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Jackie Daytona · 15 July 2020, 10:05 AM

I’ve had this watch since I was about 16 and essentially a full set minus the original Bufkor box.

In today’s world of people waiting years for GMT masters and Daytona’s, or the mess of vintage hunting, sorting through countless frankenvintage pieces and outlandish prices on almost everything. Landing the Bufkor box I’ve been looking for at a non crazy modern Rolex price made my day almost as much as adding another watch to the collection.

My $100 addition. I know it’s not mint, but where most people want $300 for them I’m pretty happy with it after all this time.

I know it’s just a box. It may be a bit silly to be excited for it, but I’m happy. Just sharing after all this time.

Rebel · 15 July 2020, 10:08 AM

Congrats.

Dan S · 15 July 2020, 10:56 AM

You are a true collector.

mineral · 15 July 2020, 11:15 AM

Very nice Gmt and you must have lots of stories behind this watch since you own it since 16 :). Congrats and happy for you too to complete the set with that new box.

The Bufkor box is only meant for US market and do ensure that your paper indicates that watch was sold in USA so that it is correct box for your lovely GMT.

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

JParm · 15 July 2020, 11:26 AM

Nice win!

ravenhome777 · 15 July 2020, 12:58 PM

I bought the same box and can fully understand your enjoyment.

Jackie Daytona · 15 July 2020, 01:26 PM

Thank you all for the kind words.

It was originally a US market watch the first owner knew my father in some way and sold it to my father after he only had it about a year. My father wore it ever since until I was about 16 and it wasn’t keeping time anymore due to water entry. My father took it in and they had sent it to Geneva at some point for a repair estimate in the early 2000s. At this point my dad couldn’t afford to fix it, and knew I always admired it so he traded me a newer quartz Seiko for it.

I still wore it for years after that not knowing much more about who to send it to. Finally learned a bit more about who can do them and had it fixed properly only replacing what really needed it.

Glad to have it all united as a set again. Minus the outer cardboard box, back on the eBay hunt for that.

Verdi · 15 July 2020, 03:47 PM

Life is all abut the small victories. They make our every day life better.
That's a nice watch........and box!

Pocosso · 15 July 2020, 06:44 PM

Congrats!

dricig · 15 July 2020, 08:46 PM

I have one of those for years but didn't know what watch it was for.
Are there any numbers on the bottom?

1William · 15 July 2020, 09:04 PM

Very nice.

Jackie Daytona · 15 July 2020, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dricig

I have one of those for years but didn't know what watch it was for.
Are there any numbers on the bottom?

There aren’t. It’s just leather on the bottom, and the inner box just has Bufkor USA in the plastic. No reference numbers to speak of.

Thanks to all again for the kind comments.

Dan Pierce · 15 July 2020, 11:36 PM

Nice addition for that classic GMT, congrats!
dP

15 July 2020, 10:05 AM	#1
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,606	Small Victories I’ve had this watch since I was about 16 and essentially a full set minus the original Bufkor box. In today’s world of people waiting years for GMT masters and Daytona’s, or the mess of vintage hunting, sorting through countless frankenvintage pieces and outlandish prices on almost everything. Landing the Bufkor box I’ve been looking for at a non crazy modern Rolex price made my day almost as much as adding another watch to the collection. My $100 addition. I know it’s not mint, but where most people want $300 for them I’m pretty happy with it after all this time. I know it’s just a box. It may be a bit silly to be excited for it, but I’m happy. Just sharing after all this time. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

15 July 2020, 10:08 AM	#2
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,241	Congrats. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

15 July 2020, 10:56 AM	#3
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15 July 2020, 11:15 AM	#4
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Very nice Gmt and you must have lots of stories behind this watch since you own it since 16 :). Congrats and happy for you too to complete the set with that new box. The Bufkor box is only meant for US market and do ensure that your paper indicates that watch was sold in USA so that it is correct box for your lovely GMT. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

15 July 2020, 11:26 AM	#5
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,568	Nice win! __________________

15 July 2020, 12:58 PM	#6
ravenhome777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: toledo Posts: 392	I bought the same box and can fully understand your enjoyment.

15 July 2020, 01:26 PM	#7
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,606	Thank you all for the kind words. It was originally a US market watch the first owner knew my father in some way and sold it to my father after he only had it about a year. My father wore it ever since until I was about 16 and it wasn’t keeping time anymore due to water entry. My father took it in and they had sent it to Geneva at some point for a repair estimate in the early 2000s. At this point my dad couldn’t afford to fix it, and knew I always admired it so he traded me a newer quartz Seiko for it. I still wore it for years after that not knowing much more about who to send it to. Finally learned a bit more about who can do them and had it fixed properly only replacing what really needed it. Glad to have it all united as a set again. Minus the outer cardboard box, back on the eBay hunt for that. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

15 July 2020, 03:47 PM	#8
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Life is all abut the small victories. They make our every day life better. That's a nice watch........and box! __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

15 July 2020, 06:44 PM	#9
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15 July 2020, 08:46 PM	#10
dricig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: NY Metro Posts: 680	I have one of those for years but didn't know what watch it was for. Are there any numbers on the bottom? __________________ Rolex 15010 Date -16013 TT DJ 16610LV -16750 GMT-16600 SD 16710 GMT -Tudor 79280

15 July 2020, 09:04 PM	#11
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,639	Very nice.

15 July 2020, 11:36 PM	#13
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,185	Nice addition for that classic GMT, congrats! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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