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Vlad · 4 February 2018, 05:51 AM

Pickuped up this unknown watch at a local estate sale for $10. Had a feeling that it was worth the asking price...

Came home, cleaned it up (i.e. new crystal, clean the case). Turned out to be a an Rolex Speedking, model 4220 with absolutely crisp numbers, original dial, original hands, and a perfectly functional crown.

So, the first thing I did was to call the guy I bought the watch from, explained what he sold me, and offered more money. I'm sure some of the old timers remember a particular post from a member who proudly bragged about coming across a number of GMT/SUB bezels and inserts ... and explaining to the owner that "it's just a bunch of Timex parts" - I never ever ever going to behave in such a way.

Another interesting observation, this is the first Rolex I have ever seen with serial and model numbers on the same side (@ 6 o'clock) .... any one knows of any other examples????

Soloman40 · 4 February 2018, 07:27 AM

Amazing find

Franks07 · 4 February 2018, 07:58 AM

Nice find. I had a similar experience finding a Speedking 4220 and only realizing after taking some Polywstch to the crystal that it was a Rolex. I did start a thread and post a picture here.
Mine turned out to be a WW2 POW watch owned and worn by a pilot British POW (whose name is engraved on the caseback) in a German POW Camp.
These smaller manual winding watches are not worth a lot but many have family history that makes them priceless. I had mine completely overhauled by LA Watchwerks and mounted it on a custom leather Bund strap and wear it occasionally just for fun.

andromeda160 · 4 February 2018, 08:03 AM

With your expertise I have a hard time believing you didn't know this was a rolex. It has a super oyster crown for christs sakes. Great find though, no shame in snagging it for $10

Dr.Smellody · 4 February 2018, 08:10 AM

Too cool! Nice find!

exador · 4 February 2018, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andromeda160

With your expertise I have a hard time believing you didn't know this was a rolex.

He knew alright, hence the “Had a feeling that it was worth the asking price...” comment.
Good on him for offering the seller more money once confirmed.

Vlad · 5 February 2018, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exador

He knew alright, hence the “Had a feeling that it was worth the asking price...” comment.
Good on him for offering the seller more money once confirmed.

Honestly, I did not know it was a Rolex. Yes, the crown, the case back, etc. indicated that it came from Rolex Co. However, without taking the band off and without being able to unscrew the case back, I initially thought it was an Oyster 3478. Though not seeing any numbers on the outside of the caseback intrigued me.

I don't have too many boy size manual Rolexes, so a speedking did not even crossed my mind. Live and learn.

not related to Rolexes, but at the same time I also picked up this Elgin

GB-man · 5 February 2018, 04:00 AM

Sweet Elgin!

bdex75 · 5 February 2018, 04:55 AM

Good on you!! And that Elgin is awesome. I wish pocketwatches would make a comeback.

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4 February 2018, 05:51 AM	#1
Vlad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 813	Estate sale pick up - interesting numbers Pickuped up this unknown watch at a local estate sale for $10. Had a feeling that it was worth the asking price... Came home, cleaned it up (i.e. new crystal, clean the case). Turned out to be a an Rolex Speedking, model 4220 with absolutely crisp numbers, original dial, original hands, and a perfectly functional crown. So, the first thing I did was to call the guy I bought the watch from, explained what he sold me, and offered more money. I'm sure some of the old timers remember a particular post from a member who proudly bragged about coming across a number of GMT/SUB bezels and inserts ... and explaining to the owner that "it's just a bunch of Timex parts" - I never ever ever going to behave in such a way. Another interesting observation, this is the first Rolex I have ever seen with serial and model numbers on the same side (@ 6 o'clock) .... any one knows of any other examples????

5 February 2018, 04:00 AM	#8
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,862	Sweet Elgin! __________________

4 February 2018, 07:27 AM	#2
Soloman40 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Lebanon Watch: HULK Posts: 73	Amazing find

4 February 2018, 07:58 AM	#3
Franks07 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 729	Nice find. I had a similar experience finding a Speedking 4220 and only realizing after taking some Polywstch to the crystal that it was a Rolex. I did start a thread and post a picture here. Mine turned out to be a WW2 POW watch owned and worn by a pilot British POW (whose name is engraved on the caseback) in a German POW Camp. These smaller manual winding watches are not worth a lot but many have family history that makes them priceless. I had mine completely overhauled by LA Watchwerks and mounted it on a custom leather Bund strap and wear it occasionally just for fun.

4 February 2018, 08:03 AM	#4
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	With your expertise I have a hard time believing you didn't know this was a rolex. It has a super oyster crown for christs sakes. Great find though, no shame in snagging it for $10

4 February 2018, 08:10 AM	#5
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,199	Too cool! Nice find!

5 February 2018, 04:55 AM	#9
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Good on you!! And that Elgin is awesome. I wish pocketwatches would make a comeback. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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