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Zranno · 20 May 2008, 11:16 AM

Hi Guys,

This is my first post, so forgive me if I screw it up.

I'm trying to appraise this watch. It's an Oysterdate Precision Model 6066 Serial # 765117. I know the band is a cheap replacement, but, what about the crystal? Did Rolex make any date watches without the magnifier? What year would thid be? Also, all the date numbers are red. I've been unable to find anything on this watch. RF is my last hope!

Thanks.

Zea

Tools · 20 May 2008, 11:22 AM

Rolex came out in about 1954 with the cyclops....but it was optional for many models for a few years..

Your watch is a ~1956/1957, easily falling in the "optional" years..

jdc · 20 May 2008, 04:28 PM

Hi Zea

Nice looking watch, I have a similar one from that era but mine has a cyclops and a red/black dial.
Bought mine for $675 a year ago, sourced the bracelet separately

SPACE-DWELLER · 20 May 2008, 04:32 PM

Welcome to TRF!

Very nice vintage Rolex! I'd say value would be around the 1,000 US $ mark.

Thanks for sharing!

topcat30093 · 20 May 2008, 05:39 PM

Welcome to TRF.
Enjoy your stay.

Zranno · 21 May 2008, 12:08 AM

Thank you everyone for your help.

Tools, I found some serial number information. From what I'm reading mfg date is 1952(?)
Nice find, Martin, I'm hoping to sell mine for closer to Bo's suggested price of $1000 USD (which is not worth much these days!). Thank you for the well wishes, Tony.

Best to everyone...

Zea

Tools · 21 May 2008, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zranno

Thank you everyone for your help.

Tools, I found some serial number information. From what I'm reading mfg date is 1952(?)
Nice find, Martin, I'm hoping to sell mine for closer to Bo's suggested price of $1000 USD (which is not worth much these days!). Thank you for the well wishes, Tony.
Best to everyone...
Zea

Tony,

Rolex reached 999,999 in 1954 and started re-numbering all over again at 100,000.

They did indeed use both serial number sequences as yours in 1952 and again in 1956.

I chose 1956 based on the dial looks and general configuration of the watch (I didn't think it looked like a almost 1940's product)

The way to tell is to look inside the watchcase back. Rolex stamped their cases inside during this period with the quarter and date..(example II 56)

sharook29 · 9 January 2011, 02:52 PM

nice to see the same watch I have, its a 1951-52, did you ever get to selling it?

20 May 2008, 11:16 AM	#1
Zranno "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Zea Location: USA Posts: 2	Stumped!! Oysterdate Precision 6066 ??? Hi Guys, This is my first post, so forgive me if I screw it up. I'm trying to appraise this watch. It's an Oysterdate Precision Model 6066 Serial # 765117. I know the band is a cheap replacement, but, what about the crystal? Did Rolex make any date watches without the magnifier? What year would thid be? Also, all the date numbers are red. I've been unable to find anything on this watch. RF is my last hope! Thanks. Zea Attached Images

20 May 2008, 11:22 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Rolex came out in about 1954 with the cyclops....but it was optional for many models for a few years.. Your watch is a ~1956/1957, easily falling in the "optional" years.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

20 May 2008, 04:28 PM	#3
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Hi Zea Nice looking watch, I have a similar one from that era but mine has a cyclops and a red/black dial. Bought mine for $675 a year ago, sourced the bracelet separately Attached Images

20 May 2008, 04:32 PM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! Very nice vintage Rolex! I'd say value would be around the 1,000 US $ mark. Thanks for sharing! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

20 May 2008, 05:39 PM	#5
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,459	Welcome to TRF. Enjoy your stay. __________________

21 May 2008, 12:08 AM	#6
Zranno "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Zea Location: USA Posts: 2	Thank you everyone for your help. Tools, I found some serial number information. From what I'm reading mfg date is 1952(?) Nice find, Martin, I'm hoping to sell mine for closer to Bo's suggested price of $1000 USD (which is not worth much these days!). Thank you for the well wishes, Tony. Best to everyone... Zea

9 January 2011, 02:52 PM	#8
sharook29 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 18	nice to see the same watch I have, its a 1951-52, did you ever get to selling it? Attached Images

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