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Andrews148 · 7 August 2021, 09:22 PM

I saw this on one of the detecting pages that I follow on Instagram.
I have found that stainless objects on the beach will, in time be tainted by any ferrous metals that are touching them.
I suspect that this was found in a spot that isn't submerged all the time and that this has caused the corrosion.
I think it may be genuine. What are your thoughts?

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garyk · 7 August 2021, 09:25 PM

Cool, boggles the mind…

Driver8 · 7 August 2021, 10:32 PM

Looks like the dial and hands are totally unmarked. If true, it's a testament to the longevity of the gaskets and construction.

brandrea · 7 August 2021, 10:35 PM

So did they clean it up?

jimcameron · 7 August 2021, 10:51 PM

That is a watch that fell into a bowl of Chilly.

fskywalker · 7 August 2021, 10:52 PM

Curious if the bracelet is broken as would be more suspicious of being real if the bracelet is complete. Hard to tell from picture if it is a genuine Sub

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samuel019 · 7 August 2021, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimcameron

That is a watch that fell into a bowl of Chilly.

Kinda looks that way

As far as genuine? Second hand and dial look fine. Who knows really

Wahlberg · 8 August 2021, 12:02 AM

Clean-up video + repair video please! I hope it's genuine, makes a better story.

If you would repair this I assume it's a new case + bracelet. So the only thing useable is the movement and dial?

MrGoat · 8 August 2021, 12:56 AM

It appears it started working from being handled. That’s awesome, I’d be curious if they could find the owner and see how long it’d been underwater.

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Carroll · 8 August 2021, 01:06 AM

Amazing discovery. Do share a picture of before/after repairs if you get to fix it, would be awesome.

Marcjvr · 8 August 2021, 01:13 AM

I hope it is genuine but these days most of the stuff on social media is staged/fake to drive clicks and followers

NiJaRo1225 · 8 August 2021, 01:21 AM

Very cool, if it’s real.

Similar story: There was a security guard at a venue I used to play every week in NYC, who found a 2-tone, black dial sub (116613LN) while snorkeling with his family.
He said a little “glimmer” caught his eye just as he was heading up to the surface. He surfaced, took a breath and dove again, but couldn’t immediately find the glimmer again. Dove a couple more times, located it, and it turned out to be the 116613LN. It was in very good shape, IIRC, so obviously not down there a long time (relative to the watch above). He told me he’d never been a “watch guy”, but he had that sub on every single time I saw him.

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Gab27 · 8 August 2021, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcjvr

I hope it is genuine but these days most of the stuff on social media is staged/fake to drive clicks and followers

x2. I have about as much confidence in the sincerity of things posted on social media as I do towards a call from "Steve" at "customer support".

rolexjc · 8 August 2021, 01:32 AM

Fake watch…

dnpina · 8 August 2021, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimcameron

That is a watch that fell into a bowl of Chilly.

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M.a.x. · 8 August 2021, 01:44 AM

Cape Cod polishing cloth will buff that out.

Marcjvr · 8 August 2021, 01:46 AM

Is this watch over polished?

The answer is a definitive NO

GradyPhilpott · 8 August 2021, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexjc

Fake watch…

I think you're right.

dannyp · 8 August 2021, 01:58 AM

Leaning towards fake, as bezel font looks like a five-digit while lugs are clearly a 11 series.

Still, held up quite remarkably internally it seems.

bayerische · 8 August 2021, 01:59 AM

Most definitely fake.

donas · 8 August 2021, 05:23 AM

Maybe this is PADI's from the story he tells of his sub catching on the boat during a water entry

Old Expat Beast · 8 August 2021, 10:49 AM

Moved to Watchout, where it belongs.

freefly · 8 August 2021, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexjc

Fake watch…

This. The watch is not genuine.

Maybe that's why it was tossed into the ocean.

Gemalto · 8 August 2021, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freefly

This. The watch is not genuine.

