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JnmEaton · 1 February 2018, 07:20 AM

a truly fabulous story. I enjoy reading these and the "I'm gonna pay fair market value to Mom..... uh, $200k? I think i'll sell it....." is truly priceless. I'm subscribing to this thread. I have to know how it ends. Good luck!

nedski7 · 1 February 2018, 07:46 AM

Is there a way for me to edit tbe title to 1959?
Also why does it take so long when i post some replies and other are instant

offrdmania · 1 February 2018, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nedski7

Is there a way for me to edit tbe title to 1959?
Also why does it take so long when i post some replies and other are instant

A Moderator would have to change the title for you. Your original post is locked out to changes after X number of hours.

Since you are new, there are limitations to your account until your post count increases, your posts have to be approved by a moderator so they will take a bit longer to show up.

BTW, fantastic heirloom and I hope it brings your mother a stress free retirement for years to come.

nedski7 · 1 February 2018, 12:23 PM

Thanks offrdmania
Not sure how to conract a moderator or administrator i spent the last 20 minutes trying... no luck if a moderator or administrator happens across this post would they please be so kind to update the title to 1959 6541 milgauss its killing me i spelled it wrong and screwed up the date Antd i cant correct it.. thanks in advance
Regards Ned

SgWatchBaron · 1 February 2018, 12:26 PM

Very nice!

DLRIDES · 1 February 2018, 12:54 PM

Amazing story !

WOW !

rolexbound · 1 February 2018, 02:35 PM

That is such a beautiful watch, in a way its a shame its worth so much, I love it. I just very much doubt I will ever afford one based on what I have read here :/

GB-man · 1 February 2018, 02:54 PM

Beautiful! Wonderful gift from dad to mom some 25 years on.

R.O.L.E.X · 1 February 2018, 03:34 PM

I'd not have it serviced. It won't affect the value and you avoid the risk of it getting ruined in some regard.

jrs146 · 1 February 2018, 09:58 PM

Wow what a story. For as much as you would like to keep the watch I’m sure 200k+ is virtually impossible to turn down. Have you looked at the modern Milgauss varieties? They’re quite stunning watches. Maybe with the proceeds (maybe 2-3% lol) you could buy one in memory of your father to wear and enjoy.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

yannis · 1 February 2018, 11:00 PM

Wow what a rare beauty!

CPRWATCH · 1 February 2018, 11:11 PM

Almost lost for words on this one . What a story & amazingly the watch has sat in the drawer ,almost forgotten about for a 1/4 of a century . This is the stuff dreams are made of ,and I wish you & family the best of luck in achieving the most money you can by selling the watch . Please keep us all updated on your progress .

opawlows · 1 February 2018, 11:19 PM

Unbelievable story! Very interested to follow this one! Very honourable of you to sell it on your mother's behalf.

nedski7 · 1 February 2018, 11:34 PM

roth 123
Back the early 60s my father was a toll collector he soon worked his way up the chain basically working for the state most his adult life. right around 65 he was promoted to management probably why he bought the watch (a little gift to himself ) He retired early in his late 50s when the state did away with the tolls in 1989 and died of cancer within a year . Prior to working for the state he worked at colt's firearms he was the guy that would fix ( fine tune/ file ) a new gun if it failed its final inspection. He said many times , he loved his job at colts just because of the satisfaction of fixing the guns and how such a small tolerance would make the difference between a gun working perfect and not working at all, but there was no real money to be made working for colts.
My Father always said buy the best you won't be disappointed. The guy could fix anything and i quote "you can fix anything with a little knowledge and the right tools" .. and he could fix/make anything, so skilled with his hand. he loved the early porsche 356s always had one in the garage .always bought them beat to hell and then made them beautiful.

