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sleepyman · 7 February 2016, 01:01 PM

Hi friends,

Am looking for my first vintage... and chanced upon this.

Looks like a really old, genuine piece.

Owner has it passed down from his dad and does not know how to price it.
He also mentioned that he has the bezel replaced years back

Any friends here can help?

themaninblack · 7 February 2016, 03:10 PM

Looks like a transitional red depth dial 6536. If it fair dinkum it's worth quite a bit. The dial looks pretty ordinary but that won't stop it being worth plenty to someone.

JohnBaker3 · 7 February 2016, 04:14 PM

The red pearl dot is kinda strange....need to look into that...

R.W.T. · 8 February 2016, 04:16 AM

It's a neat idea...it's a cap jewel. :-)

Watch is probably worth a lot more than you'll have to pay....

mdw3 · 8 February 2016, 04:55 AM

Early 6536/1 with "red depth." A fairly weak example of a rare model, the dial has aged significantly and the markers appear to have been renewed or restored.

Michael

zapokee · 8 February 2016, 04:55 PM

One for sale here for $32,000:

http://www.lunaroyster.com/watches/1...5361-red-depth

Lordofrolex · 8 February 2016, 05:08 PM

Never seen one with a pearl color like that

watchcrank · 9 February 2016, 04:13 AM

Maybe someone stuck some red color putty in insert hole to fill it. That hand set with long hour hand is pretty rare to find as well. Dial needs good macros to tell much more. Looks like it may have lost its gloss age or moisture and lume plots have the black stain it seems or perhaps an older re lume to them. Still a rare example of the issue and worth keeping or passing along to someone who likes it. IMO it is not a top quality piece but the rareness helps it as to value.

R.W.T. · 9 February 2016, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

Never seen one with a pearl color like that
JohnBaker3
Never seen one with a pearl color like that

It's a cap jewel.

sleepyman · 9 February 2016, 11:51 PM

Dear friends, thanks for your advice.

The bezel, including the pearl, has been changed. Its a grand old lady, is her condition expected of her age?

How rare is it, as I read that possibly only 10 pieces exists?

https://monochrome-watches.com/ultra...ting-for-sale/

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdw3

Early 6536/1 with "red depth." A fairly weak example of a rare model, the dial has aged significantly and the markers appear to have been renewed or restored.

Michael

Hi Michael, thanks. The dial has indeed aged significantly. Do advise how to tell if the markers were renewed/restored?

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchcrank

Maybe someone stuck some red color putty in insert hole to fill it. That hand set with long hour hand is pretty rare to find as well. Dial needs good macros to tell much more. Looks like it may have lost its gloss age or moisture and lume plots have the black stain it seems or perhaps an older re lume to them. Still a rare example of the issue and worth keeping or passing along to someone who likes it. IMO it is not a top quality piece but the rareness helps it as to value.

Hi Bro, yes the pearl has been changed. Can a rare example, but in such condition, can hold its value?

Thanks again, for your advice and insights, I am learning lots here

watchcrank · 10 February 2016, 12:49 AM

[QUOTE=sleepyman;6456974]Dear friends, thanks for your advice.

The bezel, including the pearl, has been changed. Its a grand old lady, is her condition expected of her age?

How rare is it, as I read that possibly only 10 pieces exists?

https://monochrome-watches.com/ultra...ting-for-sale/

This is second time someone quoted this I believe and as I said before, I have owned three examples of the red depth and a friend bought one just a month or so ago. So I don't believe this at all. They are much more rare than the white/silver print but I think you will find quite a few in hands of collectors etc.

mdw3 · 10 February 2016, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepyman

Hi Michael, thanks. The dial has indeed aged significantly. Do advise how to tell if the markers were renewed/restored?

Study thousands of old dials in your hands and under strong magnification, spend years owning and buying similar watches, attend shows and auctions every chance you get.

Wing Zero · 10 February 2016, 01:53 AM

Love the hot Pink Pearl.
Only real men wear pink.

harry in montreal · 10 February 2016, 12:18 PM

It's a great watch and I like the pearl. My 2 cents; I would check the radioactivity as I am a hypochondriac. I have seen many of these red depth, so the ten piece estimate is good humour to me. It's still a very unusual watch.

7 February 2016, 01:01 PM	#1
sleepyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: singapore Posts: 33	How rare is this? Hi friends, Am looking for my first vintage... and chanced upon this. Looks like a really old, genuine piece. Owner has it passed down from his dad and does not know how to price it. He also mentioned that he has the bezel replaced years back Any friends here can help?

7 February 2016, 04:14 PM	#3
JohnBaker3 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: John Baker III Location: Spring,Texas Watch: 1971 Red Sub Posts: 2,222	The red pearl dot is kinda strange....need to look into that... __________________ As I've grown older, I've learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing off everyone is a piece of cake.

8 February 2016, 05:08 PM	#7
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Never seen one with a pearl color like that __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

10 February 2016, 12:49 AM	#11
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	only 10 exist [QUOTE=sleepyman;6456974]Dear friends, thanks for your advice. The bezel, including the pearl, has been changed. Its a grand old lady, is her condition expected of her age? How rare is it, as I read that possibly only 10 pieces exists? https://monochrome-watches.com/ultra...ting-for-sale/ This is second time someone quoted this I believe and as I said before, I have owned three examples of the red depth and a friend bought one just a month or so ago. So I don't believe this at all. They are much more rare than the white/silver print but I think you will find quite a few in hands of collectors etc.

10 February 2016, 01:53 AM	#13
Wing Zero "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: JC Location: Earth Watch: 1680 ~ 16610LV Posts: 811	Love the hot Pink Pearl. Only real men wear pink. __________________ ********************** **********************

7 February 2016, 03:10 PM	#2
themaninblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 1,058	Looks like a transitional red depth dial 6536. If it fair dinkum it's worth quite a bit. The dial looks pretty ordinary but that won't stop it being worth plenty to someone.

8 February 2016, 04:16 AM	#4
R.W.T. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,004	It's a neat idea...it's a cap jewel. :-) Watch is probably worth a lot more than you'll have to pay....

8 February 2016, 04:55 AM	#5
mdw3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 677	Early 6536/1 with "red depth." A fairly weak example of a rare model, the dial has aged significantly and the markers appear to have been renewed or restored. Michael

8 February 2016, 04:55 PM	#6
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,366	One for sale here for $32,000: http://www.lunaroyster.com/watches/1...5361-red-depth

9 February 2016, 04:13 AM	#8
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	Maybe someone stuck some red color putty in insert hole to fill it. That hand set with long hour hand is pretty rare to find as well. Dial needs good macros to tell much more. Looks like it may have lost its gloss age or moisture and lume plots have the black stain it seems or perhaps an older re lume to them. Still a rare example of the issue and worth keeping or passing along to someone who likes it. IMO it is not a top quality piece but the rareness helps it as to value.

10 February 2016, 12:18 PM	#14
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	It's a great watch and I like the pearl. My 2 cents; I would check the radioactivity as I am a hypochondriac. I have seen many of these red depth, so the ten piece estimate is good humour to me. It's still a very unusual watch.

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