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7 September 2017, 03:23 AM | #1 |
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Need some help identifying a Daytona....
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As a young 5 year old kid, I always admired my uncle and the watch he was wearing. a tough sailor, traveling and exploring the world. When he was promoted 1st chief engineer on a ship in the sixties, he bought himself this watch. I had no clue what the brand was, did not even think of value for any watch. The watch and my uncle were made for each other....So when I think about the watch, I think about my uncle. When I think about my uncle, I think about the watch. Now, 45 years later, he recently gave me this watch. Needless to say that for me it has a priceless emotional bond. Today, I went to a shop to get it cleaned, by a certified Rolex dealer specialized in vintage watches. The lady who helped was speechless, when she saw the watch. a 38mm Daytona..it seems to be a rare watch and has great value? Well, I would like to know more about the watch, any information is welcome an greatly appreciated....Anyone who can tell me what I have? Thanks in advance! Blue's. |
7 September 2017, 05:19 PM | #2 |
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I see there was no picture..... here is one, before I gave it to the store.
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7 September 2017, 05:28 PM | #3 |
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Start by googling "Paul Newman", "exotic"... & congratulations!!
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7 September 2017, 05:44 PM | #4 |
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Wow
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Awesome
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7 September 2017, 06:27 PM | #6 |
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Thanks! Tamiya...seems that I have a Paul Newman Daytona...!!!? Wow and awesome indeed..!
There seems to be a difference in the outer ring saying: 'units per hour'. Mine is at the crown... Some are at 1300 hours. Anyone knows what the difference is? Later or earlier productions? |
7 September 2017, 06:43 PM | #7 | |
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If all is correct it is close to a 200k watch. Make sure you treat it that way. You may want to compare it against this fine example sold in 2013. http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/w...9-76fee1d3a9de |
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7 September 2017, 08:13 PM | #8 |
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7 September 2017, 08:15 PM | #9 |
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Thats a gorgeous watch
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7 September 2017, 08:36 PM | #10 |
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Thanks roh123!
It is now in the shop to give me an estimate about service needed, that will take a few weeks. Just called them to also look up the stamp mark.... I will keep you posted! Feeling lucky....!!! |
7 September 2017, 08:50 PM | #11 |
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Just make sure no visible parts being changed. Also; i hope they are used to handling this kind of watch as mistakes could be very costly. :)
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Please make sure nothing gets changed and that the watch is with a very reputable and trustworthy watchmaker. I would not hesitate to go as far as taking it back and sending it to the likes of LAWW/ABC etc if I had any doubts. Very few people I would trust with that kind of watch. Also, huge huge congratulations on such a marvellous watch. To have sentimental value with a watch of that caliber is just amazing. Wear in best health, and keep taking pictures for us! |
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7 September 2017, 11:48 PM | #13 |
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Good Lord
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8 September 2017, 01:25 AM | #14 |
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Thank god it was an honest lady and you didn't come on with a story about how you sold it for $5k or something!
What an awesome piece to be given! |
8 September 2017, 01:34 AM | #15 |
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Nice. Take care of your baby.
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8 September 2017, 01:35 AM | #16 |
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Wow, this is an unbelievable inheritance. Please, PLEASE consider carefully who handles your watch. It's worth a fortune (literally) and in the hands of someone who is not well versed in the vintage / antiquities world, they can do thousands of dollars worth of damage - despite having the best of intentions.
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WOW!! Congratulations!! Wear it in great health!
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8 September 2017, 01:49 AM | #18 |
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Nice watch..if it still runs i wouldn't let it touch by anyone else but you.
Enjoy it
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Again, make sure absolutely NO PARTS are changed.
Just service the movement.
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8 September 2017, 02:06 AM | #20 |
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Thank god it was an honest lady and you didn't come on with a story about how you sold it for $5k or something!
What an awesome piece to be given! |
8 September 2017, 02:10 AM | #21 |
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Story of the year right there, friend! Congratulations!
In all fairness, the watch in question does not appear to have been babied a single day of its life. That does not excuse anyone from treating it carelessly in any way (now).
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That is awesome.....have never been a fan of the "Newman" dials but what a find/inheritance. Congrats is in good order, I hope everything checks out and you keep it for the sentiment.
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8 September 2017, 02:43 AM | #23 |
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Wow, I had to re-read that OP just to make sure I wasn't mistaken..... Original, Paul Newman, with who? Oh no.... I would follow the advice here and let LAWW or someone very skilled work on this piece.
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8 September 2017, 03:20 AM | #24 |
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Wow. There has been an amazing run of vintage finds on this forum in the last week or so...
Congrats to the OP, absolutely amazing. |
8 September 2017, 03:57 AM | #25 |
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It looks to be in great condition. Great dial, sharp edges on case and bezel. Disregard the scratched crystal and the somewhat worn (original folded) bracelet it is a top piece.
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8 September 2017, 04:29 AM | #26 |
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WOW! Congrats! Another great watch story, love it. Keep us posted!
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Wow! Amazing! Congrats! With all due respect to your current watchmaker, I would immediately retrieve your watch and do some research to find a specialist. And why did they say it would take a few weeks just to give you an estimate? That sounds like a long time just for an estimate/evaluation. I'm nervous for you.
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9 September 2017, 11:21 AM | #28 |
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I would get that watch back ASAP!
I'm sweating just thinking about what can possibly happen to it in the hands of a non-vintage specialist watchmaker! PLEASE do yourself (and us) a favor and get that watch back in your hands ASAP! |
9 September 2017, 12:06 PM | #29 |
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Was pic removed? Can't see it.
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