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watch3s
·yep you're correct as the OP had posted the pics in a previous thread when he was first considering the day date.
if op couldnt be bothered to do his own research and learn about the watches for himself
Rolex GMT master
if op couldnt be bothered to do his own research and learn about the watches for himself
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Dan S
·She managed to take waaayyyy better pics of the other watches as well.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/white-gold-day-date.119135/#post-1589875
I forgot about that post. This was the lady whose husband hoarded all the crappy aftermarket modifications. The OP had better get a really good look at every part of that watch, and he better know his stuff.
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Scarecrow Boat
·This was the lady whose husband hoarded all the gaudy crap.
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janice&fred
·Added a descriptor for you
Hey if the price is right I can play Liberace for a day while I look for a buyer 😁
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Scarecrow Boat
·Hey if the price is right I can play Liberace for a day while I look for a buyer 😁
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janice&fred
·I would enjoy see you stroll through the NYC markets as Liberace
Oh you can't imagine the freaks roaming around browsing in the Chelsea markets. I'm sure there are a few here that have seen them as well. There is one particular old guy that I remember from like 15 years ago who would browse and buy jewelry all afternoon both outside at the flea market as well as inside the high end antique building. This past Saturday there he was as usual, dressed in drag...colorful leotards, fruity looking top and big Elton John glasses. There was another much older guy, like 70+ who would be there every weekend slathered in makeup and wearing a black gown. Haven't seen him yet this year. 😁
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.This thread is headache inducing.
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Kay995
·Seems a bit of a shame to be buying a heirloom off an old lady, to be just flipping it for profit...
you should be willing to do your own research if it’s purely for a personal profit benefit.
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slwoodster
·If you already did a deal with her and you know her personally. just pay a portion and get it checked out first.
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JimJupiter
·Old ladies mark their heirlooms with numbered hang-tags 😕 Interesting ...
Not uncommon 😉 I guess it wasnt her watch, but the watch of her husband. I also got watches from the daughter of a collector with hangtags and numbers. I guess there is a matching sheet of paper somewhere, describing the watches. Stuff wie do today with pics and excel sheets (or other Software). For me thats just a sign of a classic collector 😉
Nico
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eugeneandresson
·I also got watches from the daughter of a collector with hangtags and numbers.
By now it’s clear you are THE #watchninja of OF 😀
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JimJupiter
·By now it’s clear you are THE #watchninja of OF 😀
Haha, I think I need an explanation what a Watchninja is 😁
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eugeneandresson
·Haha, I think I need an explanation what a Watchninja is 😁
Watchninja
noun
a person skilled in the secretive and coveted art of watchjutsu.
😀
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t_swiss_t
·It's a Mark 1 matte dial GMT with a service bezel and a polished but fairly nice case (might be Bexley bevel). The tell, from what can been seen on the dial, is the 'stringy' crown ( https://gmtmaster1675.com/mark-1/ ). The hard thing to see is if its been relumed or if the hands are replacements. The lume is pretty domed, which would be correct if it's and early Mark 1 with a serial <1.9m, but its a bit lumpy so I'm skeptical.
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Dan S
·It's a Mark 1 matte dial GMT with a service bezel and a polished but fairly nice case (might be Bexley bevel). The tell, from what can been seen on the dial, is the 'stringy' crown ( https://gmtmaster1675.com/mark-1/ ). The hard thing to see is if its been relumed or if the hands are replacements. The lume is pretty domed, which would be correct if it's and early Mark 1 with a serial <1.9m, but its a bit lumpy so I'm skeptical.
Impressive that you can identify it without seeing the "E", which is always the first thing I look at. When I saw that was obscured, I didn't even look any closer. 👍
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southtexas
·I agree on question on lume. It looks like it could’ve been a puffy dial that got a little smashed, on the other hand 9 o’clock looks funky.
However, this lady also had gold daytonas. If I was a betting man, I’d say they were old. Can’t wait to hear the rest of that story...
However, this lady also had gold daytonas. If I was a betting man, I’d say they were old. Can’t wait to hear the rest of that story...
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Kay995
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Scarecrow Boat
·I know that bracelet needs work, but what’s going on with that top end link?
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southtexas
·Well, here are some more photos I finally received right now. The bracelet seems like it could be aftermarket? I don’t see any numbered end links.
????Where is the Daytona????
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Dan S
·It's a C&I USA-made Rolex bracelet IMO. They have integrated end-links without numbers, and they don't really fit very well unless you put a lot of work into tweaking them. The clasp should be signed C&I, but the photos don't show that part of the clasp. It's the least desirable type of bracelet, but legit, and possibly original.
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