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2 March 2015, 10:42 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: So Cal
Watch: Rolex GMT 1675
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I Found Myself Involved With A Barn Find-Pictures
A friend of mine was at a show, unrelated to watches, and found a Rolex 1675. He texted me a picture. It was not running. The Serial Number was 5,13X,XXX which I figure had been made soon after 1977. The hands on the dial did not look pitted and the dial was amazing. It also had initials on the clasp.
The watch had belonged to a retired Police Officer that had died of cancer. He was the first owner of the watch and had his initials on the clasp. The watch had been in a safe for a while. The gentleman that had inherited the watch from his best friend, found himself remembering old times with his friend when he wore it. He found that too depressing so he decided to sell it. It had a great price so I told Mike, he should get it and take it to Dalton for service. He told Dalton not to polish the watch. I told Mike if he ever decides to sell it to let me know. I wanted first dibs. We picked up the watch today from Dalton. It looked great. Once again Dalton had done a marvelous job. Dalton had replaced a few worn out parts (see picture) to make it like new inside. Mike had decided to leave the initials on the clasp to honor the Officer. I thought we were going to get in a car accident on the way home; Mike looked at the watch so much. He really enjoyed it. Mike is hard on watches. He said this is too nice a watch, not to keep nice. He looked at me asked me if I still wanted it. I was surprised and said yes. I am also going to keep the initials on the clasp in memory of the Officer.  The first picture is the one Mike sent me.
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2 March 2015, 10:45 AM
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Real Name: Sherri
Location: Northern VA
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Very nice watch, and a great story to go along with it. Congrats!
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2 March 2015, 10:48 AM
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Super cool. Nice watch!
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2 March 2015, 10:48 AM
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Real Name: Andy
Location: New Jersey USA
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beautiful. Nice gesture leaving the initials, too. Congrats
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2 March 2015, 10:54 AM
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Location: Chicago
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Beautiful GMT. Great story too!
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2 March 2015, 10:59 AM
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Real Name: Scot
Location: USA
Watch: 1966 boyscout
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Wow very cool
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2 March 2015, 11:03 AM
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Beautiful! Congrats
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2 March 2015, 11:43 AM
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Another beautiful radial with a story to tell. 👍
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2 March 2015, 11:43 AM
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Real Name: Dave
Location: Brooklyn, NY
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Awesome story. Did Dalton add the patina to the dial and hands or was the first photo just too bright and looked white?
Enjoy!
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2 March 2015, 11:44 AM
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2 March 2015, 11:45 AM
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Very nice!
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2 March 2015, 11:50 AM
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Great watch Larry, kudos to you for taking care of it for future generations!
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2 March 2015, 12:11 PM
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great story, and wonderful watch!
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2 March 2015, 12:24 PM
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Great radial GMT and story! I hope your friend enjoys his new-found gem.
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2 March 2015, 12:33 PM
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Really nice find Larry.., I look forward to seeing more pics on your wrist...!!!
I am waiting for a day when someone calls me to checkout a barnfind watch; I'll make sure to bring my wallet if it ever occurs.......
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2 March 2015, 01:06 PM
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Beautiful GMT. congrats!
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2 March 2015, 02:31 PM
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Great story. Nice of you to keep the Officer's initials on there to honor him.
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2 March 2015, 02:41 PM
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Very nice and unexpected. Congratulations!
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2 March 2015, 02:46 PM
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Congrats on the beauty
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2 March 2015, 03:43 PM
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Congrats a gem
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2 March 2015, 04:47 PM
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nice radial - good score!
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2 March 2015, 04:59 PM
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Looks fantastic - congratulations!
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2 March 2015, 05:02 PM
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great story! Beautiful watch. Congrats.
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2 March 2015, 05:20 PM
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Awesome story and awesome watch!
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2 March 2015, 06:55 PM
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Absolute stunning, congrats
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2 March 2015, 07:06 PM
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2 March 2015, 11:55 PM
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Love those radial dials. Congrats!
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3 March 2015, 12:13 AM
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Nice! Congrats!
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3 March 2015, 12:38 AM
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very nice
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3 March 2015, 12:47 AM
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Real Name: MDangerSteel
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Oh wow, fantastic find
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