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JamieBLNR · 6 September 2020, 08:36 PM

Hi all,

Whilst clearing out my wife's Grandma's house we came across an old locked draw in a desk. With no key we bust it open and found a number of watches inside; 2 of which were Rolex.

My limited knowledge tells me that they are not super exciting, sadly, but I was wondering if you lot could help me come up with a bit more info on them and perhaps a valuation/ideas where to sell, if not for keeps.

Additionally there were 2 Omegas, 2 Seikos and a Longines. I'll get some more photos when I get the watches home.

Thanks.
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jatco · 7 September 2020, 03:35 AM

Got me curious...and about the others..

JamieBLNR · 7 September 2020, 04:35 AM

I'll pop up some photos when I've got them. Thanks all

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Dan S · 7 September 2020, 06:20 AM

Try cropping the photos so we can see the watches better. The background isn't necessary.

JamieBLNR · 7 September 2020, 06:35 AM

Hi all. I know the photos are awful. I'm waiting to get the watches in hand, then I'll pop up some better ones.

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entendu · 7 September 2020, 07:11 AM

Locked draw or locked drawer? Hmm

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JamieBLNR · 7 September 2020, 07:15 AM

Haha. I'll blame autocorrect for that one...

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Gecko10 · 7 September 2020, 07:30 AM

Love the "tank."

southtexas · 9 September 2020, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by entendu

Locked draw or locked drawer? Hmm

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To be fair, down here in the South you might hear someone refer to their underwear as “draws”; and the word also refers to cabinetry: “where are the scissors? They’re in those draws”.

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Old Expat Beast · 9 September 2020, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by southtexas

To be fair, down here in the South you might hear someone refer to their underwear as “draws”; and the word also refers to cabinetry: “where are the scissors? They’re in those draws”.

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But it's spelled 'drawers' . . . in both cases

Ok, back to our regular programming . . .

AzHadEnuf · 9 September 2020, 01:27 PM

Just can’t take the editor out of the man.

Old Expat Beast · 9 September 2020, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AzHadEnuf

Just can’t take the editor out of the man.

Right!?

southtexas · 9 September 2020, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

But it's spelled 'drawers' . . . in both cases

Ok, back to our regular programming . . .

Thank you Adam. The point was, in the Deep South, the ‘er’ is often silent. ;)

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Old Expat Beast · 9 September 2020, 01:43 PM

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Thank you Adam. The point was, in the Deep South, the ‘er’ is often silent. ;)

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Hmmm. I thought the "er" is silent in any accent. Anyway, point taken

southtexas · 9 September 2020, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Hmmm. I thought the "er" is silent in any accent. Anyway, point taken

No sir! Hope all is well on the other side of the world.

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Old Expat Beast · 9 September 2020, 02:11 PM

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No sir! Hope all is well on the other side of the world.

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All good thanks Robby

BNA/LION · 9 September 2020, 02:16 PM

Awesome Finds! I'm interested in see the pictures.

AzHadEnuf · 10 September 2020, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Right!?

May be my mistake Adam. I thought you had a background and writing and being a editor.

JamieBLNR · 10 September 2020, 03:22 AM

I'm hoping to have the watches in hand on Friday. When I do have them, I'll upload some better pictures. Promise.

Very much enjoying the English lesson in this thread.

I'll keep y'all posted.

Hopefully it will be worth the wait.

J

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Tools · 10 September 2020, 03:25 AM

English depends where y'all are from, mate.

jatco · 10 September 2020, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

English depends where y'all are from, mate.

Ain't that the truth...

Old Expat Beast · 10 September 2020, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by AzHadEnuf

May be my mistake Adam. I thought you had a background and writing and being a editor.

I have, Ralph. I was agreeing with you

JamieBLNR · 12 September 2020, 09:52 PM

Better photos as promised.

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JamieBLNR · 12 September 2020, 09:53 PM

Couple more

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interestedwatcher · 12 September 2020, 09:54 PM

Very cool! The Rolex looks maybe 1940s?

JamieBLNR · 12 September 2020, 09:54 PM

Zenith piece too

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Patton250 · 12 September 2020, 10:04 PM

Wow great pictures. Lots of history here. Thanks for sharing.

JamieBLNR · 12 September 2020, 10:06 PM

I don't know whether to jump in and stop them being chucked into an auction, or just let it be. They're not mine to sell but I've been asked about them as I'm the only family member with an interest in watches.

