to get some more pictures uploaded ASAP. Thanks for all the feedback!
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Family Mystery- Tiffany and Co. Daytona
I think you can also trust us with the first 3 digits of that serial number.
And a good photo of the model number between the lugs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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Model wise it looks like a ref 6241. If it says 6238 between the lugs it means the dial and bezel are changed. Something not completely uncommon but would be worrying as this dial is Tiffany marked. It makes no sense to get a replacenent dial with that stamp. I really hope it says 6241 between the lugs. Do you know the story behind it? Maybe your relatives can confirm buying it from Tiffanys?
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According to oysterworld’s website, the serial number falls within the 1967 production year. It was originally purchased from Tiffany’s and it has always been owned by our family. |
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