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Jason71 · 4 November 2013, 02:38 AM

Original sales receipt dated 11/21/84

All the bits. The original punch paper warranty is not filled-out. I guess it must have been fairly common to leave them blank. These are authentic and original though. No question in my mind.

Beef · 4 November 2013, 02:40 AM

Wow! Congrats, Jason! Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy!

jatco · 4 November 2013, 04:06 AM

Holy Cow.. What a story..Jason..

- and all the trimings.. That is AWESOME..!!
Man, this will be a story to follow... Excellent.

waQstar · 4 November 2013, 06:39 AM

Truly incredible, can't wait to see the end results of the resto, ABC has done some nice work for me, others that come to mind Rikki and Bib Ridley.
Best of luck!

woodsworth · 4 November 2013, 07:49 AM

Deal of the decade? Hah, what an understatement! An awesome piece that I'm sure you will have fun wearing :)

GeoGio Greece · 4 November 2013, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

Original sales receipt dated 11/21/84

All the bits. The original punch paper warranty is not filled-out. I guess it must have been fairly common to leave them blank. These are authentic and original though. No question in my mind.

Congrats Jason. All look original and correct for the period. Compare with my 5513 of 1984, ser 8,1.

bplein · 4 November 2013, 09:37 AM

Wow, awesome! I'm stunned, actually.

I need to find myself a jeweler like that ;)

Rickster · 4 November 2013, 11:57 AM

Love it. Congrats.

Frogman4me · 4 November 2013, 12:04 PM

Wow what a story! Love the patina! Congrats J :)

MUCCI416 · 4 November 2013, 12:48 PM

What was the last production year of the 1665? 1980? so it sat in the store for 4 years b4 he bought it brand new in 84' what serial # is it?
Great find! wear it in good health :drool

Jason71 · 4 November 2013, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MUCCI416

What was the last production year of the 1665? 1980? so it sat in the store for 4 years b4 he bought it brand new in 84' what serial # is it?
Great find! wear it in good health :drool

Serial number 8,04x,xxx which puts it at a production date of late '83 to '84 based on the database from qualitytyme.net

Touring · 4 November 2013, 01:37 PM

Amazing find!! Congratulations!

MUCCI416 · 4 November 2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Serial number 8,04x,xxx which puts it at a production date of late '83 to '84 based on the database from qualitytyme.net

If the 1665 was discontinued in 1980 is it possible u have a 16660 which was made from 1980-1986 and rarer than the 1665...

Reference: http://home.watchprosite.com/show-fo...i-415131/s--8/

Jason71 · 4 November 2013, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MUCCI416

If the 1665 was discontinued in 1980 is it possible u have a 16660 which was made from 1980-1986 and rarer than the 1665...

Reference: http://home.watchprosite.com/show-fo...i-415131/s--8/

Production dates are approximate, and the 16660 and 1665 were produced concurrently for a period of time. What I can tell you with absolute certainty is that my serial no is 8million, 1665 is engraved between the lugs, and the case has a small HRV as a 1665 should.

I don't know what to tell you about your production dates.

hdrazor251 · 4 November 2013, 02:45 PM

Congrats Jason. Looking forward to the restoration.

007Sub · 4 November 2013, 02:56 PM

Wow!! Awesome buddy! Congrats!!

gpfps · 5 November 2013, 12:07 AM

Didn't mean to put down the watch. I didn't know what the value was compared to the cost to overhaul the watch and band .

Beef · 5 November 2013, 12:13 AM

I do have to say, Jason.... When I first saw the title of this thread, I thought it said "BARfind.." and I wasn't sure it was going to be about a watch!!

Jason71 · 5 November 2013, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gpfps

Didn't mean to put down the watch. I didn't know what the value was compared to the cost to overhaul the watch and band .

No problem

The bracelet shown on the watch is a Hong Kong special. The watch is exactly how I found it. There will be no repairing this bracelet.

JCW1980 · 5 November 2013, 01:57 AM

Congratulations and thanks very much for posting! Love these stories!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

I hope it's not once in a lifetime.......I want one like this every couple years

I'd say you have a fair chance at there being further deals like this in your future, since you've built a repore with the gentleman and he knows you're a good customer and an interested party whenever he runs across vintage Rolex.

Very cool story!! :thumbup:

I'll very much be looking forward to seeing pics once you have any restoration work done that you and your mentor think is appropriate.

damo_t · 5 November 2013, 01:16 PM

What a wonderful story. I can't wait to see the "after" pics. Congrats!

Gaijin · 5 November 2013, 02:25 PM

Good stuff!

Baronrojo · 5 November 2013, 06:35 PM

Looking forward to pics after all is done...

cdweller · 6 November 2013, 12:49 AM

That is so cool, congrats!!

I enjoyed every word of your write-up, thanks for sharing!! I think I need to visit more pawn and antique shops...

Vincent65 · 6 November 2013, 06:45 AM

So cool to find the original docs in the box - what an amazing bonus, my friend. Very excited to see the dial under that 'door-mat' plexi! Get it off! Let me know what your plans are in a PM or email. Cheers buddy, K.

