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sfa437 · 25 January 2011, 03:40 AM

GENES-

I just lurk here but sent you a VERY important PM. Please read ASAP.

Nicko · 25 January 2011, 04:03 AM

Look at all of 'em coming out of the woodwork to "help" our friend here. They have even provided phone numbers. All with one post under their belt and an itchy palm. Be carful, very careful of those who lurk and post. This site is cross ref'd all over the place.

sfa437 · 25 January 2011, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicko

Look at all of 'em coming out of the woodwork to "help" our friend here. They have even provided phone numbers. All with one post under their belt and an itchy palm. Be carful, very careful of those who lurk and post. This site is cross ref'd all over the place.

My post was regarding personal security measures the OP needs to take. Not going to say what I said in the PM but it is nothing out of the ordinary, simply made the OP aware of technical issues that could essentially give a home address down to 3m plus or minus.

That being said what Nicko just posted has a LOT of merit. If this watch is in fact genuine people have been killed for a lot less money. I'm just an old cop and DoD intel analyst trying to educate the OP- not on the watch but on what could be a serious threat to safety.

madkimchee · 28 January 2011, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfa437

My post was regarding personal security measures the OP needs to take. Not going to say what I said in the PM but it is nothing out of the ordinary, simply made the OP aware of technical issues that could essentially give a home address down to 3m plus or minus.

That being said what Nicko just posted has a LOT of merit. If this watch is in fact genuine people have been killed for a lot less money. I'm just an old cop and DoD intel analyst trying to educate the OP- not on the watch but on what could be a serious threat to safety.

I know SFA and he's not a creep trying to pull a fast one. The safety of the OP is on his mind and nothing else. Well maybe with the exception of hot women, but that's off the subject.

I really wish this turns out happy for the OP!!! Can't wait to see what happens next!

Submarino · 27 January 2011, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicko

Look at all of 'em coming out of the woodwork to "help" our friend here. They have even provided phone numbers. All with one post under their belt and an itchy palm. Be carful, very careful of those who lurk and post. This site is cross ref'd all over the place.

You're damn right Steve!!!

GENES240 · 25 January 2011, 12:44 PM

Hi. All,
I just want to say thank you for all your cynical and somewhat helpful advice.
Everyone can rest easy, as I put the watch in my safe deposit box today.
Jeanne

johnbeth · 25 January 2011, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GENES240

Hi. All,
I just want to say thank you for all your cynical and somewhat helpful advice.
Everyone can rest easy, as I put the watch in my safe deposit box today.
Jeanne

Advise from SteelerFan1965, Yazo and Steve M. is priceless.

I wouldnt do anything else.

John

Yazo · 25 January 2011, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GENES240

Hi. All,
I just want to say thank you for all your cynical and somewhat helpful advice.
Everyone can rest easy, as I put the watch in my safe deposit box today.
Jeanne

Why not go to someone reputable in NYC to verify/validate it for you?

Racer X · 25 January 2011, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GENES240

Hi. All,
I just want to say thank you for all your cynical and somewhat helpful advice.

Whoa, while folks were a bit skeptical at first (and justifiably so), I think you got some good advice here. I agree that you need to now take the watch to an expert and have them inspect it in person. There's only so much one can do with blurry photos on a computer screen.

Warnsboy · 25 January 2011, 01:58 PM

Wow, talk about a hall of fame thread. Hope this is real

sfa437 · 25 January 2011, 02:02 PM

I'm keeping everything I have 2 of crossed that it turns out to be the real deal.

Not only for the financial gain of the OP but to see a piece of Rolex history like that being rescued from oblivion.

SMC84 · 25 January 2011, 09:52 PM

Incredible! Just posting to wish you luck with your find and subscribe!

gtb5 · 27 January 2011, 01:15 PM

Thread of the decade if not century...but it seems the watch still has not been officially authenticated and now will be kept in a safe somewhere without knowing provenance, kinda strange.

