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MILGAUSS88 · 2 July 2014, 03:12 PM

Here is a photo of a bubbleback I picked up for $30.
It helped that one hand covered the crown and the other covered "Rolex".
Not the greatest watch. But I always like them when I can pick them up that cheap.
Who can beat $30?
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Dr. Robert · 2 July 2014, 03:30 PM

US$300. for a brand new 1655 ex2 in Hong Kong in 1973.

harrjaso · 2 July 2014, 03:46 PM

$0 - sales achievement when I was a corporate man,

pre hand tattoo, of course, lol.

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MonBK · 2 July 2014, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harrjaso

$0 - sales achievement when I was a corporate man,

pre hand tattoo, of course, lol.

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It doesn't look a bit like a Rolex?

harrjaso · 2 July 2014, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

It doesn't look a bit like a Rolex?

Lol, I bet nothing gets by you. Nah, the watch I got as award was a DJ, haven't worn it in years, but I did answer the OP's question.

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MonBK · 2 July 2014, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harrjaso

Lol, I bet nothing gets by you. Nah, the watch I got as award was a DJ, haven't worn it in years, but I did answer the OP's question.

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Indeed you did.

marfaboy · 5 July 2014, 12:00 PM

[QUOTE=harrjaso;5070488]Lol, I bet nothing gets by you. Nah, the watch I got as award was a DJ, haven't worn it in years, but I did answer the OP's question.

Jesus! Whatever possessed you to get that thing permanently etched onto your hand?

andromeda160 · 7 July 2014, 08:26 AM

[QUOTE=marfaboy;5076938]

Quote:

Originally Posted by harrjaso

Lol, I bet nothing gets by you. Nah, the watch I got as award was a DJ, haven't worn it in years, but I did answer the OP's question.

Jesus! Whatever possessed you to get that thing permanently etched onto your hand?

From the looks of it, he's a 1%er who has made it far enough in life to get a hand tattoo and not care what anyone has to say about it.

harrjaso · 7 July 2014, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marfaboy

[Jesus! Whatever possessed you to get that thing permanently etched onto your hand?

Haha, People often do turn to religion when they see me coming, that little hand tattoo is nothing. It's actually pretty common around here.

Here's some watches, since it is a watch forum and not a yakuza convention

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Kobayashi · 2 July 2014, 04:20 PM

Does an inherited Rolex count? DJ 1601 that my dad purchased brand new in 1962. Of course it meant I paid the price of losing my dad which I would gladly have back in exchange for all my Rolex watches.

harrjaso · 2 July 2014, 04:36 PM

Innuendo - picture was to illustrate that I won't be getting anymore corporate job Rolex sales awards with that big rose on my hand.

On a positive note, I have gotten about 14 Rolex in my current self-employed job, wonder if I can create my own sales award and write any of them off as a business expense, hehe.

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MonBK · 2 July 2014, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harrjaso

Innuendo - picture was to illustrate that I won't be getting anymore corporate job Rolex sales awards with that big rose on my hand.

On a positive note, I have gotten about 14 Rolex in my current self-employed job, wonder if I can create my own sales award and write any of them off as a business expense, hehe.

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Have you tried at FTD?

crowncollection · 2 July 2014, 06:25 PM

300 dollars, last year for a Rolex trench watch that needed repair.

Jason71 · 2 July 2014, 07:05 PM

$1,000 for this 1665 SeaDweller.........not quite a year ago.

Im Lauf der Zeit · 7 July 2014, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

$1,000 for this 1665 SeaDweller.........not quite a year ago.

Jason... forgotten the refurb cost already--we've all read the posts!

Georg · 8 July 2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

$1,000 for this 1665 SeaDweller.........not quite a year ago.

OMG, that's like the winning the Rolex lotto. I'm so jealous.

Jason71 · 8 July 2014, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Georg

OMG, that's like the winning the Rolex lotto. I'm so jealous.

Of course it took me nearly $3,000 more dollars to get it looking like this after service

andromeda160 · 2 July 2014, 10:01 PM

$410 for a oyster perpetual date a few months bAck, I'd kill for that $30 bubbleback, what a beauty.

MILGAUSS88 · 2 July 2014, 10:13 PM

Thanks, I will keep that in mind, in case I need someone wacked. lol

andromeda160 · 2 July 2014, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

Thanks, I will keep that in mind, in case I need someone wacked. lol

funniest comment I've read all day

saaduk · 2 July 2014, 10:52 PM

Two of them were gifted to me so I paid $0

Mike Wood · 2 July 2014, 11:29 PM

£2 for a big silver Rolco officer's watch at an antiques fair some years back, and a lady's antique 18ct gold Rolex wristlet from the 1920's for £8 at a local jewellery auction. Not very exciting, but turned percentage profits Gordon Gekko would have blushed at..!

