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donq · 24 February 2018, 09:34 AM

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/gi...-dollars-found

Anyone read this?
Some luck!!

Valle de Joux · 24 February 2018, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donq

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/gi...-dollars-found

Anyone read this?
Some luck!!

Hopefully, the 'new' owner will donate some funds to the flea market seller. Karma can be a b*tch...

Patton250 · 24 February 2018, 09:45 AM

Somebody will pay $30,000 for that. Lol

thomaswentworth · 24 February 2018, 10:14 AM

WOW! Probably similar odds as winning Power Ball. But Power Ball is worth a hundred million. I've been thinking lately about whether or not there may be any Rolexes on the bottom of the ocean and what kind of condition they'd be in when subjected to such salinated water and in some places depth pressure. Probably as easy to find one on the ocean floor as it is to find a $10 5512 at a flea market. Did they still have gilt dials in 1968?

Terrakot · 24 February 2018, 10:28 AM

unbelievable! probably on the same market will be Monet painting next time..

watchwatcher · 24 February 2018, 10:28 AM

Thankfully, the story ended with this:

Update: We've heard back from Kyle, who elected not to have the watch serviced by Rolex.

He must have got a heads up from somewhere...good for him.

FTX I · 24 February 2018, 10:38 AM

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

mjclark32 · 24 February 2018, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

thankfully, the story ended with this:

Update: We've heard back from kyle, who elected not to have the watch serviced by rolex.

He must have got a heads up from somewhere...good for him.

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the_natural · 24 February 2018, 11:03 AM

Dang! So awesome.

Kostas · 24 February 2018, 11:08 AM

Wow very nice find .... if, and that's a big IF it’s true

shawndww · 24 February 2018, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Kostas

Wow very nice find .... if, and that's a big IF it’s true

I Just bought a seamaster for $7.99. They Are just watches to most people. Don’t over think it.

shawndww · 24 February 2018, 11:16 AM

For 7.99. Not the value of a 5512. But happens every day :)

DoctorA · 24 February 2018, 11:26 AM

Wow!! I’m hitting the flea markets from tomorrow lol

77T · 24 February 2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Thankfully, the story ended with this:

Update: We've heard back from Kyle, who elected not to have the watch serviced by Rolex.

He must have got a heads up from somewhere...good for him.

Right you are!
I was screaming (in my head) as I read, the story saying Rolex was restoring it. That is, until I read that postscript you quoted.

Another curious it’s - how did Kyle get access to the Rolex serial number index to discover it was a 5512? Maybe the story has a fact twisted because only the RSC would be able to do that.

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TitanCi · 24 February 2018, 11:31 AM

Wow!!!!!!!! That's awesome. Im glad he elected not to have it restored. I wonder if he feels "gilty" knowing he scored big time?!

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Rockrolex · 24 February 2018, 11:38 AM

I smell a Folex here. I could be wrong, but. . . .

donq · 24 February 2018, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Right you are!
I was screaming (in my head) as I read, the story saying Rolex was restoring it. That is, until I read that postscript you quoted.

Another curious it’s - how did Kyle get access to the Rolex serial number index to discover it was a 5512? Maybe the story has a fact twisted because only the RSC would be able to do that.

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If he knows enough to report the watch story to Hodinkee he's probably a WIS.

77T · 24 February 2018, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by donq

If he knows enough to report the watch story to Hodinkee he's probably a WIS.

Sure - but no WIS has access to Rolex’s s/n database online. Nor do AD’s, nor do watchmakers with parts accounts.

The article led me to my question due to this quote:
“Once he got the watch home, however, he took the bracelet off and searched for the serial number online. Lo and behold, it came back as a 5512 dating from 1968.”

Only the RSC and HQ have that data online.

Perhaps it’s just a case of muddy writing and should have said the case was engraved with a 5512 reference number, and the serial number appeared to be approximately 1968 according to informal online resources.

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donq · 24 February 2018, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Sure - but no WIS has access to Rolex’s s/n database online. Nor do AD’s, nor do watchmakers with parts accounts.

The article led me to my question due to this quote:
“Once he got the watch home, however, he took the bracelet off and searched for the serial number online. Lo and behold, it came back as a 5512 dating from 1968.”

Only the RSC and HQ have that data online.

Perhaps it’s just a case of muddy writing and should have said the case was engraved with a 5512 reference number, and the serial number appeared to be approximately 1968 according to informal online resources.

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Sorry, but I don't see why he needs access to the Rolex database to identify the model of this watch. If it has a 4-line dial and is marked on the mid case as a 5512, that should be pretty good assumption.

Now the date could be off slightly (the bracelet is definitely off a later watch) but the only other option I can see is if it is a 5513 with hard to read engraving and an incorrect 4-line dial?

Correct me if I'm wrong. I'm hardly and expert on these things..

77T · 24 February 2018, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donq

Sorry, but I don't see why he needs access to the Rolex database to identify the model of this watch. If it has a 4-line dial and is marked on the mid case as a 5512, that should be pretty good assumption.

