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Philipp · 24 March 2013, 01:38 AM

READ the whole RPR Story over here...

Preparing for our upcoming Vintage Rolex Passion Meeting in London on May 28th & celebration the 60th anniversary of the conquest of Mt. Everest by the British 1953 Expedition, made me cross the channel to meet up with the great people at RGS..

@Asprey London. Very nice & friendly guys there! Looking forward Behzad

RGS posing the New Rolex National Geographic 125th Anniversary Explorer campaign… Nice!

Next to the hero’s from the past @ RGS gallery..

READ the whole RPR Story over here...

Hope to see you all in London, MAY 28th!

Ciao!

sea-dweller · 24 March 2013, 01:56 AM

Nice photos!

Rolexwatch · 24 March 2013, 02:21 AM

Another very interesting post.

Thank you.

impalass · 24 March 2013, 02:37 AM

Interesting read, and great pictures, thanks for sharing.

Philipp · 24 March 2013, 02:42 AM

Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the first Ascent, May 29th 1953, by British expedition members Sir Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay at the RGS in London. Together with my dear friend Mike Wood, the Old Watch Stop (annex Battery station we will organize a vintage Rolex Meeting the day prior, May 28th 2013 downtown London. So if you’re interested to join us for some serious Vintage Rolex Passion including special display of original Rolex Everest watches and other icons Rolex on the 28th. Maybe you even wanna stay another day off and join us @RGS Everest celebration May 29th 2013 for a full day of special lectures, exhibition and spectacular evening session at the ballroom of the Royal Geographic Society in London, UK. Send me a message from here.

Hope to see you in London!!

Ciao

joe100 · 24 March 2013, 02:45 AM

Cool pics. No one ever invites me to these things

Philipp · 24 March 2013, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

Cool pics. No one ever invites me to these things

I do

joe100 · 24 March 2013, 03:05 AM

I see the bold link now. I'd love to go.

kilyung · 24 March 2013, 03:29 AM

Very cool reading

britincali · 24 March 2013, 04:42 AM

I might go and take my 6098 to go hang out with its brothers!

Kingair · 24 March 2013, 05:49 AM

Nice gesture Philipp

Succes alvast

HAGWe

Philipp · 24 March 2013, 10:11 PM

1953 Everest Rolex of Dr Evans in the snow again!...

;)

Mike Wood · 25 March 2013, 06:46 AM

Philipp, my friend, go easy with Dr Evans' watch please!!

It has stayed in fantastic condition for 60 years after going up Everest... don't break it before our meeting at the end of May!!

MW

Kingair · 25 March 2013, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Wood

Philipp, my friend, go easy with Dr Evans' watch please!!

It has stayed in fantastic condition for 60 years after going up Everest... don't break it before our meeting at the end of May!!

MW

Great Mike !

HAGS

Guy h · 25 March 2013, 07:42 AM

Sounds very interesting, would love to find out more about my grandfathers 6150, Q1.53 that I have recently brought back to life. Would like more details when available.

Here is mine enjoying the snow!

Philipp · 25 March 2013, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guy h

Sounds very interesting, would love to find out more about my grandfathers 6150, Q1.53 that I have recently brought back to life. Would like more details when available.

Here is mine enjoying the snow!

interesting!

looks like it had a service, hands are changed..not a big deal finding some correct ones! moisture has patinated the radium lume to a dark color. Its a Pre Oyster like mine with 007 as last 3 digits!

Still it's first, original tropic / glass...

HL65 · 25 March 2013, 08:55 AM

Great post and interesting as always Philipp....Cheers,

Guy h · 25 March 2013, 09:02 AM

Thanks Philipp, had it serviced and crystal replaced, original crystal retained, the hands are the original but were in poor condition so were cleaned and re-lumed to preserve them. I understand from my mother that the bracelet was replaced in the mid 60s with a rivited expanding bracelet which it still has and is now as smooth as silk. It also still has the original Super Oyster Crown as my grandfather never had it changed. The automatic works well and it now keeps perfect time. It has a 930xxx serial number which, seems to be an early 1953 model. Would welcome any further information on the 6150.

