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DadsWatch72 · 11 January 2010, 11:25 AM

If he didn't know what it was, then he wouldn't have posted the link for the Hodinkee artilce that stated their watch was selling for $45,000. Its right in his Ebay description.

On 10-Jan-10 at 10:36:01 AEDST, seller added the following information:

Here's some more information on the watch:
http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2008/11...of-the-ha.html

The watch sale didn't end until: Ended 11 Jan, 201008:42:26 AEDST

Rolex Sea Dweller Double Red From 1973: The Hardest of the Hardcore Diving Watches

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2008/11...of-the-ha.html

mcjp6 · 11 January 2010, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

If he didn't know what it was, then he wouldn't have posted the link for the Hodinkee artilce that stated their watch was selling for $45,000. Its right in his Ebay description.

Rolex Sea Dweller Double Red From 1973: The Hardest of the Hardcore Diving Watches

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2008/11...of-the-ha.html

He only posted that link after having received numerous emails telling him about his watch. Two of which we from me.

DadsWatch72 · 11 January 2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mcjp6

He only posted that link after having received numerous emails telling him about his watch. Two of which we from me.

But the watch sale didn't end until : Ended 11 Jan, 2010 08:42:26 AEDST

He updated the watch info on 10-Jan-10 at 10:36:01 AEDST

I would have immediately ended the sale if I found out I was selling a grail watch for a song and a dance. He waited a day???

haitek · 11 January 2010, 11:45 AM

Hey DadsWatch72!

It's true, I didn't know what I had, I just posted that link as I found it. I have since found out it was made in 1967/8 and am doing further research and answering the many emails I have received regarding this watch. I have stopped the auction on ebay and am doing further research on it. I am playing this one by ear. Thank you for your comments.
Regards,
Abi Nathan

Quote:

Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

If he didn't know what it was, then he wouldn't have posted the link for the Hodinkee artilce that stated their watch was selling for $45,000. Its right in his Ebay description.

Rolex Sea Dweller Double Red From 1973: The Hardest of the Hardcore Diving Watches

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2008/11...of-the-ha.html

DadsWatch72 · 11 January 2010, 11:55 AM

It is possible not to know that you own a rare watch. I wore mine for many years without realizing what it was worth. Of course, it wasn't always worth as much as it is now. It appreciated more in the last few years. Anyway, once I did a few google searches on the thing, I realized. If I were posting/selling the watch on Ebay (considering I went to all that trouble to find out how to sell on Ebay), then I would have done my homework and researched for an approximate value to sell the watch. And like I said, if you really didn't know what you had and didn't do any research before you put a price of 500 AU on the watch, then you would have immedicately stopped the auction. You didn't stop it for another day, if you stopped it at all. The time might have ran out for all I know. I'm not that versed on Ebay so I can't say for sure. Why don't you post some clear close up pictures of the dial, caseback, and lug engravings for the experts to look at? That might help.

There are two other DRSD for sale right now on Ebay in Australia for reference. Surely you saw those among your watch?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ROLEX-SUBMARI...item518f93b206

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ROLEX-Submari...item588564a0e0

mcjp6 · 11 January 2010, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

If I were posting/selling the watch on Ebay (considering I went to all that trouble to find out how to sell on Ebay), then I would have done my homework and researched for an approximate value to sell the watch. And like I said, if you really didn't know what you had and didn't do any research before you put a price of 500 AU on the watch, then you would have immedicately stopped the auction. You didn't stop it for another day, if you stopped it at all.

You sound like a disbeliever!! Have a little faith....

, not everyone thinks as you do.

mcjp6 · 11 January 2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

There are two other DRSD for sale right now on Ebay in Australia for reference. Surely you saw those among your watch?

these are both located in the US......

haitek · 11 January 2010, 12:11 PM

Yes, I know I'm a bit slow but selling on ebay is new to me and I really didn't know I had a 'grail' watch. I have been a travelling musician for most of my life and haven't kept up with the value of things and really didn't know what it was I was trying to sell until I tried to sell it. I have received much help from members of this forum and from well-meaning ebay members. This has expanded my knowledge regarding this watch. It's definitely for sale but I want to take more time finding the right buyer now I know more. I will attempt to get better pictures and post them here in the near future.
Thank you for your comments.
Regards,
Abi Nathan

DadsWatch72 · 11 January 2010, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcjp6

You sound like a disbeliever!! Have a little faith....

, not everyone thinks as you do.

Thats because a DRSD being sold for 457.176 USD IS unbelievable.

We have a saying in Indiana....."Don't piss down my back and tell me its raining".

I hope I'm wrong, I really do. My father was a systems anyalyst in computers. Big IBM man. I assume that most computer programmers have an analytical way of thinking. I also assume that you would have went about selling the watch in an analytical mannor (you indicated your into computers on your website). Even your name haitek has computer "overtones". Most computer geeks I know are that way. You could be the exception.

DadsWatch72 · 11 January 2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mcjp6

these are both located in the US......

