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5 September 2012, 06:04 AM | #1 |
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6536/1 Sub Circa 1956
I have not seen another vintage 50's Sub with a dial like mine. Specifically
the placement of the "Swiss" at the six o'clock position and no border around the second indicators. Any info would be appreciated. Sorry about the crappy pics. |
5 September 2012, 06:09 AM | #2 |
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looks good
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5 September 2012, 06:33 AM | #3 |
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No it doesn't.
The dial has been re-redone/re-finished. Unsure if that is even an authentic dial plate to begin with.
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Agree, at least the dial is refinished (badly). Better pics of the case will help
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5 September 2012, 08:00 AM | #6 |
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The serial and model numbers are visable but worn and won't photograph. My Grandfather bought it new in 1956 and gave it to me in 2002 and yes I had it refinished
when he gave it to me. It was his eveyday watch, and he was an avid scuba diver and swimmer so the "original" or "mint" condition ship would have sailed a long time ago as he would have had the watch maintained when needed. I don't care about re-sale value, I just enjoy wearing it. But you guys are saying they did a crappy job with the dial? I'm pretty clueless I guess because I thought it looked good. Serial # 1552** Model 6536/1 Momement # DN679799 is the info from the watchmaker |
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And of course if I knew then what I know now would have left the dial alone. It had a really cool "ripple" through it.
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...and the hands been replaced as well.
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new tube and crown too
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looks like a very nice NEW watch to me. dunno about it being from the fifties.
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redone or fake dial. does it glow? :D
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5 September 2012, 01:38 PM | #16 |
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I have read that article. Very informative.
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There really is no such thing as a "good" refinished dial. Refinished is refinished, and that's about all there is to say. Whether it is a good impostor of the real thing or not is really of no matter to any true Rolex enthusiast or collector.
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Should have left that dial alone. It would be worth magnitudes more today. The RSC doesn't refinish dials like that. They replace.
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Maybe Bob Ridley can help?
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Shame the watchmaker who refinished your dial didn't inform you of what you had. That being said, if you don't care about resale and you enjoy the refinished look more, than wear your inherited watch with joy and pride!
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Huh?? Then why did you ask in your original post above
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