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imono · 7 February 2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Clogger

Must admit this post doesn't make much sense

Well, if indeed it had been real inside, he'd have to replace the exterior components like the bezel, new sapphire crystal, crown, band etc. to make it look like new.
So now it has a happy ending and the watch is going back to its original owner.
What or how are you going to tell her daughter?
"Sad comment - hope she does not think you swap it" like is often mentioned here. That would be very uncomfortable.
Is it possible the owner had not known it is real? Would be battery last that many years?

bradg · 7 February 2010, 07:40 AM

Nobody is telling me anything as to the value of this timepiece..anyone???

SLS · 7 February 2010, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bradg

Nobody is telling me anything as to the value of this timepiece..anyone???

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Clogger · 7 February 2010, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imono

Well, if indeed it had been real inside, he'd have to replace the exterior components like the bezel, new sapphire crystal, crown, band etc. to make it look like new.
So now it has a happy ending and the watch is going back to its original owner.
What or how are you going to tell her daughter?
"Sad comment - hope she does not think you swap it" like is often mentioned here. That would be very uncomfortable.
Is it possible the owner had not known it is real? Would be battery last that many years?

The OP was being sarcastic imono, it did not contain a battery.

slcbbrown · 7 February 2010, 11:45 PM

Why does someone think it's fake? Just looks old, to me. If it's hand engraved on the back cover, it may have been the owner's way of protecting it from theft. That was popular once.

I'f run to a watch guy and have a look at the insides. Did this model GMT come with an oyster band? I thought they were jubilees.

I'm not a collector, but if it's authentic Rolex, I'd give $2,000 for it, in a minute. I bet the bracelet has 10 years left in it. The watch and the band will polish up nicely.

bradg · 8 February 2010, 12:02 AM

It's the real deal....some members like to stir up the pot. Anyway, I cleaned and polished it and it looks great. The bracelet is still wearable but a new one will be needed sometime. I will eventually send it off for service. I appreciate your reply Steve

Puffy · 8 February 2010, 12:42 AM

I'd buy this, especially if it was my friend's. Loads of history

bradg · 8 February 2010, 12:49 AM

I'm buying it for sure...it's on my wrist as we speak

snow_rocks · 8 February 2010, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bradg

I'm buying it for sure...it's on my wrist as we speak

Post more PICS!!

and congrats on a nice vintage piece!

datejust1 · 8 February 2010, 01:04 AM

Congrats Buddy!! Love it!

8 February 2010, 12:42 AM	#37
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	I'd buy this, especially if it was my friend's. Loads of history __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

7 February 2010, 07:40 AM	#32
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Nobody is telling me anything as to the value of this timepiece..anyone???

7 February 2010, 11:45 PM	#35
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Why does someone think it's fake? Just looks old, to me. If it's hand engraved on the back cover, it may have been the owner's way of protecting it from theft. That was popular once. I'f run to a watch guy and have a look at the insides. Did this model GMT come with an oyster band? I thought they were jubilees. I'm not a collector, but if it's authentic Rolex, I'd give $2,000 for it, in a minute. I bet the bracelet has 10 years left in it. The watch and the band will polish up nicely.

8 February 2010, 12:02 AM	#36
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	It's the real deal....some members like to stir up the pot. Anyway, I cleaned and polished it and it looks great. The bracelet is still wearable but a new one will be needed sometime. I will eventually send it off for service. I appreciate your reply Steve

8 February 2010, 12:49 AM	#38
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	I'm buying it for sure...it's on my wrist as we speak

8 February 2010, 01:04 AM	#40
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Congrats Buddy!! Love it!

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