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OnsenHopper · 8 March 2024, 08:57 AM

Hey all, I've recently come across a 6426 from 1959 for sale, but it has a somewhat unique "ROLEX" logo, it appears to be applied rather than printed, and not in the typical font. Doing some searching I found one other reference from the same year with this logo. There's something about it that's really off the beaten path, I find it really intriguing and cool. I'm not very familiar with this era of Rolex, anyone have any information on this? Thanks!

alwayshere · 8 March 2024, 02:07 PM

rolexes with its various iterations and varieties. Paul may be better positioned to give you some insight so hopefully he chimes in.

This looks good to me FWIW. looks like pre-1960's version.

here's one that has the [embossed] logo too

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=936946

Dan S · 8 March 2024, 02:21 PM

Looks ok from what I can see, although I think it may be embossed, not applied, which always feels a bit cheap to me.

offrdmania · 8 March 2024, 03:01 PM

That would be a correct dial for late 1950s. It is applied, just like the hour markers and the coronet. 1959 is at the tail end of the applied name era.

TuRo · 8 March 2024, 06:23 PM

All good. Nice classic early dial/handset combo imho.

Raised schnitzel logos quite common back then on 32/34mm Pieces.

Ps service crown I think, but no bad thing.

Dan S · 9 March 2024, 12:17 AM

I may be wrong, I have only handled one of these on one occasion and they aren't really in my wheelhouse. But blowing up the photo, the hour markers and coronet also look embossed. The sides look white and there seems to be paint loss on top in places. High magnification photos would tell for sure.

Again, not a concern, just for curiosity's sake.

OnsenHopper · 9 March 2024, 12:20 AM

Much appreciated everyone! Always love learning more about the crazy wide variety of Rolex options, really cool.

OnsenHopper · 9 March 2024, 12:35 AM

Here’s a zoom on the logo, crown, and marker, maybe all embossed? Appreciate all the replies!

Dan S · 9 March 2024, 12:44 AM

Thanks, that's a good photo.

OnsenHopper · 9 March 2024, 12:46 AM

Yeah the seller is really good about providing links to all his high res photos, super helpful.

swish77 · 9 March 2024, 03:29 AM

That's a handsome watch. I wish Rolex had made a 36mm version.

Dan S · 9 March 2024, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

That's a handsome watch. I wish Rolex had made a 36mm version.

6424

swish77 · 9 March 2024, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan S

6424

Ah, right, I had forgotten about that reference. Beautiful!

OnsenHopper · 9 March 2024, 04:37 AM

Thanks for the info on the 6424 - gorgeous examples!

8 March 2024, 02:07 PM	#2
alwayshere "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 1,559	rolexes with its various iterations and varieties. Paul may be better positioned to give you some insight so hopefully he chimes in. This looks good to me FWIW. looks like pre-1960's version. here's one that has the [embossed] logo too https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=936946 Last edited by alwayshere; 8 March 2024 at 02:24 PM.. Reason: Dan's correction. Thanks

8 March 2024, 02:21 PM	#3
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,262	Looks ok from what I can see, although I think it may be embossed, not applied, which always feels a bit cheap to me. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

8 March 2024, 03:01 PM	#4
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,993	That would be a correct dial for late 1950s. It is applied, just like the hour markers and the coronet. 1959 is at the tail end of the applied name era. __________________ TRF Member 11738

8 March 2024, 06:23 PM	#5
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,813	All good. Nice classic early dial/handset combo imho. Raised schnitzel logos quite common back then on 32/34mm Pieces. Ps service crown I think, but no bad thing. __________________ Thieves and fools and long travelled soldiers, A candid light exposes their homes. Human falter, people bellowed from their homes. And houses, there's fools and long reigning pharaohs. IT BITES - Yellow Christian

9 March 2024, 12:17 AM	#6
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,262	I may be wrong, I have only handled one of these on one occasion and they aren't really in my wheelhouse. But blowing up the photo, the hour markers and coronet also look embossed. The sides look white and there seems to be paint loss on top in places. High magnification photos would tell for sure. Again, not a concern, just for curiosity's sake. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

9 March 2024, 12:20 AM	#7
OnsenHopper "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: US Posts: 7	Much appreciated everyone! Always love learning more about the crazy wide variety of Rolex options, really cool.

9 March 2024, 12:44 AM	#9
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,262	Thanks, that's a good photo. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

9 March 2024, 12:46 AM	#10
OnsenHopper "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: US Posts: 7	Yeah the seller is really good about providing links to all his high res photos, super helpful.

9 March 2024, 03:29 AM	#11
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,987	That's a handsome watch. I wish Rolex had made a 36mm version.

9 March 2024, 04:37 AM	#14
OnsenHopper "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: US Posts: 7	Thanks for the info on the 6424 - gorgeous examples!

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