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Doing some digging into the bracelet...

 

As you say, the bracelet is not original to the watch. It has 12 links over 16cm. It has 6635 on one end and each lug-link has 57. It is extendable. The digging I have done suggests that this expansion bracelet was produced in the 1960s.

the first owner of this watch purchased it in the late 1960s and kept it until 2003. It was then sold to the person who I purchased it from, and he was told that the strap had never been changed. I wonder whether the original owner elected to use a different strap format right from the very start. One can only conjecture.

Bottom line  is that i am very happy with it. Still, if anyone knows where i might be able to get an original bracelet with the end-link 71 mark, please feel free to give me a shout.

Joe

 

 

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So, my first Rolex....

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : July 24th, 2009-03:17
First, thanks to Dr. Strong for all his help and advice. I felt a bit like a virgin in a brothel.... i knew what i had to do, but just wasnt sure where to start. Dr. Strong, thanks for the pointers! The 6239 is sitting on my wrist now and i have to say i ...  

What a start !!!

 
By: DrStrong : July 24th, 2009-05:10
great looking early Cosmograph with a wide Daytona on the upper part of the dial and the original 300 mph bezel. The watch seems to be in great condition, congrats again ! Jeff

Doing some digging into the bracelet...

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : July 24th, 2009-05:31
As you say, the bracelet is not original to the watch. It has 12 links over 16cm. It has 6635 on one end and each lug-link has 57. It is extendable. The digging I have done suggests that this expansion bracelet was produced in the 1960s. the first owner o... 

Leather is another option...

 
By: DrStrong : July 26th, 2009-07:11
although some people cannot imagine a Rolex without the Oyster bracelet, I'm a sucker for a nice leather strap ;-) ...  

A real beauty!

 
By: fernando : July 24th, 2009-06:37
It's nice to jump in at the deep end sometimes. Congrats!

very nice !

 
By: Ryan5446 : July 24th, 2009-09:32
congratulations with this very nice piece. It is a real classic. Timeless design. I can never figure out why they didnt sell back then. They are so good looking

A Classic, Joe.

 
By: amanico : July 24th, 2009-14:02
Huge congrats for this very nice catch, my friend. The condition loos stunning, too. Enjoy! Best, Nicolas

Daytona is no 1

 
By: Oztimelord : July 25th, 2009-01:30
Aren't they just awesome. Plastic Daytonas are the best. Regards Rene

What a firts!!

 
By: quentin : July 25th, 2009-02:10
Congrats, you've very sure tastes.. I love the simplicity of these 6239.... enjoy ;-)

are they like buses?

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : July 31st, 2009-04:47
You wait ages to get one, and then another one comes along really quickly after? (:

Yep...2009......

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : January 31st, 2017-00:14
......technically speaking, this was my first vintage Rolex. The GMT 16710 was my very first Rolex pre-dating this by a few years. Also, technically, this wasn't my first vintage either....LOL...as when it arrived, my wife saw it and gave me one of those ...