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rolex open 6 and 9 | Open 6 and 9 rolex open 6 and 9 My 16800's from 82-83 both have open 6 and 9's. If the watch was later serviced . $7,845.00

0 · open or closed 6 and 9 in date
1 · is it a big deal that my early 16800 doesn't have open
2 · What year did Rolex stop the "open" 6 and 9?
3 · Open 6s and 9s on 16800 date wheels
4 · Open 6 and 9

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open or closed 6 and 9 in date

I would like to get an older Rolex Date that has the "open" style "6" and "9" in . My 1978 matte, radial dial, 1675 GMT has an open six on the "6" and a closed "6" on the "26". The wheel is original. “Anyone can be sarcastic; it takes intelligence to solve a problem!” Be on the lookout for an open 6 and 9, if that is really important to you, and acquire through the years.I would also try to source a bezel insert with matching patina if that one is really bothering you.

is it a big deal that my early 16800 doesn't have open

Does an open or closed loop 6 and 9 in the date window give any indication of .

My 16800's from 82-83 both have open 6 and 9's. If the watch was later serviced . I would like to get an older Rolex Date that has the "open" style "6" and "9" in the date window. Does anyone know when Rolex stopped using this style of date number font? Thanks in advance for any help.

Does an open or closed loop 6 and 9 in the date window give any indication of age or is it random? Thanks. My 16800's from 82-83 both have open 6 and 9's. If the watch was later serviced and they replaced the date wheel it will probably have closed 6 and 9's. If it's a nice watch otherwise who cares. Rolex Forums - Rolex Watch Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Vintage Rolex Discussion: Open 6's and 9's, except for 26. The 16013 will definitely give you a more vintage aesthetic. They should have open 6 and 9’s on the date window, too! The 16233 I would say is more retro/neo-vintage. Some later ones towards the end of production (2004) won’t have drilled lugs either and may forgo the tritium.

While it is nice to have a period correct part, an incorrect date wheel is not thought to be as important as the aesthetic difference is so minor. It is up to you how important having this ‘correct’ is when assessing a piece. Here is the general progression of the date wheels based on year and distinguishing characteristics:The “Open 6 and 9” bezel features an open design for the numerals 6 and 9, which makes the watch easier to read in low-light conditions. This bezel type is commonly found on Rolex Datejust and Day-Date models. The date disk with the open 6 and 9 as pictured is period correct for your watch and I suppose it is more valuable than a later service replacement. However, the date disk is considered a service item by many and does not affect the overall value of . I would like to get an older Rolex Date that has the "open" style "6" and "9" in the date window. Does anyone know when Rolex stopped using this style of date number font? Thanks in advance for any help.

My 1978 matte, radial dial, 1675 GMT has an open six on the "6" and a closed "6" on the "26". The wheel is original. “Anyone can be sarcastic; it takes intelligence to solve a problem!” Be on the lookout for an open 6 and 9, if that is really important to you, and acquire through the years.I would also try to source a bezel insert with matching patina if that one is really bothering you. Does an open or closed loop 6 and 9 in the date window give any indication of age or is it random? Thanks. My 16800's from 82-83 both have open 6 and 9's. If the watch was later serviced and they replaced the date wheel it will probably have closed 6 and 9's. If it's a nice watch otherwise who cares.

Rolex Forums - Rolex Watch Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Vintage Rolex Discussion: Open 6's and 9's, except for 26.

The 16013 will definitely give you a more vintage aesthetic. They should have open 6 and 9’s on the date window, too! The 16233 I would say is more retro/neo-vintage. Some later ones towards the end of production (2004) won’t have drilled lugs either and may forgo the tritium.While it is nice to have a period correct part, an incorrect date wheel is not thought to be as important as the aesthetic difference is so minor. It is up to you how important having this ‘correct’ is when assessing a piece. Here is the general progression of the date wheels based on year and distinguishing characteristics:

The “Open 6 and 9” bezel features an open design for the numerals 6 and 9, which makes the watch easier to read in low-light conditions. This bezel type is commonly found on Rolex Datejust and Day-Date models.