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4 February 2018, 05:51 AM | #1 |
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Estate sale pick up - interesting numbers
Pickuped up this unknown watch at a local estate sale for $10. Had a feeling that it was worth the asking price...
Came home, cleaned it up (i.e. new crystal, clean the case). Turned out to be a an Rolex Speedking, model 4220 with absolutely crisp numbers, original dial, original hands, and a perfectly functional crown. So, the first thing I did was to call the guy I bought the watch from, explained what he sold me, and offered more money. I'm sure some of the old timers remember a particular post from a member who proudly bragged about coming across a number of GMT/SUB bezels and inserts ... and explaining to the owner that "it's just a bunch of Timex parts" - I never ever ever going to behave in such a way. Another interesting observation, this is the first Rolex I have ever seen with serial and model numbers on the same side (@ 6 o'clock) .... any one knows of any other examples???? |
4 February 2018, 07:27 AM | #2 |
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Amazing find
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4 February 2018, 07:58 AM | #3 |
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Nice find. I had a similar experience finding a Speedking 4220 and only realizing after taking some Polywstch to the crystal that it was a Rolex. I did start a thread and post a picture here.
Mine turned out to be a WW2 POW watch owned and worn by a pilot British POW (whose name is engraved on the caseback) in a German POW Camp. These smaller manual winding watches are not worth a lot but many have family history that makes them priceless. I had mine completely overhauled by LA Watchwerks and mounted it on a custom leather Bund strap and wear it occasionally just for fun. |
4 February 2018, 08:03 AM | #4 |
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With your expertise I have a hard time believing you didn't know this was a rolex. It has a super oyster crown for christs sakes. Great find though, no shame in snagging it for $10
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4 February 2018, 08:10 AM | #5 |
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Too cool! Nice find!
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4 February 2018, 08:34 AM | #6 |
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5 February 2018, 12:57 AM | #7 | |
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I don't have too many boy size manual Rolexes, so a speedking did not even crossed my mind. Live and learn. not related to Rolexes, but at the same time I also picked up this Elgin |
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5 February 2018, 04:00 AM | #8 |
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Sweet Elgin!
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5 February 2018, 04:55 AM | #9 |
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Good on you!! And that Elgin is awesome. I wish pocketwatches would make a comeback.
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