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Slimpee · 12 September 2020, 11:50 PM

If there is some money, have them repaired if needed, cleaned up, and distributed amongst the family.

JamieBLNR · 13 September 2020, 12:01 AM

Any ideas on the potential value of the Rolexes?

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6 September 2020, 08:36 PM	#1
JamieBLNR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Jamie Location: Guildford Watch: Gmt-master-ii Posts: 90	Vintage pieces found in house clearance Hi all, Whilst clearing out my wife's Grandma's house we came across an old locked draw in a desk. With no key we bust it open and found a number of watches inside; 2 of which were Rolex. My limited knowledge tells me that they are not super exciting, sadly, but I was wondering if you lot could help me come up with a bit more info on them and perhaps a valuation/ideas where to sell, if not for keeps. Additionally there were 2 Omegas, 2 Seikos and a Longines. I'll get some more photos when I get the watches home. Thanks. Jamie Screenshot_20200906-113604.jpg Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

7 September 2020, 03:35 AM	#2
jatco 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 47,887	Got me curious...and about the others.. __________________ . . ' A Crown for every achievement '

7 September 2020, 06:20 AM	#4
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,908	Try cropping the photos so we can see the watches better. The background isn't necessary. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

9 September 2020, 01:27 PM	#11
AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	Just can’t take the editor out of the man. __________________ "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." -A. Einstein

9 September 2020, 02:16 PM	#17
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,206	Awesome Finds! I'm interested in see the pictures. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

7 September 2020, 04:35 AM	#3
JamieBLNR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Jamie Location: Guildford Watch: Gmt-master-ii Posts: 90	I'll pop up some photos when I've got them. Thanks all Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

7 September 2020, 06:35 AM	#5
JamieBLNR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Jamie Location: Guildford Watch: Gmt-master-ii Posts: 90	Hi all. I know the photos are awful. I'm waiting to get the watches in hand, then I'll pop up some better ones. Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

7 September 2020, 07:11 AM	#6
entendu "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 55	Locked draw or locked drawer? Hmm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 September 2020, 07:15 AM	#7
JamieBLNR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Jamie Location: Guildford Watch: Gmt-master-ii Posts: 90	Haha. I'll blame autocorrect for that one... Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

7 September 2020, 07:30 AM	#8
Gecko10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New Mexico Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 331	Love the "tank."

10 September 2020, 03:22 AM	#19
JamieBLNR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Jamie Location: Guildford Watch: Gmt-master-ii Posts: 90	I'm hoping to have the watches in hand on Friday. When I do have them, I'll upload some better pictures. Promise. Very much enjoying the English lesson in this thread. I'll keep y'all posted. Hopefully it will be worth the wait. J Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

10 September 2020, 03:25 AM	#20
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,051	English depends where y'all are from, mate. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 September 2020, 09:52 PM	#23
JamieBLNR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Jamie Location: Guildford Watch: Gmt-master-ii Posts: 90	Better photos as promised. Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

12 September 2020, 09:53 PM	#24
JamieBLNR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Jamie Location: Guildford Watch: Gmt-master-ii Posts: 90	Couple more Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

12 September 2020, 09:54 PM	#25
interestedwatcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Perth Posts: 974	Very cool! The Rolex looks maybe 1940s?

12 September 2020, 09:54 PM	#26
JamieBLNR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Jamie Location: Guildford Watch: Gmt-master-ii Posts: 90	Zenith piece too Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

12 September 2020, 10:04 PM	#27
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,158	Wow great pictures. Lots of history here. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

12 September 2020, 10:06 PM	#28
JamieBLNR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Jamie Location: Guildford Watch: Gmt-master-ii Posts: 90	I don't know whether to jump in and stop them being chucked into an auction, or just let it be. They're not mine to sell but I've been asked about them as I'm the only family member with an interest in watches. Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

12 September 2020, 11:50 PM	#29
Slimpee 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Midwest, USA Watch: DJ 41; 1803; BB Ch Posts: 1,284	If there is some money, have them repaired if needed, cleaned up, and distributed amongst the family.

13 September 2020, 12:01 AM	#30
JamieBLNR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Jamie Location: Guildford Watch: Gmt-master-ii Posts: 90	Any ideas on the potential value of the Rolexes? Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

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