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rolexmonger · 30 September 2007, 12:23 AM

Anybody know about the Super Oyster system? I have been trying to pin down the duration that Rolex used it. I have been told 1953, but now have seen ads on eBay that are both from 1951, and my watch has serial numbers from 1951, plus it has the Super Oyster system. Was told that it was discontinued quickly because the system was faulty. Crown kept coming out because it was push-pull, and water was getting in often enough to cause the company to go back to the traditional screw-down system. My question is did they ever completely abandon the screw-down system, or did they use both side by side and simply phase out the Super Oyster system when it proved faulty? Any info. on the prototype Explorer would be helpful.

mike · 30 September 2007, 01:05 AM

Go here. Do a search for 6098--bunch of stuff.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/search

Tools · 30 September 2007, 02:00 AM

Nice piece..

A bit of polish, new crystal....I'd wear it.

frostie · 30 September 2007, 02:28 AM

Nice vintage

jac67 · 30 September 2007, 11:56 PM

Is that pictured 6098 yours?

John.

frostie · 30 September 2007, 11:57 PM

I think it is

nodnarb757 · 1 October 2007, 04:19 AM

Very nice vintage you have there. Hope you find all the info you need!

30 September 2007, 12:23 AM	#1
rolexmonger Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mississauga Posts: 49	1951 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer 6098 Anybody know about the Super Oyster system? I have been trying to pin down the duration that Rolex used it. I have been told 1953, but now have seen ads on eBay that are both from 1951, and my watch has serial numbers from 1951, plus it has the Super Oyster system. Was told that it was discontinued quickly because the system was faulty. Crown kept coming out because it was push-pull, and water was getting in often enough to cause the company to go back to the traditional screw-down system. My question is did they ever completely abandon the screw-down system, or did they use both side by side and simply phase out the Super Oyster system when it proved faulty? Any info. on the prototype Explorer would be helpful. Attached Images

30 September 2007, 01:05 AM	#2
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Go here. Do a search for 6098--bunch of stuff. http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/search

30 September 2007, 02:00 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Nice piece.. A bit of polish, new crystal....I'd wear it.

30 September 2007, 02:28 AM	#4
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Nice vintage

30 September 2007, 11:56 PM	#5
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Is that pictured 6098 yours? John.

30 September 2007, 11:57 PM	#6
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I think it is

1 October 2007, 04:19 AM	#7
nodnarb757 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toledo Watch: you gonna do? Posts: 224	Very nice vintage you have there. Hope you find all the info you need!

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