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NukeMan · 20 March 2014, 05:47 AM

I hope all is well guys! In a previous thread I asked TRF a few questions on a watch before acquiring it on a local auction in Stockholm. Now it is mine, and as promised in that thread I've taken a few macro pictures to show it off!

The model is a Rolex 6024, only produced in a number of 1 000 during 1952 (some sources say during one day, but I am sceptic). They all have the serial number 866 XXX. The main difference versus other models of that day is the oversized case, the 6024 measuring 36 mm in case diameter and not 34 as was standard back in the days. I've added a modern green strap to bring it a bit of a military touch. If anyone knows anything more about the 6024, please let me know!

Feeling very happy!

subtona · 20 March 2014, 06:12 AM

Great texture to that dial!

NukeMan · 20 March 2014, 06:35 AM

Thanks Gus! Reading about your favorite watch in your "public-info box" a small piece of supplementary info on my watch is that it has lugholes on the off crown side only.

Don't know if that was a common feature back in the days (crazy to think that it is actually 62 years ago)!

adam78 · 20 March 2014, 06:45 AM

It really looks cool, almost no wear.

I don't know anything about this specific case reference, other than it originally had a Super Oyster crown, and that it is apparently the precursor to the 36mm ref. 6424 that I own (which has no lug holes).

silversurfer96790 · 20 March 2014, 06:55 AM

Great looking watch, thanks for sharing.

Vincent65 · 20 March 2014, 07:05 AM

great watch - nice strap, too!

andromeda160 · 20 March 2014, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NukeMan

Thanks Gus! Reading about your favorite watch in your "public-info box" a small piece of supplementary info on my watch is that it has lugholes on the off crown side only.

Don't know if that was a common feature back in the days (crazy to think that it is actually 62 years ago)!

I had a tudor oyster that was from 1952 I believe and it only had lug holes on one side as well

Ben39 · 20 March 2014, 10:13 AM

Nice!! TFS

soundserious · 20 March 2014, 11:11 AM

Really lovely watch, thanks for sharing it!

20 March 2014, 06:12 AM	#2
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,543	Great texture to that dial! __________________

20 March 2014, 06:45 AM	#4
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	It really looks cool, almost no wear. I don't know anything about this specific case reference, other than it originally had a Super Oyster crown, and that it is apparently the precursor to the 36mm ref. 6424 that I own (which has no lug holes). __________________ Cheers, Adam

20 March 2014, 06:35 AM	#3
NukeMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Jonas Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 988	Thanks Gus! Reading about your favorite watch in your "public-info box" a small piece of supplementary info on my watch is that it has lugholes on the off crown side only. Don't know if that was a common feature back in the days (crazy to think that it is actually 62 years ago)!

20 March 2014, 06:55 AM	#5
silversurfer96790 Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: Tokyo Watch: GMT 16710, 1675 Posts: 294	Great looking watch, thanks for sharing.

20 March 2014, 07:05 AM	#6
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	great watch - nice strap, too!

20 March 2014, 10:13 AM	#8
Ben39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Ben Location: Asia Watch: Gilt sub Posts: 1,669	Nice!! TFS

20 March 2014, 11:11 AM	#9
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Really lovely watch, thanks for sharing it!

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