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d.edwards · 22 January 2016, 01:31 PM

Looking for some opinions on this 6610. I've seen red depth, but not many gold. Thoughts? Thanks in advance.

d.edwards · 22 January 2016, 03:27 PM

In case any one is wondering why I am asking. I have been looking for an Explorer I for a while. I thought I would eventually buy an early 1016, but I kept reading that I should hold out for a 6610. A few weeks ago, the one pictured showed up at auction. I really tried to be reasonable and impartial, but but in the end impulse took over and I went for it. Directly after, I began feeling I hadn't done enough research and now I'm wanting some feedback from the experts. Anyway, I'd appreciate any honest feedback.

D.

Michael M. · 23 January 2016, 01:12 AM

While I have personally never owned any examples with a gold depth rating (only red), this example does indeed appear to be correct and original. Congrats on finding such a nice example, it was definitely worth the wait!

andromeda160 · 23 January 2016, 01:33 AM

What a beautiful watch. Definitely better looking than most 1016s out there. I love the depth rating. And all of the text

csquared · 23 January 2016, 03:12 AM

Not a pro, so can't really provide any insight in regards to authenticity but looks like a beauty. Also haven't seen the gilt depth rating before. Here's mine.

d.edwards · 23 January 2016, 04:19 AM

Wow, very nice. I really need to take a better picture of mine. Yours really pops in natural light.

adam78 · 23 January 2016, 06:11 AM

That's a beautiful 6610. I would strongly advise using a full 20mm strap, though!

d.edwards · 23 January 2016, 07:22 AM

Understood, Adam. The correct spring bars and a pair of new straps are on their way already.

d.edwards · 3 February 2016, 01:35 PM

Thanks for all the responses. Last one with the correct spring bars and a new strap.

QueueCumber · 3 February 2016, 07:48 PM

Hands look relumed. Make sure to bring a Geiger counter and black light to inspect the luminous on the dial when you see it in person. I don't know enough about 1016s to be of more help.

mdw3 · 4 February 2016, 03:20 AM

The watch is a 6610, and I think he already owns it. The hands may indeed be relumed, but the dial looks perfect. Indeed, that is one of the best-looking 6610 dials I have seen in nearly 20 years. Nice watch!

Michael

d.edwards · 4 February 2016, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by QueueCumber

Hands look relumed. Make sure to bring a Geiger counter and black light to inspect the luminous on the dial when you see it in person. I don't know enough about 1016s to be of more help.

What should I expect to see from these old dials under a blacklight? Does the lume from the Radium glow at all any more? I was under the impression that, more than likely, there would be none. Thanks.

D

QueueCumber · 4 February 2016, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by d.edwards

What should I expect to see from these old dials under a blacklight? Does the lume from the Radium glow at all any more? I was under the impression that, more than likely, there would be none. Thanks.

D

Radium has a particular speckled look that is best seen rather than described. I posted a shot on IG and on Flickr awhile back of two 6538s. The one on Flickr should be easy to find. Don't confuse it with the super lume at 6 o' clock that glows heavily...

d.edwards · 6 February 2016, 08:39 AM

Lume is officially dead... but the geiger counter went nuts.

adam78 · 6 February 2016, 10:45 AM

Juggernaut · 7 February 2016, 01:21 AM

Beautiful Explorer...congrats.
Here's a photo from my Mondani e-book with the same dial...

d.edwards · 7 February 2016, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Juggernaut

Beautiful Explorer...congrats.
Here's a photo from my Mondani e-book with the same dial...

Incredible. Thank you for that. I really appreciate it.

Lgear080 · 7 February 2016, 04:38 AM

Really really fantastic explorer...

22 January 2016, 01:31 PM	#1
d.edwards "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 20	Thoughts on this 6610 dial Looking for some opinions on this 6610. I've seen red depth, but not many gold. Thoughts? Thanks in advance. Attached Images

22 January 2016, 03:27 PM	#2
d.edwards "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 20	a bit more back story In case any one is wondering why I am asking. I have been looking for an Explorer I for a while. I thought I would eventually buy an early 1016, but I kept reading that I should hold out for a 6610. A few weeks ago, the one pictured showed up at auction. I really tried to be reasonable and impartial, but but in the end impulse took over and I went for it. Directly after, I began feeling I hadn't done enough research and now I'm wanting some feedback from the experts. Anyway, I'd appreciate any honest feedback. D.

23 January 2016, 03:12 AM	#5
csquared "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: chicago Posts: 19	great watch Not a pro, so can't really provide any insight in regards to authenticity but looks like a beauty. Also haven't seen the gilt depth rating before. Here's mine. Attached Images

23 January 2016, 06:11 AM	#7
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	That's a beautiful 6610. I would strongly advise using a full 20mm strap, though! __________________ Cheers, Adam

3 February 2016, 01:35 PM	#9
d.edwards "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 20	One More Update Thanks for all the responses. Last one with the correct spring bars and a new strap. Attached Images

23 January 2016, 01:12 AM	#3
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	While I have personally never owned any examples with a gold depth rating (only red), this example does indeed appear to be correct and original. Congrats on finding such a nice example, it was definitely worth the wait!

23 January 2016, 01:33 AM	#4
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	What a beautiful watch. Definitely better looking than most 1016s out there. I love the depth rating. And all of the text

23 January 2016, 04:19 AM	#6
d.edwards "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 20	Wow, very nice. I really need to take a better picture of mine. Yours really pops in natural light.

23 January 2016, 07:22 AM	#8
d.edwards "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 20	Understood, Adam. The correct spring bars and a pair of new straps are on their way already.

3 February 2016, 07:48 PM	#10
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	Hands look relumed. Make sure to bring a Geiger counter and black light to inspect the luminous on the dial when you see it in person. I don't know enough about 1016s to be of more help. __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

4 February 2016, 03:20 AM	#11
mdw3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 677	The watch is a 6610, and I think he already owns it. The hands may indeed be relumed, but the dial looks perfect. Indeed, that is one of the best-looking 6610 dials I have seen in nearly 20 years. Nice watch! Michael

6 February 2016, 08:39 AM	#14
d.edwards "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 20	Lume is officially dead... but the geiger counter went nuts.

6 February 2016, 10:45 AM	#15
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	__________________ Cheers, Adam

7 February 2016, 01:21 AM	#16
Juggernaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 901	Beautiful Explorer...congrats. Here's a photo from my Mondani e-book with the same dial... Attached Images

7 February 2016, 04:38 AM	#18
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Really really fantastic explorer...

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