My New, 1957 Rolex Ref. 6494!

[Joe_Rolex]

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.

Joe_Rolex