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Extrem rare tool watch (missing link) Rolex Datejust - Explorer Dial- never seen!!

 
 By: vonheumar : February 18th, 2013-13:14
Hello, i am brand new here in this forum. The reason for me for registration here is my lovely rare Rolex. These Rolex came out of the safe after 45 years and was a present to me.
Of course i tryed to find out something in internet but i didn´t found a Rolex like this exemplare. but then i became a tip of a member in a other forum. he said that my Rolex could be a missing link watch of the Explorer area. There are some unusual Explorer Variants- extremly rare. Nice report from a graet person who is called Philipp Stahl.
  
Here are some details of my Rolex:

*fantastic rare Hands- Explorer(6350) Mercedes hands.
*the gilt dial (non crown, OCC, Explorer-style with Date, black)
*the roulette disc
*the non lug hole case (6304)- the same case as Big Bubbleback
*the innercase with crossed letters
*the riveted expanding bracelet of 2/55  
*58 endlinks with a cut -made from Rolex
*A296 Movement

This watch seems to be a rare bird- is it a Explorer with Date?
this watch is 100% authentic in every screw- this watch is the whole life in family and is not polished or refinshed or something like that. Also the first glass is on it. Like i said before every part is from the day when the watch was bought.
The case is very heavy and big and the whole watch is in very good condition with a nice patina. Now see my pictures. Have you ever seen this dial? What do you think about. Thanks for your comments.
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Pictures?

 
 By: dr.kol : February 18th, 2013-13:30

I would love to see this unique baby that is totally unknown...

Best, Kari

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 By: AndrewD : February 18th, 2013-13:32

Try again or have a look in the "Help Desk" Orum for may ways to link to images or upload images onto the PPro server.

Andrew

pictures

 
 By: vonheumar : February 18th, 2013-14:02

Weird hybrid...let's see what the WISs say... [nt]

 
 By: Epilogue : February 18th, 2013-14:10
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prototype dials

 
 By: vonheumar : February 18th, 2013-15:00
I Think that dial is one of the real ``prototype dials``

Very interesting watch

 
 By: DrStrong : February 19th, 2013-02:16

especially if you are sure of the provenance.

I have never seen anything like that before, except maybe the Tiffany 6200 without the Rolex crown on the dial.

Thanks for sharing !

X2--very interesting and unique!! [nt]

 
 By: Highlander65 : February 19th, 2013-02:42
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A Date Just with a Black Explorer Dial and Hands... First time I see that combo.

 
 By: amanico : February 19th, 2013-18:36

But we learn every day.

It is all about the provenance, Vonheumar, with such specimens.

Because you have no other way to be sure, than being sure of the provenance.

Best, and welcome here, by the way!

Nicolas.

 

Another very cool gilt while on the conversation of the Rolex 6610 [nt]

 
 By: Bill : May 10th, 2015-12:25
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Re you rare Explorer I

 
 By: kenneth : May 11th, 2015-15:07
Have you looked at the 1953 Everest links with Rolex. Sir Edmond Hillary wore a Smiths Everest and Sherpa Tensing Norgay wore an Explorer I. Might that watch be the same as yours? Worth checking.

Other Everest links are Reinhold Messner  and Peter Habler, they both assented Everest without oxygen. As far as I know Messner wore an early Explorer I and Habler wore an Oyster Quartz.

Sounds like we need to do some research. [nt]

 
 By: Bill : May 11th, 2015-16:27
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Yes, obviously we do need to. Once again, even after being aware of its existence...

 
 By: amanico : May 11th, 2015-21:36

Never saw one like this again...

Best,

Nicolas

Re your Rolex Datejust

 
 By: kenneth : May 12th, 2015-16:18
I did a little search today and found the following

Product Description

A classic vintage Rolex. This vintage Oyster is a manual wind Rolex Oysterdate with one of the most durable movements Rolex ever made.
The watch dates to the 1954 and carries many of the iconic features of the Rolex’s produced during this period. Collectors will recognize the sought after roulette wheel date disc. The alternating red and black numbers are similar to the pattern found on its gambling namesake. Other prominent features include the arrowhead markers, dauphine hands and the gilt text on the black dial.
The all original dial has some even patina all over that adds a great vintage appearance to the watch.
The watch is fitted with the Rolex calibre 1215 manual wind movement that was derived from the famed 10 1/2 Hunter movement used in World War 2. The watch was just serviced and functions flawlessly.
The watch measures 34 mm wide by 43 mm long. The watch is currently priced for shipment on the vintage Rolex riveted Oyster bracelet pictured, however it can be supplied on either a black or brown leather strap for a discount of $400.