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Fearsome Puppy · 24 May 2012, 08:36 PM

Nice find and thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the rest of the story once your aunt decides what to do,..

MonBK · 24 May 2012, 08:53 PM

Great story and hopefully true.

If not, may an aids struck lama drag his testicles across your granola plate.

dddrees · 24 May 2012, 08:53 PM

Amazing, please keep us posted.

T5AUS · 24 May 2012, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladin

What are the chances......this is the stuff "TRF urban legends" are made of.....

- You are a long time lurker, and you just joined today

- Your uncle just happened to have two of the most desirable vintage rolexes

- your uncle died and the executor of his estate and/or wife thought it prudent to leave a safe unopened for 18 years. I don't even think that is legal...

Your uncle "just stopped" wearing the watches for the last 10 years of his life? They both look really well worn..?

- you figured out you have a sigma dial, you figured out who Bob Ridley is but you have no idea how to date the GMT.

- You took the time to lay them out and compose those photos but you didn't bother to take the band off the Daytona to get the serial number???

Don't touch that dial and Stay tuned...same bat time, same bat channel...

- You don't have any idea what will be done with them...ahhhh this is the stuff TRF dreams are made of.....

Yup...urban legend indeed .......

Well if it aint true I sure got a thrill just seeing them, let him have his moment. If it is true then of course we are all as jealous as hell and wish him well, I think it's true

East Bay Rider · 24 May 2012, 09:52 PM

Great find.
I see no reason to doubt. Please keep us informed.

RLX-lvr · 24 May 2012, 11:39 PM

Great find. Wow.
Both look untouched. The big red still has the early mk1 pushers, and the gmt with it's early, and rare mk1 bezel. Very nice pieces.

Hopefully they are able to stay in the family.

lsavoldi · 24 May 2012, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladin

What are the chances......this is the stuff "TRF urban legends" are made of.....

- You are a long time lurker, and you just joined today

- Your uncle just happened to have two of the most desirable vintage rolexes

- your uncle died and the executor of his estate and/or wife thought it prudent to leave a safe unopened for 18 years. I don't even think that is legal...

Your uncle "just stopped" wearing the watches for the last 10 years of his life? They both look really well worn..?

- you figured out you have a sigma dial, you figured out who Bob Ridley is but you have no idea how to date the GMT.

- You took the time to lay them out and compose those photos but you didn't bother to take the band off the Daytona to get the serial number???

Don't touch that dial and Stay tuned...same bat time, same bat channel...

- You don't have any idea what will be done with them...ahhhh this is the stuff TRF dreams are made of.....

Yup...urban legend indeed .......

+1

Dave_T26 · 25 May 2012, 12:10 AM

Healthy skepticism about stories like the OP's is normal. In my involvement with hobby/collecting internet forums over the past 10+ years, alleged legendary "finds" on par with this one have been reportedly found in essentially similar ways.

I'll be pleasantly surprised if all of the elements as reported are true. I've seen too many similar troll threads over the years to take this one at face value.

Frogman4me · 25 May 2012, 12:41 AM

Wow what a find! Both are wonderful references, take your time on making any decisions on them. Thanks for posting and welcome :)

azguy · 25 May 2012, 01:47 AM

While I would never disagree with Nick....aka Greekbum...If it was me:

I would send both watches to Ridely for a movement services ONLY and find a bracelet for the GMT...

Having them running with a service and top notch documentation of that service, will only help you in selling them. Bob Ridley is considered one of the very best...

An buyer is going to say "jeesh, I would pay more if they had any service history and kept proper time. Eliminate that crock of &^%$# with Bob's services....

Paladin · 25 May 2012, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T5AUS

Well if it aint true I sure got a thrill just seeing them, let him have his moment. If it is true then of course we are all as jealous as hell and wish him well, I think it's true

I must admit... Beautiful watches and they play right into one of everyone's fantasies about finding them. Given the OP's sudden appearance on the forum with these two in hand and that story, my healthy skepticism is working overtime. I guess one can always hope.

Too bad they aren't "full sets"....

harry in montreal · 25 May 2012, 03:34 AM

kodiak, thank for posting the pics. we see a lot of Fish Tales on here which is why people have doubted your story. you dont need to justify or explain any of the facts. its fun to read and see pic like this. i have a theory that as a collector, if you ask around an dig a little, you will eventually find a score. i already have found a few.

Justjosh · 25 May 2012, 03:40 AM

Tough story to swallow.
However, a month ago I opened a safe with a Client and found $250k and a Patek that they "didn't know existed" /shrug

Paladin · 25 May 2012, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justjosh

Tough story to swallow.
However, a month ago I opened a safe with a Client and found $250k and a Patek that they "didn't know existed" /shrug

It's my understanding that with someone's death, the probate referee, executor of the will or trustee has a fiduciary duty to inventory all assets of value belonging to the deceased. Knowing of a safe and not having a locksmith open it to inspect its contents would be a breach of said fiduciary responsibility particularly in light of the uncles penchant for collecting.

Justjosh · 25 May 2012, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladin

It's my understanding that with someone's death, the probate referee, executor of the will or trustee has a fiduciary duty to inventory all assets of value belonging to the deceased. Knowing of a safe and not having a locksmith open it to inspect its contents would be a breach of said fiduciary responsibility particularly in light of the uncles penchant for collecting.

In my experience, when everything is simply transfered to a spouse, this rarely happens.

azguy · 25 May 2012, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justjosh

Tough story to swallow.
However, a month ago I opened a safe with a Client and found $250k and a Patek that they "didn't know existed" /shrug

Heck, I dated a girl 25 years ago and years after her grandfather died they were in his basement cleaning it out and they found $300,000 in an old trunk.

He had owned a pharmecy for year

It happens.

