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mikeadvance · 8 September 2011, 04:54 PM

Oyster Perpetual Date
Model: 6534
Serial: 409xxx
Stainless Steel
It does have black and red numbers in the dates.

What year is this watch from? I think it may be 1945.

Any ideas how much the watch may be worth?

I plan to have the watch restored. It still works- just very slowly. The crown also does not screw down.

mikeadvance · 8 September 2011, 11:59 PM

I plan to post a new picture after the watch is restored as well.

dysondiver · 9 September 2011, 12:04 AM

it will be nice to see a before and after .good luck with it all.

SWIMPRUF · 9 September 2011, 12:10 AM

The dial looks misaligned too.

mikeadvance · 24 October 2011, 11:16 PM

Dropped off the watch yesterday at a place in Manhattan that several people recommended to me. In 8-10 weeks it should be ready for pick up and I will post some new photos.

Keeperoftime · 24 October 2011, 11:52 PM

I love these classics! Should be beautiful when you get it back.
Cheers!

-Jeremy

drockadam · 24 October 2011, 11:56 PM

Looks great! Can't wait to see it after the spa!

Kayaker52 · 25 October 2011, 01:35 AM

Nice,Oyster Perpetual! If I am correct that date should not have the cyclops crystal,correct me if I am wrong.Brian

mikeadvance · 25 October 2011, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kayaker52

Nice,Oyster Perpetual! If I am correct that date should not have the cyclops crystal,correct me if I am wrong.Brian

You are correct. The watch was actually dated 1956. I didn't realize that Rolex reused serials for a short time.

mikeadvance · 9 November 2011, 12:31 PM

Sad news today. I was informed that the watch needs parts and will not be able to be restored to it's former glory. Same news I received from Rolex only a few years ago. Apparently parts for this watch are extremely hard to come by.

The watch was given to me after my grandfather passed away. He played in the Desi Arnaz Orchestra (Lucille Ball Show), and Lawrence Welk's orchestra in the late 60's and 70's.

I was really hoping to have the watch working again as a token to my grandfather. Even with it not working I still plan to keep it stored away and pass it along to my kids one day.

8 September 2011, 04:54 PM	#1
mikeadvance "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Greater NY Posts: 6	My 6534 Oyster Perpetual Date Model: 6534 Serial: 409xxx Stainless Steel It does have black and red numbers in the dates. What year is this watch from? I think it may be 1945. Any ideas how much the watch may be worth? I plan to have the watch restored. It still works- just very slowly. The crown also does not screw down. Last edited by mikeadvance; 8 September 2011 at 04:56 PM.. Reason: finish post

9 September 2011, 12:10 AM	#4
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	The dial looks misaligned too. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

24 October 2011, 11:52 PM	#6
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	I love these classics! Should be beautiful when you get it back. Cheers! -Jeremy __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

24 October 2011, 11:56 PM	#7
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Looks great! Can't wait to see it after the spa! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

8 September 2011, 11:59 PM	#2
mikeadvance "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Greater NY Posts: 6	I plan to post a new picture after the watch is restored as well.

9 September 2011, 12:04 AM	#3
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	it will be nice to see a before and after .good luck with it all.

24 October 2011, 11:16 PM	#5
mikeadvance "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Greater NY Posts: 6	Dropped off the watch yesterday at a place in Manhattan that several people recommended to me. In 8-10 weeks it should be ready for pick up and I will post some new photos.

25 October 2011, 01:35 AM	#8
Kayaker52 Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New york Posts: 255	Nice,Oyster Perpetual! If I am correct that date should not have the cyclops crystal,correct me if I am wrong.Brian

9 November 2011, 12:31 PM	#10
mikeadvance "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Greater NY Posts: 6	Sad news today. I was informed that the watch needs parts and will not be able to be restored to it's former glory. Same news I received from Rolex only a few years ago. Apparently parts for this watch are extremely hard to come by. The watch was given to me after my grandfather passed away. He played in the Desi Arnaz Orchestra (Lucille Ball Show), and Lawrence Welk's orchestra in the late 60's and 70's. I was really hoping to have the watch working again as a token to my grandfather. Even with it not working I still plan to keep it stored away and pass it along to my kids one day.

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