They are also listed in Ebay AU. Look at the top when you click on the link. Ebay.com au

mcjp6 · 11 January 2010, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

Thats because a DRSD being sold for 457.176 USD IS unbelievable.

We have a saying in Indiana....."Don't piss down my back and tell me its raining".

Thanks for the lesson in eloquent Indianan sayings and have a lovely day..

haitek · 11 January 2010, 12:27 PM

Hey guys!

I'm not a systems analyst nor am I analytical in my processes. I am a musician who uses computers to record and make music. I fly by the seat of my pants most of the time, as I did on ebay.
Incidentally 'mannor' is actually spelt 'manner' and 'your' is spelt 'you're'.
Hey! I've always been the exception.
Regards,
Abi Nathan

Quote:

Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

Thats because a DRSD being sold for 457.176 USD IS unbelievable.

We have a saying in Indiana....."Don't piss down my back and tell me its raining".

I hope I'm wrong, I really do. My father was a systems anyalyst in computers. Big IBM man. I assume that most computer programmers have an analytical way of thinking. I also assume that you would have went about selling the watch in an analytical mannor (you indicated your into computers on your website). Even your name haitek has computer "overtones". Most computer geeks I know are that way. You could be the exception.

DadsWatch72 · 11 January 2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mcjp6

Thanks for the lesson in eloquent Indianan sayings and have a nice day..

Just say Hoosier, not Indianan......

And your welcome.

DadsWatch72 · 11 January 2010, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haitek

Hey guys!

I'm not a systems analyst nor am I analytical in my processes. I am a musician who uses computers to record and make music. I fly by the seat of my pants most of the time, as I did on ebay.
Incidentally 'mannor' is actually spelt 'manner' and 'your' is spelt 'you're'.
Hey! I've always been the exception.
Regards,
Abi Nathan

Tell ya what, if it turns out to be genuine I will buy it for 500 AU.

onkyo · 11 January 2010, 12:47 PM

Can you post some better pics here???

DadsWatch72 · 11 January 2010, 12:52 PM

Nice guitar though. It says your a computer technician at the bottom under "About".

Quote: Compter technician and Musician.

http://www.reverbnation.com/abinathan#tab=rich_text

haitek · 11 January 2010, 12:55 PM

Hey onkyo!

Yes I will try to send some better pictures later today, need some new batteries in the camera.
Regards,
Abi

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Originally Posted by onkyo

Can you post some better pics here???

onkyo · 11 January 2010, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by haitek

Hey onkyo!

Yes I will try to send some better pictures later today, need some new batteries in the camera.
Regards,
Abi

Thanks. We would probably be able to tell you more about the watch.

Where can we hear some of your music????

haitek · 11 January 2010, 12:59 PM

Thank you for the compliment. I guess I'll have to amend
myspace and reverbnation to reflect my current status.
Regards,
Abi

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Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

Nice guitar though. It says your a computer technician at the bottom.

http://www.reverbnation.com/abinathan#tab=rich_text

haitek · 11 January 2010, 01:06 PM

You can hear some of my older stuff at http://www.myspace.com/abinathan

Sorry about the double posts, internet problems, probably because of the bushfires raging here.

Regards,
Abi Nathan

DadsWatch72 · 11 January 2010, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haitek

Thank you for the compliment. I guess I'll have to amend
myspace and reverbnation to reflect my current status.
Regards,
Abi

Your welcome. My son plays trumpet, mostly jazz. He studied under a great Jazz trumpet player named Danny Barber for many years who actually played for Frank Sinatra at some point. Here is his website. http://www.dannybarber.com/

idk01 · 11 January 2010, 01:10 PM

Hi Abi Nathan,

Welcome to TRF, glad you made you way here

Stick around and enjoy

Dave.

haitek · 11 January 2010, 01:13 PM

Thanks Dave!
I don't know what I'd be doing without this forum. It's an eye-opener and a great help in my mission.

Regards,
Abi Nathan

onkyo · 11 January 2010, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haitek

You can hear some of my older stuff at http://www.myspace.com/abinathan

Sorry about the double posts, internet problems, probably because of the bushfires raging here.

Regards,
Abi Nathan

Good stuff Abi!!

ParisDakarBmw · 11 January 2010, 01:26 PM

Abi,
Hang in there. These guys are the best! I started here a little while ago, and they helped me learn more about Rolex than I could on my own. If you post good pics, your going to get the full scoop. Welcome, and enjoy the knowledge!

haitek · 11 January 2010, 02:18 PM

Hey guys!

Photos as promised. You can see the damage to the crystal clearly, a few scratches on the case and the general condition of the watch. I eagerly await your comments.