Now the date could be off slightly (the bracelet is definitely off a later watch) but the only other option I can see is if it is a 5513 with hard to read engraving and an incorrect 4-line dial?

Correct me if I'm wrong. I'm hardly and expert on these things..

I’m not saying you’re wrong - but did you see where the article gave the impression Kyle had determined it was a 5512 from 1968 by looking up the serial number online?

We know the reference number is on the midcases - it’s just sloppy writing in the article - and the self-regulated s/n lists are approximations for date of sale.

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BigBlue1 · 24 February 2018, 01:17 PM

looks amazing.

Bond's First Watch · 24 February 2018, 01:40 PM

I'm literally crying right now.

JParm · 24 February 2018, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Valle de Joux

Hopefully, the 'new' owner will donate some funds to the flea market seller. Karma can be a b*tch...

This is was one of my first thoughts when I read the story earlier, but thinking about it now, the seller could end up doing something unscrupulous if the buyer ever came back to them (i.e. claiming it was stolen, etc.). Lucky guy though.

Hairdude1 · 24 February 2018, 02:53 PM

Thank gawd he didn't have Rolex service it

DLRIDES · 24 February 2018, 03:15 PM

Interesting read, glad it wasn’t sent for Rolex to ruin it !

henrylee · 24 February 2018, 03:36 PM

Awesome find! Why doesn't this kind of stuff happen to me?

Jamesw20 · 25 February 2018, 12:30 AM

Just wondering why not to have Rolex SERVICE it? I understand why he didn’t want it refinished, dial changed, etc. each time I’ve sent to RSC they send me an itemized suggestion list of things to do which I can opt for/against. Shouldn’t a simple service just lubricate and clean the movement which is all positive?

drmizzou · 25 February 2018, 01:18 AM

Wow. fantastic story! Reminds of this similar story....! http://ktla.com/2015/02/17/arizona-m...it-for-350000/

Fleetlord · 25 February 2018, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I smell a Folex here. I could be wrong, but. . . .

I agree. I find it very hard to believe that someone let a ROLEX go for $10.00

schoolboy · 25 February 2018, 03:25 AM

Great read!

Thanks for sharing

24 February 2018, 09:34 AM	#1
donq "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas tx Watch: 16610,1675,16030 Posts: 1,135	$10.00 Submariner found at flea market https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/gi...-dollars-found Anyone read this? Some luck!!

24 February 2018, 09:45 AM	#3
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24 February 2018, 10:28 AM	#5
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24 February 2018, 11:26 AM	#13
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	Wow!! I’m hitting the flea markets from tomorrow lol __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

24 February 2018, 11:38 AM	#16
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,539	I smell a Folex here. I could be wrong, but. . . . __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

24 February 2018, 10:14 AM	#4
thomaswentworth Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Tom Wentworth Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116610 Sub Posts: 541	WOW! Probably similar odds as winning Power Ball. But Power Ball is worth a hundred million. I've been thinking lately about whether or not there may be any Rolexes on the bottom of the ocean and what kind of condition they'd be in when subjected to such salinated water and in some places depth pressure. Probably as easy to find one on the ocean floor as it is to find a $10 5512 at a flea market. Did they still have gilt dials in 1968?

24 February 2018, 10:28 AM	#6
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,522	Thankfully, the story ended with this: Update: We've heard back from Kyle, who elected not to have the watch serviced by Rolex. He must have got a heads up from somewhere...good for him.

24 February 2018, 10:38 AM	#7
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

24 February 2018, 11:03 AM	#9
the_natural "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Edward Location: USA Posts: 857	Dang! So awesome.

24 February 2018, 11:08 AM	#10
Kostas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,243	Wow very nice find .... if, and that's a big IF it’s true

24 February 2018, 11:31 AM	#15
TitanCi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: California Posts: 555	Wow!!!!!!!! That's awesome. Im glad he elected not to have it restored. I wonder if he feels "gilty" knowing he scored big time?! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 February 2018, 01:17 PM	#21
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24 February 2018, 01:40 PM	#22
Bond's First Watch Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Watch: Only the 114060 Posts: 380	I'm literally crying right now.

24 February 2018, 02:53 PM	#24
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Thank gawd he didn't have Rolex service it __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

24 February 2018, 03:15 PM	#25
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24 February 2018, 03:36 PM	#26
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,216	Awesome find! Why doesn't this kind of stuff happen to me? __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

25 February 2018, 12:30 AM	#27
Jamesw20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 156	Just wondering why not to have Rolex SERVICE it? I understand why he didn’t want it refinished, dial changed, etc. each time I’ve sent to RSC they send me an itemized suggestion list of things to do which I can opt for/against. Shouldn’t a simple service just lubricate and clean the movement which is all positive?

25 February 2018, 01:18 AM	#28
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	Wow. fantastic story! Reminds of this similar story....! http://ktla.com/2015/02/17/arizona-m...it-for-350000/

25 February 2018, 03:25 AM	#30
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Great read! Thanks for sharing

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