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samuelhuntington · 6 April 2016, 02:35 AM

I wonder if watch will come up for auction soon or if he will keep it?

I was also watching and was disappointed they didn't talk about the importance/history of the bezel. I'm sure some watching have an old gmt tucked away and will be disappointed that it might not have a 75k price tag.

Cool story and glad it happened to a nice gentleman

Rookie52 · 6 April 2016, 02:49 AM

Very cool story and clip - that's for posting! I think it's very cool that he bought it (and the one for his father) just on advice from his sergeant. Was a lot of money to him back then.

southtexas · 6 April 2016, 06:12 AM

Awesomely cool

Paul_I · 6 April 2016, 06:16 AM

Following

Boaters · 6 April 2016, 07:05 AM

Great story

NeedlessKane · 6 April 2016, 07:32 AM

I love seeing this happen to people, where they don't know what they have and get floored at he value.

I'm glad he never sold it for peanuts.

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Roadblocked · 6 April 2016, 07:34 AM

http://www.pbs.org/video/2365703427/

I took this from another Rolex chat site, but in the off chance it hasn't been posted here.

This guy had no idea what he had. Worth a watch.

guy369 · 6 April 2016, 07:38 AM

Great video

Rt0203 · 6 April 2016, 07:43 AM

Enjoyed the video, thanks

Chadridv · 6 April 2016, 07:48 AM

wow $25k more for the box and papers. Maybe that will put the "box and papers being worthless" debate to bed.

albmich · 6 April 2016, 07:50 AM

Very cool! Beautiful watch!

fskywalker · 6 April 2016, 07:51 AM

Cool!

FritzW · 6 April 2016, 07:56 AM

Nice Video!

$120.35 in 1960 = $964.06 today

superstarmar · 6 April 2016, 08:32 AM

It definitely looks like a Pepsi blue and red bezel to me!
Great story ....

cop414 · 6 April 2016, 08:53 AM

That was excellent!

Watch This · 6 April 2016, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samuelhuntington

I was also watching and was disappointed they didn't talk about the importance/history of the bezel.

THANK YOU! my thought as well. Original Bakelite, nearly pristine. No mention.

chessebj · 6 April 2016, 10:21 AM

The bezel insert looked dark blue on my calibrated plasma. I was disappointed that they didn't talk about the rivet bracelet, myself (unless I'm remembering wrong, there was wine involved when I was watching it!).

05carbondrz · 6 April 2016, 10:22 AM

That mint Bakelite bezel alone is worth 20K+!!

cajuntiger · 6 April 2016, 10:39 AM

priceless video...gotta love the old man, his reaction is gold.

shawndww · 6 April 2016, 11:19 AM

Great story, at a Christies auction this would fetch more than 75k. The bezel insert looks dark blue here.

Love it :)

JohnnyNoDate · 6 April 2016, 11:28 AM

He looked STUNNED! Amazing complete set and the condition of that piece... wow...

Flywheel · 6 April 2016, 11:33 AM

Very cool

roadie1 · 6 April 2016, 12:05 PM

Awesome!

77T · 6 April 2016, 01:14 PM

That aired here, too and I saw the owner's expression as "now what do I do?"
Guess he can't be wearing it out to dinner anymore.

Great to see him hit the jackpot.

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Qinhan · 6 April 2016, 01:21 PM

That's fantastic. I like the fact that, despite not knowing a great deal about watches and not being a collector, he still kept everything from the purchase as well as the original bracelet despite replacing it.

Al1969 · 6 April 2016, 01:24 PM

Awesome story. I guess in some cases box and papers can be extremely valuable.

Gharddog03 · 6 April 2016, 02:22 PM

Awesome!

lookotbs · 6 April 2016, 03:41 PM

Hey everyone, Stumbled upon this while lost in the internet vortex. Thought it was amazing and wanted to share. I think the best part of the video is the reaction and emotion shown by the original owner. Enjoy!

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

2Redbulls · 6 April 2016, 03:55 PM

What a great feel good video. I'm so happy for the owner. Good for him.

Recaro18 · 6 April 2016, 04:05 PM

Nice! Im hoping my GMT2 will be worth that much in another 20yrs! Im the orig owner, complete with receipt!! ��

6 April 2016, 06:12 AM	#33
southtexas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,682	Awesomely cool __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

6 April 2016, 06:16 AM	#34
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6 April 2016, 07:32 AM	#36
NeedlessKane "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: 1991 14060 Sub Posts: 498	I love seeing this happen to people, where they don't know what they have and get floored at he value. I'm glad he never sold it for peanuts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1991 14060 Submariner 1994 Tudor Big Block 1995 Rolex Explorer II 1992 Omega Speedmaster Pro

6 April 2016, 07:34 AM	#37
Roadblocked "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Kyle Location: Michigan Watch: 116710LN, 116520 Posts: 188	Probably already posted - Antiques Roadshow 1960 GMT Master/box papers http://www.pbs.org/video/2365703427/ I took this from another Rolex chat site, but in the off chance it hasn't been posted here. This guy had no idea what he had. Worth a watch.

