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Old 7 September 2020, 11:05 AM   #1
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The Lost President

Hi, guys. Good to be back. I just had to share my unusual watch story with people who would “get it”. Yesterday, my daughter called me from TX. I am in NorCal now, for the past 6 years, having moved from my native NJ, after losing my husband, very suddenly, in 2014. Nothing unusual about hearing from Erica, except she started the conversation with, “ Hi, Ma. I just found your Rolex Day-Date that you left here. I replied, “What? I don’t have a Rolex Day-Date!” She said, “Mom, I found it in the bedside table, in one of your travel watch cases. It is definitely yours”. She described the case, and it definitely was mine. So, I asked her to describe this watch. She told me it was a silver colored 36 mm with a blue dial and had diamond hour markers. After grilling her, she went on to describe the bracelet and case markings, which were both stamped 18 k 750. The bracelet had a 4 on it and the correct model number for a President. After a few more pointed questions, it appears I had sized it for my wrist. Naturally, I was intrigued. I asked her, “is it running?” She described the sweeping of the second hand. At that point, I asked her to text me a close-up pic. Well, sure enough, it is a vintage Day-Date President in remarkable condition. It has a tritium dial, so I think, probably from the 80’s, or so. The reason this story is extraordinary is that I have absolutely no memory of having purchased or owned this watch. She is shipping it to me on Tuesday. The one thing I know is that it is exactly the color and style I would pick out for myself. After wracking my brain, I figured out the most plausible scenario. I must have purchased it shortly after my husband passed away. That 1st year I was in a sort of fog. It is the only explanation that makes any sense. Needless to say, I am very excited about this watch. It is a stunning piece. I will post pics when it arrives. How’s that for a crazy story?

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Old 7 September 2020, 11:12 AM   #2
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Old 7 September 2020, 11:14 AM   #3
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Heh. I "think" your daughter is making a present to you.

So sorry about your hubby. I cannot think of much worse than losing a spouse.
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Old 7 September 2020, 11:20 AM   #4
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Heh. I "think" your daughter is making a present to you.

So sorry about your hubby. I cannot think of much worse than losing a spouse.
Doubtful. She has 6 kids to take care of, she is not wealthy, and is a stay at home Mom.
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Old 7 September 2020, 11:28 AM   #5
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Hi, guys. Good to be back. I just had to share my unusual watch story with people who would “get it”. Yesterday, my daughter called me from TX. I am in NorCal now, for the past 6 years, having moved from my native NJ, after losing my husband, very suddenly, in 2014. Nothing unusual about hearing from Erica, except she started the conversation with, “ Hi, Ma. I just found your Rolex Day-Date that you left here. I replied, “What? I don’t have a Rolex Day-Date!” She said, “Mom, I found it in the bedside table, in one of your travel watch cases. She described the case, and it definitely was mine. So, I asked her to describe this watch. She told me it was a silver colored 36 mm with a blue dial and had diamond hour markers. She went on to describe the bracelet and case markings, which were both stamped 18 k 750. The bracelet had a 4 on it and the correct model number for a President. After a few more pointed questions, It appears I had sized it for my wrist. Naturally, I was intrigued. I asked her, “is it running?” She described the sweeping of the second hand. At that point, I asked her to text me a close-up pic. Well, sure enough, it is a vintage Day-Date President in remarkable condition. It has a tritium dial, so I think, probably from the 80’s, or so. The reason this story is extraordinary is that I have absolutely no memory of having purchased or owned this watch. She is shipping it to me on Tuesday. The one thing I know is that it is exactly the color and style I would pick out for myself. After wracking my brain, I figured out the most plausible scenario. I must have purchased it shortly after my husband passed away. That 1st year I was in a sort of fog. It is the only explanation that makes any sense. Needless to say, I am very excited about this watch. It is a stunning piece. I will post pics when it arrives. How’s that for a crazy story?

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Could it be a surprise gift from your late husband (sorry for his passing) which he did not got to deliver to you? You said he died suddently so in my mind a possibility.


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Old 7 September 2020, 11:34 AM   #6
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Could it be a surprise gift from your late husband (sorry for his passing) which he did not got to deliver to you? You said he died suddently so in my mind a possibility.


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He hadn’t visited Erica recently. I am at a loss to explain how I could forget about it. It had to have been quite expensive. Currently, they sell for at least $13,000.00, which is much more than I ever paid for a watch. I did have a thing for vintage classic Rolexes.
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Old 7 September 2020, 11:37 AM   #7
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Well that’s a very strange story with a great outcome. Can’t wait for the pictures!


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Wooooooowwwwww! Great story! Can’t wait to see the pics!
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Old 7 September 2020, 11:44 AM   #9
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Wooooooowwwwww! Great story! Can’t wait to see the pics!
Love your signature saying. Reminds me of my wild and crazy youth....LOL
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Old 7 September 2020, 11:46 AM   #10
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That's a great story...
Thanks for sharing
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Old 7 September 2020, 11:49 AM   #11
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One more odd thing about the story. There was a green OEM Rolex sticker on the back with the wrong model number printed on it. If it had been THAT model, it would have been in my usual price range for a vintage Rolex. It was the only thing that seemed vaguely familiar to me. Weird!
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Old 7 September 2020, 12:02 PM   #12
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Sorry for your loss.

