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Old 14 November 2022, 01:07 AM   #31
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what a catch, nice score indeed!
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Old 14 November 2022, 01:39 AM   #32
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Here are a few photos of the 1967 GMT sold at Marshall Field's that I purchased over a dozen years ago from the original owner's family. Sold through Marshall Field's and serviced through their contract watchmaker. (Marshall Field's was a high end department store purchased by Macy's approximately 15 years ago.)
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Old 14 November 2022, 02:02 AM   #33
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Old 14 November 2022, 02:06 AM   #34
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Stunning piece - Congratulations!
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Old 14 November 2022, 02:27 AM   #35
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Wow! That's a stunning 1655 set! Congrats!

And since you asked .... Here's my 6263 set, 6.05 serial. Original sold at an AD called Slavicks in LA on Jan. 22, 1982, which means this Daytona sat around for awhile before selling.
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Old 14 November 2022, 02:36 AM   #36
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Old 14 November 2022, 02:37 AM   #37
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Congratulation, beautiful reference with an amazing set,
love to see the original price, $875!!
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Old 14 November 2022, 02:50 AM   #38
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Both of those pieces are stunners, jP!!
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Old 14 November 2022, 03:00 AM   #39
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Superb! Love that reference, thanks for sharing!
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Old 14 November 2022, 03:03 AM   #40
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Very nice timepieces!!!
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Old 14 November 2022, 04:35 AM   #41
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Nice find John. It’s in great condition
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Old 14 November 2022, 08:28 AM   #42
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They originally bought it at Nordstrom?
My key takeaway as well

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Yes, and Marshall Fields also sold Rolex back in the day.
I believe that back then the high-end jewelry sections at those stores were concessions (even though receipts would have been printed on the store's paper stock). Marshall Fields, up until the Macy's takeover, still sold Omega at many of its stores.
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Old 14 November 2022, 11:01 AM   #43
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Wow! That's a stunning 1655 set! Congrats!

And since you asked .... Here's my 6263 set, 6.05 serial. Original sold at an AD called Slavicks in LA on Jan. 22, 1982, which means this Daytona sat around for awhile before selling.
That’s a stunner Aaron
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Old 14 November 2022, 11:19 AM   #44
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Here are a few photos of the 1967 GMT sold at Marshall Field's that I purchased over a dozen years ago from the original owner's family. Sold through Marshall Field's and serviced through their contract watchmaker. (Marshall Field's was a high end department store purchased by Macy's approximately 15 years ago.)
Very interesting the Marshall Fields box. Really loved that store. The original, at least. None of the mall ones were ever close in terms of merchandise or ambiance. Still fun to walk around because much of the physical character remains, but it’s a fraction of what it once was.

Also interesting “fun fact” from that paperwork: Sutters also used to be the Chicago independent RSC until it lost trust status around 4-5 years ago.

Quite a fine set there!
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Old 14 November 2022, 11:35 AM   #45
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I wonder if Neiman Marcus and Saks also sold Rolex back in the day?
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Old 14 November 2022, 11:58 AM   #46
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Old 14 November 2022, 01:37 PM   #47
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I wonder if Neiman Marcus and Saks also sold Rolex back in the day?
Probably all depends on who owned the jewelry concession at the time.
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Old 14 November 2022, 01:42 PM   #48
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Amazing find, great story. Love all the old, vintage paraphernalia it comes with. That box sticker especially is sweet!
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Old 14 November 2022, 06:19 PM   #49
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Great find.
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Old 14 November 2022, 08:56 PM   #50
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Truly awesome, JP. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 14 November 2022, 09:18 PM   #51
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Congrats nice find!!
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Old 14 November 2022, 09:53 PM   #52
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What a great find. They are still out there, just need to find them!
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Old 14 November 2022, 10:01 PM   #53
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Old 15 November 2022, 02:01 AM   #54
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Thank you! Truly the only watch I'll never sell.
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Old 15 November 2022, 03:12 AM   #55
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Old 15 November 2022, 04:51 AM   #56
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Love it John! What a great find and congrats my friend
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Old 15 November 2022, 05:04 AM   #57
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Love it John! What a great find and congrats my friend
Thanks for the kind words Jeff, and to all the others that left comments in this thread. Also, thanks Aaron (swish) for the photos of your gorgeous Daytona 6263 post and thanks to anyone else contributing photos of their vintage sets.

Anyone sets out there? Post them up.
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Old 15 November 2022, 07:56 AM   #58
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perfect condition ! nice find !
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Old 15 November 2022, 08:22 AM   #59
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Old 15 November 2022, 09:11 AM   #60
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Killer stuff guys, I always liked the Bufkor box.
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