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6263forlife · 16 September 2013, 07:44 PM

Hello to all!

I am glad to join here and introduce myself.
I have owned very few watches in my life and purchased this one new in the early eighties and never took it of my hand since.
I wonder what is worth today for curiosity reasons only as I will never sell it.
Never seen anything else I ever liked better and wonder if they are worth what i hear and see on the web.
Who should i trust to service in the US?
I travel to Europe often and I can consider that also for service for any good reason if advised.
I have been concerned in the past using one of the few official Rolex service centers in the US and wonder where to place better trust today in service.

MitchSteel · 16 September 2013, 10:31 PM

That, there, sir is a very nice piece.Yes it's worth quite a bit of coin and rising.Im sure some vintage experts will chime in, but Im sure you'd be ok servicing it in the US.Any RSC will take care of it for you, just keep that dial and hands untouched.Or you can go the independent watchmaker route, like Bob Ridley, ABC watchwerks, or Rikki in FLA

Welcome

samsmart · 16 September 2013, 10:37 PM

Welcome!

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Cc1966 · 16 September 2013, 11:10 PM

Welcome aboard!

andromeda160 · 17 September 2013, 01:05 AM

Yeah let's just say that watch was a very good investment. And yes they sell for the absurd prices you see. And since your the original owner it will be even easier to sell since you know the whole history of the watch. Don't get it polished when it gets serviced either. And If you do want it to look new, have Somone who does laser welding do it, since they add metal to the case, then polish it to the original surface level so you don't take any metal off.

bondtoys · 17 September 2013, 02:14 AM

Welcome!

Is that your 512 BB?

stevedssd · 17 September 2013, 02:14 AM

Welcome, that is a lovely watch Sir! :)

mjclark32 · 17 September 2013, 02:22 AM

Welcome aboard

nick c · 17 September 2013, 02:38 AM

Welcome nice Daytona and the car

ghosteh · 17 September 2013, 02:44 AM

Very nice Boxer!

GeoGio Greece · 17 September 2013, 05:41 AM

As said. No change of hands, dial, and no polish. No laser either. Its worth a fortune, but still even if you sell, the original look and no changes / polishing increases the value.

What about the BB ?

scottb2 · 17 September 2013, 05:50 AM

welcome nice Daytona!

landroverking · 17 September 2013, 06:31 AM

Welcome.

6263forlife · 17 September 2013, 08:05 AM

Thank you all!

The car went away this year after being with me for over two decades.
Lucky new owner got the only white /crema rosso interior BBi in the world which I had purchased from the original importer that ordered the car new.
I quit driving the car years ago so I sold it but the watch I have to have on my hand always.

It is amazing to me as I do lots of outdoorsy stuff that this watch looks like new and I wear it every day.

While ignorant about watches I learned from personal experience after the first service that is best not to allow anyone to polish alter or use any parts that are not absolutely as original or original.

I had a very upsetting experience with original Rolex service changing my push buttons with others that have a ring at the end while the original ones were smooth on that portion.
Even more amazing was the fact the winding mechanism felt slightly different also and not as good as original.
When I demanded the original parts back I was mailed the wrong ones that look like what they placed on the watch.
I will not name which center did this but it concerned me enough to wonder where to go for next service.
Would it be any advantages going to the factory as far as the quality of work?

I really need to find someone that would be trustworthy to service the watch for best function for my life and live the looks as is as it looks new as is.
I think just wearing it a lot keeps the watch with a mirror finish look and is very interesting that there is no scratches on it even though I use it daily.

No one believes when they see this watch that is being used so much and looks new.

I would love to hear more suggestions about service.
I have been ignorant enough thinking if it is not broke it needs nothing and now I am concerned if the watch will have any issues since it has been serviced only once and it never had any issues ever being used so long.
The dependability in function and appearance of this watch is totally amazing.

I want to make sure it stays that good for the rest of my life so I am concerned about being overdue for oiling maybe as I learned here and torn with the idea of someone messing with it

Sorry for the novel but I am concerned as this watch is part of me like no other item I have.

6263forlife · 17 September 2013, 10:36 AM

Thank you.

The car I sold a few months ago.

The watch stays.

I am going to enjoy being part of this community and I am already feeling like buying another watch!
Problem so far is I think I only want another one like mine with a white dial!

I would be looking for a later Daytona but I do not like the large bezel as they all look like they get scratched easy.

Presa canary · 17 September 2013, 12:02 PM

Welcome. And you haven't been ignorant at all. If it aight broke.... Just get it pressure tested if you dive with it.

6263forlife · 17 September 2013, 03:00 PM

Well I read here how important to oil the parts so there is no wear......
After the one and only service with Rolex where they had to be do it twice to my satisfaction I felt like never again do I want anyone touching this watch.
I used to dive or swim with it before the service but I avoided doing so after since I felt the people that serviced it were not detail high end techs.
The way the watch winds and sets time after the service never felt as good as before,so I need to service it again and make sure is done with out polishing or change of any parts.
This forum is awesome ....I have been reading and learning so much here.

How does one find out combs of recent examples being sold to establish value?
I really like the looks of a white or silver dial one and wonder how much it would take to buy a perfect one?

Vincent65 · 17 September 2013, 04:09 PM

Welcome Mario

scottb2 · 17 September 2013, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6263forlife

Thank you.

The car I sold a few months ago.

The watch stays.

I am going to enjoy being part of this community and I am already feeling like buying another watch!
Problem so far is I think I only want another one like mine with a white dial!

