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27 October 2012, 07:37 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Real Name: Ron
Location: US
Watch: 118206/SD
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Remember that $9.95 Sub 5510 ??
Well I am please as punch to report it was/IS 100% genuine. Several people thought this gentleman was questionable and I was starting to get mad because I KNOW scams and he wasn't the type. He had the watch since the '50's bought NEW and he's now in his 80's. Here is the latest on this BEAUTIFUL timepiece ...http://www.hodinkee.com/2010/12/19/b...riner-tha.html
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27 October 2012, 07:53 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: GMT+8
Watch: this...
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Great story!
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27 October 2012, 07:54 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: Mickey®
Location: Atlanta, GA
Watch: Swiss Made
Posts: 5,801
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Great!
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27 October 2012, 07:56 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Real Name: yes.. it's Kyu
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: Rolex 116759SANR
Posts: 1,499
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i refuse to believe it !
not till its on my wrist (for free) and I am home with it ! (without anyone asking for it back) Good article post, I was curious what ever happened dang.. 66k |
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27 October 2012, 08:07 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Real Name: Mark
Location: Toronto, Canada.
Watch: SD / LV / Daytona
Posts: 2,089
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Great story, thanks for sharing.
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27 October 2012, 08:18 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 63,834
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Yes it was a great outcome and the watch went to one great guy and friend. Many of us know him and knew the outcome but thanks for sharing. Vijay--you are the man and got one amazing watch for one heck of a price my friend! Good on you and good for Bob!
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27 October 2012, 08:23 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: DrK
Location: India
Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk
Posts: 7,051
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Such a sweet history this watch has. Congrats to both the seller and the buyer. Thanks for sharing
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27 October 2012, 08:51 AM
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Banned
Join Date: May 2008
Real Name: Alex
Location: European Union
Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM
Posts: 4,344
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Nice story
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28 October 2012, 01:19 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: PA
Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail
Posts: 1,054
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Very cool! Is Vijay on TRF? Either way, congrats to him!
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28 October 2012, 01:55 PM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: jP
Location: Texas
Watch: GMT-MASTER
Posts: 17,250
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Great watch. It was at the Dallas Get-Together this year and was a sight to behold.
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28 October 2012, 02:19 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Apr 2011
Real Name: Mario
Location: USA / NZ
Watch: All sorts
Posts: 799
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Amazing story and incredible watch.
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28 October 2012, 02:25 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: mel(oz)/Yorks(uk)
Posts: 1,922
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Might be jet lagged and confused as usual , but want this all done and dusted a year or so ago when vijay got his killer 5510 or are talking about another one ?
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28 October 2012, 03:07 PM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: jP
Location: Texas
Watch: GMT-MASTER
Posts: 17,250
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That would be the same one Jed.
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28 October 2012, 03:09 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: mel(oz)/Yorks(uk)
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Cheers john , thought I was losing it again then !!!
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28 October 2012, 03:57 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Japan
Watch: ing your back.
Posts: 16,179
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Amazing..
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28 October 2012, 04:01 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Steve
Location: here and there
Watch: ing my language
Posts: 192
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Great read.
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28 October 2012, 05:07 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SoCal
Watch: Not enough ;-)
Posts: 21,232
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Thanks for sharing . . . even if this news is a year old . . .
We are anyway talking about vintage . . . so know she is even a year older ;-) HAGWe all
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29 October 2012, 01:24 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: Kyle
Location: PA
Watch: 116610LN
Posts: 404
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Very cool story. That dial is incredible...
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29 October 2012, 01:39 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Switzerland
Posts: 14,297
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this is a 2010 article?! Nice watch. 66K.
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29 October 2012, 01:47 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Linda
Location: New York State
Watch: Boys Tudor Sub
Posts: 1,131
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Great story for those of us who joined since it was last posted. I never get tired of hearing this stuff. It's part of why we all look to find a precious Rolex at a garage sale.
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29 October 2012, 05:50 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Vijay
Location: Louisiana, USA
Watch: ..sure, why not?
Posts: 368
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Thank you all for the kind words.
Yes, this was a once in a lifetime experience for me. The stars were all aligned for this to happen. Its a piece that makes me smile every time I look at it. And yes, I do wear it!……... Spairingly!!! 
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29 October 2012, 06:12 AM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Thomas
Location: YVR
Watch: 116233/79190
Posts: 49,564
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/\... Great story...and a lucky man you are Vijay... Enjoy it..!
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29 October 2012, 06:48 AM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: jP
Location: Texas
Watch: GMT-MASTER
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Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics. |
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29 October 2012, 06:53 AM
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Location: Newport Beach, CA
Posts: 8,391
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Definteley a once in a lifetime experience. Watch collecting is more about the people you meet than the watches sometimes!At less than 70k you got a deal too.....
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29 October 2012, 11:53 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Vijay
Location: Louisiana, USA
Watch: ..sure, why not?
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29 October 2012, 02:46 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Maryland
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What an awesome story, congrats Vijay couldn't think of a better gentlemen to own such a watch.
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29 October 2012, 03:03 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: Martin
Location: NY And FLA
Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba
Posts: 2,694
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Very cool. Congrats
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29 October 2012, 06:50 PM
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Location: Amsterdam
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29 October 2012, 07:06 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: John
Location: Australia
Watch: Depends on mood.
Posts: 9,536
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 and a huge congrats on a gorgeous watch sir! Enjoy! This is truly an awesome story!
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29 October 2012, 10:15 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Real Name: Jeremy
Location: Louisiana
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 2,732
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I hope to meet you again Vijay and see that awesome watch!! Oh and bring the other beauty that I drooled over too
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