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TGIF. What is everyone wearing going into the weekend?

To conclude this week long vintage Rolex theme started last Saturday I have on this 6263 Sigma FAP which was recently serviced and had not been worn since. Pushers and hands were switched out but luckily I still have all the original parts 😜 I like the fact that it looks like every other 6263 until you see the secret on the backside 😉

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It’d be nice I’d you tell us the story behind all these greats Rolex [nt]

By: Tyo : June 26th, 2020-07:57

Such flowering should be prohibited

By: ninolitaliano : June 26th, 2020-08:11

thanks for sharing. ...

Many thanks and my pleasure Christian 👍🙏 [nt]

By: holdemchamp1225 : June 26th, 2020-09:07

Sure, did not know I should as no one asked or seemed interested. When I posted the group shot, very few responded who wanted to at least guess some of the models...

By: holdemchamp1225 : June 26th, 2020-08:43

so I thought less people were interested in vintage Rolex here. I don't take these out much I am have given up on vintage Rolex for a number of reasons, mostly bad ones. So when I do take them out to clean or wind, it gives me a chance to take some photos...

Ooooof, now that's a superb way to conclude this week. [nt]

By: amanico : June 26th, 2020-08:12

I knew you would like this one Gros 😉😁 [nt]

By: holdemchamp1225 : June 26th, 2020-09:43

Wesh! [nt]

By: amanico : June 26th, 2020-14:27

A gorgeous piece!

By: patrick_y : June 26th, 2020-09:47

Looks to be in excellent condition!

Thanks Patrick. Yes, it is in top shape as it just came back from a full service from Rolex Geneva and has not been worn since the service. Fun to play with to be sure 👍 [nt]

By: holdemchamp1225 : June 26th, 2020-11:37

KAWABUNGA!!!

By: myles721 : June 26th, 2020-10:21

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LOL, nice shot of that PO in it's natural environment 👍 [nt]

By: holdemchamp1225 : June 26th, 2020-12:58

Chronographe Retrograde this morning.

By: Modernahab : June 26th, 2020-10:49

Side 1 Side 2 ...

What a beauty 😉 [nt]

By: holdemchamp1225 : June 26th, 2020-14:17

You are the king of the TGIF! [nt]

By: amanico : June 26th, 2020-14:21

He does come up with stunners for TGIF 😁 [nt]

By: holdemchamp1225 : June 26th, 2020-15:49

All devilishly planned. (NOT.) 😁 [nt]

By: Modernahab : June 26th, 2020-17:33

Perhaps I should find something extra pedestrian to wear next Friday. Oh, wait! I've traded away anything I decided was pedestrian. 😜 Kinda true - if I'm not consistently enchanted by any watch I own, I'm not likely to keep it. I don't have that many watc...

Which is the most important. [nt]

By: amanico : June 26th, 2020-23:15

LOL, mastermind tactics 😁😉 [nt]

By: holdemchamp1225 : June 27th, 2020-15:48

Today i am still wearing my Staudt.

By: Watchonthewrists : June 26th, 2020-12:58

Changed the strap for a Bracelet for the summer ...

Not the watch you see eveyday! [nt]

By: amanico : June 26th, 2020-14:27

I know nothing about this model but do like the dial layout 😉 [nt]

By: holdemchamp1225 : June 26th, 2020-15:10

Its a small dutch brand .

By: Watchonthewrists : June 27th, 2020-01:35

I always like to support small (local)independent brands

Thanks for letting me know. Will have a look at them 👍 [nt]

By: holdemchamp1225 : June 28th, 2020-15:42

✅✅

By: Mikesr : June 26th, 2020-13:25

If I had one of those, I’d be wearing it this weekend. Lol

I hear you. Don't wear these much due to value and fragility. I might just wear this FAP more often but the others will remain in the bank safe for now 😉 [nt]

By: holdemchamp1225 : June 27th, 2020-07:01

What a wonderful FAP

By: keks : June 26th, 2020-23:01

Myself heading into weekend with something completely different... HAGWE ...

Thanks and love your Octo 🔥 [nt]

By: holdemchamp1225 : June 27th, 2020-14:35

is there a typical serial number for a FAP?

By: benzng : July 2nd, 2020-21:47

I know they sell for a premium over a normal 6263 and I know of one dealer selling one. The dial is sigma so its before 1975 but curious if any serial range for this FAP series? it's good they allow you to keep the parts thanks!

Rolex does not allow anyone to keep the parts BUT I was lucky to since I purchased the watch from the original owner's family who kept the parts from the first service with their watchmaker

By: holdemchamp1225 : July 3rd, 2020-08:53

As for specific serial numbers, that would be a no. There are 3 things that differentiate a 6263 FAP from a standard 6263. 1. The FAP engraving on the case back 2.. Case and caseback are BOTH engraved with the same matching serial number (not just the cas...