Why so much $$$...

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Check it out now--he says it is a 5510==the watch in the pics is a Big Crown 6538 and that is why it is in such demand--a single owner 6538 from original owner. Too bad--it could have been a great story. My original hunch was right--his answers were so contrived-made no sense to me in the first place.

So what is the real value of the watch now?

[HL65]

A whole heck of a lot of money less--that is not the issue though. The issue is the watch in the pictures is definitely a Big Crown -look at how many ticks on the bezel the crown covers. None of the people bidding would bid up a 5510 big crown in not that great of shape. They all were bidding on watch in picture-a single owner 6538 from original owner!!

[Rolexcess]

The best way to put an end to the speculation would be for him to post a new photo of the back. The model # will be stamped into the case between the lugs in the 12 o'clock position, right?

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

A whole heck of a lot of money less--that is not the issue though. The issue is the watch in the pictures is definitely a Big Crown -look at how many ticks on the bezel the crown covers. None of the people bidding would bid up a 5510 in not that great of shape. They all were bidding on watch in picture-a single owner 6538 from original owner!!

Then we should expect to see bid retractions.

[HL65]

In the end--I guess I will believe it when I see it. Could it be a 5510 big crown?? That would make it a rare breed.
I hope it turns out in the end to be a good story and look forward to seeing the outcome.
PS--I just spoke with one of our TRFers and the 5512 is worth more than a 6538 in Big Crown--so I truly hope it has a good ending
for both parties--buyer and seller!!

[Grissom]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

I am now pretty sure this guy is legit-even though I am not a big believer in buying a watch like this on Ebay. The guy truly had no idea what he had and some sharks tried to eat him up--Good for those who helped him and great for him!!! Can't wait to see the end--Maybe one of our own will end up with it!!

I kinda believed this guy/is real, until he posted that last little blurb about himself, and his residency and his practice so I did a little digging and I came up with this (there are not going to be a bunch of neurosurgeons with the first name of Robert, close to his age, who were licensed in Texas, working in Waco), which doesn't quite jive with what he said about himself, but if this is him, it could explain "the scam" if this is even a scam.....a need for money!! Looks like THIS fellow below, if he is the seller, had some serious practice/malpractice issues which resulted in his having to give up his license. The DOB of 1932 gets him close to 80..... I guess we will find out more when the auction is over.

I kinda hope it is all on the up and up too, Connor!

http://reg.tmb.state.tx.us/OnLineVer...=41364&Type=LP

[HL65]

I am not sure what to make of it now. One of our forum experts- told me that a 5510 Big Crown is 3 times rarer than a 6538. It just seems awful strange and I look forward to the conclusion and hope that it it true. I also hope that the buyer takes a lot of precautions which I am sure they will. Time will tell!! In this case expensvie time!!

[Rolexcess]

Great detective work Grissom! This is getting interesting...

[gr8sw]

the more I look at this auction the more red flags I am seeing...

first, he says it's signed "5510", but several "experts" claim it's a "big crown" 6538...

second, if he didn't think the watch was valuable and he says "I thought I might sell it and get $50 or $100 for it", then why does he finish his initial description with "So here's your chance to pick up a rare iconic timepiece" ??? rare and iconic does not translate to a $50 or $100 sale...

something is not measuring up here... just my $0.02

but like all of you, I can't wait to see how much some poor SOB shells out for it

cheers,
Peter

[Egelber]

Im not a doctor, but you would think BOB the surgeon would be able to write correctly. This came from his AD on Ebay. "The crystal bears some obvious scratches." BEARS like the animal or team. RED FLAG for me. Of course if i'm wrong, then whatever....

[tsolin01]

Originally Posted by Egelber

Im not a doctor, but you would think BOB the surgeon would be able to write correctly. This came from his AD on Ebay. "The crystal bears some obvious scratches." BEARS like the animal or team. RED FLAG for me. Of course if i'm wrong, then whatever....

Umm the word Bear as a verb can also mean:
to possess, as a quality or characteristic; have in or on: to bear traces; to bear an inscription.

So i'm pretty sure his use of bears in that case is correct... unless this post is a joke lol

[SaddleSC]

Originally Posted by Egelber

Im not a doctor, but you would think BOB the surgeon would be able to write correctly. This came from his AD on Ebay. "The crystal bears some obvious scratches." BEARS like the animal or team. RED FLAG for me. Of course if i'm wrong, then whatever....

You are, in fact, wrong.
I hate to be the "bearer" of bad news, but that is absolutely the correct use of the word BEAR.

[Egelber]

JaJaJa I was just checking if this post was finished.... GOTCHA but UH

[Rolexcess]

Well, the mystery Rolex has been bid up to $62,201.00

[HL65]

Take a look at the answers to his questions and then tell me what you think......I am going back to my original hunch.

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Take a look at the answers to his questions and then tell me what you think......I am going back to my original hunch.

You mean to this?

"Because it is a 6538 Big Crown with an amazing dial--an original owner example to boot! Nice examples sell for well north of $100k with original dial and hands-which this clearly has! "

[HL65]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Without a doubt--anyone who had this watch(rare as can be-considered the Ultimate Rolex Grail) in my opinion would have taken time to research it before posting it! To me it seems a bit funny--the responses as "naive" and not knowing at all it's worth etc. seem too contrived. Just my sixth sense--I would be very cautious about buying a 6 figure watch like a Big Crown on Ebay from a non known entity with little feedback. The watch certainly looks legit and the dial is amazing from the photos--but as you always hear on the forum--"Buy the seller". Someone above said they were appalled by questions--I am more surprised by the answers.......

No-that was not a hunch but an answer to the OP's original question-- I mean to this(above). By the way later on he disclosed it is a 5510 Big Crown-which is rarer than a 6538. It is amazing how an 80 plus year old guy who thought it wa worth 75 to 100 dollars took the bracelet off and read the numbers--not that it is too hard to do so but not something a novice with no clue would do. The answers to his questions l;ook awful fishy to me. I truly hope no one gets burnt--in the end--I hope it is legit--that wouldmake it a great story--I just don't buy it==hope I am wrong!

[Rolexcess]

$63,100.00 with 12 hours remaining. It will be fun to watch the last second/sniper bids.

Wow!

[Texcoonazz]

Looks like people are backing off this item and the Price is dropping fast. Wonder what the end is going to be?

[HL65]

My guess-in the real end--after the smoke clears---ZERO as it is a farce IMHO.

[Grissom]

Back down to $31K.......wow!! Supposedly his auction had over 39,000 hits!

[BarkMaster]

Originally Posted by grissom

back down to $31k.......wow!! Supposedly his auction had over 39,000 hits!

42,180 hits

[therolexguy]

Originally Posted by BarkMaster

42,180 hits

Where do you find how many hits it is getting?

[BarkMaster]

at the bottom of the listing

[therolexguy]

Thank you sir Barkmaster

[cocopeep]

Lot of retractions, wonder if it's bobs story?

[CoopJr]

Originally Posted by therolexguy

Thank you sir Barkmaster

And you thought that he was just another pretty face!

[therolexguy]

Originally Posted by CoopJr

And you thought that he was just another pretty face!

Well, Bark is pretty, right?

[BarkMaster]

Originally Posted by cocopeep

Lot of retractions, wonder if it's bobs story?

He changed the description to say Please do not use PayPal for this transaction.

[Sose]

BIG change. He will no longer accept PayPal.