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Yazo · 1 December 2010, 01:21 PM

of stories!!

Check it out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Rolex-Su...#ht_768wt_1141

Make sure you read through the questions @ the bottom.. BTW I swiped this from VRF.

dhh · 1 December 2010, 01:51 PM

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=154018

merge threads

Evergreen · 1 December 2010, 02:10 PM

There was an auction last summer where a Mil-sub was put up on ebay. The seller was unaware as to what it was, and it went for a nice price.

I wish the seller luck with his big crown, it looks amazing.

Its funny he posted all the questions that have been asked by buyers on ebay...

There are some that say " will you take 6,000.00 by paypal ' buy it now ' ? "

Scumbags......

johnbeth · 1 December 2010, 03:42 PM

It started @ under 10bucks! Geez!!!

He is now thinking what on earth did I have all these years and must be very happy!

I am happy for him.

pz93c · 1 December 2010, 05:52 PM

Good for him.

swatty · 1 December 2010, 06:13 PM

Great story

ferdelance · 1 December 2010, 06:26 PM

Woow ! very interesting

HL65 · 1 December 2010, 09:24 PM

I hope it is for real--if so it is one heck of a story! A lot of posts in general discussion on this. I have to say I am skeptical but I personally avoid unknown sellers on Ebay. Again--in the end hope it works out for both the seller and buyer!!

Dan Pierce · 1 December 2010, 10:28 PM

The sellers "antiques roadshow" moment is spot on, good for him.

dP

Kokyuryoku · 1 December 2010, 11:42 PM

Wow!

skypilot · 2 December 2010, 01:18 AM

It's not quite the same but a good friend bought a box of watches from a pawn broker for $5.00 apiece because he saw a tuning fork Omega and an Accutron in the box and a Rolex that he had assumed was a fake proved to be authentic, 1947 vintage.

Numismatist · 2 December 2010, 01:24 AM

What a great story!

STEELINOX · 2 December 2010, 01:35 AM

This isnt stopping at 61 is it??
With four days left, it culd get to 65 - 70...

hmm, 70 grand, thats a nice vacation nestegg / bucket list fund

Wolfgang427 · 2 December 2010, 05:25 AM

Funny how it went from $31k to $61K by same bidder in under 14 seconds.

Yazo · 2 December 2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnbeth

It started @ under 10bucks! Geez!!!

He is now thinking what on earth did I have all these years and must be very happy!

I am happy for him.

Yep - these stories are so awesome... can't wait to see what it finally goes for @ the end!

HL65 · 2 December 2010, 09:10 PM

After doing some research--I do believe the old man is legit. This could be an amazing story. He truly had no idea what he had and a bunch of sharks tried to devour him! Good for those that helped him and good for him!! Amazing!

STEELINOX · 2 December 2010, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

After doing some research--I do believe the old man is legit. This could be an amazing story. He truly had no idea what he had and a bunch of sharks tried to devour him! Good for those that helped him and good for him!! Amazing!

$61,201- 3d 13h (Dec 5, 19:30)...

HL65 · 2 December 2010, 11:58 PM

Quite a find! Unreal story for the seller!! And a sweet vintage 6538 for the buyer!!

gr8sw · 3 December 2010, 02:22 AM

he says it's a 5510...

but if he had absolutely no idea that it was valuable, how could he end his description by saying "So here's your chance to pick up a rare iconic timepiece"???

something doesn't measure up here...

cheers,
Peter

HL65 · 3 December 2010, 02:28 AM

Strange to me too!! But-not my problem--I am not bidding on it nor would I ! Hope it works out in the end!

cdweller · 3 December 2010, 03:17 AM

If Steve Mulholland is bidding on it (he appears in one of the questions to the seller), I would assume that the watch is legit!

HL65 · 3 December 2010, 03:23 AM

I hope it is 100% legit--a Big Crown is a rare find and again I look forward to seeing the final outcome! And Yes Steve would have done his homework and I am sure would be real careful if he wins it!

Porsche · 3 December 2010, 04:45 AM

A few small inconsistencies.... Says it's the ONLY watch he has ever owned, then mentions that he wore a Timex ,,,,

Sorry to be skeptical....

Then again.... Maybe I'm wrong and it is the real deal!

therolexguy · 3 December 2010, 05:52 AM

amazing. Good for him.

Rolesor · 3 December 2010, 06:45 AM

That's just awesome!

stevemulholland3 · 3 December 2010, 08:38 AM

I am all packed and ready to fly over and pick it up!..lol

Sweramic · 3 December 2010, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

I am all packed and ready to fly over and pick it up!..lol

You won it?

MonBK · 3 December 2010, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreambaby

You won it?

No, he's the one that offered $6,000 for it.

cdweller · 4 December 2010, 03:39 AM

I did notice in his feedback that the seller had previously sold a Citizens watch, and an Omega Marine Chronometer for over $3k, so he clearly has a little highish-end watch experience...

