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mdw3 · 18 January 2012, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deebSTR

So what I have is a 6239 and not a 6263?

Your watch is indeed a late 6263 Cosmograph "Daytona." The dent to the bezel is indeed irreparable, the bezel would need to be replaced to remedy that (figure on $2000-3000 for an authentic period replacement part). Otherwise, the watch looks excellent, and appears to be from c. late 1970s-early 1980s. I would be wary of anyone who wants to replace many parts or polish the case, but otherwise this watch shouldn't need much to be in optimal condition. My best advice would be to do as little as possible.

Regards

Tools · 18 January 2012, 01:24 PM

Nice watch.

Talk to Ridley.. It is likely that the bezel dent can be reshaped to minimize the damage.. although not as valuable as a Newman dial of the same era, it's still worth more than a new car......

Robbyvm · 18 January 2012, 08:10 PM

it is a vintage watch of high value, so it may look used.... anything you scrap of or ad will have a negative influence on its value.
have it serviced by a professional without changing the original parts...

congratulations !!

johnbeth · 18 January 2012, 08:22 PM

Stunning watch!

Puffy · 18 January 2012, 08:26 PM

that's a tasty old bugger!

cruvon · 18 January 2012, 08:40 PM

Congrats on a iconic watch from your old man!

vmaglio74 · 18 January 2012, 08:46 PM

Straight to Mr. Ridley
Congrats its beautiful!

Tcaviglioli · 19 January 2012, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdw3

Your watch is indeed a late 6263 Cosmograph "Daytona." The dent to the bezel is indeed irreparable, the bezel would need to be replaced to remedy that (figure on $2000-3000 for an authentic period replacement part). Otherwise, the watch looks excellent, and appears to be from c. late 1970s-early 1980s. I would be wary of anyone who wants to replace many parts or polish the case, but otherwise this watch shouldn't need much to be in optimal condition. My best advice would be to do as little as possible.

Regards

Yes I agree if you could have the series number that would help but it looks like a late big red 6263 and the tropic and pushers could be original (earlier versions of crystal and pushers were different).

Other than having it cleaned, oiled and regulated and may be change the crystal, it should be a straightforward job for a qualified independent watchmaker and for sure Bob R. is highly recommended by everyone.

Cheers,

sailmed · 19 January 2012, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Second that, only let Bob touch that watch!

Send to BOB RIDLEY, period !!!!!!!

What a gem of a watch and even better that it is an heirloom piece.

It's a keeper for sure.

azguy · 19 January 2012, 01:18 AM

serious peice, very rare

RX0-Unicorn · 22 January 2012, 01:18 PM

Here is the listing price of your 6263 in Jack Road at Nakano in Japan. Jack Road is one of the most famous antique watch shop in japan. The retail lisitng for the 6263 is 2780000yen, which is roughly 35000usd?

http://www.jackroad.co.jp//product_i...ducts_id=23919

liptonnr · 22 January 2012, 02:38 PM

I cant wait until that watch gets a spa treatment from Mr. Ridley!!!

Fifth Ave Rolex Man · 23 January 2012, 07:48 AM

FYI...
There were 2 sold via an Antiquorum Auction last year.
One went for $22,500 and one for $25,000.

KSUwildcats · 6 March 2012, 09:08 AM

I just had my 1972 6263 repaired by a vintage expert (arranged via my local AD). I had the watch documented by my AD prior to sending it off so that it can be verified when returned. The entire process took over 3 months and cost me 2,600.00 to have completed. The only pieces replaced were the pushers (mine was missing one of the pushers anyways). I was just notified of the finished watch today. I haven't even gotten to pick it up yet, but I was in the exact same boat as you. Here are some before/after pics, keep in mind my dealer sent me the after picture. Feel free to contact me and I can give you the details on who I sent it to and the outcome!! I am very very happy with the way I was treated and the outcome (even though I haven't physically seen it yet).