Philipp · 25 March 2013, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guy h

Thanks Philipp, had it serviced and crystal replaced, original crystal retained, the hands are the original but were in poor condition so were cleaned and re-lumed to preserve them. I understand from my mother that the bracelet was replaced in the mid 60s with a rivited expanding bracelet which it still has and is now as smooth as silk. It also still has the original Super Oyster Crown as my grandfather never had it changed. The automatic works well and it now keeps perfect time. It has a 930xxx serial number which, seems to be an early 1953 model. Would welcome any further information on the 6150.

Cool!

What are your last 3 digits? You know mine ;-)

francis · 25 March 2013, 12:06 PM

wow.. thanks for reminding me why I like the Vintage Rolex.... Awesome pics and website..

Philipp · 26 March 2013, 08:50 AM

Join us May 28 & 29th 2013 in London for vintage Rolex Passion Meeting & 60th Anniversary of the British Conquest of Mt.Everest May 29th 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay!

HTE Expedition finally continues!! Check HTE Rolex Heritage Edition

See you all in London!!

Regars Philipp, Peter & Jamling..

jmiicustomz · 29 March 2013, 09:15 AM

Philipp, I was wondering about the Dr Evans watch you show in the pics. My watch looks identicial in almost every way other than yours states "offically certified chronometer" where mine just says "precision". Mine is a 6298 from 1953 with an a296 movement. I am trying to find more info about the watch but it seems to be limited. My dial also has a nice patina to it in the very center.

jmiicustomz · 29 March 2013, 09:22 AM

a few pics so you can see what I am talking about

Philipp · 29 March 2013, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmiicustomz

a few pics so you can see what I am talking about

Looks great

All nice original, some stains on the dial but all over, elegant with the gold index, wear it in good health

Ciao

DOUGHN · 29 March 2013, 05:47 PM

WOW! all caps... very nice

jmiicustomz · 29 March 2013, 08:57 PM

Any idea as to the value? If I wear it all the time it seems to lose about a min a month or roughly 2 seconds a day.

Psmith · 29 March 2013, 09:13 PM

Very interesting thread - thank you!

Submarino · 29 March 2013, 10:52 PM

Awesome story and post Philipp, just as usual.

24 March 2013, 01:38 AM	#1
Philipp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: worldwide ;) Posts: 390	Rolex London Everest Passion Meeting May 28th celebrating 60th Everest Anniversary... READ the whole RPR Story over here... Preparing for our upcoming Vintage Rolex Passion Meeting in London on May 28th & celebration the 60th anniversary of the conquest of Mt. Everest by the British 1953 Expedition, made me cross the channel to meet up with the great people at RGS.. @Asprey London. Very nice & friendly guys there! Looking forward Behzad RGS posing the New Rolex National Geographic 125th Anniversary Explorer campaign… Nice! Next to the hero’s from the past @ RGS gallery.. READ the whole RPR Story over here... Hope to see you all in London, MAY 28th! Ciao!

24 March 2013, 02:45 AM	#6
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Cool pics. No one ever invites me to these things __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

24 March 2013, 03:05 AM	#8
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	I see the bold link now. I'd love to go. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

24 March 2013, 04:42 AM	#10
britincali "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Wales UK Watch: 16600,16570,6098 Posts: 706	I might go and take my 6098 to go hang out with its brothers! __________________ Prick club member # 6 P 16600 M Polar EXP II 1951 Waffle dial 6098 https://www.facebook.com/LlwynFfynnon

25 March 2013, 07:42 AM	#15
Guy h "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 41	Sounds very interesting, would love to find out more about my grandfathers 6150, Q1.53 that I have recently brought back to life. Would like more details when available.Here is mine enjoying the snow!

24 March 2013, 01:56 AM	#2
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice photos!

24 March 2013, 02:21 AM	#3
Rolexwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Europe somewhere Watch: Ro,Om,Cart,Lon,Sei Posts: 319	Another very interesting post. Thank you.