RolExplorerMan · 6 November 2013, 07:14 AM

Wow Congrats on your find!! A similar story happened here in Montreal with a 1675 Pepsi GMT. There are still some great finds and stories out there! Cherish it!

Prince Namor · 6 November 2013, 07:03 PM

Congrats!

1675-David · 6 November 2013, 09:10 PM

very cool, congratulations!

BaltimoreBrian · 7 November 2013, 01:00 AM

Love hearing these stories. Never too long!! thank you.

Dsaltydog · 7 November 2013, 09:23 PM

Meant to be, fabulous find, and enjoy the time.

4 November 2013, 02:38 AM	#61
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Original sales receipt dated 11/21/84 All the bits. The original punch paper warranty is not filled-out. I guess it must have been fairly common to leave them blank. These are authentic and original though. No question in my mind. __________________ 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

4 November 2013, 02:40 AM	#62
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	Wow! Congrats, Jason! Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy! __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

4 November 2013, 04:06 AM	#63
jatco 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 48,260	Holy Cow.. What a story..Jason.. - and all the trimings.. That is AWESOME..!! Man, this will be a story to follow... Excellent. __________________ . . ' A Crown for every achievement '

4 November 2013, 06:39 AM	#64
waQstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Walter A. Location: Sunny California Watch: 16760 Posts: 2,629	Truly incredible, can't wait to see the end results of the resto, ABC has done some nice work for me, others that come to mind Rikki and Bib Ridley. Best of luck! __________________ Our shadows taller than our soul........

4 November 2013, 09:37 AM	#67
bplein "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Bill Location: Austin, Texas, US Watch: GMT-IIC Posts: 398	Wow, awesome! I'm stunned, actually. I need to find myself a jeweler like that ;) __________________ Bill 1984 DateJust 16013 2012 GMTII-C 116710LN 2013 Tudor Black Bay 79220R 2014 Milgauss 116400 Wife: 2015 Lady-Datejust 179160

4 November 2013, 07:49 AM	#65
woodsworth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 100 Acre Wood Posts: 959	Deal of the decade? Hah, what an understatement! An awesome piece that I'm sure you will have fun wearing :)

4 November 2013, 11:57 AM	#68
Rickster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: London, Ont. Posts: 666	Love it. Congrats.

4 November 2013, 12:04 PM	#69
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Wow what a story! Love the patina! Congrats J :)

4 November 2013, 12:48 PM	#70
MUCCI416 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: GTA Watch: 5513 Posts: 132	What was the last production year of the 1665? 1980? so it sat in the store for 4 years b4 he bought it brand new in 84' what serial # is it? Great find! wear it in good health :drool

4 November 2013, 01:37 PM	#72
Touring 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Hoth Posts: 1,242	Amazing find!! Congratulations!

4 November 2013, 02:45 PM	#75
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,250	Congrats Jason. Looking forward to the restoration. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

4 November 2013, 02:56 PM	#76
007Sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: USA Watch: 5514 Posts: 1,630	Wow!! Awesome buddy! Congrats!! __________________ @true_patina @true.dome

5 November 2013, 12:07 AM	#77
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	Didn't mean to put down the watch. I didn't know what the value was compared to the cost to overhaul the watch and band .

5 November 2013, 12:13 AM	#78
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	I do have to say, Jason.... When I first saw the title of this thread, I thought it said "BARfind.." and I wasn't sure it was going to be about a watch!! __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

5 November 2013, 01:16 PM	#81
damo_t "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 16800, 94110 Posts: 349	What a wonderful story. I can't wait to see the "after" pics. Congrats!

5 November 2013, 02:25 PM	#82
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Good stuff!

5 November 2013, 06:35 PM	#83
Baronrojo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA Watch: Rolex Posts: 265	Looking forward to pics after all is done...

6 November 2013, 12:49 AM	#84
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	That is so cool, congrats!! I enjoyed every word of your write-up, thanks for sharing!! I think I need to visit more pawn and antique shops... __________________

6 November 2013, 06:45 AM	#85
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	So cool to find the original docs in the box - what an amazing bonus, my friend. Very excited to see the dial under that 'door-mat' plexi! Get it off! Let me know what your plans are in a PM or email. Cheers buddy, K.

6 November 2013, 07:14 AM	#86
RolExplorerMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Montreal Watch: Wht Dial Explr2 Posts: 10	Wow Congrats on your find!! A similar story happened here in Montreal with a 1675 Pepsi GMT. There are still some great finds and stories out there! Cherish it!

6 November 2013, 07:03 PM	#87
Prince Namor "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Ben (Indra) Location: Melbourne Posts: 23	Congrats!

6 November 2013, 09:10 PM	#88
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,025	very cool, congratulations!

7 November 2013, 01:00 AM	#89
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,219	Love hearing these stories. Never too long!! thank you.

7 November 2013, 09:23 PM	#90
Dsaltydog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: David Location: Miami Beach Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 327	Meant to be, fabulous find, and enjoy the time. __________________ David 16610,16610LV,16613Serti,16622,116520, PAM 088, 1680, 1675,AP ROO AlighaniPolaris,Tudor 9411 ,1665,6536-1,5513,1655,PAM 425 SLC;BLNR,116655

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