ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

dexvd · 19 January 2015, 11:15 AM

As a part time job while in university I work at a nursing/retirement home from time to time. Was helping an old fellow out the other night and noticed that his watch was stopped as his crown was pulled out, so I wound it, set the time on it and screwed the crown back down on it for him. Didn't recognize the reference but I'm assuming its a semi-bubble back?

I rarely see high end watches in the wild where I live so always try to compliment any that I notice when I do. Had a chat with him about watches for a bit, he mentioned his was ~75 years old, I mentioned my collection was a couple Rolex and a couple Omega and he mentioned that Omega was a good watch too.

Anyways heres the watch, just figured I would share the watch and experience as unless I visit the AD, I don't really get a chance to talk watches in person with anyone really.

Snapped a pic after I set it for him

Aarcher@McDGA · 19 January 2015, 11:17 AM

That's a cool story. Has he been the owner since new?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

dexvd · 19 January 2015, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aarcher@McDGA

That's a cool story. Has he been the owner since new?

Can't say for sure but that would be my guess.

DKS2375 · 19 January 2015, 11:30 AM

I would be quirious to know the service history. Wonder how many times it was serviced in those 75 years?

cop414 · 19 January 2015, 12:02 PM

Wow, if that watch could talk the stories it'd be able to tell!

dexvd · 19 January 2015, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKS2375

I would be quirious to know the service history. Wonder how many times it was serviced in those 75 years?

By Rolex? Probably not many, he mentioned his son fixes watches. When I sent the GMT I inherited in from my grandfather into RSC I believe they said they hadn't serviced it themselves since like 1985 (it was purchased in 1979), this was 2012 that I sent it in for service and to repair the stripped tube and stem.

Would this be a 6084? I am not sure if it is solid gold or gold capped or what, thinking gold capped considering the TT bracelet, I don't think the case back was steel though but I didn't really spend a long time inspecting the watch, just kind of set it for him and discreetly snapped the pic with my phone before putting it back on his wrist.

hdrazor251 · 19 January 2015, 01:08 PM

Great story. And props to the OP. Those that take care of the elderly have my highest respect.

adam78 · 19 January 2015, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKS2375

I would be quirious to know the service history. Wonder how many times it was serviced in those 75 years?

More like 60 years on this early-mid '50s model.

Brushpup · 20 January 2015, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam78

More like 60 years on this early-mid '50s model.

That's the first thing that hit me, (mid 50's) and I didn't realize they used the square hands at this point.

Gaijin · 20 January 2015, 12:16 AM

What a great story. Thank you for taking care of the elderly. I am sure that this man would love to read this thread. What a great Rolex!

linesiders · 20 January 2015, 12:23 AM

Looks like a mid 50s 6084 - with a depth rating. Hmmm

Cool running across these older pieces in the wild - and the people that own them.

My dog's previous Vet had an older 70s-80s Plexi D / DJ that was a daily wearer and probably had not been cleaned much. Probably had a bunch of animal germs cultivating on it.

andromeda160 · 21 January 2015, 12:06 AM

too bad the dial was redone, very neat none the less.

77T · 21 January 2015, 12:16 AM

I don't see any reworked dial but the pic isn't a macro - and my eyes aren't what they used to be

OP - thanks for sharing!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 January 2015, 11:15 AM	#1
dexvd "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 415	Spotted an old time only Rolex this week As a part time job while in university I work at a nursing/retirement home from time to time. Was helping an old fellow out the other night and noticed that his watch was stopped as his crown was pulled out, so I wound it, set the time on it and screwed the crown back down on it for him. Didn't recognize the reference but I'm assuming its a semi-bubble back? I rarely see high end watches in the wild where I live so always try to compliment any that I notice when I do. Had a chat with him about watches for a bit, he mentioned his was ~75 years old, I mentioned my collection was a couple Rolex and a couple Omega and he mentioned that Omega was a good watch too. Anyways heres the watch, just figured I would share the watch and experience as unless I visit the AD, I don't really get a chance to talk watches in person with anyone really. Snapped a pic after I set it for him

19 January 2015, 12:02 PM	#5
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,871	Wow, if that watch could talk the stories it'd be able to tell! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

19 January 2015, 01:08 PM	#7
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,250	Great story. And props to the OP. Those that take care of the elderly have my highest respect. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

20 January 2015, 12:23 AM	#11
linesiders 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,446	Looks like a mid 50s 6084 - with a depth rating. Hmmm Cool running across these older pieces in the wild - and the people that own them. My dog's previous Vet had an older 70s-80s Plexi D / DJ that was a daily wearer and probably had not been cleaned much. Probably had a bunch of animal germs cultivating on it. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

21 January 2015, 12:16 AM	#13
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,079	I don't see any reworked dial but the pic isn't a macro - and my eyes aren't what they used to be OP - thanks for sharing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

19 January 2015, 11:17 AM	#2
Aarcher@McDGA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: McDonough, GA Watch: 116710BLNR 15400ST Posts: 303	That's a cool story. Has he been the owner since new? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 January 2015, 11:30 AM	#4
DKS2375 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: New Mexico Watch: GMT & DJ Posts: 414	I would be quirious to know the service history. Wonder how many times it was serviced in those 75 years?

20 January 2015, 12:16 AM	#10
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	What a great story. Thank you for taking care of the elderly. I am sure that this man would love to read this thread. What a great Rolex!

21 January 2015, 12:06 AM	#12
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	too bad the dial was redone, very neat none the less.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)