Interesting story. Would love to see pics when you receive. Do you use the same AD? Maybe inquire with them?
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Old 7 September 2020, 12:05 PM   #13
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Nice story, Kat.

I rember you well from the early WUS days.
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Old 7 September 2020, 12:08 PM   #14
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Sorry for your loss.

Interesting story. Would love to see pics when you receive. Do you use the same AD? Maybe inquire with them?
I don’t have a Rolex AD. Most likely, I bought it on EBay, but they don’t save the records. The sticker, though, makes me think I got it at a jewelry store. I bought several Of my vintage Omega’s from Mom and Pop Jewekers.
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Old 7 September 2020, 12:10 PM   #15
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Nice story, Kat.

I rember you well from the early WUS days.
I still love my watches. Lately, do to budget constraints, I have been collecting Seiko’s.
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Old 7 September 2020, 12:18 PM   #16
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There are no coincidences.

The universe is talking to you.

How awesome is this !

Enjoy the journey.
Lucky you.
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Old 7 September 2020, 12:29 PM   #17
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There are no coincidences.

The universe is talking to you.

How awesome is this !

Enjoy the journey.
Lucky you.
Kind of how I am looking at it. About 4 years ago, I lost my 16610. I was so upset, at the time. So, I am looking at this watch as payback. I am fairly certain I paid way less than what it should have cost, so in a way, it is a gift from the universe....
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Old 7 September 2020, 12:31 PM   #18
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Sad and exciting at the same time!
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Old 7 September 2020, 12:36 PM   #19
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Sad and exciting at the same time!
More scary than sad. It made me doubt my sanity. I normally have a great memory, so the whole story was somewhat alarming, though, like you said, exciting, too.
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Old 7 September 2020, 12:37 PM   #20
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Very sorry for your loss. But very interesting story, that is a great incoming and I hope you enjoy it and wear it in the memories of those loved ones.
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Old 7 September 2020, 12:42 PM   #21
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I should add that my daughter is as excited about this find as I am. The watch was in her possession for at least 5 years, probably 6. She is my only girl, so someday, it will be hers....
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Firstly, I'm sorry for your loss. This is a really intriguing story - I'm really looking forward to seeing some pictures.
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Old 7 September 2020, 12:50 PM   #23
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I’m sorry for your loss. I’m looking forward to the pics
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Thank you all for the condolences. As I mentioned, I think I was so out of it, after my husband passed, that I bought the watch, and promptly forgot about it. I remember indulging in a lot of retail therapy, at the time, but still don’t understand how I could have forgotten buying this watch. I am not sure if I ever actually wore it. I am in a very good place, now. After serial dating for a few years, I met a wonderful man on Christmas Day, 2018 and we are great together. The universe has a way of making things right again. He thinks my watch obsession is silly, but that’s O.K.
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Thank you all for the condolences. As I mentioned, I think I was so out of it, after my husband passed, that I bought the watch, and promptly forgot about it. I remember indulging in a lot of retail therapy, at the time, but still don’t understand how I could have forgotten buying this watch. I am not sure if I ever actually wore it. I am in a very good place, now. After serial dating for a few years, I met a wonderful man on Christmas Day, 2018 and we are great together. The universe has a way of making things right again. He thinks my watch obsession is silly, but that’s O.K.
Hoping that you’re correct about the watch, but the story has a good ending as you’re in a good place and have special people in your life. Following this thread! Looking forward to pics of the watch!
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Great story. Sorry for you lost. But it always feels good to lose something and not know you have lost it but somehow find it
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Hmm, I am pretty sure that was mine... I can identify it... it has a round face, 3 hands, says Rolex on it.... Has a day display above where the 12 should be. You can mail it back to me.

Congrats, on the surprise and sorry about your husband.
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One more odd thing about the story. There was a green OEM Rolex sticker on the back with the wrong model number printed on it. If it had been THAT model, it would have been in my usual price range for a vintage Rolex. It was the only thing that seemed vaguely familiar to me. Weird!
That's usually not a great sign.
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Old 7 September 2020, 01:41 PM   #29
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Great story. Sorry for you lost. But it always feels good to lose something and not know you have lost it but somehow find it
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That's usually not a great sign.
I could tell from the pics it was genuine. Naturally, I will confirm that upon receipt, by removing the bracelet and checking the serial number. I have seen detailed pics of all the markings, caseback, dial, etc. It is the real deal. I do think the seller was unaware of what they had, because I know I wouldn’t have paid more than $4,ooo.oo for any watch. I had Erica weigh it and it was over 120 grams, which is what a 36 mm President should weigh. Thanks for your concern, though.
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