Regards,
Abi Nathan

ParisDakarBmw · 11 January 2010, 02:25 PM

Dude...Get ready....I'll let the pro's fill you in on the specs. How did you happen upon this watch? The crystal looks to have been polished after the damage (needs new), no pearl on the bezel. The bezel insert may have been replaced after the incident that scuffed the crystal. In the meantime, can you get pics of the movement. These guys will need to see the inside to give you the full scoop. Good luck!

onkyo · 11 January 2010, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Dude...Get ready....I'll let the pro's fill you in on the specs. How did you happen upon this watch? The crystal looks to have been polished after the damage (needs new), no pearl on the bezel. The bezel insert may have been replaced after the incident that scuffed the crystal. In the meantime, can you get pics of the movement. These guys will need to see the inside to give you the full scoop. Good luck!

As above.... and what is the serial #??? underneath the endpiece on the case??

mcjp6 · 11 January 2010, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onkyo

As above.... and what is the serial #??? underneath the endpiece on the case??

Pav, Abi gave it to me earlier, 1720xxx.

haitek · 11 January 2010, 03:06 PM

Hey again!

The serial number is 172xxxx.
I won't take the back off it because I don't have the tool to do it.

Regards,
Abi Nathan

Quote:

Originally Posted by onkyo

As above.... and what is the serial #??? underneath the endpiece on the case??

11 January 2010, 12:11 PM	#38
haitek Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: haitek futur Location: Happiesville Watch: Citizen quartz ;-) Posts: 120	Drsd Yes, I know I'm a bit slow but selling on ebay is new to me and I really didn't know I had a 'grail' watch. I have been a travelling musician for most of my life and haven't kept up with the value of things and really didn't know what it was I was trying to sell until I tried to sell it. I have received much help from members of this forum and from well-meaning ebay members. This has expanded my knowledge regarding this watch. It's definitely for sale but I want to take more time finding the right buyer now I know more. I will attempt to get better pictures and post them here in the near future. Thank you for your comments. Regards, Abi Nathan

11 January 2010, 01:06 PM	#50
haitek Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: haitek futur Location: Happiesville Watch: Citizen quartz ;-) Posts: 120	Music You can hear some of my older stuff at http://www.myspace.com/abinathan Sorry about the double posts, internet problems, probably because of the bushfires raging here. Regards, Abi Nathan

11 January 2010, 01:10 PM	#52
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	Hi Abi Nathan, Welcome to TRF, glad you made you way here Stick around and enjoy Dave. __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

11 January 2010, 01:13 PM	#53
haitek Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: haitek futur Location: Happiesville Watch: Citizen quartz ;-) Posts: 120	Drsd Thanks Dave! I don't know what I'd be doing without this forum. It's an eye-opener and a great help in my mission. Regards, Abi Nathan

11 January 2010, 11:25 AM	#31
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	If he didn't know what it was, then he wouldn't have posted the link for the Hodinkee artilce that stated their watch was selling for $45,000. Its right in his Ebay description. On 10-Jan-10 at 10:36:01 AEDST, seller added the following information: Here's some more information on the watch: http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2008/11...of-the-ha.html The watch sale didn't end until: Ended 11 Jan, 201008:42:26 AEDST Rolex Sea Dweller Double Red From 1973: The Hardest of the Hardcore Diving Watches http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2008/11...of-the-ha.html

11 January 2010, 11:55 AM	#35
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	It is possible not to know that you own a rare watch. I wore mine for many years without realizing what it was worth. Of course, it wasn't always worth as much as it is now. It appreciated more in the last few years. Anyway, once I did a few google searches on the thing, I realized. If I were posting/selling the watch on Ebay (considering I went to all that trouble to find out how to sell on Ebay), then I would have done my homework and researched for an approximate value to sell the watch. And like I said, if you really didn't know what you had and didn't do any research before you put a price of 500 AU on the watch, then you would have immedicately stopped the auction. You didn't stop it for another day, if you stopped it at all. The time might have ran out for all I know. I'm not that versed on Ebay so I can't say for sure. Why don't you post some clear close up pictures of the dial, caseback, and lug engravings for the experts to look at? That might help. There are two other DRSD for sale right now on Ebay in Australia for reference. Surely you saw those among your watch? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ROLEX-SUBMARI...item518f93b206 http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ROLEX-Submari...item588564a0e0

11 January 2010, 12:47 PM	#45
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Can you post some better pics here???

11 January 2010, 12:52 PM	#46
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Nice guitar though. It says your a computer technician at the bottom under "About". Quote: Compter technician and Musician. http://www.reverbnation.com/abinathan#tab=rich_text

11 January 2010, 01:26 PM	#55
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Abi, Hang in there. These guys are the best! I started here a little while ago, and they helped me learn more about Rolex than I could on my own. If you post good pics, your going to get the full scoop. Welcome, and enjoy the knowledge!

11 January 2010, 02:25 PM	#57
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Dude...Get ready....I'll let the pro's fill you in on the specs. How did you happen upon this watch? The crystal looks to have been polished after the damage (needs new), no pearl on the bezel. The bezel insert may have been replaced after the incident that scuffed the crystal. In the meantime, can you get pics of the movement. These guys will need to see the inside to give you the full scoop. Good luck!

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