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J44 · 8 January 2022, 03:20 AM

Hi guys,

I’ve inherited a watch and I’m struggling to figure out what the sort of value would be. It’s a 1956 oysterdate 6494 has the identification number on the back of the case from what I can make out is says RD874089. The bit I’m finding hard to match is the dial has the 2,4,6,8,10 numbers where as most of these just have markers or 3,6,9.

Can anyone offer any advise on this or direction to look in? I’m no enthusiast this is sentimental the valuation is just for insurance purposes.

Tia

Kingface66 · 8 January 2022, 03:31 AM

Is it like this one?

https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/mens-...id22025525.htm

TimeToGo · 8 January 2022, 03:31 AM

Welcome to the Forum!

Can you post a picture?

J44 · 8 January 2022, 03:48 AM

Do I need to host the image somewhere or can I just upload from my phone? It’s stainless bracelet I believe

CTech · 8 January 2022, 05:02 AM

RD874089 is likely to be on the underside of the end links of the bracelet. This is the Registered Design number of 1950s and early 1960s UK made Rolex bracelets manufactured by WAB (Watch Accessories Birmingham).

I believe the same number was used on all types of WAB made Rolex bracelets and also on ones made by WAB without the Rolex stamps, presumably for sale under their own name or as jeweler's replacement bracelets.

Photos of the bracelet, clasp, endlinks and stampings/markings would help identify which bracelet this is.

Some types of WAB/Rolex bracelets are becoming rare and expensive now, so that should be factored in to any rough guide of value of the watch.

TimeToGo · 8 January 2022, 05:12 AM

Here is the OPs picture:
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TimeToGo · 8 January 2022, 05:31 AM

Can you verify the model and serial number?

In 1953 there was a time where older serials between 10,000 and 300,000 were reused from 1953-57.

So if your serial is between this serial, it may belong in the 1940s and thus why you can't match the serial around 1954.

TimeToGo · 8 January 2022, 05:33 AM

For example here is a 1946 watch (Oyster) with a similar dial:

https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/watc...id-j_11791012/

J44 · 8 January 2022, 05:53 AM

Model is 6494 paperwork says and the serial is 208523 if I remember rightly definitely starts 208. Strap has 56 stamped on clasp, receipt is from 1957 I can get more photos when I get home

Dan S · 8 January 2022, 06:27 AM

It's a 1950s piece IMO. There are many dial variations, but it doesn't really matter. Worth roughly $3k USD for insurance.

TimeToGo · 9 January 2022, 11:37 PM

OP,
I got your pictures. Very sound watch with provenance.
Indeed a mid-50s 6494.
I do not think Dan is off in his valuation. In fact, I have seem them a bit higher, near $4k. You have the original paperwork, roulette date wheel, original bracelet, not a common dial with original hands.

Congrats !

J44 · 9 January 2022, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeToGo

OP,
I got your pictures. Very sound watch with provenance.
Indeed a mid-50s 6494.
I do not think Dan is off in his valuation. In fact, I have seem them a bit higher, near $4k. You have the original paperwork, roulette date wheel, original bracelet, not a common dial with original hands.

Congrats !

Thats great thanks, I had seen them at around that price but it was the dial that was throwing me off a bit as I couldnt find another and thought it could alter the value if it was maybe a rare combination or something.

TimeToGo · 9 January 2022, 11:48 PM

Here are a couple of OP's pictures:
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milov · 10 January 2022, 05:43 AM

I rarely see a 50's watch that I actually like. But this is nice. I hope there is also sentimental value attached to this watch. As a heirloom it could be worth a lot more than the price tag.

