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versatile1 · 17 January 2013, 02:29 PM

I will see if I can get an update Monday.
I would love to see some "refinished" pics as well

topgear · 17 January 2013, 05:29 PM

amazing story!!!

kultschar · 18 January 2013, 09:07 AM

Wow great story, can't wait to see the pics

Glidelock · 18 January 2013, 10:24 AM

I recently saw a story about a real life murder investigation somewhere off the coast in England. If I recall, a small yacht was found abandoned, to which they ultimately found a body with a gunshot wound 60 feet deep at the bottom of the ocean wearing a Datejust that was no longer wound. Based on the 48 hour reserve, and other evidence they were able to get a really good approximation of the time of death. Additionally, they checked with Rolex to see if they had any record of whom the watch belonged to because they had no idea whom the victim was. Apparently the vessel was not his. Rolex had recently serviced the watch, giving them the address which led to his identity, and ultimately they figured out who was with him and killed him. It was a really interesting story, and yes the watch ran perfectly fine and was eventually returned to the family!

topjimmi · 18 January 2013, 12:16 PM

Impressive

LA_LEC · 18 January 2013, 12:18 PM

Truly a quality watch!

Amazing story!

Americandave · 18 January 2013, 12:29 PM

Talk about the ultimate in torture testing!

This should be an ad for Rolex....and for NATO straps!

roadie1 · 5 March 2013, 11:28 AM

Any updates on this watch?

Kingair · 5 March 2013, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glidelock

I recently saw a story about a real life murder investigation somewhere off the coast in England. If I recall, a small yacht was found abandoned, to which they ultimately found a body with a gunshot wound 60 feet deep at the bottom of the ocean wearing a Datejust that was no longer wound. Based on the 48 hour reserve, and other evidence they were able to get a really good approximation of the time of death. Additionally, they checked with Rolex to see if they had any record of whom the watch belonged to because they had no idea whom the victim was. Apparently the vessel was not his. Rolex had recently serviced the watch, giving them the address which led to his identity, and ultimately they figured out who was with him and killed him. It was a really interesting story, and yes the watch ran perfectly fine and was eventually returned to the family!

Wasn't it a YG DD . . . . ?

Correct me if I am wrong

HAGOne

submariner66 · 5 March 2013, 11:31 AM

There is a Rolex print ad from the early 1950's with a similar story, the watch was found by divers. It contains a letter written by the owner to Rolex.

mruhland31 · 5 March 2013, 12:19 PM

Great stories gang...really good stuff...thanks for sharing

rw170driver · 9 May 2013, 01:39 AM

What's amazing is that the watch was recovered. That's a good story. As for the Submariner still working, why wouldn't it? The ruggedness and exceptional engineering are one of the biggest reasons I am so smitten with Rolexes.

petenyc · 11 May 2013, 06:25 AM

amazing story

jujin · 13 November 2013, 05:23 AM

I just thought of this randomly today... Pretty impressive that it was able to spend so long at the bottom of the ocean while remaining functional... My question is... How did a fishing pole break a pin? Did the line get caught on the clasp and open the bracelet? I'm having a hard time visualizing how the rod physically broke a pin inside the bracelet... Just curious...

Cc1966 · 13 November 2013, 05:25 AM

To the OP: Insane story...love it!

dysondiver · 13 November 2013, 05:30 AM

great story ,,,,

GPPD 276 · 13 November 2013, 08:12 AM

That's cool

Speedbird-1 · 13 November 2013, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megalobyte

That's a cyclops, not a barnacle! :)

JK.

Thats pretty cool.

HAHA! BRILLIANT!!!

Chris B · 13 November 2013, 08:29 AM

Truly excellent, .... this thread should be auto-bumped every 6 months

jhcam8 · 13 November 2013, 09:59 AM

Big deal - the links turned yellow.

Laszlo · 13 November 2013, 10:51 AM

That's amazing, what a great story. Rolex should promote this somehow.

Kevin.S · 13 November 2013, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

A five minutes shower or a 1 year shower, what's the difference?

I took a 30 minute bath last night, should I send Rolex a letter?

A great story though.

I'm sure the bottom of the ocean is more extreme than a bath tub

skprd13 · 13 November 2013, 11:21 AM

I would say that watch is a definite keeper!

1watchaholic · 13 November 2013, 12:11 PM

Cool story! What are the odds of finding that again! Congrats on the find and I look forward to seeing it after the spa treatment.

Keith1 · 13 November 2013, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by versatile1

I will see if I can get an update Monday.
I would love to see some "refinished" pics as well

Is it Monday yet? Pictures please!!

