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Rolex Ref. 6285

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Morning,

Ran into this piece over the weekend and wanted to make an offer on it. Everything seems to be in its proper place & I enjoy the aging of the honey comb dial, but I wanted to know if the fluted bezel was wrong here. I see several other 6285s online with a machined bezel instead. Inside case back seems properly marked. Any info added on this piece is a great help! I'd like to know what type of value these in 18k yg carry in todays market as well. No exp, with this model but it's caught my eye & I'd like to be the new owner if it checks out.

Best,

Thomas
 
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Not a Rolex expert, but the movement looks tired.

Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk
 
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Not a Rolex expert, but the movement looks tired.

Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

Absolutely, It needs a full servicing. Dial is what draws my attention.
 
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You have to wonder how a movement gets scratched up like that. Certainly not while sealed in a case.
 
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You have to wonder how a movement gets scratched up like that. Certainly not while sealed in a case.

What do you think the cause could be? Any exp with a situation like this? Should I stay away or be in it extra cheap?

Best,

Thomas
 
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What do you think the cause could be? Any exp with a situation like this? Should I stay away or be in it extra cheap?

Best,

Thomas

Hard to say, one scenario:
The movement was removed from another watch and spent time sliding around in a box or bin with other materials until someone decided to build up a other old piece.
 
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Hard to say, one scenario:
The movement was removed from another watch and spent time sliding around in a box or bin with other materials until someone decided to build up a other old piece.

Scary.... My watchmaker didn't rob me with him appraisal to get it in tip top shape, but the doubt here makes me require a pass.
 
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Sounds like a DEAL!!!
If you can make an offer and get it for less, that would be a hell of an entry point for a gold model..
Use the discount for the overhaul.. You will not regret it.
 
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Sounds like a DEAL!!!
If you can make an offer and get it for less, that would be a hell of an entry point for a gold model..
Use the discount for the overhaul.. You will not regret it.

Absolutely! I drew up a post with it because this is where my gut was at, will pick it up tomorrow and get it serviced asap.

best,

Thomas
 
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Picture when is on your wrist and Congrats!

Will do! Thank you for the additional support/information!

Thomas
 
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Scary.... My watchmaker didn't rob me with him appraisal to get it in tip top shape, but the doubt here makes me require a pass.
You forgot one important question that TTG answered for you, "Should I buy it?"

Yes if the price is right.
 
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Are you sure it is marked 6285 as well between the lugs? I am wondering if it might have a 6285 case back but be another ref. ? I also am only familiar with 6285 as having an engine-turned bezel (which is not removable, like on my 6085, below). It's a beauty nonetheless.



 
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Are you sure it is marked 6285 as well between the lugs? I am wondering if it might have a 6285 case back but be another ref. ? I also am only familiar with 6285 as having an engine-turned bezel (which is not removable, like on my 6085, below). It's a beauty nonetheless.



Space between the lugs at the 12 position is marked "BREVET+" then under that is "6285". Space between the lugs at the 6 position is marked "24898"

Bezel seems to be removable on this piece!

Best,

Thomas
 
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OK, thanks for checking. Perhaps a later, transitional example of this reference! You got it for a steal.
 
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