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Haywood_Milton · 2 March 2017, 10:26 AM

..then perhaps hoarding those you can, when you can, will provide the currency with which to pay for what you need.

If I'm ever stuck in a lift with the relevant box and a red Bergeon screwdriver, I'm going to have to see just how long a rope of 62523 links I can make....

H

Zaslice · 2 March 2017, 10:43 AM

So you're the one! Happen to have an 18k plaque pin buckle??

JimSnyder · 2 March 2017, 10:48 AM

Oh my

brandrea · 2 March 2017, 10:50 AM

Haywood_Milton · 2 March 2017, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaslice

So you're the one! Happen to have an 18k plaque pin buckle??

Ha! I am just one of many.

Sorry to say that I don't have such a buckle.....but would I sell it if I did? Could be worth a WTB on VRF Market if you haven't already tried it. Good luck! Perseverance and patience may be required. There are lots of other hoarders who will sell over the internet by mail order if the price is right.

H

Dr.Smellody · 2 March 2017, 11:24 AM

Very, very impressive. Well organized too!

Old Expat Beast · 2 March 2017, 12:42 PM

Hopefully this thread doesn't get you a load more of those annoying WTB private messages.

JustinK · 2 March 2017, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Hopefully this thread doesn't get you a load more of those annoying WTB private messages.

sensui · 2 March 2017, 01:25 PM

That is something else..... Thought my watchmaker had a lot of parts lol.

greekbum · 2 March 2017, 01:26 PM

Parts are king and I've been hoarding for many years and just started selling some off my self a few years ago.

Richard Carver · 2 March 2017, 02:16 PM

Yep, us big dog parts guys stand to make a fortune!

Bwhahahaha

rootbeer7 · 2 March 2017, 04:51 PM

I prefer the full sets Haywood ;)

crowncollection · 2 March 2017, 06:03 PM

Yep good to have for sure, I have a healthy stash too lol

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Haywood_Milton · 2 March 2017, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Hopefully this thread doesn't get you a load more of those annoying WTB private messages.

None so far, thank goodness. That has become a general problem though, here and elsewhere. It is almost taken for granted by some that anything posted on the VRF Facebook group is a sales post. I don't do any internet sales or sell by mail order even within the UK, so most people quickly realise I'm not selling through posts on fora, either. The American dealer who was soliciting for any vintage pieces posted here has now been banned, but it will be interesting to see if he pops up with another user name or continues to operate in the same way through other channels.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Carver

Yep, us big dog parts guys stand to make a fortune!

Bwhahahaha

I remember when I had far fewer spares than that and who knows - you may have just that one piece one of us really needs!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

I prefer the full sets Haywood ;)

Haha, yes! However, look at that photo, calculate the values involved and you probably have a full spec mil sub or full set Comex 1665 plus a few other tasty pieces on top.

I did learn a long time ago never to throw out anything Rolex-related. There are collectors for all materials connected with the brand and it gives me great pleasure to see a range of specialist item in the hands of someone who has researched them in greater depth than anyone previously.

The former managers of ADs who work for me regularly groan at the memory of things they have thrown out in the past.

H

Vincent65 · 2 March 2017, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton

I remember when I had far fewer spares than that and who knows - you may have just that one piece one of us really needs!

Assuming he'll sell it, to one...

watchlovr · 2 March 2017, 09:19 PM

Vintage Speedmaster parts are getting up there now too, $5k for a 1969 bezel plus insert, last time I looked.

Toronto Soup King · 2 March 2017, 11:28 PM

I posted a ratty old dial on VRF and someone (politely) offered me a grand for it, yikes

fusionstorm · 3 March 2017, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Carver

Yep, us big dog parts guys stand to make a fortune!

Bwhahahaha

Wow wow wow, is that the limited edition Rolex safety pin in the bottom center second compartment??!!!??

Richard Carver · 3 March 2017, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by fusionstorm

Wow wow wow, is that the limited edition Rolex safety pin in the bottom center second compartment??!!!??

Crap! I signed a non-disclosure to keep that from public view! Don't tell anyone!