Royalex · 13 November 2013, 01:21 PM

The story makes me love my rolex more.

gettingstarted · 13 November 2013, 01:41 PM

cannot wait for the pics!

samsmart · 13 November 2013, 02:39 PM

dude

Racerdj · 13 November 2013, 11:28 PM

What an amazing story!

joejoe1225 · 13 November 2013, 11:35 PM

Great Story - It will look great when its cleaned up.

JS

13 November 2013, 05:25 AM	#195
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	To the OP: Insane story...love it! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

13 November 2013, 10:51 AM	#201
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,856	That's amazing, what a great story. Rolex should promote this somehow. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

13 November 2013, 11:28 PM	#209
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	What an amazing story! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

13 November 2013, 11:35 PM	#210
joejoe1225 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 1,928	Great Story - It will look great when its cleaned up. JS __________________

17 January 2013, 02:29 PM	#181
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	I will see if I can get an update Monday. I would love to see some "refinished" pics as well

17 January 2013, 05:29 PM	#182
topgear "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Middle East Watch: 116710 LN, PAM390 Posts: 883	amazing story!!!

18 January 2013, 09:07 AM	#183
kultschar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: End of the World Watch: PP & Rolex Posts: 1,970	Wow great story, can't wait to see the pics

18 January 2013, 10:24 AM	#184
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,941	I recently saw a story about a real life murder investigation somewhere off the coast in England. If I recall, a small yacht was found abandoned, to which they ultimately found a body with a gunshot wound 60 feet deep at the bottom of the ocean wearing a Datejust that was no longer wound. Based on the 48 hour reserve, and other evidence they were able to get a really good approximation of the time of death. Additionally, they checked with Rolex to see if they had any record of whom the watch belonged to because they had no idea whom the victim was. Apparently the vessel was not his. Rolex had recently serviced the watch, giving them the address which led to his identity, and ultimately they figured out who was with him and killed him. It was a really interesting story, and yes the watch ran perfectly fine and was eventually returned to the family!

18 January 2013, 12:16 PM	#185
topjimmi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: matt Location: USA Posts: 551	Impressive

18 January 2013, 12:18 PM	#186
LA_LEC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,789	Truly a quality watch! Amazing story!

18 January 2013, 12:29 PM	#187
Americandave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 72	Talk about the ultimate in torture testing! This should be an ad for Rolex....and for NATO straps!

5 March 2013, 11:28 AM	#188
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,147	Any updates on this watch?

5 March 2013, 11:31 AM	#190
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New York Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,138	There is a Rolex print ad from the early 1950's with a similar story, the watch was found by divers. It contains a letter written by the owner to Rolex.

5 March 2013, 12:19 PM	#191
mruhland31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Clarita CA Posts: 1,028	Great stories gang...really good stuff...thanks for sharing

9 May 2013, 01:39 AM	#192
rw170driver Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Michael Location: The Washingtons Watch: 116710LN Posts: 75	What's amazing is that the watch was recovered. That's a good story. As for the Submariner still working, why wouldn't it? The ruggedness and exceptional engineering are one of the biggest reasons I am so smitten with Rolexes.

11 May 2013, 06:25 AM	#193
petenyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: pete Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,011	amazing story

13 November 2013, 05:23 AM	#194
jujin "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 307	I just thought of this randomly today... Pretty impressive that it was able to spend so long at the bottom of the ocean while remaining functional... My question is... How did a fishing pole break a pin? Did the line get caught on the clasp and open the bracelet? I'm having a hard time visualizing how the rod physically broke a pin inside the bracelet... Just curious...

13 November 2013, 05:30 AM	#196
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	great story ,,,,

13 November 2013, 08:12 AM	#197
GPPD 276 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Dallas Watch: BLNR and SUB Posts: 104	That's cool

13 November 2013, 08:29 AM	#199
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,627	Truly excellent, .... this thread should be auto-bumped every 6 months

13 November 2013, 09:59 AM	#200
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,067	Big deal - the links turned yellow.

13 November 2013, 11:21 AM	#203
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	I would say that watch is a definite keeper!

13 November 2013, 12:11 PM	#204
1watchaholic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Sub Serti Posts: 557	Cool story! What are the odds of finding that again! Congrats on the find and I look forward to seeing it after the spa treatment.

13 November 2013, 01:21 PM	#206
Royalex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 762	The story makes me love my rolex more.

13 November 2013, 01:41 PM	#207
gettingstarted Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 55	cannot wait for the pics!

13 November 2013, 02:39 PM	#208
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	dude

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