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18 November 2010, 12:48 PM
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6202 monometer
One TRF member asked me for a picture of my 6202. May as well post it here as a reference to the Turn-o-graph variant.
I bought this in 1994 without a bezel. It took me a lot of time to find an aftermarket bezel. |
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18 November 2010, 01:00 PM
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What a wonderful piece of Rolex history!
 That watch pre-dates the Sub, and eventually morphed into the Turn-o-Graph. From NewTurfers: "The 6202 Monometer was initially destined to be what the Submariner has now become. Rolex named their first true diving watch "Monometer" after an instrument used for measure depths. Within a few months Rolex had come up with a slightly chunkier more robust case incorporating a user friendly bezel and so called it the the "Submariner". At this point the Monometer was relegated to "Turn-o-Graph" status and so it has remained." P.S. You really need an old, faded bezel insert on that watch to match its character. 
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18 November 2010, 01:07 PM
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Yes I know. I saw an original 6202 bezel set years ago in Ebay asking for $2000. Thats too much for me. It is more than what I paid for the watch.
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18 November 2010, 01:10 PM
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Lovely watch but the bezel looks so out of place.
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18 November 2010, 01:10 PM
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Hmm.... do you want to sell that raggedy old thing? BTW, I KNEW I'd seen a Rolex with a lollipop second hand before, just couldn't remember where. Now I know at least one refernce that used it.
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18 November 2010, 01:17 PM
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http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=89115
I think it is there. That member had a similar 6202 with similar hands. As for selling, not for the time being. It brings back memories as I spent a lot of time tracking down a bezel without the help of the internet in those days. |
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18 November 2010, 01:32 PM
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Nice watch though an original bezel would be nicer!
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18 November 2010, 04:37 PM
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 btw, do you perchance live in Melbourne ? would love the chance to see that piece in the flesh !!
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18 November 2010, 06:07 PM
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No I am in Sydney.
I saw another bezel listed here. But GBP $1000 is still a bit dear for me. http://www.network54.com/Forum/20767...+@+1000.00+GBP |
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18 November 2010, 06:16 PM
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you will be the best judge of value but IMO tend to notice that if a rare model goes up over time in value, the key visual parts ie bezel, dials and hands sometimes goes up disproportionately........ |
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18 June 2012, 11:54 AM
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A quick update on this. I finally bought a bezel with insert from Andrew Shear today. Transaction has not completed yet. Will post new pictures once I got it.
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18 June 2012, 06:31 PM
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Look forward to seeing the complete package :)
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18 June 2012, 06:38 PM
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A truly historic watch, thanks for sharing!
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 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! |
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21 June 2012, 08:40 PM
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Here it is..the hairlines are dust on the surface of the plexi which I did not see when taking the picture.. It is not a complete package yet as I do not have the correct bracelet.
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21 June 2012, 09:50 PM
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mean this in a good way ...looks a million times better now !!!! |
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21 June 2012, 10:07 PM
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woow what a difference !! great watch :-)
i love these watches (and the 5508) but i wonder how it is on the wrist compared to a sub ? not to small ? |
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21 June 2012, 10:13 PM
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This is slightly bigger than boy size and smaller than a sub, about the same as Air King.. So it is ok...
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21 June 2012, 10:17 PM
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Worth the wait. Looks great.
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21 June 2012, 10:22 PM
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Yes, and thanks to Andrew Shear in NY. I bought the bezel on Monday and arrived today. Very quick.
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21 June 2012, 10:56 PM
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Wonderful. I really like the seconds hand!
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21 June 2012, 11:08 PM
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fantastic watch and the start of history of subs
And you got a good deal on the 6202. Inserts are like hens teeth and usually if you find a nice one close to 3K for bezel and insert. Still a wonderful piece. M
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21 June 2012, 11:15 PM
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Omg the watch went from rosie odonnell to mila kunis
that is so much better |
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22 June 2012, 02:23 AM
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Wow!! A great way to complete a rare watch. I think 6202's are VERY undervalued! Phenomenal piece
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