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12 March 2010, 06:37 AM
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Real Name: Justin
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I believe I have something VERY special. JAMES BOND RELATED!
So i recently aquired an original 1016 explorer. its in amazing shape. original gilt dial, marked swiss, with minute chapter ring as well. the watch holds the 1560 movement in amazing condition and is beautiful! the dial has never been touched and is in AMAZING SHAPE! now here is the kicker. I am doing research on the watch and I came across dell deaton's article "Discovered: James Bond's Rolex, published in watchtime feb. of 2009. he describes the original watch...a 1016 explorer, with case number 596851. he also describes the caseback as being marked IV.60. here is where the fun begins. MY WATCH..same exact time. caseback marked IV.60..and the case number is 596,600!!! 251 cases away from the original ian flemming watch! and in fact...earlier. but produced at the same exact time! I thought this was VERY COOL...and maybe just another number, or silly thing to most..but I wanted to share with you guys! the fact that the dial hasnt been touched is special as well...feel free to give me thoughts, opinions, anything...im literally starting a discussion here....the article and NAWCC bulletins from dell deaton can be found on www.jamesbondwatches.com! have at it guys..I am excited to have this one, and I think its a special watch!
 i will upload photos as soon as the photo shoot is complete. Im have a photographer shoot the watch for me tomorrow
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12 March 2010, 06:37 AM
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Can't wait for the pictures Justin!
Many congrats 
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12 March 2010, 06:40 AM
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Nice score...
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12 March 2010, 06:54 AM
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Sweet!!! Can't wait to see pics either!
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12 March 2010, 06:55 AM
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Good score!
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12 March 2010, 07:06 AM
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MAN that is awesome!! What a great find - I can't wait to see your pictures! Congrats on that my friend.
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12 March 2010, 07:16 AM
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All I can say is pictures please!
 I am still working on getting that info for you Justin, it's been a busy week. 
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12 March 2010, 07:39 AM
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Sounds very interesting, looking forward to the pics! Congratulations!!
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12 March 2010, 07:41 AM
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Outstanding find Justin ~ !
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12 March 2010, 09:26 AM
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You should hold on to this one, Justin.
I'm a big fan of James Bond, both movies and all the books, and I believe that your watch was actually one of the watches issued to one of the other "00" agents in the service. You know, one of the agents who gets killed before 007 comes in to save the day!
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12 March 2010, 09:36 AM
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that is dream come true! congratulations!!
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12 March 2010, 09:43 AM
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Wicked find! I can't wait to see pics. That watch is a diamond in the rough and a keeper for sure.
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12 March 2010, 09:45 AM
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Can't wait for the pictures!!! Congrats on an AWESOME-sounding watch
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12 March 2010, 09:47 AM
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What an amazing find!
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12 March 2010, 09:49 AM
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Wow!!! Now THAT is freaking cool!!!
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12 March 2010, 09:50 AM
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I remember the story on how you came across this gem!
Can't wait to see the pics! 
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12 March 2010, 09:53 AM
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Well done Justin. I think we might have your Granpa Marty's guidence going on here. What good fortune and I cannot wait to see the pictures
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12 March 2010, 11:25 AM
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You scored!
Good job, Justin!
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12 March 2010, 11:39 AM
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Wow. What a great find. This is a keeper for sure.
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12 March 2010, 11:43 AM
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Great find, Justin!
can't wait for the pics!!!
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12 March 2010, 11:49 AM
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that is awesome dude.
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12 March 2010, 12:42 PM
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Nothing like an Ian Fleming moment. Here's mine...
 
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12 March 2010, 01:06 PM
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That's awesome. Congrats!
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12 March 2010, 02:51 PM
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That's pretty cool!
Can't wait for the pics. |
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12 March 2010, 04:35 PM
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Great find, Justin!!!
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12 March 2010, 04:47 PM
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And JJ said this place lacked lustre.........Where is he? This thread is too cool! I'm very excited to check out the pics. That watch was probably in the shop with the original Bond watch. Now that's cool! Maybe some history on that out there somewhere.
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12 March 2010, 05:03 PM
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Great find Justin! Unbelievable man!
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12 March 2010, 05:21 PM
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Great find. Rolex has always had a special place in the Bonds and in Ian Fleming's own life.
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12 March 2010, 09:47 PM
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That is an amazing score.
Can't wait to see it.
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12 March 2010, 10:23 PM
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Nice!
And unlike the Fleming watch, yours still got the original dial...
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