Baron - Mr Red
14613
Yep...2009......
......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 (rare) looks that says..."Can I have it?". So it went straight to her!!
I think the first vintage Rolex that I had for myself was probably the other 6239.
Memories. Nice.
Thanks Bill
So, my first Rolex....
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 !!!
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...
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...
although some people cannot imagine a Rolex without the Oyster bracelet, I'm a sucker for a nice leather strap ;-) ...
very nice !
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.
Huge congrats for this very nice catch, my friend. The condition loos stunning, too. Enjoy! Best, Nicolas
Daytona is no 1
Aren't they just awesome. Plastic Daytonas are the best. Regards Rene
What a firts!!
Congrats, you've very sure tastes.. I love the simplicity of these 6239.... enjoy ;-)
are they like buses?
You wait ages to get one, and then another one comes along really quickly after? (:
Yep...2009......
......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 ...