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Old 3 January 2020, 09:46 AM   #1
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My New, 1957 Rolex Ref. 6494!

Happy New a Year, gentlemen of the forum!

A mere public service message announcing the most recent addition to our loving home; My new (old) Rolex 6494 "Oysterdate" Precision with "roulette" date dial - complete with dirty, neglected (riveted) bracelet, an unrestored dial, and a dented, kanji-etched case-back! I love it! I feel that I can wear this with impunity and enjoy it. The intent is to remove and ultrasonic-clean the bracelet, have the o-ring replaced, install an original crystal-with-cyclops, and wear the &$@£ out of it!

It's not an automatic, as you can see in the pictures, but I'm not fixed on that as are many. I'm just looking forward to wearing a "worn" Rolex from a simpler time. I'd be pleased to provide a full report once I've worn it for a week or so, should anyone be interested.

Kind regards to the group - and Happy New Year, no matter where ye may be.

Comments and criticisms welcomed.

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Old 3 January 2020, 09:49 AM   #2
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Happy New Year Joe, that looks great!
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Old 3 January 2020, 09:52 AM   #4
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Thank you, sir! I'm excited!
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Old 3 January 2020, 11:25 AM   #5
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Very nice manual Precision oyster. I own one like yours too and the dial has aged into cream dial. I like this watch especially the roulette date wheel and the dagger hour markers.


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Old 3 January 2020, 12:26 PM   #6
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Very nice. I like it.
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Old 3 January 2020, 02:12 PM   #7
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Nice looking watch! And a great plan for it, too! Enjoy!
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Old 3 January 2020, 08:38 PM   #8
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Awesome. Wear the heck out of it.
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Old 3 January 2020, 10:04 PM   #9
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Old 4 January 2020, 03:15 AM   #10
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I also have a 6494 from 1958, but unfortunately mine has had the dial, hands and date wheel replaced at a previous service. It also has a new bracelet (the old 7205 is rather worn). They are great watches and I am sure you will enjoy yours. All the best.
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Old 4 January 2020, 03:17 AM   #11
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I like it! And no cyclops is cool
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Old 4 January 2020, 03:23 AM   #12
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Old 4 January 2020, 09:24 AM   #13
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Love the rivet bracelet. It’s the thing that is pulling me towards one of the Black bay Tudors. Congrats on a nice old piece.
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Old 7 January 2020, 11:37 AM   #15
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Gents, I’m absolutely loving it! I’ve removed the bracelet and replaced it with a leather strap and it’s inexplicably bespoke! I’ll see if I can’t get an updated pic posted!
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Old 7 January 2020, 11:45 AM   #16
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As promised. My 1957 ref 6494 (cal 1215) on leather.
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Old 7 January 2020, 12:22 PM   #18
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Thanks, sir! I’m absolutely loving wearing it! There’s some kanji inscribed on the back, along with a date. I’ll do my best to post some images and maybe someone can help me with the Kanji...
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Kanji on the back-plate...


Hi Joe, I believe the engraving is the Japanese name of the previous owner.

By the way, your oyster looks really nice with that brown leather strap. I wear mine on vintage oyster bracelet and will change it for leather for a try too.


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Old 8 January 2020, 09:39 AM   #21
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Hi, again, fellas. It turns out that the first two characters are Chinese, while the remaining two are Korean.

Interesting....
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Old 10 January 2020, 07:42 AM   #22
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Nice watch fella ...

That's a lovely old-skool Rolex you have there Joe.

The tactile experience of the daily manual wind is something I enjoy too about that generation of Rolex too. Seems to make me bond more with the early watches oddly enough.

And if you like old watches and E-Types you must be a great guy. I'm restoring an XK140 FHC just now ... a very slow grind but it'll get there
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Old 11 January 2020, 08:15 PM   #24
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Hi Paul! I personally love the XK140 and the fact that it's a FHC makes me uber envious. I have an older carbureted Ferrari, some Porsches and a Model A Ford, but my prizes are my two E-Types. I'm a huge fan of the 6-cylinder XK engine (despite the fact that the design lends the lower third of the head studs to residing constantly immersed in coolant). When's the expected completion date? When can I see a picture? While you're driving the 140, what's your favorite watch to wear?
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Old 12 January 2020, 12:08 AM   #25
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Here ya go, Paul...
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Great looking vintage! Can't beat these!
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