Explorer 6150
1952–19532 variants
Bubbleback Explorer-dial reference immediately before or alongside the 6350. Not a chronometer, so no chronometer text on the dial; most read “Precision” above six, some “Explorer”.
Variants over time
All recorded years
19501954
19501955
Faded ends mark approximate or unknown dates. Years are as stated by the cited sources.
Variants
- Precision Dial1952–1953
The majority version: 3-6-9 dial reading “Precision” above six instead of “Explorer”, reflecting the non-chronometer movement.
Explorer dial - Explorer Dialc. 1953
Minority version with “Explorer” printed above six; HODINKEE’s example also has a long hour hand. Monochrome describes these as later examples.
Explorer dial
Reference specifications
- Brand
- Rolex
- Model
- Explorer
- Reference
- 6150
- Category
- Field
- Production
- 1952–1953
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case diameter
- 36 mm
- Crown guards
- None
More specifications (6)
- Water resistance
- 50 m
- Chronometer
- No
- Date
- No
- Crystal
- Acrylic
Read more
- Reference Points: A Comprehensive Collector's Guide To The Rolex Explorer IRead more at HODINKEE (opens in a new tab)
- The History of the Rolex Explorer, The All-Rounder Watch PersonifiedRead more at Monochrome Watches (opens in a new tab)
- Explorer1016.com – HistoryRead more at Explorer1016.com (opens in a new tab)