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25 June 2024, 03:24 AM
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1969 Rolex 6241 Paul Newman in for repair
I will be frank when I say working on a piece of art such as this watch can be a bit nerve wracking, but on the flip side, such an honor!
Here is a 6241 that was passed down. The owner's goal was to ultimately preserve the character. Although I was able to locate a mint bezel, we ended up keeping the original as it was a part of its history. Clearly you can see where the bezel was hit against a hard item causing it fracture at the 60 mark. At some point in its life, someone had pushed the bezel onto the watch in the wrong location. After sitting in a drawer for 20 years, it was time to final get her up and running. We focused on the movement and then the external components by replacing the crystal with a NOS low dome, new pushers and casetube/crown. After replacing the old parts, this watch even passed the pressure testing which was a pleasant surprise to me! I appreciate the owner giving me the opportunity to be a small part of this family heirloom!
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25 June 2024, 03:53 AM
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Wow, amazing work (as always)!
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25 June 2024, 04:06 AM
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fantastic!! thanks for sharing and congratulations on an amazing work! How is it running?
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25 June 2024, 04:08 AM
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Looks great.
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25 June 2024, 04:11 AM
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25 June 2024, 04:33 AM
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25 June 2024, 04:37 AM
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What a great reference, well done
 I’d say you have played a large part in restoring this to its former glory. Humble as always 
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25 June 2024, 06:38 AM
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Always love the before and after threads.
Nice work Phillip, turned out great!
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25 June 2024, 06:40 AM
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Beauty of a watch …
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25 June 2024, 07:11 AM
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Wow. Thank you for sharing.
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25 June 2024, 07:44 AM
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Great job - thanks for sharing.
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25 June 2024, 08:12 AM
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Simply stunning ... I would salivate over this watch. WOW
 INCREDIBLE !!!
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25 June 2024, 08:54 AM
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1969 Rolex 6241 Paul Newman in for repair
Thank you for sharing that exotic dialed PLN resurrection. Love the photo's.
Naturally, I think it's the pinnacle of Rolex iconography and you're at the summit to have brought it back to life. I'm torn on reacting to the owner's choice of an original, yet damaged insert. But if he was also intent on leaving the bezel damage, then I agree. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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25 June 2024, 09:14 AM
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25 June 2024, 09:14 AM
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25 June 2024, 09:20 AM
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As humans we make some really cool stuff. Wow that is beautiful thing and so legible!
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25 June 2024, 09:22 AM
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Even with an imperfect dial and bezel, still an incredible piece. Thanks for sharing.
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25 June 2024, 10:11 AM
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I hope the owner will enjoy their heirloom.
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25 June 2024, 10:33 AM
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Looks fantastic! Great job Phillip
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25 June 2024, 11:00 PM
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Great to see a resto thread! I'd be torn on the bezel too - difficult one!
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26 June 2024, 12:33 AM
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Wonderful restoration on this one.
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26 June 2024, 12:38 AM
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What a great looking watch and some fabulous work been carried out on it.
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26 June 2024, 04:01 AM
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Hell yes, fantastic thanks for sharing
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26 June 2024, 04:20 AM
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Great work Phillip! Always love to see these heirloom watches resurrected. You did my dads (mine for the last 35 years!) ±1973 1675/3 about 3 years ago and I've been wearing it non-stop for the last 30 days. Yes, including sleeping. It's off by -3 seconds over that period!
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26 June 2024, 11:32 PM
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The new crystal brings the incredible dial to life!
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27 June 2024, 01:58 AM
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27 June 2024, 02:33 AM
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What a transformation! Beautiful work and beautiful watch!
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27 June 2024, 03:44 AM
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amazing works
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27 June 2024, 02:14 PM
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Wow! Thanks for sharing.
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29 June 2024, 08:46 PM
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Amazing watch and great work!
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