The Unicorn 6265 sells for $5.9 Millon. Must see ‘before and after’ Pics >

[SuperDanX]

Bravo to Mr Goldberger and the charities that benefit from the sale, but what do we think of the ‘Unicorn’? Apparently the only white gold 6265 Daytona ever made. I have nothing but respect for Mr Goldberger, and I’m also fully aware of the shady practices the vintage watch world, but I was shocked when I saw the (allegedly) pre restoration pictures of the watch. I’ll leave you to draw your own conclusions. 

 

Quote from John Goldberger:

I searched the world for the right components, sparing no expense, to restore it to its original glory. Having most likely gone through several services at Rolex, the dial, pushers, and bezel were incorrect replacements – and in my view, not worthy of the watch. I approached the restoration with meticulous care, keeping the case, caseback, and movement entirely as purchased. I searched for an absolutely period correct dial for the year of manufacture – a stunning black ‘Sigma’ dial with radiant silver subsidiary dials. I replaced the incorrect bezel and pushers faithfully, as they should have been in 1970. Finally, I put the finishing touch on the watch, replacing its generic leather strap with a superb and very rare 18 karat white gold Rolex mesh bracelet made in the second half of the 1960s. Out of respect for one of the world’s most important wristwatches, this uncompromising approach was the only option! I can only imagine the pleasure a collector of vintage cars feels when a top restoration is completed!

Edited May 13, 2018 by SuperDanX

[dpap]

Bravo to Mr Goldberger and the charities that benefit from the sale, but what do we think of the ‘Unicorn’? Apparently the only white gold 6265 Daytona ever made. I have nothing but respect for Mr Goldberger, and I’m also fully aware of the shady practices the vintage watch world, but I was shocked when I saw the (allegedly) pre restoration pictures of the watch. I’ll leave you to draw your own conclusions. 
 
Quote from John Goldberger:

I searched the world for the right components, sparing no expense, to restore it to its original glory. Having most likely gone through several services at Rolex, the dial, pushers, and bezel were incorrect replacements – and in my view, not worthy of the watch. I approached the restoration with meticulous care, keeping the case, caseback, and movement entirely as purchased. I searched for an absolutely period correct dial for the year of manufacture – a stunning black ‘Sigma’ dial with radiant silver subsidiary dials. I replaced the incorrect bezel and pushers faithfully, as they should have been in 1970. Finally, I put the finishing touch on the watch, replacing its generic leather strap with a superb and very rare 18 karat white gold Rolex mesh bracelet made in the second half of the 1960s. Out of respect for one of the world’s most important wristwatches, this uncompromising approach was the only option! I can only imagine the pleasure a collector of vintage cars feels when a top restoration is completed!

I am confused. Arent the bezel and pushers supposed to be 18k wg? Then they must have been one off, so how could they be replaced??

[paneraiguy]

So it's a super expensive Franken. Haha

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[Cromag]

Ship of Theseus

[JSebWC]

I would prefer it original as found with the single colour dial. It was already switched at the time of filming the talking watches episode. The more you study these watches and the big name dealers It becomes apparent thAt more times than not most of three watches have been messed with and even the big name dealers are know to be shifty hacks




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At least when we buy or build a watch. We know exactly what we’re getting at a fraction of the cost. And it becomes more evident that US that work in the shadows in the dark arts are not that much different than the big name dealers and it all goes full circle. Collectible or not. Their only just watches.


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[paneraiguy]

If It does not have the exact parts (except foe replacement movement parts) that it left the factory with, then it is not original IMO.

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