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  1. mzinski Feb 8, 2022

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    1953 Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref. 6085

    Up for sale is a delightful Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 6085 from 1953, serial 766,XXX, with tropical dial patina.

    Dial
    Aged dial with gold arrow indexes in average condition with even oxidation/radium patina throughout to become a tropical, parchment-like aesthetic. The indexes are brilliant, becoming almost illuminated in various lighting.

    Hands
    Golden hour/minute hands are sharp but exhibit oxidation/radium patina. Blued sweep hand has aged to a dark black.

    Case
    34mm case with 43mm lug to lug. 19mm lug width. Average condition with signs of wear and age. Some pitting on the serial number side between lugs. Freshly cleaned but not polished or rebrushed. Two obvious file marks from a previous “repair” on the underside of the lugs were laser welded and refinished. New case tube installed and original lead case back gasket left in place. Case back screws down tight and smooth. SUPER OYSTER Crown is in good condition.

    NOT WATER RESISTANT.
    Case back markings indicate reference 6085 and I 53
    Lug markings indicate serial 766,XXX and 6085 MODELE DEPOSE

    Crystal
    Acrylic in good condition.

    Movement
    Rolex 645 perpetual freshly cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted. Keeping good time, especially for its age. Service included new main spring and stem.

    Bracelet
    Elastic Riveted Rolex Oyster bracelet reference 6635 with date code 1/55 and 57 end links. Fully cleaned (no crud inside the links) but not polished or rebrushed. Bracelet is in average condition and does exhibit previous repairs. Springs have all been replaced.

    Watch is located in Seattle, WA, USA.

    Price is USD 3450 including FedEx shipping worldwide

    Returns within 5 days will be considered if not accurately represented less all shipping costs.

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  2. mzinski Feb 14, 2022

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    To the top

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  3. mzinski Feb 22, 2022

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  5. mzinski Mar 12, 2022

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    Price drop - $3350

    Also, selling this one to fund a Wakmann Triple Date. If you have one you’d like to get rid of, open to a trade.

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  6. mzinski Mar 14, 2022

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    Radioactive price drop today: $3195

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