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5 April 2016, 01:02 PM | #1 |
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Bakelite bezel GMT on Antiques Roadshow
Guy bought it new in 1960, kept all the tags and documentation. Valued at ~$75k. He thought it might be worth $1,500. Amazing. Anyone else see this?
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This is just so great
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He wears a cheap watch daily....and this one on special occasions... When he found out it was 65-75K he almost passed out. |
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That is awesome.
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Great story!
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5 April 2016, 01:37 PM | #7 |
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Would've liked to see the other one he bought or at least said what it was
Experts is that a fair estimate? In this instance do b&p double the value? Looks like the bezel was cracked at 13 too... Last edited by Zaslice; 5 April 2016 at 01:47 PM.. Reason: . |
5 April 2016, 01:38 PM | #8 |
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1960 GMT on Antique Road Show tonight
The first run 1960 GMT featured on Antique Road Show tonight. I'll have to try and find it online to post the link. Valued with all boxes and papers at 50-75k.
Nice to see. Original owner paid $124 in 1960 for it in Germany at an Army Px. |
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Proves that it's worth holding onto the paperwork.
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Absolutely amazing
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That is so cool... I feel good for the gentleman.
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5 April 2016, 02:53 PM | #13 |
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5 April 2016, 03:02 PM | #14 |
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Watched it. That was so awesome.
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That is so cool!!!
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It might have turned black over time (I can't watch the video in my region ), but the Coke insert wasn't introduced till the launch of the first GMT-Master II in about 1983.
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Just saw this. Amazing. He was in the US Army and said his Sargent insisted he buy a Rolex before he leave Germany. He was only making a $100 a month.
Here's the video of the appraisal http://www.pbs.org/video/2365703427/ |
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Lucky man!
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5 April 2016, 10:08 PM | #19 |
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Adam, here is a lousy screen shot, but you get what I mean about it looking black.
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5 April 2016, 10:37 PM | #21 |
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Definitely looks blue to me.
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Amazing story. Would love to own that full kit :)
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Great story!
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Pretty clearly dark blue on my iPhone.
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I love stories like that!
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I'm so happy for the owner. If his sergeant is still alive I think he's due a HUGE thanks!
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5 April 2016, 11:53 PM | #27 |
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Amazing! You can see him trying to process everything that's unfolding haha, his excitement and surprise is palpable to say the least.
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The look on this Gentleman's face is priceless! What a great video / story.
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6 April 2016, 12:36 AM | #29 | |
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the most insane thing to me is that the watch's value basically doubled because the guy held onto his box and papers. how insane is that.
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6 April 2016, 12:53 AM | #30 |
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What a nice man, good for him. Awesome that he keep everything. That chronometer paperwork is super cool.
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