My 1963 GMT 1675 with Silver Dial?

[S7gpt]

what a journey and really looking forward to a positive update

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

Wait, so after 3 years in this thread, are we getting string along? I’m still hanging on because I have nothing else to do.

The main reason the thread comes up to the top is that someone reads it and adds a comment. There is nothing new being added by the OP as far as I can tell.

[Alfa2109]

Originally Posted by Erpin

5 years is a mighty long wait. I am still hopeful that they will finish the evaluation of my watch by the first quarter of next year as committed during my last visit.


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You have the patience of a saint, Eric. I can’t imagine acquiring an expensive and seemingly amazing watch and then losing all access to it and the opportunity to wear it for two years. I admire your calm and your longsuffering. It’s a good thing the news seems to be good rather than bad. We’re all rooting for you and anxiously awaiting Rolex’s final word to you.

And, as several contributors have noted, this has been an awesome, incredibly educational thread. A huge thanks to all of you who’ve shared your knowledge, wisdom and insight with the rest of us less knowledgeable, wise and insightful. Well, me anyway.


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[77T]

Originally Posted by Dan S

The main reason the thread comes up to the top is that someone reads it and adds a comment. There is nothing new being added by the OP as far as I can tell.

Dan
Your first sentence is correct, that is how this forum works.

However, to be fair, the OP has added new updates along the way.


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[Dan S]

Originally Posted by 77T

Dan
Your first sentence is correct, that is how this forum works.

However, to be fair, the OP has added new updates along the way.


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Yes, I was basically defending the OP; I don't think he is stringing us along. I'm sure he never expected it to take this long.

[GeorgeK]

Originally Posted by Alfa2109

You have the patience of a saint, Eric. I can’t imagine acquiring an expensive and seemingly amazing watch and then losing all access to it and the opportunity to wear it for two years. I admire your calm and your longsuffering. It’s a good thing the news seems to be good rather than bad. We’re all rooting for you and anxiously awaiting Rolex’s final word to you.

And, as several contributors have noted, this has been an awesome, incredibly educational thread. A huge thanks to all of you who’ve shared your knowledge, wisdom and insight with the rest of us less knowledgeable, wise and insightful. Well, me anyway.


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Agree with everything but I think it must be said that it is becoming more a hostage situation than an authentication.

[Erpin]

Originally Posted by Dan S

Yes, I was basically defending the OP; I don't think he is stringing us along. I'm sure he never expected it to take this long.

Thanks Dan S. You are right, i didn’t think it would take this long. Too late for me to back off. Might as well ride it out to its final verdict.

Happy New Year to everyone.


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[saxo3]

Sharing details of the conversation with Rolex in public here is not going to accelerate the process, the contrary. Rolex in Acacias follow this thread …

[77T]

Originally Posted by saxo3

Sharing details of the conversation with Rolex in public here is not going to accelerate the process, the contrary. Rolex in Acacias follow this thread …

I don’t think the OP’s intent was to accelerate anything by sharing his find originally (for which 99.99% are grateful). His updates have been respectful and aimed at explaining the delay in Rolex’s final verdict to inquiring minds.


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[saxo3]

Originally Posted by 77T

I don’t think the OP’s intent was to accelerate anything by sharing his find originally (for which 99.99% are grateful). His updates have been respectful and aimed at explaining the delay in Rolex’s final verdict to inquiring minds.


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You did not understand my post.

[77T]

You are right - I also did not understand the Acasias remark.


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[Jmbarrack]

Originally Posted by saxo3

You did not understand my post.

Can you please elaborate then to clear it up?

Because my thoughts while reading it were the same as 77T.


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[saxo3]

Originally Posted by 77T

You are right - I also did not understand the Acasias remark.


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Thanks. Acacias is the Geneva district where the Rolex HQ is located, the same place of the so called Heritage Department.

[saxo3]

Originally Posted by Jmbarrack

Can you please elaborate then to clear it up?

Because my thoughts while reading it were the same as 77T.


