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After finding a wonderful 6350 Explorer Honeycomb last year but failing to act in time - I promised myself that I would make this my top priority in 2015. Thanks to a HK collector the 6350 arrived sooner than I expected. I think besides being one of the most beautiful watches Rolex ever made, the 6350 Explorer is also an important watch. It is still completely underated by the Rolex community. With time, collectors will come to appreciate the true beauty and rarity of the 6350 honeycomb. It is one of the very few watches to share the 'long neck' hour hand with other important Rolex models like the 6200 and the 6205. The minute hand is unique with its 'elongated' end tip. Best of all is the dial ofcourse which is a piece of art. I will be writing a report on this report very soon. In the meantime enjoy another picture of what is for me a 'holy grail' watch.
This message has been edited by Baron on 2015-01-26 04:45:54 This message has been edited by Baron on 2015-02-04 09:12:18
6350 Explorer Honeycomb
After finding a wonderful 6350 Explorer Honeycomb last year but failing to act in time - I promised myself that I would make this my top priority in 2015. Thanks to a HK collector the 6350 arrived sooner than I expected. I think besides being one of the most beautiful watches Rolex ever made, the 6350 Explorer is also an important watch. It is still completely underated by the Rolex community. With time, collectors will come to appreciate the true beauty and rarity of the 6350 honeycomb. It is one of the very few watches to share the 'long neck' hour hand with other important Rolex models like the 6200 and the 6205. The minute hand is unique with its 'elongated' end tip. Best of all is the dial ofcourse which is a piece of art. I will be writing a report on this report very soon. In the meantime enjoy another picture of what is for me a 'holy grail' watch.
This message has been edited by Baron on 2015-01-26 04:45:54 This message has been edited by Baron on 2015-02-04 09:12:18
Great catch, Edmond. These Early Explos are to die for.
Totally my kind of cup of tea...
We should try to organize a photo session with some of your catches... I am thinking about this 6542 and this one!
Best!
Nicolas
Come to Zurich
My friend come to Zurich and we do this with pleasure. Thank you for your kind words. Indeed we have similar taste with early Rolex. Best Edmond
Congratulations Edmond
I guessed it would happen sooner or later, and of course you had given me a bit of a hint......but it is fantastic to see the 6350 pictures and of course your obvious research and meticulous attention to detail on it.
Congratulations to you!
Thank you
Yes you had a heads up. Thank you for your kind comments. I hope I did my research well and it will be reflected in the report.
The 6350 is a fascinating reference I have to admit. Many different variations exist (honeycomb, non honey, pencil hands, mercedes hands etc).
I think it is a charming reference with all of them early gilt and gloss dials for the most part.
Next project to dive into: 6610.
Best Edmond
Explorer theme.....
......like you, I think the early Explorer reference is massively under-appreciated by the collecting community. The problem is, I am not sure I see it changing any time soon.
Toi my mind, that is no bad thing.
Your right
It is not a bad thing. It really doesn't bother me the slightest. I think your right that it will not change for the foreseeable future. Not with Explorers in general.
But with early references such as the 6150 and 6350 (also perhaps the 6610) - it is only a matter of time before collectors discover their importance and charm.
My report will hopefully aid this process. The problem is that almost nothing has been written about them.
Its the usual problem. There is an overdose of information on Submariner. And very little on anything else.
Best Edmond
Indeed....
....when i first researched the 6610 red, I found nothing. I had to compile my own database. Then i needed to cross-check it against the private databases that some collectors keep...I found very few (in fact just one other) who had kept a check on it. In the end, I found a database of really very few authentic and original versions...under 10. So yes, research is virginal on so many of these types of early Explorer.
In some ways, this lack of research added to the fact that there just isn't a critical mass of watches available for enough collectors to clamour over makes it unlikely that there will ever be a feeding frenzy....but like you say, that allows time and patience for some to collect really beautiful examples. Over the last 2 years since I wrote my 6610 report, I have seen two examples of the 6610 red. I have seen just one of the watch you purchased. This is rarefied air and research is hard to define definitively!
Nice catch
Congratulation on a great choice.
Looking forward to hearing and seeing more.
Bill
Looking forward to hearing and seeing more.
Bill
Thank you Bill
Thank you Bill. I have had the luck to appreciate this reference last year. I fell in love with it and as usual did not act to buy it.
This time things went quickly having learnt my lesson. Here another picture for your enjoyment as you shared so many with us
last time with your lovely 5513!
Hello Edmond! Congrats on your new catch! Honeycomb, gilt...
... chapter ring, everything combines to make an outstanding, unique and charming timepiece!
Enjoy in good health! Cordial regards, Abel.
Enjoy in good health! Cordial regards, Abel.
Gracias
Dearest Abel- always a pleasure to hear from you. Thank you very much.
I hope we get to meet one day soon. You sound like a true gentlemen with elegance which is a rare breed today.
Best Edmond
Muchas gracias a tí Edmond!! Your are very generous and kind...
... with your coments to my persona. I wish too some day we will able to meet personally and enjoy a good chat about our favorite theme.
Best cordial regards, and enjoy so much your new watch!
Abel.
Best cordial regards, and enjoy so much your new watch!
Abel.
congrats! And what a piece!!! Awsome! Can't wait for more pix/report!!! [nt]
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