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dkpeer · 12 June 2013, 01:39 PM

I received this a little over a year ago from a friend when she was cleaning out her garage/storage. She had put it in a box with some other items she was giving me. I promptly took the box of items home and put it away in storage, never opening the Rolex box up and looking inside.

A couple of months ago I found the Rolex box thinking it might be worth a couple of dollars. When I opened it up I saw the watch inside with the band separate from the watch. I attached the band and to my surprise the second hand started moving. I noticed on the back of the watch that it was engraved to her husband, so I gave them a call to let them know that I had his watch. They told me to go ahead and keep it as a gift from them. He had received the watch for his high school graduation.

I took the band off and can read "6535 1" and on the 6 o'clock side "155xxx" So from what I dug up it appears to be a 1956 watch. It appears to me judging by photos to be a small crown. From other posts and internet reading I guess this watch qualifies to be referred to as a 007 or Bond Rolex. It was in what I assume was the original box and there was the guarantee pamphlet inside. There is no numbering that I could find on the box. I have not had the back off, so I haven't taken any photos or recorded the information. I hope to have that done pretty soon.

The "spotting" on the dial looks more prominent in the photos than in real life. From other vintage watch photos that appears to be a normal occurrence.

Now on to the photos

427shark · 12 June 2013, 01:47 PM

Wow I sold have thought it would have had more sentimental value to them, surprised they let you keep it.. Hey worked out good for you, congrats

AzPaul · 12 June 2013, 01:56 PM

Does you friend have any idea how much her garage cleaning gift is worth?
I dare say most people have no idea about such things.

WilliamFoley · 12 June 2013, 02:00 PM

You are one lucky chap out there to get your hands on such a priceless watch...i think you should keep it and better restore it and wear it in good health.

pdoukas · 12 June 2013, 02:24 PM

Simply beautiful.

dkpeer · 12 June 2013, 02:43 PM

Thanks, I was surprised that they gave it to me. They both currently wear Rolex Watches, but I'd guess the rarity of this one wasn't know to them.
My intent when I started researching to see what the watch was, was to probably look to sell it or consign it at a jewlery store. When I read about the rarity and the "Bond" link I decided I'd sell my motorcycle instead :)

Vincent65 · 12 June 2013, 04:35 PM

Just like that - lucky you!

TauHway · 12 June 2013, 05:38 PM

wow what a find! Will they want it back if they know what it's worth?

crowncollection · 12 June 2013, 06:02 PM

Lucky man :thumbup:

Pete17 · 12 June 2013, 10:16 PM

You have some very generous friends.
Great story.

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lhanddds · 12 June 2013, 11:14 PM

Very nice!

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watchcrank · 13 June 2013, 12:49 AM

Pretty nice 10K gift :-) Unless you are starving I would have the movement serviced, that's all, and wear it in the intent it was given. As a nice present from someone who liked you. M

datejust24 · 13 June 2013, 01:28 AM

that is amazing...why the hell can't I come across something like this?!

Justso · 13 June 2013, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by watchcrank

Pretty nice 10K gift :-) Unless you are starving I would have the movement serviced, that's all, and wear it in the intent it was given. As a nice present from someone who liked you. M

Totally agreed. If that were my piece, I'd have the movement serviced and leave everything else alone. There's nothing that anyone could do to that watch cosmetically to make it look any better than it does right now.

Great story!

BoomerSooner · 13 June 2013, 10:15 AM

Great story! Thanks for sharing.

BaltimoreBrian · 13 June 2013, 12:14 PM

That is amazing, i am still shaking my head in disbelief. I love hearing these stories of "Barn Find" cars and watches. THank you! Now make sure you get that gift insured.

sparze13o3 · 13 June 2013, 12:20 PM

Great story and even better watch...

Congratulations.

dkpeer · 14 June 2013, 08:10 AM

Thanks for the positive comments! I was happy to share the story :) I also tried to put enough information I dug up about the watch in the post for anyone in the future trying to figure out what they may have got. The night prior to my post, I had absolutely no knowledge about Rolexs, nor how cool a watches history could be. Now to see about getting the movement serviced

BoomerSooner · 14 June 2013, 08:20 AM

Bob Riley for service

ecsub44 · 14 June 2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BoomerSooner

Bob Riley for service

Bob Ridley.

pininfarina · 22 September 2013, 08:39 PM

hi dkpeer, great story!
so how did you end up with the watch? did you service it? like and wear it or sold it?

HL65 · 22 September 2013, 08:41 PM

Great story and find....Congrats!

nick c · 22 September 2013, 10:10 PM

Awesome find

sea-dweller · 23 September 2013, 01:45 AM

Very nice!