Regards Ned

nedski7 · 1 February 2018, 11:47 PM

jdmi132
as for buying a tribute rolex... i was thinking that seeing as the band currently on the watch was not original to the watch and the new owner will want the original band put back on the watch. i may possibly look into keeping the replacement( non-original band that currently adorns the watch) and possibly putting that band on a used ss blue submariner if it will fit. just thinking out loud, it all depends on how the final deal is hammered out. but for now i'm not touching anything.
Regards Ned

nedski7 · 1 February 2018, 11:51 PM

My father and his best friend both purchased a milgauss 6541 the same exact watch at the local jewelry store. ..( my guess after doing some research today
got to love google) the Milgauss line was discontinued by 1965 so the Rolex probably was on sale. after all it was already 5 years old and still sitting on the jewelry store shelf. My father liked quality not flashy . so this watch was perfect for him .
My father’s friends wife made his friend return his watch

Regards Ned

Styles Bitchley · 2 February 2018, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nedski7

My father’s friends wife made his friend return his watch

Ouch! Sending this thread to my wife before my next big purchase that she doesn't understand. Think it'll work?

Chunky · 2 February 2018, 02:58 AM

Awesome story! Hope all works out the way you want it to for Mom.

alanski · 2 February 2018, 08:29 AM

Awesome watch . Even better history :)
Full setter to boot. Rare isn't the word. They discontinued these after a few years production .

Sell it to a well respected dealer and get mum whatever she needs and wants it's a sum she can enjoy .

Good luck and all the best for you and your family.

Phrank · 2 February 2018, 08:36 AM

What a find...sounds like this is a similar story to this gentleman who brought his Rolex in to be appraised and ended up being gobsmacked at it's worth.

Check it out....and congratulations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li0mRLcGbU8

Mike Wood · 2 February 2018, 08:45 AM

My two 6541s were both within 70 numbers of your dad's watch, and one within 15 numbers...

:-)

CaveDiver · 2 February 2018, 11:56 AM

Ned, amazing. Beautiful.. we have a few members that have a thing for old ratty watches and Porsches.. they seem to go hand and hand. Hoping you can find a way to keep it in the family.
Cheers
Cd

datejust24 · 2 February 2018, 12:18 PM

Truly unbelievable...congrats

avilhena · 2 February 2018, 11:12 PM

What a story and what a find! Makes me hopeful that something similar can happens to me! Its a collectors dream! I wish you the best with the sale, if you decide to part with the watch.

georgetownhoya · 3 February 2018, 12:06 AM

Wow, absolutely amazing watch and story, Ned! If I can be helpful at all in deciding how you should sell it, please feel free to contact me. Best regards, Eric Wind

nedski7 · 3 February 2018, 01:27 AM

Milgauss update
This has been a very busy week assisting my mother's with getting her finances in order and exploring my father top drawer. (that hasn't been thoroughly gone through in over 25 years) . well i'm happy to say that drawer exploration turned up a few unexpected items mom was unaware of .
Given these new finding the watch won't be sold at this time . we stored it away in a safety deposit box .. it will be used as an insurance policy, sold when and if needed.

i just want to thank everyone for all the great advice this forum is such a wealth of knowledge not to mention, archived history .

if i could share a little advice

Today there are checks and balances for everything. its next to impossible to lose an investment, its all digital
back in the day things were simply on paper. take your time going through old papers (especially if it says save on it) you may be surprised with what you find.

if any one is interested in a seeing more pictures i set up a link

but it wont let me post it it says i don't post enough yet

Kind regards Ned

nedski7 · 3 February 2018, 01:30 AM

post #9 I need 10 posts to to include link sorry if this is against the rules only reposting because members wanted to see more pictures .

tjbender · 3 February 2018, 01:31 AM

Let me guess, now you found apple shares that were purchased in the 80s?

nedski7 · 3 February 2018, 01:31 AM

link to 1959 milgauss pictures

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...JKVy1CRVRtVk13

nedski7 · 3 February 2018, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjbender

Let me guess, now you found apple shares that were purchased in the 80s?