24 March 2013, 02:37 AM	#4
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Interesting read, and great pictures, thanks for sharing.

24 March 2013, 02:42 AM	#5
Philipp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: worldwide ;) Posts: 390	Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the first Ascent, May 29th 1953, by British expedition members Sir Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay at the RGS in London. Together with my dear friend Mike Wood, the Old Watch Stop (annex Battery station we will organize a vintage Rolex Meeting the day prior, May 28th 2013 downtown London. So if you’re interested to join us for some serious Vintage Rolex Passion including special display of original Rolex Everest watches and other icons Rolex on the 28th. Maybe you even wanna stay another day off and join us @RGS Everest celebration May 29th 2013 for a full day of special lectures, exhibition and spectacular evening session at the ballroom of the Royal Geographic Society in London, UK. Send me a message from here. Hope to see you in London!! Ciao

24 March 2013, 03:29 AM	#9
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Very cool reading

24 March 2013, 05:49 AM	#11
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Nice gesture Philipp Succes alvast HAGWe

24 March 2013, 10:11 PM	#12
Philipp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: worldwide ;) Posts: 390	1953 Everest Rolex of Dr Evans in the snow again!... ;)

25 March 2013, 06:46 AM	#13
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 611	Philipp, my friend, go easy with Dr Evans' watch please!! It has stayed in fantastic condition for 60 years after going up Everest... don't break it before our meeting at the end of May!! MW

25 March 2013, 08:55 AM	#17
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Great post and interesting as always Philipp....Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

25 March 2013, 09:02 AM	#18
Guy h "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 41	Thanks Philipp, had it serviced and crystal replaced, original crystal retained, the hands are the original but were in poor condition so were cleaned and re-lumed to preserve them. I understand from my mother that the bracelet was replaced in the mid 60s with a rivited expanding bracelet which it still has and is now as smooth as silk. It also still has the original Super Oyster Crown as my grandfather never had it changed. The automatic works well and it now keeps perfect time. It has a 930xxx serial number which, seems to be an early 1953 model. Would welcome any further information on the 6150.

25 March 2013, 12:06 PM	#20
francis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: a few places Watch: Datejust Posts: 796	wow.. thanks for reminding me why I like the Vintage Rolex.... Awesome pics and website..

26 March 2013, 08:50 AM	#21
Philipp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: worldwide ;) Posts: 390	Join us May 28 & 29th 2013 in London for vintage Rolex Passion Meeting & 60th Anniversary of the British Conquest of Mt.Everest May 29th 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay! HTE Expedition finally continues!! Check HTE Rolex Heritage Edition See you all in London!! Regars Philipp, Peter & Jamling..

29 March 2013, 09:15 AM	#22
jmiicustomz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: John Location: North Carolina Watch: 1953 pre explorer Posts: 2,758	Philipp, I was wondering about the Dr Evans watch you show in the pics. My watch looks identicial in almost every way other than yours states "offically certified chronometer" where mine just says "precision". Mine is a 6298 from 1953 with an a296 movement. I am trying to find more info about the watch but it seems to be limited. My dial also has a nice patina to it in the very center.

29 March 2013, 09:22 AM	#23
jmiicustomz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: John Location: North Carolina Watch: 1953 pre explorer Posts: 2,758	a few pics so you can see what I am talking about Attached Images

29 March 2013, 05:47 PM	#25
DOUGHN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manila Watch: AP.Rolex.Pam.Tudor Posts: 372	WOW! all caps... very nice

29 March 2013, 08:57 PM	#26
jmiicustomz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: John Location: North Carolina Watch: 1953 pre explorer Posts: 2,758	Any idea as to the value? If I wear it all the time it seems to lose about a min a month or roughly 2 seconds a day.

29 March 2013, 09:13 PM	#27
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Very interesting thread - thank you! __________________

29 March 2013, 10:52 PM	#28
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Awesome story and post Philipp, just as usual. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

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