Found in a safe after more than 25 years - Daytona 6263 and GMT 1675

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by witch watch

Bravo sir very well said

x 2

HAGOne

[topcat30093]

Kodiak, I am pleased to read that your aunt has decided to hold onto these two pieces. I am sure that they hold sentimental memories for you.

Sorry that you have had to endure the "The third degree" and had to justify yourself to some members, that is not what the forum is about.

I can fully understand, should you never wish to take part again.

Regards

Tony

[Len]

Originally Posted by kodiak

Hello,

As I said I have been a long time lurker here and I have read about various vintage watches being sent down to Bob Ridley. I sent him an email today and placed a call to him as well to see if he can help. At the very least we are going to see what it will cost to have both watches serviced. Hopefully he can shed some light on how old they are, a value etc.

Could be interesting to see Bob Ridleys respond to your mail. Maybe you can post it here ?

[Paladin]

Originally Posted by Len

Could be interesting to see Bob Ridleys respond to your mail. Maybe you can post it here ?

I too would be VERY interested to see Bob's response and estimates.

[topcat30093]

Why do you honestly think that Kodiak would wish to any further part in this thread.

Just so that he has to either justify or leave himself open to further criticism.

[mopsey]

Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit.
That is all.

[Paladin]

Well I owe the OP a huge apology I hope he accepts. My skepticism while not unreasonable In my opinion, was wrong. I came to this conclusion after review of the OP's postings and some additional research.

I hope that your aunt hands those family heirlooms downto family members who will treasure them, restore them and wear them.

Again, I was wrong! I apologize for doubting the veracity of your story.

[Tom R]

Originally Posted by topcat30093

I take it that you are joking

Hmm. I dunno... I mean: My serious envy versus Other people's fortune, who aren't me?
It's a tough one!

of course I'm joking you plonker!
Maybe my humour isn't for everyone! Sorry.

Anyway - I think we can all agree that it's threads like this that really make you wish you had more dead relatives.


PS. Special prize for you if you can guess if I'm joking or not about the last bit!

[Flyjet601]

I find it somewhat poor character on certains posters parts to ridicule the OP post.
These watches are not Picasso's where only 1 was created. These are mass produced products available to the public, and if Paul Newman didn't wear one, no one would care about the Daytona as with many wannabe's. When they were being produced, Rolex couldn't give them away.....now it's a "grail". A lot of hype.
So is it possible a person bought these inexpensive watches back then and put them in a safe, sure.
If the OP found them, good for them.
Enjoy them and don't worry about what anyone hiding behind a computer has to say!

[Gaijin]

IBTL!

[kodiak]

Update to this old thread. It’s been a while……..

To all the people that messaged me or posted in this thread that this was a scam, impossible or simply that I was just a troll, I’m happy to report that my cousin, who is representing my aunt, finally decided to sell both of these watches. They were sold through me, privately to 2 well known members in the vintage Rolex community.

So the story was real, and happened exactly as I described, some ten plus years ago. And I’m happy to report that both of the watches found their way to collectors.

Regards -

[Apdl]

Excellent! Thanks for updating the images!!
Its always nice to help family get the true value for their items.

#Minnesota

[Bazil]

Such a good story, they are both beautiful watches … 5 posts in 12 years, one every 2 years 5 months … see you in December 2026 …

[Incroyable12]

Good thing you didn't sell in 2012.

[0nly5iv3Digits]

Lovely Big Red! :D

[2000-NJDEVILS]

2 Q’s:
What did the rare old Daytona sell for???
Why didn’t you buy one or both?

[kodiak]

I’m not a vintage guy. I wear my stuff daily and it’s really not much of a collection.. I have a Pepsi GMT Master II I purchased new in 1999, and the new ceramic GMT Pepsi I bought new in 2022. I also have a Daytona I bought new in 2018. I thought about buying the GMT, but honestly other than the fact it was my uncles, it would have just sat in the safe.

The Daytona was listed on Sheartime for $135k…..I think pictures are still there. I’m glad they both found a home and will be appreciated for years to come. The gentleman that bought the GMT I met in person and it couldn’t have ended up with a better steward.