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Oldies chronograph and a datejust.

Two old chronograph that I wanted to try since a long time. I like these old chronos of Rolex preceeding the daytona, if the Daytona big red is "perfect" imho, these old chronos are playing a much more charming game. Certainly the Rolex I appreciate the most with an old Gold TOG.

The first is 4537 I think, the dial has patina, like an old "parchemin". If it can look odd in photos, it's not bad at all on the wrist, the colourful scale gives it a real charm. I have a doubt on the crown which I suppose is not the right one.

The second one is a 6034 similar but the dial is this time silver, I got a crush on that one

It couldn't be well positionned on the wrist because I couldn't tight the bracelet, still gives you on idea on a small wrist. This time the crown looks right imho.

These old chrono case are really nice, very curvy, caseback is round, glass is round, sooo charming. They are also important because they are the first chronos to use the actual "oyster case" that will be used (I suppose ref 4500 can be considered as the first and 4537 the first tricompax, something in that idea). The photos could make them look thick, this is absolutely not the case, nothing comparable with the moderne Rolex which are way thicker than that. And for info they are around 36mm.

A last Rolex, this more recent Datejust... nothing is more common than a datejust... but an Omani in White Gold (the case not only the bezel) with flat bezel, I think you won't see a lot around. A true beauty, the case is in great shape and the dial is awesome. Perfect understated watch.

As far as I hate to associate "rare" with Rolex these one are uncommon to say the least (seriously how many Rolex on the market are qualified as "rare" and can be counted in thousands it's silly...) . And the DJ can be truly qualified as rare in that configuration

This message has been edited by Baron on 2013-05-08 05:41:10

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Great report Francois

By: DrStrong : May 8th, 2013-01:32

these are rare pieces and you don't have often a chance to try them. Pieces of history and original design.

Thanks Jeff, as I said I hate the word "rare" in the Rolex Forum :)

By: cisco : May 8th, 2013-01:41

but here I thinks it's Ok to write it down :) These old chronos have an incredible charming power. I see some change in your wonderful collection , would you consider to go to an earlier 6238 transitionnal or earlier ? Or it's not your personnal collectio...

... old Rolex chronos, preceding the Daytona, have a very special charm of their own! I love their looks, the size, the plain bezel with no inscriptions, the internal scales, some times in red or blue, and this special vintage look they get with their pat...