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 fa...
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...
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...
All devilishly planned. (NOT.) 😁 [nt]
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...
Today i am still wearing my Staudt.
Changed the strap for a Bracelet for the summer ...
What a wonderful FAP
Myself heading into weekend with something completely different... HAGWE ...
is there a typical serial number for a FAP?
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
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...