no comment

1 February 2018, 12:26 PM	#35
SgWatchBaron "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Baron Location: Singapore/UK Watch: Ref 6265 PN Panda Posts: 136	Nice! Very nice! __________________ ♚ @SgWatchBaron ♚ (Instagram)

1 February 2018, 12:54 PM	#36
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,596	Amazing story ! WOW ! __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

1 February 2018, 02:54 PM	#38
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	Beautiful! Wonderful gift from dad to mom some 25 years on. __________________

1 February 2018, 09:58 PM	#40
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,821	Wow what a story. For as much as you would like to keep the watch I’m sure 200k+ is virtually impossible to turn down. Have you looked at the modern Milgauss varieties? They’re quite stunning watches. Maybe with the proceeds (maybe 2-3% lol) you could buy one in memory of your father to wear and enjoy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

1 February 2018, 11:00 PM	#41
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Wow what a rare beauty! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

1 February 2018, 07:20 AM	#31
JnmEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Gulfport Watch: 18038 Presidential Posts: 1,009	a truly fabulous story. I enjoy reading these and the "I'm gonna pay fair market value to Mom..... uh, $200k? I think i'll sell it....." is truly priceless. I'm subscribing to this thread. I have to know how it ends. Good luck!

1 February 2018, 07:46 AM	#32
nedski7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: usa Connecticut Posts: 13	Is there a way for me to edit tbe title to 1959? Also why does it take so long when i post some replies and other are instant

1 February 2018, 12:23 PM	#34
nedski7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: usa Connecticut Posts: 13	Thanks offrdmania Not sure how to conract a moderator or administrator i spent the last 20 minutes trying... no luck if a moderator or administrator happens across this post would they please be so kind to update the title to 1959 6541 milgauss its killing me i spelled it wrong and screwed up the date Antd i cant correct it.. thanks in advance Regards Ned

1 February 2018, 02:35 PM	#37
rolexbound Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Australia Posts: 80	That is such a beautiful watch, in a way its a shame its worth so much, I love it. I just very much doubt I will ever afford one based on what I have read here :/

1 February 2018, 03:34 PM	#39
R.O.L.E.X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: N/A Posts: 213	I'd not have it serviced. It won't affect the value and you avoid the risk of it getting ruined in some regard.

1 February 2018, 11:11 PM	#42
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,592	Almost lost for words on this one . What a story & amazingly the watch has sat in the drawer ,almost forgotten about for a 1/4 of a century . This is the stuff dreams are made of ,and I wish you & family the best of luck in achieving the most money you can by selling the watch . Please keep us all updated on your progress .

1 February 2018, 11:19 PM	#43
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/Breit Posts: 1,155	Unbelievable story! Very interested to follow this one! Very honourable of you to sell it on your mother's behalf.

1 February 2018, 11:34 PM	#44
nedski7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: usa Connecticut Posts: 13	roth 123 Back the early 60s my father was a toll collector he soon worked his way up the chain basically working for the state most his adult life. right around 65 he was promoted to management probably why he bought the watch (a little gift to himself ) He retired early in his late 50s when the state did away with the tolls in 1989 and died of cancer within a year . Prior to working for the state he worked at colt's firearms he was the guy that would fix ( fine tune/ file ) a new gun if it failed its final inspection. He said many times , he loved his job at colts just because of the satisfaction of fixing the guns and how such a small tolerance would make the difference between a gun working perfect and not working at all, but there was no real money to be made working for colts. My Father always said buy the best you won't be disappointed. The guy could fix anything and i quote "you can fix anything with a little knowledge and the right tools" .. and he could fix/make anything, so skilled with his hand. he loved the early porsche 356s always had one in the garage .always bought them beat to hell and then made them beautiful. Regards Ned Last edited by nedski7; 1 February 2018 at 11:40 PM.. Reason: spelling

