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Post by CHIP on Jan 17, 2014 18:54:09 GMT -6
Ran across this while goofing off on the web. Platinum Rolex, ref #6604. I've never seen a bracelet like this either, could this be original?     |
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Post by katgirl on Jan 17, 2014 20:34:51 GMT -6
Oops double post
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Post by katgirl on Jan 17, 2014 20:36:40 GMT -6
Judging by the way the bracelet connects to the watch, it looks like a custom bracelet, and perhaps a custom dial, as well. Also, it looks like the crown and bezel might be stainless steel.....
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Post by CHIP on Jan 17, 2014 20:41:40 GMT -6
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Post by aquajoe on Jan 17, 2014 20:47:55 GMT -6
Skeptical at the very least. No date magnifier on a datejust? If it's a replacement crystal, why would list such a rare significant piece with an incorrect part? No markings on the underside of the case? No pictures of the clasp? I don't know dude. I'm certainly no vintage expert, but it don't smell right.
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Post by CHIP on Jan 17, 2014 21:16:34 GMT -6
I know nothing about vintage pieces so I can't say.
Since it has a frame around the date window, I figured it was built without a cyclops.
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Post by rw16610 on Jan 17, 2014 21:24:01 GMT -6
Never saw this one before either and between us (all the members here) we have quite a bit of time invested in looking up watches online. Can't wait to get some more info on this watch to see what the situation is.
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Post by CHIP on Jan 17, 2014 21:25:30 GMT -6
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Post by Kiwi on Jan 17, 2014 22:16:10 GMT -6
As for my 2cents, I never heard, seen or read anywhere that the DJ was produced in platinum.
Being a 50's model, bracelets were made from different sources for Rolex and had a few odd ones, but haven't seen this style. The Grain or bead style was in favor in this era.
I would call it rather questionable.
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Post by rw16610 on Jan 17, 2014 22:31:54 GMT -6
Hmmm, it makes me wonder. Regardless to if it's original or not it seems (seems is the key word for now) like a decent piece of craftsmanship. No sign of folded over links at all, if anyone has any clue as to how this may have been done exactly I would love to know a bit more.
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Post by Baco Noir on Jan 17, 2014 22:34:01 GMT -6
Original or not, I dig it. I'd tend to say it's not. I'd also be suspect because of the Pt and bracelet.
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Post by rw16610 on Jan 18, 2014 0:00:19 GMT -6
Man oh man, there's something about the old school "top hat" type crystals that stick up a lot. I'm so glad Rolex has crystals on the modern watches that pop up a tiny bit to pay homage to this classic design.
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Post by iceman on Jan 18, 2014 1:48:21 GMT -6
Must say whatever it is I'm loving the non cyclops look, more like this Rolex :-) would be interesting to find out the history of it though.
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Post by vincent65 on Jan 18, 2014 2:57:35 GMT -6
I don't know anything about it, but I think the dial and hands may be original, and it may well be possible that the bracelet is, too. I like it anyway.
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Post by Nicko on Jan 18, 2014 8:17:12 GMT -6
I have no idea, I have never seen on whilst on my vintage quests, but it looks nice. I definitely would pass if I was offers this one simply because I really am uncertain. I have seen many prototype Rolex and there are many out there The Passion guys or some knowledgeable guys on VRF, Jacek comes to mind, he would know.
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