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Old 31 October 2021, 04:46 AM   #1
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6511b Thoughrs?

Hello Everyone!

I’m a massive fan of vintage day dates. Having acquired a 60s yellow gold, 70s white gold, I now need a rose gold piece. I just acquired this 59 6511b. Anything I should know?






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Old 31 October 2021, 07:11 AM   #2
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Looks perfect
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Old 31 October 2021, 08:58 AM   #3
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The only thing I have to say is I want it. I like you thinking YG, WG, RG, . I also have the first 2 and missing the 3rd. BYW those alpha hands are to die for, and the overall pristine condition.

Congrats !!
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Old 31 October 2021, 08:56 PM   #4
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I'm sorry to say that the lugs finishing looks all wrong. They should be brushed, as all the 4-digits Day-Dates are, and not completely polished.

Have a look at this one that DP has for sale: https://davideparmegiani.ch/it/watch/rolex-6511b-2/
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Old 31 October 2021, 09:43 PM   #5
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I'm sorry to say that the lugs finishing looks all wrong. They should be brushed, as all the 4-digits Day-Dates are, and not completely polished.
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I wouldn't say it's wrong. When it was new 50 - 60 years ago it would have been brushed, but gold is soft so these get easily sleeve-polished over time. It could be that.

Sure, it's been polished before and the case isn't as sharp as it would have been originally, but I'm liking it. Love those coffin-style markers
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Old 31 October 2021, 10:29 PM   #6
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While not factory, polished are an alternative to boring old brushed lugs.. Always remember its your watch, not Rolex or the forum originality Nazis. :)
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Old 31 October 2021, 11:44 PM   #7
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...or the forum originality Nazis. :)
I'm just hoping you're not referring to me with that word.
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Old 31 October 2021, 11:53 PM   #8
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I'm just hoping you're not referring to me with that word.
I have absolutely no idea who you are. As far as that "word" 20 years use of the term 'grammar nazi' has pretty well blunted any negative connotation it might have had. Here in the US certain people call any politician they disagree wirh nazi constantly, Take it easy. :)
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Old 1 November 2021, 12:04 AM   #9
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While not factory, polished are an alternative to boring old brushed lugs.. Always remember its your watch, not Rolex or the forum originality Nazis. :)
Lovely !! ? Isn't your Oxblood Stella somewhat polished as well, personally I like the look.

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Old 1 November 2021, 12:20 AM   #10
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I had it serviced by Dallas RSC in 2006 and this is how it left there, Forgive me Rolex elves, I haven't even seen this watch in over three years! It's in a cold, dark bank box





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I have absolutely no idea who you are. As far as that "word" 20 years use of the term 'grammar nazi' has pretty well blunted any negative connotation it might have had. Here in the US certain people call any politician they disagree wirh nazi constantly, Take it easy. :)
I'm the one that in the post immediately above yours noted that the watch has the incorrect finishing.

And, BTW, here in Europe we tend to use the "Nazi" word with a grain of salt. It's not something we like to use lightly.

Welcome to my ignore list.
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Old 1 November 2021, 02:26 AM   #12
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Lol!
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Old 3 November 2021, 07:30 AM   #13
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I had it serviced by Dallas RSC in 2006 and this is how it left there, Forgive me Rolex elves, I haven't even seen this watch in over three years! It's in a cold, dark bank box





That's got to be one of my favorite DD's on the entire web
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Old 3 November 2021, 10:02 AM   #14
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Thank you very much Chris!
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