Cc1966 · 23 September 2013, 02:12 AM

One heck of a find, good for you.

charles22 · 23 September 2013, 07:09 AM

Blimey..........that's pretty cool

Jarett · 23 September 2013, 02:33 PM

Amazing story! Congrats :)

etp095 · 25 September 2013, 01:41 PM

One heck of a garage find, wear in good health.

Glenn422 · 25 September 2013, 02:32 PM

Wow super jealous! That is a very beautiful watch and a great story!

laphroaig007 · 25 September 2013, 08:07 PM

Congrats, what an incredible find !
;-)

12 June 2013, 01:47 PM	#2
427shark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: JD Location: Jersey Watch: Dj2 tt, 126610LV Posts: 772	Wow I sold have thought it would have had more sentimental value to them, surprised they let you keep it.. Hey worked out good for you, congrats __________________ It's not easy being green

12 June 2013, 01:56 PM	#3
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,203	Does you friend have any idea how much her garage cleaning gift is worth? I dare say most people have no idea about such things. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

12 June 2013, 06:02 PM	#9
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	Lucky man :thumbup: __________________ watches many

12 June 2013, 10:16 PM	#10
Pete17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Pete Location: Base Camp Posts: 593	You have some very generous friends. Great story. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Take care Pete

22 September 2013, 08:41 PM	#22
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,397	Great story and find....Congrats! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 June 2013, 02:00 PM	#4
WilliamFoley Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: William Foley Location: New Yorker, USA Watch: Timex MF17 (gifted Posts: 112	You are one lucky chap out there to get your hands on such a priceless watch...i think you should keep it and better restore it and wear it in good health.

12 June 2013, 02:24 PM	#5
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	Simply beautiful.

12 June 2013, 02:43 PM	#6
dkpeer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Puget Sound, USA Watch: Submariner 6536/1 Posts: 9	Thanks, I was surprised that they gave it to me. They both currently wear Rolex Watches, but I'd guess the rarity of this one wasn't know to them. My intent when I started researching to see what the watch was, was to probably look to sell it or consign it at a jewlery store. When I read about the rarity and the "Bond" link I decided I'd sell my motorcycle instead :)

12 June 2013, 04:35 PM	#7
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	Just like that - lucky you!

12 June 2013, 05:38 PM	#8
TauHway "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Earth Posts: 54	wow what a find! Will they want it back if they know what it's worth?

12 June 2013, 11:14 PM	#11
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Very nice! Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk 2

13 June 2013, 12:49 AM	#12
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,661	Pretty nice 10K gift :-) Unless you are starving I would have the movement serviced, that's all, and wear it in the intent it was given. As a nice present from someone who liked you. M

13 June 2013, 01:28 AM	#13
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	that is amazing...why the hell can't I come across something like this?!

13 June 2013, 10:15 AM	#15
BoomerSooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 794	Great story! Thanks for sharing.

13 June 2013, 12:14 PM	#16
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,219	That is amazing, i am still shaking my head in disbelief. I love hearing these stories of "Barn Find" cars and watches. THank you! Now make sure you get that gift insured.

13 June 2013, 12:20 PM	#17
sparze13o3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 11	Great story and even better watch... Congratulations.

14 June 2013, 08:10 AM	#18
dkpeer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Puget Sound, USA Watch: Submariner 6536/1 Posts: 9	Thanks for the positive comments! I was happy to share the story :) I also tried to put enough information I dug up about the watch in the post for anyone in the future trying to figure out what they may have got. The night prior to my post, I had absolutely no knowledge about Rolexs, nor how cool a watches history could be. Now to see about getting the movement serviced

14 June 2013, 08:20 AM	#19
BoomerSooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 794	Bob Riley for service

22 September 2013, 08:39 PM	#21
pininfarina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Pin Location: singapore Posts: 44	hi dkpeer, great story! so how did you end up with the watch? did you service it? like and wear it or sold it?

22 September 2013, 10:10 PM	#23
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Awesome find

23 September 2013, 01:45 AM	#24
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very nice!

23 September 2013, 02:12 AM	#25
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	One heck of a find, good for you. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

23 September 2013, 07:09 AM	#26
charles22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: UK Posts: 88	Blimey..........that's pretty cool

23 September 2013, 02:33 PM	#27
Jarett "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jarek Location: Polynesia Posts: 110	Amazing story! Congrats :)

25 September 2013, 01:41 PM	#28
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	One heck of a garage find, wear in good health. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

25 September 2013, 02:32 PM	#29
Glenn422 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TRF Posts: 721	Wow super jealous! That is a very beautiful watch and a great story!

25 September 2013, 08:07 PM	#30
laphroaig007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: France Watch: 116710 & PAM372 Posts: 1,019	Congrats, what an incredible find ! ;-) __________________ Always look on the bright side of life... Watch addict...

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