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AP77 · 27 May 2020, 07:47 AM

Just can't resist getting another 2508...!!!...HELP....:-)....

Dan S · 27 May 2020, 07:59 AM

Really, you picked up another? Or you're thinking about it? 30s pulsations dials are very appealing.

AP77 · 27 May 2020, 11:02 AM

Thinking is done...Yes...Another one...The salmon dial is stunning....!!!....I have an addiction....!!!....

Dan S · 27 May 2020, 11:44 AM

Congratulations, Frank. It's clear you have a tremendous passion for this reference, which is really admirable.

watch-guy.com · 27 May 2020, 11:51 AM

These pieces are very interesting.

Please do not be offended by my question but have you checked the authenticity of these pieces?

You have shown 3 so far , I think

They are so rare . I do not think I have ever seen one in real life

Thanks for showing

Julilan

Dan S · 27 May 2020, 01:01 PM

If Frank wrote a book on the 2508, I would buy it. He can tell you whether every part is authentic, replaced, original, restored, transplanted, repaired, rare, common,etc.

ravenhome777 · 27 May 2020, 01:15 PM

Beautiful piece. Wow.

White Collar Boy · 27 May 2020, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AP77

Just can't resist getting another 2508...!!!...HELP....:-)....

I love it. Congratulations on a beauty!

offrdmania · 27 May 2020, 11:22 PM

Where are you fining them in such superb condition?

drockadam · 27 May 2020, 11:22 PM

Gorgeous!!

dhknola · 28 May 2020, 12:00 AM

Well done!

AP77 · 28 May 2020, 07:42 AM

Hope you're doing well, Dan...!!!...Got my eye out for ya....If and when I see something nice I'll let you know.....

AP77 · 28 May 2020, 07:56 AM

They're as rare as the proverbial hen's teeth....2508's are available but generally have been pieced together and the vast majority aren't as would have been original...Smaller parts can be replaced from wear after so long, like a very fragile minute recording jumper, and still would be considered original but it's like anything desirable and collectible today as the desire to make money always supercedes any ethical consideration....Finding them in nearly like new condition requires a massive amount of research and exhaustive patience....Like I said...I need an intervention....:-)....This particular one is virtually untouched after 85 years...!!!...Look how crisp the lugs are...!!!...If it was ever polished it was done extremely lightly....Working on another rarity now...Maybe....:-)....

AP77 · 28 May 2020, 08:05 AM

The only thing I wasn't completely satisfied with were the hour and minute hands....Looks like they may have been cleaned and the blue iridescence isn't as brilliant as it should be.....Just finished the heat reblue on the hour hand and I'll do the minute hand in a bit and I should have it back together tonight....

interestedwatcher · 28 May 2020, 07:02 PM

That's awesome. Very nice.

1William · 28 May 2020, 09:59 PM

Congratulations.

Kingsking · 29 May 2020, 09:38 AM

what can somebody expect to pay for these?

Mark020 · 30 May 2020, 12:22 AM

Google is your friend:
https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions...4/lot.411.html

Dan S · 30 May 2020, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark020

Google is your friend:
https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions...4/lot.411.html

I guess that one did not sell. That's a lot of zeroes.

Rebel · 30 May 2020, 03:34 AM

Most nice.

watch-guy.com · 30 May 2020, 01:42 PM

See the latest Phillips auction lot 71

EST 15-20k

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Dan S · 30 May 2020, 01:45 PM

And this one for over $400k! It really depends on the details. Which execution, which dial, and obviously condition.
https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/CH080016/52

AP77 · 31 May 2020, 12:03 AM

It's about passion, focus and the hunt....Couldn't have articulated better than, Dan, so I won't attempt to....I agree with his obsevations....Priceless.................

AP77 · 1 June 2020, 02:28 AM

Hey....Make sure and give me a heads up when you find a like new 2508 for $20,000....I'll take a dozen...................

27 May 2020, 07:59 AM	#2
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,214	Really, you picked up another? Or you're thinking about it? 30s pulsations dials are very appealing. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

27 May 2020, 11:44 AM	#4
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,214	Congratulations, Frank. It's clear you have a tremendous passion for this reference, which is really admirable. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

27 May 2020, 01:01 PM	#6
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,214	If Frank wrote a book on the 2508, I would buy it. He can tell you whether every part is authentic, replaced, original, restored, transplanted, repaired, rare, common,etc. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

27 May 2020, 11:22 PM	#9
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,966	Where are you fining them in such superb condition? __________________ TRF Member 11738

27 May 2020, 11:22 PM	#10
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Gorgeous!! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

27 May 2020, 11:02 AM	#3
AP77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Posts: 41	Thinking is done...Yes...Another one...The salmon dial is stunning....!!!....I have an addiction....!!!....

27 May 2020, 11:51 AM	#5
watch-guy.com Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United States Posts: 501	These pieces are very interesting. Please do not be offended by my question but have you checked the authenticity of these pieces? You have shown 3 so far , I think They are so rare . I do not think I have ever seen one in real life Thanks for showing Julilan

27 May 2020, 01:15 PM	#7
ravenhome777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: toledo Posts: 392	Beautiful piece. Wow.

28 May 2020, 12:00 AM	#11
dhknola "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,174	Well done!

28 May 2020, 07:42 AM	#12
AP77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Posts: 41	Hope you're doing well, Dan...!!!...Got my eye out for ya....If and when I see something nice I'll let you know.....

28 May 2020, 07:56 AM	#13
AP77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Posts: 41	They're as rare as the proverbial hen's teeth....2508's are available but generally have been pieced together and the vast majority aren't as would have been original...Smaller parts can be replaced from wear after so long, like a very fragile minute recording jumper, and still would be considered original but it's like anything desirable and collectible today as the desire to make money always supercedes any ethical consideration....Finding them in nearly like new condition requires a massive amount of research and exhaustive patience....Like I said...I need an intervention....:-)....This particular one is virtually untouched after 85 years...!!!...Look how crisp the lugs are...!!!...If it was ever polished it was done extremely lightly....Working on another rarity now...Maybe....:-)....

28 May 2020, 08:05 AM	#14
AP77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Posts: 41	The only thing I wasn't completely satisfied with were the hour and minute hands....Looks like they may have been cleaned and the blue iridescence isn't as brilliant as it should be.....Just finished the heat reblue on the hour hand and I'll do the minute hand in a bit and I should have it back together tonight....

28 May 2020, 07:02 PM	#15
interestedwatcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hobart Posts: 1,027	That's awesome. Very nice.

28 May 2020, 09:59 PM	#16
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,252	Congratulations.

29 May 2020, 09:38 AM	#17
Kingsking "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: montreal Posts: 640	what can somebody expect to pay for these? __________________ 5513,16613,16710,116233,9411/0,16618

30 May 2020, 12:22 AM	#18
Mark020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,130	Google is your friend: https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions...4/lot.411.html

30 May 2020, 03:34 AM	#20
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,220	Most nice. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

30 May 2020, 01:42 PM	#21
watch-guy.com Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United States Posts: 501	See the latest Phillips auction lot 71 EST 15-20k Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 May 2020, 01:45 PM	#22
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,214	And this one for over $400k! It really depends on the details. Which execution, which dial, and obviously condition. https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/CH080016/52 __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

31 May 2020, 12:03 AM	#23
AP77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Posts: 41	It's about passion, focus and the hunt....Couldn't have articulated better than, Dan, so I won't attempt to....I agree with his obsevations....Priceless.................

1 June 2020, 02:28 AM	#24
AP77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Posts: 41	Hey....Make sure and give me a heads up when you find a like new 2508 for $20,000....I'll take a dozen...................

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