Vincent65 · 2 July 2014, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by saaduk

Two of them were gifted to me so I paid $0

given to you - lucky!

andromeda160 · 2 July 2014, 11:35 PM

Actually mike reminded me of my cheapest, a vintage gold filled women's rolex I paid $1 for at a thrift shop. I believe the case is not original, but the movement runs so I usually wind it up and look at it for the mechanical beauty, probably not worth any more than $50

Bk100 · 3 July 2014, 10:18 AM

$400 for this , a few months ago ....

bmwsubmariner · 3 July 2014, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bk100

$400 for this , a few months ago ....

Wow!

seattleal · 3 July 2014, 12:02 PM

$0 for two Milgauss and a GMT Master Rolex gave to me in 1972.

StaceeJaxx · 3 July 2014, 12:38 PM

$4600 for a mark 1 maxi I just sold for $8000

pinkelle21 · 5 July 2014, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bk100

$400 for this , a few months ago ....

Insane deal, congrats!

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slcbbrown · 3 July 2014, 10:48 AM

Paid $220 for my first in 1973. It was a rootbeer on a strap. I could have had a Sub for the same price through the PX system.

About 5 years, I picked up a used 1995-ish 14060 for $3,000, and it included an extra, new bracelet. I sold the new bracelet for $700, a little later.

2 July 2014, 03:12 PM	#1
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,262	What's the least you paid for a rolex Here is a photo of a bubbleback I picked up for $30. It helped that one hand covered the crown and the other covered "Rolex". Not the greatest watch. But I always like them when I can pick them up that cheap. Who can beat $30?

2 July 2014, 03:30 PM	#2
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,506	US$300. for a brand new 1655 ex2 in Hong Kong in 1973. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 July 2014, 03:46 PM	#3
harrjaso Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Jason Location: Hawaii, US Watch: Daytona 6263 Posts: 537	What's the least you paid for a rolex $0 - sales achievement when I was a corporate man, pre hand tattoo, of course, lol. Sent from an iPhone on a secluded island

2 July 2014, 04:20 PM	#10
Kobayashi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Any Rolex! Posts: 1,060	What's the least you paid for a rolex Does an inherited Rolex count? DJ 1601 that my dad purchased brand new in 1962. Of course it meant I paid the price of losing my dad which I would gladly have back in exchange for all my Rolex watches.

2 July 2014, 06:25 PM	#13
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,247	300 dollars, last year for a Rolex trench watch that needed repair. __________________ watches many

5 July 2014, 12:00 PM	#7
marfaboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Austin, Texas Watch: Submariner 16800 Posts: 105	[QUOTE=harrjaso;5070488]Lol, I bet nothing gets by you. Nah, the watch I got as award was a DJ, haven't worn it in years, but I did answer the OP's question. Jesus! Whatever possessed you to get that thing permanently etched onto your hand?

2 July 2014, 04:36 PM	#11
harrjaso Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Jason Location: Hawaii, US Watch: Daytona 6263 Posts: 537	Innuendo - picture was to illustrate that I won't be getting anymore corporate job Rolex sales awards with that big rose on my hand. On a positive note, I have gotten about 14 Rolex in my current self-employed job, wonder if I can create my own sales award and write any of them off as a business expense, hehe. Sent from an iPhone on a secluded island

2 July 2014, 07:05 PM	#14
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	$1,000 for this 1665 SeaDweller.........not quite a year ago. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

2 July 2014, 10:01 PM	#18
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,044	$410 for a oyster perpetual date a few months bAck, I'd kill for that $30 bubbleback, what a beauty.

2 July 2014, 10:13 PM	#19
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,262	Thanks, I will keep that in mind, in case I need someone wacked. lol

2 July 2014, 10:52 PM	#21
saaduk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Heaven Posts: 195	Two of them were gifted to me so I paid $0

2 July 2014, 11:29 PM	#22
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 612	£2 for a big silver Rolco officer's watch at an antiques fair some years back, and a lady's antique 18ct gold Rolex wristlet from the 1920's for £8 at a local jewellery auction. Not very exciting, but turned percentage profits Gordon Gekko would have blushed at..!

2 July 2014, 11:35 PM	#24
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,044	Actually mike reminded me of my cheapest, a vintage gold filled women's rolex I paid $1 for at a thrift shop. I believe the case is not original, but the movement runs so I usually wind it up and look at it for the mechanical beauty, probably not worth any more than $50

3 July 2014, 10:18 AM	#25
Bk100 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 89	$400 for this , a few months ago .... Attached Images

3 July 2014, 12:02 PM	#27
seattleal 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Al Location: Out West Watch: 4 Digit Subs Posts: 882	$0 for two Milgauss and a GMT Master Rolex gave to me in 1972.

3 July 2014, 12:38 PM	#28
StaceeJaxx Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Just Fly Casual Posts: 698	$4600 for a mark 1 maxi I just sold for $8000

3 July 2014, 10:48 AM	#30
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Paid $220 for my first in 1973. It was a rootbeer on a strap. I could have had a Sub for the same price through the PX system. About 5 years, I picked up a used 1995-ish 14060 for $3,000, and it included an extra, new bracelet. I sold the new bracelet for $700, a little later.

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