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Considering the high prices vintage sport Rolex watches have reached in the last years, I feel it is worth considering other less explored...
... references of our beloved brand.
This is the case of the Turn O Graph model which by some reason hasn´t received the attention it deserves from collectors I feel.
Personally I am very fond of this not so popular model, and this reference 6609 from 1956 is a good example of the charm some old examples display.
The silver/pearl color dial plus dauphine hand set, roulette date, arrow indexes and a nice patina on its yellow gold case and bezel make for a most lovely watch.
I found this 60 years plus baby several years ago sporting an original black crocodile leather Rolex straps and gold buckle and it is a joy to wear on the wrist.
Cheers! Abel
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Considering the high prices vintage sport Rolex watches have reached in the last years, I feel it is worth considering other less explored...
... references of our beloved brand. This is the case of the Turn O Graph model which by some reason hasn´t received the attention it deserves from collectors I feel. Personally I am very fond of this not so popular model, and this reference 6609 from 195...
Great post Abel...
And I totally agree as it’s something that, amongst other Rolex’s, I have been looking at. The arrow flight markers are superb.
Good call, Abel. There still are some good vintage references to get, such as this one of yours, or the Air King, Ref 5500, and...
The Air King, Ref 5500: The 1018: The 6564: And in a more modern category, the great Explorer II Ref 16570. Yes, good call, my friend, good call! Un abrazo, Nicolas ...
Absolutely agree Watch-Guy!! You say well!!
Wonderful DD you share here! Thank you! The DD is another highly collectible model, so classic and beautiful! Cheers! Abel
Absolutely agree with you about the models you mention Nicolas!
Thank you for sharing these stunning pictures! I hope will be able to post some other models which follow same thinking about these often ignored models ehich deserve more attention as great collectibles!! Cheers! Abel
The path less traveled.
My first Rolex from the mid 1970’s and still In the collection. Wore it every for over 15 years. ...
That’s a great example of this most beautiful model Bill!
Viewing yours confirms that it is a model which doesn’t receive the attention it deserves. Thank you for sharing it!! Cheers! Abel
My pal Marc has his Grandfather's Turn-o-Graph . . .
. . . which I believe is from late '60s production. Grandpa bought it on vacation in the late '60s from a jeweler who probably had it a few years. Now it's Marc's heirloom. And after my watchmaker serviced it last year, it's running within chronometer spe...
Nice pic Art...
My Grandfather bought this Rolex in the late 60’s while visiting my Mom who was in college in Montana. The story goes that he did not bring enough money and had to mail the difference once he got home. At that time it was $600.00 for the watch. Running ex...
Beautiful example you show dear Art!! It doesn´t surprise me that a good watchmaker can make it run so well as these old Rolex are so noble and reliable workhorses. That´s one of the ...
...reasons I love the brand so much. You can trust these oldies always! Thanks a lot for sharing Art! Cheers! Abel