GENES240 · 27 January 2011, 02:11 PM

I have to tell you that I was freaked out by all the pay this watch received.
All of you have been extremely kind. I thank you, especially Ken I don't know if it is real, but in my heart want to believe it, if only to show you that there are really honest people out there. I will be having the watch authenticated and let everyone know the results. Let's all keep our fingers crossed.
Jeanne

HL65 · 28 January 2011, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GENES240

I have to tell you that I was freaked out by all the pay this watch received.
All of you have been extremely kind. I thank you, especially Ken I don't know if it is real, but in my heart want to believe it, if only to show you that there are really honest people out there. I will be having the watch authenticated and let everyone know the results. Let's all keep our fingers crossed.
Jeanne

Jeanne--My pleasure! I am pulling for you!! Please let us know--Keeping them crossed for you and it looks like the real deal to me!!

GENES240 · 29 January 2011, 11:17 AM

I will be meeting ashear in the next month. You will be the first to know. Again keep your fingers crossed!!

Frogman4me · 29 January 2011, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GENES240

I will be meeting ashear in the next month. You will be the first to know. Again keep your fingers crossed!!

Great idea, Andrew is not only extremely knowledgable he is also a nice guy to deal with.

David

GENES240 · 27 January 2011, 02:14 PM

Play not pay. This sounds like a fraudian slip!!

anim · 27 January 2011, 05:12 PM

GGGRRRRR!!! I couldn't stop reading this thread! And here I am at the end, with no conclusion. It's like when a season of Mad Men is over and I have to wait 6 months to find out what's next... The suspense is killing me!!!

Jason71 · 28 January 2011, 05:01 AM

Update please??? I wouldn't be able to sleep at night until the watch was fully authenticated and in the hands of Bob Ridley for a restoration. Congrats on your find. I believe the watch to be authentic. Please take it to an expert and prove me right!!!

darthmouse · 28 January 2011, 08:20 AM

I'm getting some popcorn. If everything checks out then that PD will slap themselves.

GENES240 · 29 January 2011, 06:12 AM

I don't understand your confusion?

witch watch · 29 January 2011, 06:18 AM

I really do hope you have got your hands on what most on here think it might be....even if i wished it were me instead lol.

Mrdi · 29 January 2011, 12:15 PM

Keep us posted
Bonne chance

Davew833 · 29 January 2011, 04:00 PM

Hard to believe something like this got through an auction for only $350, especially when half the population's carrying around web-browsing phones to research great finds, but I guess the fact that a few still slip by keeps some of us going to the auctions, thrift stores, pawn shops, checking craigslist, etc. I hope it's the real deal!

rkny · 16 February 2011, 03:08 PM

lukeh · 16 February 2011, 04:59 PM

Any updates????????!

SS Oyster · 16 February 2011, 06:18 PM

How does a 1 in 30 watch end up with a cyclops sapphire crystal? How did it even fit?

I hope this is the real deal, but with such a watch, who would have done this to such a rare find? Bezel insert also seems a bit off (pearl area, font size/shape), but could be replacement.

lukeh · 16 February 2011, 10:11 PM

Not to hijack the thread, but if in the event that the watch is a collection of different rolex watch elements, I would def. like to buy that dial if you're ever interested. Man, if this is real...wow. I've only been on the board a little while, but after reading through the last 5 pages.

Rolex116520 · 22 February 2011, 01:32 AM

Fascinating read . No update on this ?

28 January 2011, 05:01 AM	#20
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Update please??? I wouldn't be able to sleep at night until the watch was fully authenticated and in the hands of Bob Ridley for a restoration. Congrats on your find. I believe the watch to be authentic. Please take it to an expert and prove me right!!! __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

25 January 2011, 03:40 AM	#1
sfa437 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY Posts: 7	GENES- I just lurk here but sent you a VERY important PM. Please read ASAP.

