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asofa13 · 15 September 2008, 01:09 PM

Im having trouble identifying my Rolex. It was given to me by my Grandfather in his will. He was an avid collector. The serial number is 7 digits and the first three begin with 104. Can anyone tell me the make and model and the possible value of it. Much appreciation

Mrdi · 15 September 2008, 01:23 PM

Early Daytona 1960's?
Numbers will follow

Nigel Tufnel · 15 September 2008, 01:24 PM

It would appear you have a pre-Daytona, or possibly a prototype. Someone with more knowledge than me will give you a good answer, as I don't consider myself any kind of an authority on the Daytona line. What I will say is it looks like a great piece.

Nigel Tufnel · 15 September 2008, 01:28 PM

possible ref. 6238? Around 1964, perhaps?

asofa13 · 15 September 2008, 01:28 PM

ive seen similar daytonas but they had daytona written in red on the face. "cosmograph" on the face of my watch is also something that i haven't seen

Nigel Tufnel · 15 September 2008, 01:29 PM

Ah, ref. 6240

asofa13 · 15 September 2008, 01:34 PM

That one had a black dial and doesnt have the push buttons. Rolex verified the serial number but they cant tell me the make or model

allill · 15 September 2008, 01:40 PM

pre-daytona?

Solo118 · 15 September 2008, 01:43 PM

Looks very rare and very high in value!

veefour · 15 September 2008, 09:59 PM

These are the answers I've got from TRF experts, some time ago.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...178#post411178

Hope it will help.
BTW, my watch was exactly like yours. Wish I had it now!!!

padi56 · 15 September 2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by asofa13

That one had a black dial and doesnt have the push buttons. Rolex verified the serial number but they cant tell me the make or model

Find that very strange they could not tell you the model
number.

Quote:

Originally Posted by asofa13

Im having trouble identifying my Rolex. It was given to me by my Grandfather in his will. He was an avid collector. The serial number is 7 digits and the first three begin with 104. Can anyone tell me the make and model and the possible value of it. Much appreciation

Very easy to find out simply remove bracelet if a genuine watch will have the mod ref number between lugs at the 12 O'Clock position.The 6239 & 6241 have non screw down pushers,later 1965 6240 Oyster Cosmograph with screw down and now with the calibre 722,quite a short run the 6240 around 4 years.Then changed slightly late 1969/70 to the 6263/5 main difference now uses the Cal 727, and slightly thicker min hand.And some very rare now
had the daytona in black as well as the normal red

Brushpup · 15 September 2008, 10:36 PM

You have a treasure there my friend, in more ways than one! Wow, what a nice gift! Hope to hear you keep and enjoy it.

Trurolexer · 15 September 2008, 10:37 PM

CONGRATS!!!

You're A Lucky Guy!!!

CKay · 16 September 2008, 12:40 AM

Cheers. It is an heirloom.

asofa13 · 16 September 2008, 08:30 AM

any idea on the value?

asofa13 · 16 September 2008, 08:34 AM

would it help to identify it if the serial number is 7 digits long and the first three begin with 107? I called Rolex in New york and they told me that I had to bring it to New york for them to tell me

TheVTCGuy · 16 September 2008, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by asofa13

any idea on the value?

Naw... it's worthless.... I'll give you 50 bucks for it though... cause I'm such a nice guy....

I don't have an idea on value, but it sure is a nice timepiece. I'd reccomend taking it to the RSC in Beverly Hills, they might be able to give you some info on it and while you'e there, get it serviced and keep it for yourself; it's a beautiful watch.

Brushpup · 16 September 2008, 08:55 AM

Until someone with knowledge comes along, just know that it is worth MANY THOUSANDS of dollars.

asofa13 · 18 September 2008, 04:51 AM

Getting married so im not going to be able to keep it

cody p · 18 September 2008, 05:11 AM

try the vintage rolex forum.

Numismatist · 18 September 2008, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Naw... it's worthless.... I'll give you 50 bucks for it though... cause I'm such a nice guy....

I don't have an idea on value, but it sure is a nice timepiece. I'd reccomend taking it to the RSC in Beverly Hills, they might be able to give you some info on it and while you'e there, get it serviced and keep it for yourself; it's a beautiful watch.

I'll give $60 !!!!!

srl7741 · 18 September 2008, 05:15 AM

Sorry to hear that. (not that your getting married) but that you don't believe you can keep it. I could never sell/trade/give away anything my grandfather left to me in a will.

Jocke · 18 September 2008, 05:20 AM

To me it looks like a 6239 but they use to have Daytona written in red over the
middle subdial. The value is more than you can guess I believe.

Take it to a Rolex dealer and let them look at it and open it to make sure it´s real.
There is plenty of fake ones out the so don´t start singing yet.

Good luck.

Jocke

Rolexitis · 18 September 2008, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by asofa13

Getting married so im not going to be able to keep it

I'm sorry but that is not cool. Can't keep an heirloom becaus of marriage? I'm calling the flag on this one.

asofa13 · 18 September 2008, 03:41 PM

im keeping the 6239 he also gave me

stevemulholland3 · 18 September 2008, 07:13 PM

are you near the sherman oaks area?
if so I have a friend who can look at the watch and tell you if its 100% authentic and he can give you the value on it as well.
he would even buy it if it all checks out.
let me know and I will pm you his number.

marke · 18 September 2008, 07:18 PM

is somebody taking the micky here or am i completely missing something.....

do tell

marke

stevemulholland3 · 19 September 2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by marke

is somebody taking the micky here or am i completely missing something.....

do tell

marke

taking the micky??
what do you mean??