I would be looking for a later Daytona but I do not like the large bezel as they all look like they get scratched easy.

yes must keep the watch

Rickster · 18 September 2013, 12:14 PM

Welcome. Love the vintage Daytona cheers

16 September 2013, 07:44 PM	#1
6263forlife "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Mario Location: nwest and europe Watch: 6263 daytona Posts: 17	Happy I found this forum Hello to all! I am glad to join here and introduce myself. I have owned very few watches in my life and purchased this one new in the early eighties and never took it of my hand since. I wonder what is worth today for curiosity reasons only as I will never sell it. Never seen anything else I ever liked better and wonder if they are worth what i hear and see on the web. Who should i trust to service in the US? I travel to Europe often and I can consider that also for service for any good reason if advised. I have been concerned in the past using one of the few official Rolex service centers in the US and wonder where to place better trust today in service. Attached Images

16 September 2013, 10:31 PM	#2
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	That, there, sir is a very nice piece.Yes it's worth quite a bit of coin and rising.Im sure some vintage experts will chime in, but Im sure you'd be ok servicing it in the US.Any RSC will take care of it for you, just keep that dial and hands untouched.Or you can go the independent watchmaker route, like Bob Ridley, ABC watchwerks, or Rikki in FLAWelcome

16 September 2013, 11:10 PM	#4
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Welcome aboard! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

17 September 2013, 02:22 AM	#8
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17 September 2013, 05:41 AM	#11
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	As said. No change of hands, dial, and no polish. No laser either. Its worth a fortune, but still even if you sell, the original look and no changes / polishing increases the value. What about the BB ? __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

16 September 2013, 10:37 PM	#3
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	Welcome! Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2

17 September 2013, 01:05 AM	#5
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	Yeah let's just say that watch was a very good investment. And yes they sell for the absurd prices you see. And since your the original owner it will be even easier to sell since you know the whole history of the watch. Don't get it polished when it gets serviced either. And If you do want it to look new, have Somone who does laser welding do it, since they add metal to the case, then polish it to the original surface level so you don't take any metal off.

17 September 2013, 02:14 AM	#6
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	Welcome! Is that your 512 BB?

17 September 2013, 02:14 AM	#7
stevedssd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,205	Welcome, that is a lovely watch Sir! :)

17 September 2013, 02:38 AM	#9
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Welcome nice Daytona and the car

17 September 2013, 02:44 AM	#10
ghosteh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chicago, USA Watch: pepsi 16750 Posts: 52	Very nice Boxer!

17 September 2013, 05:50 AM	#12
scottb2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 651	welcome nice Daytona!

17 September 2013, 06:31 AM	#13
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Welcome.

17 September 2013, 08:05 AM	#14
6263forlife "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Mario Location: nwest and europe Watch: 6263 daytona Posts: 17	Thank you all! The car went away this year after being with me for over two decades. Lucky new owner got the only white /crema rosso interior BBi in the world which I had purchased from the original importer that ordered the car new. I quit driving the car years ago so I sold it but the watch I have to have on my hand always. It is amazing to me as I do lots of outdoorsy stuff that this watch looks like new and I wear it every day. While ignorant about watches I learned from personal experience after the first service that is best not to allow anyone to polish alter or use any parts that are not absolutely as original or original. I had a very upsetting experience with original Rolex service changing my push buttons with others that have a ring at the end while the original ones were smooth on that portion. Even more amazing was the fact the winding mechanism felt slightly different also and not as good as original. When I demanded the original parts back I was mailed the wrong ones that look like what they placed on the watch. I will not name which center did this but it concerned me enough to wonder where to go for next service. Would it be any advantages going to the factory as far as the quality of work? I really need to find someone that would be trustworthy to service the watch for best function for my life and live the looks as is as it looks new as is. I think just wearing it a lot keeps the watch with a mirror finish look and is very interesting that there is no scratches on it even though I use it daily. No one believes when they see this watch that is being used so much and looks new. I would love to hear more suggestions about service. I have been ignorant enough thinking if it is not broke it needs nothing and now I am concerned if the watch will have any issues since it has been serviced only once and it never had any issues ever being used so long. The dependability in function and appearance of this watch is totally amazing. I want to make sure it stays that good for the rest of my life so I am concerned about being overdue for oiling maybe as I learned here and torn with the idea of someone messing with it Sorry for the novel but I am concerned as this watch is part of me like no other item I have.

17 September 2013, 10:36 AM	#15
6263forlife "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Mario Location: nwest and europe Watch: 6263 daytona Posts: 17	Thank you. The car I sold a few months ago. The watch stays. I am going to enjoy being part of this community and I am already feeling like buying another watch! Problem so far is I think I only want another one like mine with a white dial! I would be looking for a later Daytona but I do not like the large bezel as they all look like they get scratched easy.

17 September 2013, 12:02 PM	#16
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	Welcome. And you haven't been ignorant at all. If it aight broke.... Just get it pressure tested if you dive with it.

17 September 2013, 03:00 PM	#17
6263forlife "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Mario Location: nwest and europe Watch: 6263 daytona Posts: 17	Well I read here how important to oil the parts so there is no wear...... After the one and only service with Rolex where they had to be do it twice to my satisfaction I felt like never again do I want anyone touching this watch. I used to dive or swim with it before the service but I avoided doing so after since I felt the people that serviced it were not detail high end techs. The way the watch winds and sets time after the service never felt as good as before,so I need to service it again and make sure is done with out polishing or change of any parts. This forum is awesome ....I have been reading and learning so much here. How does one find out combs of recent examples being sold to establish value? I really like the looks of a white or silver dial one and wonder how much it would take to buy a perfect one?

17 September 2013, 04:09 PM	#18
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Welcome Mario

18 September 2013, 12:14 PM	#20
Rickster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: London, Ont. Posts: 666	Welcome. Love the vintage Daytona cheers

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