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Amhavens · 27 June 2011, 07:43 AM

I was recently passed down a model 6084 from my grandmother. She and my grandfather purchased this watch in 1952 in Germany during his time in the Air Force. I am very glad to have this watch and I want to get it back to as original condition as possible. This may take me a while though, as parts are quite expensive, but I determined to make it so. My grandfather had it serviced while in use, but it has been in a dresser drawer for probably the last 30 years. It keeps time within about 6 minutes per 24 hours, and since I only wear it to Church or other special occasions that is OK with me (especially considering it's 59 years old!)

The serial is 876470
The crown says Rolex Super Oyster- is there any significance in that?
The dial says Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified, Chronometer

Questions I have are:

What band would have come on it originally, and is it possible to find one? This is probably the only thing I would replace because right now it has an old spiedel band in rough shape.

There are a lot of scratches on the face- I probably would not want to fix it for the sentimental value of the fact that most of what I know mechanically I learned from him and my father, but could it be polished?

Should it be serviced with the little use it has and will see?

Thanks in advance.

SPARTAN2161 · 27 June 2011, 09:48 AM

You should Contact Bob Ridely. He is a professional in Vintage Rolex and he could have it looking like the way it was when your Grandfather bought it.

My only question: Scatches on the "face" you mean crystal correct or the actually dial? If its the crystal those are fairly easy to buy and not very expensive. Just google Bob and youll find his site. Good luck its a really nice watch!

leerecords · 28 June 2011, 04:50 PM

I'm actually servicing a similar looking watch that was dated 1954. I believe my Grandfather's cousin picked it up for him in German during one of the Wars. I will gladly post restored pictures of mine when I receive it from the RSC in San Francisco. It has been 6 weeks and counting...Once I pick it up from the RSC I will be able to identify the model and serial numbers. Also, on the Crown there is a cross below the Rolex crown as opposed to the usual "-" that is below the crowns on my other Rolex watches. I thought that was interesting.

Amhavens · 1 July 2011, 10:21 PM

Yeah- the scratches are on the crystal. Is there any concern as far as the value related to replacement parts? I'm not interested in selling, but I want to make sure I'm not doing something that would take away from the value. Thanks

27 June 2011, 07:43 AM	#1
Amhavens "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rome Posts: 2	Vintage 6084 heirloom looking for info for restoration I was recently passed down a model 6084 from my grandmother. She and my grandfather purchased this watch in 1952 in Germany during his time in the Air Force. I am very glad to have this watch and I want to get it back to as original condition as possible. This may take me a while though, as parts are quite expensive, but I determined to make it so. My grandfather had it serviced while in use, but it has been in a dresser drawer for probably the last 30 years. It keeps time within about 6 minutes per 24 hours, and since I only wear it to Church or other special occasions that is OK with me (especially considering it's 59 years old!) The serial is 876470 The crown says Rolex Super Oyster- is there any significance in that? The dial says Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified, Chronometer Questions I have are: What band would have come on it originally, and is it possible to find one? This is probably the only thing I would replace because right now it has an old spiedel band in rough shape. There are a lot of scratches on the face- I probably would not want to fix it for the sentimental value of the fact that most of what I know mechanically I learned from him and my father, but could it be polished? Should it be serviced with the little use it has and will see? Thanks in advance. Attached Images

27 June 2011, 09:48 AM	#2
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	You should Contact Bob Ridely. He is a professional in Vintage Rolex and he could have it looking like the way it was when your Grandfather bought it. My only question: Scatches on the "face" you mean crystal correct or the actually dial? If its the crystal those are fairly easy to buy and not very expensive. Just google Bob and youll find his site. Good luck its a really nice watch!

28 June 2011, 04:50 PM	#3
leerecords "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: 16610 Posts: 43	I'm actually servicing a similar looking watch that was dated 1954. I believe my Grandfather's cousin picked it up for him in German during one of the Wars. I will gladly post restored pictures of mine when I receive it from the RSC in San Francisco. It has been 6 weeks and counting...Once I pick it up from the RSC I will be able to identify the model and serial numbers. Also, on the Crown there is a cross below the Rolex crown as opposed to the usual "-" that is below the crowns on my other Rolex watches. I thought that was interesting.

1 July 2011, 10:21 PM	#4
Amhavens "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rome Posts: 2	Yeah- the scratches are on the crystal. Is there any concern as far as the value related to replacement parts? I'm not interested in selling, but I want to make sure I'm not doing something that would take away from the value. Thanks

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