Z-Sub · 19 September 2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody p

try the vintage rolex forum.

asofa13 · 19 September 2008, 11:59 AM

Just left the RSC in Beverly Hills. Verified its authentic and because its authentic and a ventage Rolex they will not touch or sevice it for insurance reasons. Wouldnt even tell me the make

15 September 2008, 01:40 PM	#8
allill "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: jeff Location: California Watch: 116520 Posts: 83	pre-daytona? __________________ Tudor: 79090 black \| Tudor 79090 black \| 79280 white/black subs \| 79280 silver/white subs \| Omega SMP \| Seiko SKX011J \| SKX173 \| 6309-7049 \| \| SKX779 \| SNA225 \| Ex-watches: 116520 black \| 16570 Black \| 79280 black/silver subs \| Omega SMP \| Breitling b13050.1 \| Pam 98 \| Seiko SNM037 \|\|

15 September 2008, 09:59 PM	#10
veefour "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canary Islands Posts: 520	These are the answers I've got from TRF experts, some time ago. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...178#post411178 Hope it will help. BTW, my watch was exactly like yours. Wish I had it now!!! __________________ 16800 Matt (1986) Avatar pic by Jocke

15 September 2008, 10:36 PM	#12
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	You have a treasure there my friend, in more ways than one! Wow, what a nice gift! Hope to hear you keep and enjoy it. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

16 September 2008, 12:40 AM	#14
CKay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 467	Cheers. It is an heirloom. __________________ BLACK IS THICKER THAN BLOOD

16 September 2008, 08:55 AM	#18
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Until someone with knowledge comes along, just know that it is worth MANY THOUSANDS of dollars. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

15 September 2008, 01:23 PM	#2
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Early Daytona 1960's? Numbers will follow

15 September 2008, 01:24 PM	#3
Nigel Tufnel Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grosse Pointe, MI Posts: 420	It would appear you have a pre-Daytona, or possibly a prototype. Someone with more knowledge than me will give you a good answer, as I don't consider myself any kind of an authority on the Daytona line. What I will say is it looks like a great piece.

15 September 2008, 01:28 PM	#4
Nigel Tufnel Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grosse Pointe, MI Posts: 420	possible ref. 6238? Around 1964, perhaps?

15 September 2008, 01:28 PM	#5
asofa13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los angeles Posts: 9	ive seen similar daytonas but they had daytona written in red on the face. "cosmograph" on the face of my watch is also something that i haven't seen

15 September 2008, 01:29 PM	#6
Nigel Tufnel Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grosse Pointe, MI Posts: 420	Ah, ref. 6240

15 September 2008, 01:34 PM	#7
asofa13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los angeles Posts: 9	That one had a black dial and doesnt have the push buttons. Rolex verified the serial number but they cant tell me the make or model

15 September 2008, 01:43 PM	#9
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,088	Looks very rare and very high in value!

15 September 2008, 10:37 PM	#13
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	CONGRATS!!! You're A Lucky Guy!!!

16 September 2008, 08:30 AM	#15
asofa13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los angeles Posts: 9	any idea on the value?

16 September 2008, 08:34 AM	#16
asofa13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los angeles Posts: 9	would it help to identify it if the serial number is 7 digits long and the first three begin with 107? I called Rolex in New york and they told me that I had to bring it to New york for them to tell me

18 September 2008, 04:51 AM	#19
asofa13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los angeles Posts: 9	Getting married so im not going to be able to keep it

18 September 2008, 05:11 AM	#20
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	try the vintage rolex forum.

18 September 2008, 05:15 AM	#22
srl7741 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: GMT-6 Posts: 126	Sorry to hear that. (not that your getting married) but that you don't believe you can keep it. I could never sell/trade/give away anything my grandfather left to me in a will.

18 September 2008, 05:20 AM	#23
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	To me it looks like a 6239 but they use to have Daytona written in red over the middle subdial. The value is more than you can guess I believe. Take it to a Rolex dealer and let them look at it and open it to make sure it´s real. There is plenty of fake ones out the so don´t start singing yet. Good luck. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

18 September 2008, 03:41 PM	#25
asofa13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los angeles Posts: 9	im keeping the 6239 he also gave me

18 September 2008, 07:13 PM	#26
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	are you near the sherman oaks area? if so I have a friend who can look at the watch and tell you if its 100% authentic and he can give you the value on it as well. he would even buy it if it all checks out. let me know and I will pm you his number.

18 September 2008, 07:18 PM	#27
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	is somebody taking the micky here or am i completely missing something..... do tell marke

19 September 2008, 11:59 AM	#30
asofa13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los angeles Posts: 9	Just left the RSC in Beverly Hills. Verified its authentic and because its authentic and a ventage Rolex they will not touch or sevice it for insurance reasons. Wouldnt even tell me the make

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