Maybe that's why it was tossed into the ocean.

Correct, this watch is a 120$ regmariner replica, a rather clumsy attempt at faking a 116610LN. Hour indices are edgy, SEL completely wrong. Also the mud on the watch, not very convincing, clearly staged instagram story…

Knappo 1307 · 11 August 2021, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexjc

Fake watch…

And fake story.....

7 August 2021, 09:22 PM	#1
Andrews148 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Steve Andrews Location: Jersey Posts: 164	Sub found in sea genuine? I saw this on one of the detecting pages that I follow on Instagram. I have found that stainless objects on the beach will, in time be tainted by any ferrous metals that are touching them. I suspect that this was found in a spot that isn't submerged all the time and that this has caused the corrosion. I think it may be genuine. What are your thoughts? Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk __________________ Omega Seamaster 2254.50 Rolex OP39 114300 black Rolex Explorer 36mm 124270

7 August 2021, 09:25 PM	#2
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,035	Cool, boggles the mind… __________________

7 August 2021, 10:52 PM	#6
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,593	Curious if the bracelet is broken as would be more suspicious of being real if the bracelet is complete. Hard to tell from picture if it is a genuine Sub Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

8 August 2021, 01:59 AM	#20
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Most definitely fake. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

8 August 2021, 10:49 AM	#22
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,356	Moved to Watchout, where it belongs. __________________ _______________________

7 August 2021, 10:32 PM	#3
Driver8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,761	Looks like the dial and hands are totally unmarked. If true, it's a testament to the longevity of the gaskets and construction.

7 August 2021, 10:35 PM	#4
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,587	So did they clean it up?

7 August 2021, 10:51 PM	#5
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,516	That is a watch that fell into a bowl of Chilly.

8 August 2021, 12:02 AM	#8
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,530	Clean-up video + repair video please! I hope it's genuine, makes a better story. If you would repair this I assume it's a new case + bracelet. So the only thing useable is the movement and dial?

8 August 2021, 12:56 AM	#9
MrGoat 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Goat Location: Southwest Florida Watch: 16613 Posts: 4,786	It appears it started working from being handled. That’s awesome, I’d be curious if they could find the owner and see how long it’d been underwater. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 August 2021, 01:06 AM	#10
Carroll Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Ohio Watch: Sea-Dweller 1665 Posts: 81	Amazing discovery. Do share a picture of before/after repairs if you get to fix it, would be awesome.

8 August 2021, 01:13 AM	#11
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,554	I hope it is genuine but these days most of the stuff on social media is staged/fake to drive clicks and followers

8 August 2021, 01:21 AM	#12
NiJaRo1225 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: U.S. Watch: AP and Rolex Posts: 471	Very cool, if it’s real. Similar story: There was a security guard at a venue I used to play every week in NYC, who found a 2-tone, black dial sub (116613LN) while snorkeling with his family. He said a little “glimmer” caught his eye just as he was heading up to the surface. He surfaced, took a breath and dove again, but couldn’t immediately find the glimmer again. Dove a couple more times, located it, and it turned out to be the 116613LN. It was in very good shape, IIRC, so obviously not down there a long time (relative to the watch above). He told me he’d never been a “watch guy”, but he had that sub on every single time I saw him. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 August 2021, 01:32 AM	#14
rolexjc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham City Posts: 137	Fake watch…

8 August 2021, 01:44 AM	#16
M.a.x. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 129	Cape Cod polishing cloth will buff that out.

8 August 2021, 01:46 AM	#17
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,554	Is this watch over polished? The answer is a definitive NO

8 August 2021, 01:58 AM	#19
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	Leaning towards fake, as bezel font looks like a five-digit while lugs are clearly a 11 series. Still, held up quite remarkably internally it seems.

8 August 2021, 05:23 AM	#21
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	Maybe this is PADI's from the story he tells of his sub catching on the boat during a water entry

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