6 April 2016, 07:50 AM	#41
albmich "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WI Watch: SD4k Posts: 1,333	Very cool! Beautiful watch! __________________ ♛ SD4k 116600 ♛ SD43 126600 Ω PloProf 224.32.55.21.01.001

6 April 2016, 02:35 AM	#31
samuelhuntington "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: new hampshire Watch: 5167, 16570, 5513 Posts: 493	I wonder if watch will come up for auction soon or if he will keep it? I was also watching and was disappointed they didn't talk about the importance/history of the bezel. I'm sure some watching have an old gmt tucked away and will be disappointed that it might not have a 75k price tag. Cool story and glad it happened to a nice gentleman

6 April 2016, 02:49 AM	#32
Rookie52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 591	Very cool story and clip - that's for posting! I think it's very cool that he bought it (and the one for his father) just on advice from his sergeant. Was a lot of money to him back then.

6 April 2016, 07:05 AM	#35
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Great story

6 April 2016, 07:38 AM	#38
guy369 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Guy Location: Toronto Watch: 116610 Posts: 586	Great video

6 April 2016, 07:43 AM	#39
Rt0203 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Ryan Location: GA Watch: the tide roll Posts: 191	Enjoyed the video, thanks

6 April 2016, 07:48 AM	#40
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	wow $25k more for the box and papers. Maybe that will put the "box and papers being worthless" debate to bed.

6 April 2016, 07:51 AM	#42
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,589	Cool! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

6 April 2016, 07:56 AM	#43
FritzW Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Fritz Location: Cincinnati, OH Watch: BLNR Posts: 173	Nice Video! $120.35 in 1960 = $964.06 today

6 April 2016, 08:32 AM	#44
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	It definitely looks like a Pepsi blue and red bezel to me! Great story ....

6 April 2016, 08:53 AM	#45
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,824	That was excellent! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

6 April 2016, 10:21 AM	#47
chessebj Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 158	The bezel insert looked dark blue on my calibrated plasma. I was disappointed that they didn't talk about the rivet bracelet, myself (unless I'm remembering wrong, there was wine involved when I was watching it!).

6 April 2016, 10:22 AM	#48
05carbondrz Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	That mint Bakelite bezel alone is worth 20K+!!

6 April 2016, 10:39 AM	#49
cajuntiger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Who Dat Location: USA Watch: 5512 Posts: 1,124	priceless video...gotta love the old man, his reaction is gold. __________________ @heuerautavia

6 April 2016, 11:19 AM	#50
shawndww "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SSM Watch: Rolex GMT 6542 Posts: 268	Great story, at a Christies auction this would fetch more than 75k. The bezel insert looks dark blue here. Love it :)

6 April 2016, 11:28 AM	#51
JohnnyNoDate "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 357	He looked STUNNED! Amazing complete set and the condition of that piece... wow...

6 April 2016, 11:33 AM	#52
Flywheel "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cleveland Posts: 628	Very cool

6 April 2016, 12:05 PM	#53
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,144	Awesome!

6 April 2016, 01:14 PM	#54
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,691	Bakelite bezel GMT on Antiques Roadshow That aired here, too and I saw the owner's expression as "now what do I do?" Guess he can't be wearing it out to dinner anymore. Great to see him hit the jackpot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

6 April 2016, 01:21 PM	#55
Qinhan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 622	That's fantastic. I like the fact that, despite not knowing a great deal about watches and not being a collector, he still kept everything from the purchase as well as the original bracelet despite replacing it.

6 April 2016, 01:24 PM	#56
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,601	Awesome story. I guess in some cases box and papers can be extremely valuable. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

6 April 2016, 02:22 PM	#57
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Awesome!

6 April 2016, 03:41 PM	#58
lookotbs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: ca Posts: 94	Amazing apprasial video of original GMT Hey everyone, Stumbled upon this while lost in the internet vortex. Thought it was amazing and wanted to share. I think the best part of the video is the reaction and emotion shown by the original owner. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li0mRLcGbU8

6 April 2016, 03:55 PM	#59
2Redbulls "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Morgan Hill, CA Watch: I give up.. Posts: 719	What a great feel good video. I'm so happy for the owner. Good for him.

6 April 2016, 04:05 PM	#60
Recaro18 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: RiCkY Location: WESTSIDE Watch: 16520 Posts: 11,009	Nice! Im hoping my GMT2 will be worth that much in another 20yrs! Im the orig owner, complete with receipt!! ��

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