1 February 2018, 11:47 PM	#45
nedski7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: usa Connecticut Posts: 13	jdmi132 as for buying a tribute rolex... i was thinking that seeing as the band currently on the watch was not original to the watch and the new owner will want the original band put back on the watch. i may possibly look into keeping the replacement( non-original band that currently adorns the watch) and possibly putting that band on a used ss blue submariner if it will fit. just thinking out loud, it all depends on how the final deal is hammered out. but for now i'm not touching anything. Regards Ned

1 February 2018, 11:51 PM	#46
nedski7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: usa Connecticut Posts: 13	My father and his best friend both purchased a milgauss 6541 the same exact watch at the local jewelry store. ..( my guess after doing some research today got to love google) the Milgauss line was discontinued by 1965 so the Rolex probably was on sale. after all it was already 5 years old and still sitting on the jewelry store shelf. My father liked quality not flashy . so this watch was perfect for him . My father’s friends wife made his friend return his watch Regards Ned

2 February 2018, 02:58 AM	#48
Chunky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Charles Location: Montreal, QC Watch: 1680 Red, 116710 Posts: 359	Awesome story! Hope all works out the way you want it to for Mom. __________________ 1972 1680 SUB 2018 116710 BLNR 2005 Citizen Skyhawk C651

2 February 2018, 08:29 AM	#49
alanski "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Posts: 196	Awesome watch . Even better history :) Full setter to boot. Rare isn't the word. They discontinued these after a few years production . Sell it to a well respected dealer and get mum whatever she needs and wants it's a sum she can enjoy . Good luck and all the best for you and your family.

2 February 2018, 08:36 AM	#50
Phrank 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Toronto Watch: ♕ Posts: 1,997	What a find...sounds like this is a similar story to this gentleman who brought his Rolex in to be appraised and ended up being gobsmacked at it's worth. Check it out....and congratulations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li0mRLcGbU8

2 February 2018, 08:45 AM	#51
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 609	My two 6541s were both within 70 numbers of your dad's watch, and one within 15 numbers... :-)

2 February 2018, 11:56 AM	#52
CaveDiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,075	Ned, amazing. Beautiful.. we have a few members that have a thing for old ratty watches and Porsches.. they seem to go hand and hand. Hoping you can find a way to keep it in the family. Cheers Cd

2 February 2018, 12:18 PM	#53
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Truly unbelievable...congrats

2 February 2018, 11:12 PM	#54
avilhena "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,115	What a story and what a find! Makes me hopeful that something similar can happens to me! Its a collectors dream! I wish you the best with the sale, if you decide to part with the watch. __________________ Once you wear the crown, you can never go down.

3 February 2018, 12:06 AM	#55
georgetownhoya "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Eric Wind Location: USA Posts: 6	Wow, absolutely amazing watch and story, Ned! If I can be helpful at all in deciding how you should sell it, please feel free to contact me. Best regards, Eric Wind

3 February 2018, 01:27 AM	#56
nedski7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: usa Connecticut Posts: 13	milgauss Milgauss update This has been a very busy week assisting my mother's with getting her finances in order and exploring my father top drawer. (that hasn't been thoroughly gone through in over 25 years) . well i'm happy to say that drawer exploration turned up a few unexpected items mom was unaware of . Given these new finding the watch won't be sold at this time . we stored it away in a safety deposit box .. it will be used as an insurance policy, sold when and if needed. i just want to thank everyone for all the great advice this forum is such a wealth of knowledge not to mention, archived history . if i could share a little advice Today there are checks and balances for everything. its next to impossible to lose an investment, its all digital back in the day things were simply on paper. take your time going through old papers (especially if it says save on it) you may be surprised with what you find. if any one is interested in a seeing more pictures i set up a link but it wont let me post it it says i don't post enough yet Kind regards Ned

3 February 2018, 01:30 AM	#57
nedski7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: usa Connecticut Posts: 13	post #9 I need 10 posts to to include link sorry if this is against the rules only reposting because members wanted to see more pictures .

3 February 2018, 01:31 AM	#58
tjbender 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,324	Let me guess, now you found apple shares that were purchased in the 80s?

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