Paladin · 25 May 2012, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justjosh

In my experience, when everything is simply transfered to a spouse, this rarely happens.

Ah...true. Good point.

tkc324 · 25 May 2012, 04:20 AM

Wow... nice find!

Keeperoftime · 25 May 2012, 06:02 AM

Congrats on an interesting find. Thanks for sharing.

z32turbo · 25 May 2012, 06:19 AM

Cool story. Thanks for sharing.

datejust24 · 25 May 2012, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Great story and hopefully true.

If not, may an aids struck lama drag his testicles across your granola plate.

wheeeew...holy shit thats funny, but yes, i hope the story is true because that is just unbelievably awesome. Great find!!

FremStar · 25 May 2012, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keeperoftime

Congrats on an interesting find. Thanks for sharing.

+1. Very cool and two instant classics!

janagler · 25 May 2012, 06:38 AM

I am new here, so I am not sure how often someone comes here and makes stories like these up, but I can't see how you would benefit by making something like this up. Great story, it made me very excited for you and your family, congrats!!

TempoKing · 25 May 2012, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

I think a Lottery ticket is the next course of action for you...
As to find these two is something extraordinary!!

Lottery ticket is right...

and here are your winnings sir...$18,000 for the 6263 and 5,000 for the 1675

Total $23,000 as they are...DO NOT PAY an immoral 2-3 grand for service

Jagatai · 25 May 2012, 07:51 AM

Thanks for sharing!!!

drockadam · 25 May 2012, 08:22 AM

Wow!!!! Very cool! I wish I could get stuff like that! Could you donate one to me, as my first?

The Joker · 25 May 2012, 08:35 AM

Two beauty's. Thanks for posting.

cajunron · 25 May 2012, 08:59 AM

Hey, anythings possible right?

kodiak · 25 May 2012, 10:45 AM

I did get in contact with Bob Ridley's shop this afternoon. It's up to my Aunt now to decide what to do with the watches. I'll keep you guys posted when I hear where they end up. I'm hoping they stay in the family......

Dave

Stonedcl · 25 May 2012, 11:07 AM

Congrats on the find.. I don't know why anyone would doubt this story..
Especially with pics..

24 May 2012, 08:36 PM	#31
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	Nice find and thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the rest of the story once your aunt decides what to do,.. __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

24 May 2012, 08:53 PM	#33
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Amazing, please keep us posted. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

24 May 2012, 09:52 PM	#35
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,041	Great find. I see no reason to doubt. Please keep us informed. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

25 May 2012, 03:40 AM	#43
Justjosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: WI Watch: This Posts: 856	Tough story to swallow. However, a month ago I opened a safe with a Client and found $250k and a Patek that they "didn't know existed" /shrug __________________ Speed is fine, but accuracy is final.

25 May 2012, 06:02 AM	#49
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Congrats on an interesting find. Thanks for sharing. __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

24 May 2012, 08:53 PM	#32
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Great story and hopefully true. If not, may an aids struck lama drag his testicles across your granola plate.

24 May 2012, 11:39 PM	#36
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Great find. Wow. Both look untouched. The big red still has the early mk1 pushers, and the gmt with it's early, and rare mk1 bezel. Very nice pieces. Hopefully they are able to stay in the family.

25 May 2012, 12:10 AM	#38
Dave_T26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Watch: 16660, 116660 Posts: 139	Healthy skepticism about stories like the OP's is normal. In my involvement with hobby/collecting internet forums over the past 10+ years, alleged legendary "finds" on par with this one have been reportedly found in essentially similar ways. I'll be pleasantly surprised if all of the elements as reported are true. I've seen too many similar troll threads over the years to take this one at face value.

25 May 2012, 12:41 AM	#39
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Wow what a find! Both are wonderful references, take your time on making any decisions on them. Thanks for posting and welcome :)

25 May 2012, 01:47 AM	#40
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	While I would never disagree with Nick....aka Greekbum...If it was me: I would send both watches to Ridely for a movement services ONLY and find a bracelet for the GMT... Having them running with a service and top notch documentation of that service, will only help you in selling them. Bob Ridley is considered one of the very best... An buyer is going to say "jeesh, I would pay more if they had any service history and kept proper time. Eliminate that crock of &^%$# with Bob's services....

25 May 2012, 03:34 AM	#42
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	kodiak, thank for posting the pics. we see a lot of Fish Tales on here which is why people have doubted your story. you dont need to justify or explain any of the facts. its fun to read and see pic like this. i have a theory that as a collector, if you ask around an dig a little, you will eventually find a score. i already have found a few.

25 May 2012, 04:20 AM	#48
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Wow... nice find!

25 May 2012, 06:19 AM	#50
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Cool story. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

25 May 2012, 06:38 AM	#53
janagler "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jason Location: New York, NY Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 152	Great story, great find I am new here, so I am not sure how often someone comes here and makes stories like these up, but I can't see how you would benefit by making something like this up. Great story, it made me very excited for you and your family, congrats!!

25 May 2012, 07:51 AM	#55
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	Thanks for sharing!!!

25 May 2012, 08:22 AM	#56
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Wow!!!! Very cool! I wish I could get stuff like that! Could you donate one to me, as my first?

25 May 2012, 08:35 AM	#57
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Two beauty's. Thanks for posting.

25 May 2012, 08:59 AM	#58
cajunron 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,866	Hey, anythings possible right? __________________

25 May 2012, 10:45 AM	#59
kodiak "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis MN Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 6	I did get in contact with Bob Ridley's shop this afternoon. It's up to my Aunt now to decide what to do with the watches. I'll keep you guys posted when I hear where they end up. I'm hoping they stay in the family...... Dave

25 May 2012, 11:07 AM	#60
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	Congrats on the find.. I don't know why anyone would doubt this story.. Especially with pics..

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