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Of course, in short: Rolex does not like that clients publish details about such an important timepiece, which they are studying now for authenticity in Geneva.

Along the thread the OP has posted photos from the Rolex reception at HQ, photos from the documents he received there … I am convinced that this is not helpful for him.

Therefore I wrote "Sharing details of the conversation with Rolex in public here is not going to accelerate the process, the contrary. Rolex in Acacias follow this thread …"

We all wishs him the very best, but, in his position, I would not have created this thread despite the fact that it is very interesting for all of us to follow.

[goldfixer21]

Originally Posted by saxo3

Of course, in short: Rolex does not like that clients publish details about such an important timepiece, which they are studying now for authenticity in Geneva.

Along the thread the OP has posted photos from the Rolex reception at HQ, photos from the documents he received there … I am convinced that this is not helpful for him.

Therefore I wrote "Sharing details of the conversation with Rolex in public here is not going to accelerate the process, the contrary. Rolex in Acacias follow this thread …"

We all wishs him the very best, but, in his position, I would not have created this thread despite the fact that it is very interesting for all of us to follow.

If Rolex is thin skinned enough to have an issue with any of this, it would be childish on their part. In fact, just having this documentation take this long shows how inept their record keeping is.

[168000]

What a thread ! It is fascinating. Thanks for sharing in transparency all this story.
I have learnt more in the one hour reading it that years before.
Wish you the best of luck and Happy New Year!

[77T]

I see the point @saxo3 makes.

Let’s stay in spirit he mentioned - hoping for the best for the OP, @Erpin.

If it weren’t for members who find the rare unicorn or two, and then present it to us with transparency, this would be a less helpful forum.

My wish is we all stay forward-focused in a positive frame of mind.


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[Alfa2109]

Originally Posted by GeorgeK

Agree with everything but I think it must be said that it is becoming more a hostage situation than an authentication.

That’s probably the best line in the thread!




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[Scaramanga74]

Originally Posted by Erpin

5 years is a mighty long wait. I am still hopeful that they will finish the evaluation of my watch by the first quarter of next year as committed during my last visit.


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Now we´re halfway through the first quarter

[crescentwatchguys]

Wow that's absolutely stunning

[MrSandman]

I have been lurking on the forum for a few years now and after reading this thread I had to register just to say I really hope this turns out the way we all want it to. Fascinating story so far and the most interesting watch I have read about.

[Rivera2024]

The watch was auctioned by Sothebys Hongkong but the winning bidder did not complete the sale.

[Scaramanga74]

Originally Posted by Rivera2024

The watch was auctioned by Sothebys Hongkong but the winning bidder did not complete the sale.

When was this? Do you have a link to the auction?

[TuRo]

Originally Posted by Rivera2024

The watch was auctioned by Sothebys Hongkong but the winning bidder did not complete the sale.

THIS IS LAST HONG KONG SOTHERBY'S AUCTION - IT IS NOT THERE!!!
https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auct...es-3?locale=en

[Scaramanga74]

How about this one? Interesting case back!

https://www.chrono24.co.nz/rolex/196...82928.htm#gref

[77T]

Originally Posted by Rivera2024

The watch was auctioned by Sothebys Hongkong but the winning bidder did not complete the sale.

Recently, or way back in the past?
Are you referring to the OP's watch?
Or another white dialed GMT?

Please share the link where you saw this auction. I don't see a white dial GMT in any Sothebys I can find.


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[Kingface66]

Guy joins forum, on same day posts one comment with no evidence and no follow-up on a post about an incredibly obscure watch. And then vanishes.

[GGGMT]

Wait we’re all still getting string along here? OP must be LHAO.


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[saxo3]

Originally Posted by gggmt

wait we’re all still getting string along here? Op must be lhao.


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+1

[77T]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

Wait we’re all still getting string along here? OP must be LHAO.


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For the avoidance of doubt, is it your premise that @Erpin is stringing us along? Or Rolex is stringing him along


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