J44 · 10 January 2022, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milov

I rarely see a 50's watch that I actually like. But this is nice. I hope there is also sentimental value attached to this watch. As a heirloom it could be worth a lot more than the price tag.

thanks! yes it is, would never sell, was my grandfather's he bought it new when posted in the army, i was actually looking for one for years but with a blue face and jubilee bracelet, all the time non the wiser that he had one! value is purely so I am aware and can insure appropriately

perry911113 · 5 February 2022, 05:13 AM

I actually just insured both of my watches a 1988 15010 and my 1970 5500.
I bought the 5500 from AD locally. The purchase stimulated a an insurance quote from Jewelers Mutual Group at a value based on what I paid for it including sales tax.
I then had asked JMG to quote insurance on my 15010 and they required me to have an appraisal to be performed.
My local AD did an appraisal for $100.00
Try you local AD and see if they can perform one for you.

8 January 2022, 03:20 AM	#1
J44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Uk Posts: 5	Valuations Hi guys, I’ve inherited a watch and I’m struggling to figure out what the sort of value would be. It’s a 1956 oysterdate 6494 has the identification number on the back of the case from what I can make out is says RD874089. The bit I’m finding hard to match is the dial has the 2,4,6,8,10 numbers where as most of these just have markers or 3,6,9. Can anyone offer any advise on this or direction to look in? I’m no enthusiast this is sentimental the valuation is just for insurance purposes. Tia

8 January 2022, 06:27 AM	#10
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,271	It's a 1950s piece IMO. There are many dial variations, but it doesn't really matter. Worth roughly $3k USD for insurance. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

8 January 2022, 03:31 AM	#2
Kingface66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The Empire State Watch: Many Posts: 3,459	Is it like this one? https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/mens-...id22025525.htm

8 January 2022, 03:31 AM	#3
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,719	Welcome to the Forum! Can you post a picture?

8 January 2022, 03:48 AM	#4
J44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Uk Posts: 5	Do I need to host the image somewhere or can I just upload from my phone? It’s stainless bracelet I believe

8 January 2022, 05:02 AM	#5
CTech "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 466	RD874089 is likely to be on the underside of the end links of the bracelet. This is the Registered Design number of 1950s and early 1960s UK made Rolex bracelets manufactured by WAB (Watch Accessories Birmingham). I believe the same number was used on all types of WAB made Rolex bracelets and also on ones made by WAB without the Rolex stamps, presumably for sale under their own name or as jeweler's replacement bracelets. Photos of the bracelet, clasp, endlinks and stampings/markings would help identify which bracelet this is. Some types of WAB/Rolex bracelets are becoming rare and expensive now, so that should be factored in to any rough guide of value of the watch.

8 January 2022, 05:31 AM	#7
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,719	Can you verify the model and serial number? In 1953 there was a time where older serials between 10,000 and 300,000 were reused from 1953-57. So if your serial is between this serial, it may belong in the 1940s and thus why you can't match the serial around 1954.

8 January 2022, 05:33 AM	#8
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,719	For example here is a 1946 watch (Oyster) with a similar dial: https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/watc...id-j_11791012/

8 January 2022, 05:53 AM	#9
J44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Uk Posts: 5	Model is 6494 paperwork says and the serial is 208523 if I remember rightly definitely starts 208. Strap has 56 stamped on clasp, receipt is from 1957 I can get more photos when I get home

9 January 2022, 11:37 PM	#11
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,719	OP, I got your pictures. Very sound watch with provenance. Indeed a mid-50s 6494. I do not think Dan is off in his valuation. In fact, I have seem them a bit higher, near $4k. You have the original paperwork, roulette date wheel, original bracelet, not a common dial with original hands. Congrats !

10 January 2022, 05:43 AM	#14
milov "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 517	I rarely see a 50's watch that I actually like. But this is nice. I hope there is also sentimental value attached to this watch. As a heirloom it could be worth a lot more than the price tag.

5 February 2022, 05:13 AM	#16
perry911113 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Albany Watch: 1970 Air King 5500 Posts: 50	I actually just insured both of my watches a 1988 15010 and my 1970 5500. I bought the 5500 from AD locally. The purchase stimulated a an insurance quote from Jewelers Mutual Group at a value based on what I paid for it including sales tax. I then had asked JMG to quote insurance on my 15010 and they required me to have an appraisal to be performed. My local AD did an appraisal for $100.00 Try you local AD and see if they can perform one for you.

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