Yazo · 4 December 2010, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdweller

I did notice in his feedback that the seller had previously sold a Citizens watch, and an Omega Marine Chronometer for over $3k, so he clearly has a little highish-end watch experience...

Yeah... somethings not right here...

1 December 2010, 01:21 PM	#1
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Guy posts his old sub on ebay... then realizes what it's worth - I love these kind... of stories!! Check it out: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Rolex-Su...#ht_768wt_1141 Make sure you read through the questions @ the bottom.. BTW I swiped this from VRF.

1 December 2010, 09:24 PM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	I hope it is for real--if so it is one heck of a story! A lot of posts in general discussion on this. I have to say I am skeptical but I personally avoid unknown sellers on Ebay. Again--in the end hope it works out for both the seller and buyer!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

1 December 2010, 10:28 PM	#9
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,733	The sellers "antiques roadshow" moment is spot on, good for him. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

1 December 2010, 11:42 PM	#10
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	Wow! __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

2 December 2010, 01:24 AM	#12
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	What a great story! __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

1 December 2010, 01:51 PM	#2
dhh "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NE Posts: 421	http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=154018 merge threads

1 December 2010, 02:10 PM	#3
Evergreen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W. Washington Watch: Blancpain FF norad Posts: 203	There was an auction last summer where a Mil-sub was put up on ebay. The seller was unaware as to what it was, and it went for a nice price. I wish the seller luck with his big crown, it looks amazing. Its funny he posted all the questions that have been asked by buyers on ebay... There are some that say " will you take 6,000.00 by paypal ' buy it now ' ? " Scumbags......

1 December 2010, 03:42 PM	#4
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	It started @ under 10bucks! Geez!!! He is now thinking what on earth did I have all these years and must be very happy! I am happy for him.

1 December 2010, 05:52 PM	#5
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Good for him.

1 December 2010, 06:13 PM	#6
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,407	Great story

1 December 2010, 06:26 PM	#7
ferdelance "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: france Posts: 37	Woow ! very interesting

2 December 2010, 01:18 AM	#11
skypilot "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 490	It's not quite the same but a good friend bought a box of watches from a pawn broker for $5.00 apiece because he saw a tuning fork Omega and an Accutron in the box and a Rolex that he had assumed was a fake proved to be authentic, 1947 vintage.

2 December 2010, 01:35 AM	#13
STEELINOX 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,007	This isnt stopping at 61 is it?? With four days left, it culd get to 65 - 70... hmm, 70 grand, thats a nice vacation nestegg / bucket list fund __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN 274

2 December 2010, 05:25 AM	#14
Wolfgang427 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,590	Funny how it went from $31k to $61K by same bidder in under 14 seconds. __________________ TRF member #917

2 December 2010, 09:10 PM	#16
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	After doing some research--I do believe the old man is legit. This could be an amazing story. He truly had no idea what he had and a bunch of sharks tried to devour him! Good for those that helped him and good for him!! Amazing! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 December 2010, 11:58 PM	#18
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	Quite a find! Unreal story for the seller!! And a sweet vintage 6538 for the buyer!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 December 2010, 02:22 AM	#19
gr8sw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Peter Location: PHX Watch: '82 & '84 5513 Posts: 63	he says it's a 5510... but if he had absolutely no idea that it was valuable, how could he end his description by saying "So here's your chance to pick up a rare iconic timepiece"??? something doesn't measure up here... cheers, Peter

3 December 2010, 02:28 AM	#20
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	Strange to me too!! But-not my problem--I am not bidding on it nor would I ! Hope it works out in the end! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 December 2010, 03:17 AM	#21
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	If Steve Mulholland is bidding on it (he appears in one of the questions to the seller), I would assume that the watch is legit!

3 December 2010, 03:23 AM	#22
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	I hope it is 100% legit--a Big Crown is a rare find and again I look forward to seeing the final outcome! And Yes Steve would have done his homework and I am sure would be real careful if he wins it! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 December 2010, 04:45 AM	#23
Porsche 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: ɹǝpun Watch: and learn Posts: 2,984	A few small inconsistencies.... Says it's the ONLY watch he has ever owned, then mentions that he wore a Timex ,,,, Sorry to be skeptical.... Then again.... Maybe I'm wrong and it is the real deal! __________________ Obey Gravity, it's the Law! ROLEX --- SEIKO --- HEUER TRF REHAUT T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M

3 December 2010, 05:52 AM	#24
therolexguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,524	amazing. Good for him.

3 December 2010, 06:45 AM	#25
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,141	That's just awesome! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet

3 December 2010, 08:38 AM	#26
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,673	I am all packed and ready to fly over and pick it up!..lol

4 December 2010, 03:39 AM	#29
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	I did notice in his feedback that the seller had previously sold a Citizens watch, and an Omega Marine Chronometer for over $3k, so he clearly has a little highish-end watch experience...

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