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1960 Rolex GMT with all the trimmings

  1. Cosd Apr 7, 2016

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    The mans face says it all when he finds out what his watch is worth which he bought in 1960



    Enjoy.....
     
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  2. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Apr 7, 2016

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    Thanks for posting! There is another thread on this, but the video was geo-blocked.
    So, it was about a month's salary when he bought it. Now it's a year's?
     
  3. Cosd Apr 7, 2016

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    Ahh, I'm new to the forum and to watches, so apologies for re-posting...........It's all new to me :)
     
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  4. JohnSteed Apr 7, 2016

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    Love the video. The owner almost lost his breath....looked as if he would fall out when told how much it's worth now. Nice video
     
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  5. Speedmasterfan88 Apr 7, 2016

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    And that's why you should always be nice to Grandpa and Grandma even if you heard their storys a million times before ;).
     
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  6. meganfox17 Apr 7, 2016

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    I feel so happy for the ex GI . I'm all tear up here because this decent wonderful thoughtful gentleman even bought a watch for his dad & faithfully kept everything for unknown reasons. Not even the elements of an unforgiving Ravaging Nature for over 50 + yrs could destroy that watch & all its paperwork. This is a Miracle by An Act of God !
    My personnel suggestion
    The Rolex Muzium should act immediately to buy back & preserve that special timepiece.
    USD 75 000.xx +
    Video 25 000.xx
    What's another 25 K to Rolex ?
    His expression was priceless yes.. like he was about to collapse
    A Rolex Gift to that Man in the form of a new GMT Master II with a certified special model number signed by Mr Rolex President himself .
    Total = USD 100 000 .xx
    + A new Rolex GMT Master II to this gentleman
     
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  7. OMEGA8605 Apr 7, 2016

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    Thanks for sharing such a cool video. The story behind that watch is what makes it so cool and to keep all the original paper work...that's just awesome.
     
  8. Tiny Iota Could potentially be the Official OF Stalker ™ Apr 7, 2016

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    And he said he'd have been happy with 1500!
     
  9. BlueBoy Apr 7, 2016

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    Lovely Video.. What a charming and lovely owner...

    I just can't believe they pinned his documents... so amateurish, and quite possibly devaluing them..
     
  10. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Apr 7, 2016

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    They didn't...magnets...
     
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  11. Nobel Prize Spell Master! Apr 7, 2016

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    Wow. Love the lack of over aged patina.

    Does anyone know of that's the original bezel? I didn't know they had a coke early on?
     
  12. West Slope Apr 7, 2016

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    Amazingly complete set of papers etc. Did anybody else notice how at the 1:47 mark of the video the box has very specific instructions about using it for cigarette storage?
     
  13. BlueBoy Apr 7, 2016

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    Well that's great to hear.. I shouldn't have passed judgement after watching on my phone..

    But I have worked in the TV biz for 25 years, so feared the worst, after seeing it first hand many times...
     
  14. jordn Wants to be called Frank for some odd reason Apr 7, 2016

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    It's a Pepsi bezel but sometimes the Bakelite ages that way
     
  15. Nobel Prize Spell Master! Apr 7, 2016

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    Interesting. I've never seen it like that.

    Live and learn
     
  16. adam78 Adam @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 7, 2016

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    I'm surprised the "expert" didn't mention the original bakelite bezel insert.
     
  17. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Apr 7, 2016

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    So question... What I've found is that sometimes the value quoted on those shows is the insurance value not the actual price unless they state at auction. What have the comparables going for recently?
     
  18. blufinz52 Hears dead people, not watch rotors. Apr 7, 2016

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    My wife doesn't like Antique Roadshow, but happened to be watching that episode with me. When the segment was over, she asked if my Rolex would be worth that much some day. I said sure, but we'll be 115 years old by then and probably won't need the money :unsure:
     
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  19. nurseford25 Apr 7, 2016

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    Why didn't any one in the military give either one of my grandfathers this advice? :mad: Or better yet why can't I meet a nice old man who would like to sell his "old" Rolex for $1,500?!! ::censored::
     
  20. dx009 Apr 7, 2016

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    I'm glad for this man. He looked and sounded so nice and down to earth. He deserves it.
     
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