Help With 1953 Everest Explorer

[shaws.albertruiz72]

I have this Rolex Everest Explorer that I can't find any information on? I know it's a 1953 and model 6350. The dial is original but can't any other like this one. Can anybody give more info on it? Thanks

[shaws.albertruiz72]

[adam78]

Yes, for one thing it's missing the bezel and case back...

[shaws.albertruiz72]

It has a smooth bezel and this is the back .

[silversurfer96790]

Wish I could help but really don't know anything about this model. Just wanted to say it looks like an awesome watch.

[GregoryZ]

Here is one of the holy grail watches for the Explorer line. My 14270 that's currently in the safe says hello to the great one!

[shaws.albertruiz72]

GregoryZ...Do you have any History on this model???..Thanks

[marcello pisani]

and the only one I have found in my records it's this 6350 proposed ( but unsold ) by Antiquorum in a NY auction on 09-24-2003 :



due to the very small pic and also for the " SWISS MADE " printing at 6 ( instead of " SWISS " only as in all explorers seen ) it's registered
in my records as " dubious ".
however the very same layout and indexes were used in another explorer : it's a 6298 with matt dial ( pic courtesy of my friend O.E from Wien ) ;
this watch is older than 6350 but it's signed " SWISS " at 6.



so a much bigger picture of your watch would be necessary and kindly requested ( by me .. LOL LOL ).
another question : the number " 820 " engraved in the back-inside corresponds to the 3 last digits of the case number ???

[shaws.albertruiz72]

Yes the "820" is the last 3 digits on case serial number. Here are a few more pictures of the dial.

[marcello pisani]

thanks for the new pics !
it's also very interesting the question of the case number in the back inside.
can you see any engravings also in the back outside ??

[marcello pisani]

with the same kind of indexes ( 6150 and 6098 )
btw this combo ( " EXPLORER " signed dial and " SWISS MADE " at 6 ) is really very rare.
work in progress !

[shaws.albertruiz72]

No engraving on the outside of the case back..sorry

[shaws.albertruiz72]

I did find an engraving that read " MODELE DE BOS" ????...

[shaws.albertruiz72]

it is underneath the serial number..

[jmiicustomz]

Your movement looks the same as my a296 movement in my 53 pre explorer 6298. Its a beautiful watch by the way

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[shaws.albertruiz72]

Thank you..

[marcello pisani]

Originally Posted by shaws.albertruiz72

it is underneath the serial number..

MODELE DEPOSE ( = patented model )

[GregoryZ]

Originally Posted by shaws.albertruiz72

GregoryZ...Do you have any History on this model???..Thanks

Hi Albert, I'm afraid I don't have any history, sorry. I've always been a fan of the Explorer I. This as I understand is a rare model. I've tried to find some info in my 'History of Rolex' book. If I uncover anything, I will reach out to you. It's a BEAUTY!!!!!

[raspritz]

I'm no expert, but according to the Rolex website the Explorer model was launched in 1953, with a photo showing a typical bubbleback with a black face and Mercedes hour hand; nothing at all like your watch. Also, a model 6350 is a typical bubbleback, again nothing like your watch.

[sdfhnsh]

GregoryZ...Do you have any History on this model???..Thanks

[Philipp]

I don't see anything dubious.. instead I really like it as it is!

Most interesting are the 3 digits engraved in the case back making it a special delivery, maybe for a expedition for testing use. Is there anything you know about the history?

Rgrds.Philipp