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Jlatreille · 27 January 2018, 12:23 PM

I am new here and trying to gather some additional info on my first vintage Rolex. The watch is in beautiful condition and the movement works flawlessly. The reference number is 6056 and the serial dates the watch to 1961. It was purchased from a reputable seller so I am not concerned about its authenticity however I am having a hard time finding any info on it. More specifically I can not find any other watch with the same dial/movement combo. I am debating trading for something with a larger case size but would like to verify this watch and gain a rough estimated value prior to putting it up for sale or trade. Does anyone have any direct info on this watch or possibly point me in the right direction? I have searched all over the web but I keep coming up short. Here are some photos and thanks in advance for any help.

R.W.T. · 30 January 2018, 12:01 PM

Not 1961.

1953-54 probably.
What is the serial?

DaveDhc · 31 January 2018, 05:40 AM

I have 7 Rolex watches from the 1950s, and I am fairly confident that your watch is from that decade, not the 1960s.

I might also add that your dial is particularly clean. I would have an expert take a look at the watch and verify that it is an original condition watch if I were to sell it. That way you know the value. If it has the original dial and hasn't been redialed, I would expect it to be very desirable.

rrlx · 31 January 2018, 08:52 AM

Similar to my rolex from the 50s, as the posters above have said - i'd say '51-'59.

Get the serial :)

Jlatreille · 31 January 2018, 09:58 AM

Thanks for the info. Is the serial located between the lugs? If so it is 666019. I did have the watch looked at by a local watchmaker and he took it apart and verbally told me that the watch was all original and in fantastic condition. When i bought the watch i was told it was purchased from a widow who was selling off her husbands collection. He was the original owner, but, rarely wore it due to the others he had. Hopefully everything checks out. I am new to vintage and not to sure who or where to get it appraised. Would a local AD be able to do this or should I send it somewhere for a more accurate evaluation? Thanks again for the info and I am eager to hear any more feedback if you have any.

30 January 2018, 12:01 PM	#2
R.W.T. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,973	Not 1961. 1953-54 probably. What is the serial?

31 January 2018, 05:40 AM	#3
DaveDhc "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Washington DC Posts: 222	I have 7 Rolex watches from the 1950s, and I am fairly confident that your watch is from that decade, not the 1960s. I might also add that your dial is particularly clean. I would have an expert take a look at the watch and verify that it is an original condition watch if I were to sell it. That way you know the value. If it has the original dial and hasn't been redialed, I would expect it to be very desirable.

31 January 2018, 08:52 AM	#4
rrlx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: UK Posts: 27	Similar to my rolex from the 50s, as the posters above have said - i'd say '51-'59. Get the serial :)

31 January 2018, 09:58 AM	#5
Jlatreille "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: British Columbia Posts: 42	Thanks for the info. Is the serial located between the lugs? If so it is 666019. I did have the watch looked at by a local watchmaker and he took it apart and verbally told me that the watch was all original and in fantastic condition. When i bought the watch i was told it was purchased from a widow who was selling off her husbands collection. He was the original owner, but, rarely wore it due to the others he had. Hopefully everything checks out. I am new to vintage and not to sure who or where to get it appraised. Would a local AD be able to do this or should I send it somewhere for a more accurate evaluation? Thanks again for the info and I am eager to hear any more feedback if you have any.

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