The top 2 photos are prior to the work.
Bottom is the finished product!

azguy · 6 March 2012, 10:30 AM

Classic, looks great

kcmo · 15 March 2012, 06:02 AM

Wow indeed!

mike · 15 March 2012, 06:07 AM

The last thing you want to do is sent it to Rolex, and frankly I doubt RUSA would touch it. It's worth to much.

Follow the advise given and you'll be in great shape.

Lisa · 15 March 2012, 11:29 PM

What a fabulous watch your father passed on to you.

Wow, I love threads like these.

B. Doggy · 16 March 2012, 05:32 AM

You got a gem on your hands.

hard8 · 17 March 2012, 10:14 PM

how does bob ridley source replacement parts for a 727 calibre considering rolex no longer make them?

18 January 2012, 01:24 PM	#32
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Nice watch. Talk to Ridley.. It is likely that the bezel dent can be reshaped to minimize the damage.. although not as valuable as a Newman dial of the same era, it's still worth more than a new car...... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

18 January 2012, 08:26 PM	#35
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	that's a tasty old bugger! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

18 January 2012, 08:40 PM	#36
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Congrats on a iconic watch from your old man! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

6 March 2012, 09:08 AM	#44
KSUwildcats "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: United States Watch: Daytona 6263 Posts: 26	I was in the same boat I just had my 1972 6263 repaired by a vintage expert (arranged via my local AD). I had the watch documented by my AD prior to sending it off so that it can be verified when returned. The entire process took over 3 months and cost me 2,600.00 to have completed. The only pieces replaced were the pushers (mine was missing one of the pushers anyways). I was just notified of the finished watch today. I haven't even gotten to pick it up yet, but I was in the exact same boat as you. Here are some before/after pics, keep in mind my dealer sent me the after picture. Feel free to contact me and I can give you the details on who I sent it to and the outcome!! I am very very happy with the way I was treated and the outcome (even though I haven't physically seen it yet). The top 2 photos are prior to the work. Bottom is the finished product! Attached Images

16 March 2012, 05:32 AM	#49
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	You got a gem on your hands. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

18 January 2012, 08:10 PM	#33
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	it is a vintage watch of high value, so it may look used.... anything you scrap of or ad will have a negative influence on its value. have it serviced by a professional without changing the original parts... congratulations !!

18 January 2012, 08:22 PM	#34
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Stunning watch!

18 January 2012, 08:46 PM	#37
vmaglio74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC Watch: Rolex Posts: 123	Straight to Mr. Ridley Congrats its beautiful!

19 January 2012, 01:18 AM	#40
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	serious peice, very rare

22 January 2012, 01:18 PM	#41
RX0-Unicorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jimmy Location: Hong Kong, NYC Posts: 200	Here is the listing price of your 6263 in Jack Road at Nakano in Japan. Jack Road is one of the most famous antique watch shop in japan. The retail lisitng for the 6263 is 2780000yen, which is roughly 35000usd? http://www.jackroad.co.jp//product_i...ducts_id=23919

22 January 2012, 02:38 PM	#42
liptonnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Nate Location: Pottsville, PA Watch: Sub-c LV, GMT's Posts: 988	I cant wait until that watch gets a spa treatment from Mr. Ridley!!!

23 January 2012, 07:48 AM	#43
Fifth Ave Rolex Man Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC area Watch: 16520A30 Posts: 538	FYI... There were 2 sold via an Antiquorum Auction last year. One went for $22,500 and one for $25,000.

6 March 2012, 10:30 AM	#45
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Classic, looks great

15 March 2012, 06:02 AM	#46
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Wow indeed!

15 March 2012, 06:07 AM	#47
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	The last thing you want to do is sent it to Rolex, and frankly I doubt RUSA would touch it. It's worth to much. Follow the advise given and you'll be in great shape.

15 March 2012, 11:29 PM	#48
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	What a fabulous watch your father passed on to you. Wow, I love threads like these.

17 March 2012, 10:14 PM	#50
hard8 Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cardiff Posts: 47	how does bob ridley source replacement parts for a 727 calibre considering rolex no longer make them?

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