Mike Wood · 3 March 2017, 04:10 AM

Great treasure, Haywood!!

scooba · 6 March 2017, 02:34 AM

Well , from my experience MrHM won't make a fortune from these parts, he kindly gifted me two super nice links for a 19mm 78350 bracelet . Haywood is a real gent and contributes massively to lots of forums,we are very lucky he finds the time to help educate us, Thx again MR HM

watchlovr · 6 March 2017, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooba

Well , from my experience MrHM won't make a fortune from these parts, he kindly gifted me two super nice links for a 19mm 78350 bracelet . Haywood is a real gent and contributes massively to lots of forums,we are very lucky he finds the time to help educate us, Thx again MR HM

I have a similar story to tell about the same gentleman, I only hope "Watch Karma" is real, if so he'll no doubt stumble across another 1665 Comex very soon.

Boaters · 6 March 2017, 07:19 AM

Haywood you are a prime candidate for hoarders rehab ... lol

seattleal · 6 March 2017, 09:58 AM

WOW! Haywood - my new best friend!

(Sorry Richard - but keep collecting)

2 March 2017, 10:26 AM	#1
Haywood_Milton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yes, it is ! Location: Cheshire & Mersey Watch: Military issue Sub Posts: 1,319	If parts are to become ever more valuable... ..then perhaps hoarding those you can, when you can, will provide the currency with which to pay for what you need. If I'm ever stuck in a lift with the relevant box and a red Bergeon screwdriver, I'm going to have to see just how long a rope of 62523 links I can make.... H __________________ Comex:5513,5514,1665x2,16800x2,16600 Mil sub:5517x2,5513x9,5512 Submariner:6536/1x2,5508,5513 PCG u/line & double SWISS (America's Cup),5513 giltx2, 5513 m-firstx2,5513 gloss WGx2,1680 Red,1680 White Mk1 & Mk2 Sea-Dweller:1665 DRSDx3,Great Whitex3 GMT-Master:6542x2 (1 Bakelite),1675x8 (2 gilt), 16750 & SeaKing 116710LN Explorer:1016x6 (1 gilt),5500x3,14270 Blackout, Orange 1655 x4 Milgauss 1019x3 Cosmo 6263 *RNCD DSSD 116660.

2 March 2017, 10:48 AM	#3
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,711	Oh my __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

2 March 2017, 01:26 PM	#10
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,415	Parts are king and I've been hoarding for many years and just started selling some off my self a few years ago. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

2 March 2017, 04:51 PM	#12
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,950	I prefer the full sets Haywood ;) __________________ @imrootbeer7

2 March 2017, 06:03 PM	#13
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	Yep good to have for sure, I have a healthy stash too lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

2 March 2017, 10:43 AM	#2
Zaslice "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Chamblee GA Posts: 211	So you're the one! Happen to have an 18k plaque pin buckle??

2 March 2017, 10:50 AM	#4
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,585

2 March 2017, 11:24 AM	#6
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,193	Very, very impressive. Well organized too!

2 March 2017, 12:42 PM	#7
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,356	Hopefully this thread doesn't get you a load more of those annoying WTB private messages.

2 March 2017, 01:25 PM	#9
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	That is something else..... Thought my watchmaker had a lot of parts lol.

2 March 2017, 02:16 PM	#11
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Yep, us big dog parts guys stand to make a fortune! Bwhahahaha

2 March 2017, 09:19 PM	#16
watchlovr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: UK Posts: 252	Vintage Speedmaster parts are getting up there now too, $5k for a 1969 bezel plus insert, last time I looked.

2 March 2017, 11:28 PM	#17
Toronto Soup King "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Pete Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: 1016. Posts: 687	I posted a ratty old dial on VRF and someone (politely) offered me a grand for it, yikes

3 March 2017, 04:10 AM	#20
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 609	Great treasure, Haywood!!

6 March 2017, 02:34 AM	#21
scooba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Anything Posts: 2,487	Well , from my experience MrHM won't make a fortune from these parts, he kindly gifted me two super nice links for a 19mm 78350 bracelet . Haywood is a real gent and contributes massively to lots of forums,we are very lucky he finds the time to help educate us, Thx again MR HM

6 March 2017, 07:19 AM	#23
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Haywood you are a prime candidate for hoarders rehab ... lol

6 March 2017, 09:58 AM	#24
seattleal 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Al Location: Out West Watch: Gilt Subs Posts: 835	WOW! Haywood - my new best friend! (Sorry Richard - but keep collecting)

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