25 January 2011, 04:03 AM	#2
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Look at all of 'em coming out of the woodwork to "help" our friend here. They have even provided phone numbers. All with one post under their belt and an itchy palm. Be carful, very careful of those who lurk and post. This site is cross ref'd all over the place.

25 January 2011, 12:44 PM	#6
GENES240 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 45	Hi. All, I just want to say thank you for all your cynical and somewhat helpful advice. Everyone can rest easy, as I put the watch in my safe deposit box today. Jeanne

25 January 2011, 01:58 PM	#10
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	Wow, talk about a hall of fame thread. Hope this is real

25 January 2011, 02:02 PM	#11
sfa437 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY Posts: 7	I'm keeping everything I have 2 of crossed that it turns out to be the real deal. Not only for the financial gain of the OP but to see a piece of Rolex history like that being rescued from oblivion.

25 January 2011, 09:52 PM	#12
SMC84 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: New England Watch: Rolex & IWC Posts: 200	Incredible! Just posting to wish you luck with your find and subscribe!

27 January 2011, 01:15 PM	#13
gtb5 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 188	Thread of the decade if not century...but it seems the watch still has not been officially authenticated and now will be kept in a safe somewhere without knowing provenance, kinda strange.

27 January 2011, 02:11 PM	#14
GENES240 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 45	I have to tell you that I was freaked out by all the pay this watch received. All of you have been extremely kind. I thank you, especially Ken I don't know if it is real, but in my heart want to believe it, if only to show you that there are really honest people out there. I will be having the watch authenticated and let everyone know the results. Let's all keep our fingers crossed. Jeanne

29 January 2011, 11:17 AM	#16
GENES240 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 45	I will be meeting ashear in the next month. You will be the first to know. Again keep your fingers crossed!!

27 January 2011, 02:14 PM	#18
GENES240 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 45	Play not pay. This sounds like a fraudian slip!!

27 January 2011, 05:12 PM	#19
anim Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: canada Posts: 38	GGGRRRRR!!! I couldn't stop reading this thread! And here I am at the end, with no conclusion. It's like when a season of Mad Men is over and I have to wait 6 months to find out what's next... The suspense is killing me!!!

28 January 2011, 08:20 AM	#21
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	I'm getting some popcorn. If everything checks out then that PD will slap themselves.

29 January 2011, 06:12 AM	#22
GENES240 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 45	I don't understand your confusion?

29 January 2011, 06:18 AM	#23
witch watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,201	I really do hope you have got your hands on what most on here think it might be....even if i wished it were me instead lol.

29 January 2011, 12:15 PM	#24
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Keep us posted Bonne chance

29 January 2011, 04:00 PM	#25
Davew833 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Dave Wilkinson Location: Utah Watch: 1970 Red 1680 Sub Posts: 50	Hard to believe something like this got through an auction for only $350, especially when half the population's carrying around web-browsing phones to research great finds, but I guess the fact that a few still slip by keeps some of us going to the auctions, thrift stores, pawn shops, checking craigslist, etc. I hope it's the real deal!

16 February 2011, 03:08 PM	#26
rkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NYC at heart Posts: 250

16 February 2011, 04:59 PM	#27
lukeh "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: AU Posts: 14	Any updates????????!

16 February 2011, 06:18 PM	#28
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,865	How does a 1 in 30 watch end up with a cyclops sapphire crystal? How did it even fit? I hope this is the real deal, but with such a watch, who would have done this to such a rare find? Bezel insert also seems a bit off (pearl area, font size/shape), but could be replacement.

16 February 2011, 10:11 PM	#29
lukeh "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: AU Posts: 14	Not to hijack the thread, but if in the event that the watch is a collection of different rolex watch elements, I would def. like to buy that dial if you're ever interested. Man, if this is real...wow. I've only been on the board a little while, but after reading through the last 5 pages.

22 February 2011, 01:32 AM	#30
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	Fascinating read . No update on this ?

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