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  1. watchknut New watch + Instagram + wife = dumbass Jun 17, 2019

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  2. Dan S Jun 17, 2019

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    Unbelievable! Congratulations.
     
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  3. sdre Jun 17, 2019

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    Oh .my. god. Heartiest congratulations!!!
     
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  4. JimJupiter Jun 17, 2019

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    So fu**** beautiful. Congrats buddy!
     
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  5. bags1971 Jun 17, 2019

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    Wow and only 240 :D
     
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  6. Mark020 not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer Jun 17, 2019

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    Wow. That is a VERY nice one!!
     
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  7. eugeneandresson 'I used a hammer, a chisel, and my fingers' Jun 17, 2019

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    #definatelycantaffordtoserviceit

    :D

    Friggin awesome! Congrats!

    What’s that in Speedy terms? 2915-1 BnP?
     
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  8. BenBagbag Jun 17, 2019

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    Outstanding. Legendary find. Best local find in recent memory, if not ever. Congrats.
     
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  9. Dan S Jun 17, 2019

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    Personally, I wouldn’t mind hearing a longer version of the story. After all, it’s basically a once in a lifetime occurrence.
     
  10. watchknut New watch + Instagram + wife = dumbass Jun 17, 2019

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    So three years ago I went into the largest local jewelry store to check out their used watches. They had a fake Fortis compressor dive watch, the eBay special, and I let them know. Their watchmaker came out and said it was real since the rotor was signed...I was shocked at his lack of knowledge.

    I went to their website when I got home,and send an email to the customer service letting them know that they a fake watch in the showcase, and I didn't want them to get crosswise with a client since they have such a stellar reputation.

    I got an email from the owner's son thanking me, and we ended up going out to lunch. I told him that if they ever got anything special, to let me know...I would buy it or would know someone who would.

    I've stopped in over the years and said hello to the manager.

    On Friday the son sent me an email about a rare watch...I let him know I was interested and wanted to take a look on Saturday if they were around in the morning as I had to leave by noon for a trip. I heard back from Sat afternoon and he said that he was traveling until the 25th, but the manager would be more than happy to show it to me on Monday.

    I met him at 11:30 and we worked the deal.

    Pretty painless, other than the sinking feeling in my stomach for what I had to shell out::shy::

    So now comes the blood letting...some primo pieces will come to the block.::popcorn::
     
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  11. Dan S Jun 17, 2019

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    Amazing how quickly it came together and I’m impressed at your ability to confidently put a value on it. I can understand the butterflies in your stomach but as you know, opportunities like this just don’t happen. Just incredible. Good for you that you cultivated that relationship and were ready to pounce when the opportunity arose.
     
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  12. SpeedyPhill Founder Of Aussie Cricket Blog Mark Waugh Universe Jun 17, 2019

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    White seconds hand, Swiss marked dial, scratched case & glass, original Pepsi bezel, wear & tear on the bracelet,... it's all in the details !
     
  13. mancio Jun 17, 2019

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    It is a magnificent piece! I don't even wanna know how it would be with a nicer Bezel and a new glass:eek::eek::eek::eek:
     
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  14. MRC Jun 17, 2019

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    Wooof!

    This may read like a post farm...

    I don't care for most Rolex but

    Love it!

    Wait, no-one has yet said
    DIBS!
     
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  15. JanV Jun 17, 2019

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    Absolutely stunning and what a catch, I would love to hear more on who was the owner and how he bought it in the first place. This one has been around...
     
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  16. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Jun 17, 2019

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    Wabi...f..ing...Sabi! I must confess, most of the time when I see this old stuff, I just don't get the premium. That Tudor sub that went for over $100K a few year back. (looked like crap frankly) But this set is just fantastic. Now will you find someone to conserve/stabilize the bakelite? Will you wear this? In its current state I'd fear loosing more of the insert. Congrats! It pays to be nice to people. Golden rule exhibit A!
     
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  17. timoss Jun 17, 2019

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    Quite nice. I'm curious what you would do with a watch like this. Leave it as is, or...?
     
  18. dabbispade Jun 17, 2019

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    It really looks amazing and 1958 watch and only one owner!
    Just congratulations with the new piece:)
     
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  19. Dan S Jun 17, 2019

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    The only thing I could imagine touching would be the crystal.
     
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  20. dabbispade Jun 17, 2019

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    It’s quite beaten up but hey it’s a 1958 and I always feel that it’s part of the charm,
     
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