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gingi310 · 22 November 2008, 05:47 AM

I wanted to throw this one out there...the seller claims that the watch has "military history, given by Ministry of Interior" and "Caseback stamped with Military details":

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-Vintage-Pr...mZ170280039448

The statements seem pretty presumptuous to me based solely on the caseback, which freakly could mean anything, e.g.: http://www.sdgfp.info/Wildlife/Diver...es/falcons.htm

greck · 22 November 2008, 07:14 AM

Was a little curious about this one too.

springer · 22 November 2008, 10:22 AM

The caseback reads SD Falcons.

The USS Falcon was decommissioned in June 1946. I don't believe this is military markings on the caseback.

I believe SD Falcons is some type of college, university or who-knows-what engraved on the caseback. I went to gradute school at the Univ. of South Dakota so I know it is not related to USD or SDSU (coyotes or jackrabbits). Maybe San Diego?

Watch looks pretty decent though.

stevemulholland3 · 22 November 2008, 10:46 AM

nice watch but most definitely not a military watch..

Some Pair · 22 November 2008, 02:36 PM

Hey Gents,
Could be some Footbal "sitch". Since played in the "SD" (Superdome) in November "1981",..... the "Falcons" (Atlanta) beat New Orleans (Saints).
Thus: "SD Falcons 1981" ?? JMO....

p.s. T.C.
looks familiar, no?

springer · 23 November 2008, 10:21 AM

Here is the seller's response regarding the "military history" of this watch.

Hi,

I'm not in the military as I'm a collector & trader in fine watches. Got this watch sometime ago through a friend who got it from its original owner who served in the Saudi Military. As far as I know, SD Falcons was the name of a group served in the Saudi Military at that time, and some watches were given to the military members by the Saudi Ministry of Interior after finishing specific missions, name of its owner is engraved on case back as well. Unfortunately, no papers included to support that.

Thank you.

Seems odd to me that the language is not written in Farsi or whatever language is spoken there, as it is not English.

greck · 24 November 2008, 09:05 AM

It is now being advertised in the VRF marketplace.

springer · 24 November 2008, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greck

It is now being advertised in the VRF marketplace.

Saw that too. I'm out on this watch and not buying into its history.

22 November 2008, 05:47 AM	#1
gingi310 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 117	"Military History" on this 5513... I wanted to throw this one out there...the seller claims that the watch has "military history, given by Ministry of Interior" and "Caseback stamped with Military details": http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-Vintage-Pr...mZ170280039448 The statements seem pretty presumptuous to me based solely on the caseback, which freakly could mean anything, e.g.: http://www.sdgfp.info/Wildlife/Diver...es/falcons.htm

22 November 2008, 10:22 AM	#3
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,308	The caseback reads SD Falcons. The USS Falcon was decommissioned in June 1946. I don't believe this is military markings on the caseback. I believe SD Falcons is some type of college, university or who-knows-what engraved on the caseback. I went to gradute school at the Univ. of South Dakota so I know it is not related to USD or SDSU (coyotes or jackrabbits). Maybe San Diego? Watch looks pretty decent though. __________________ 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.

23 November 2008, 10:21 AM	#6
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,308	Here is the seller's response regarding the "military history" of this watch. Hi, I'm not in the military as I'm a collector & trader in fine watches. Got this watch sometime ago through a friend who got it from its original owner who served in the Saudi Military. As far as I know, SD Falcons was the name of a group served in the Saudi Military at that time, and some watches were given to the military members by the Saudi Ministry of Interior after finishing specific missions, name of its owner is engraved on case back as well. Unfortunately, no papers included to support that. Thank you. Seems odd to me that the language is not written in Farsi or whatever language is spoken there, as it is not English. __________________ 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.

24 November 2008, 09:05 AM	#7
greck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Canada Watch: GMT 16750 Posts: 66	Fyi It is now being advertised in the VRF marketplace.

22 November 2008, 07:14 AM	#2
greck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Canada Watch: GMT 16750 Posts: 66	Was a little curious about this one too.

22 November 2008, 10:46 AM	#4
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	nice watch but most definitely not a military watch..

22 November 2008, 02:36 PM	#5
Some Pair Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: seFl.byWayOfBklyn Watch: The Rollie's..... Posts: 609	Hey Gents, Could be some Footbal "sitch". Since played in the "SD" (Superdome) in November "1981",..... the "Falcons" (Atlanta) beat New Orleans (Saints). Thus: "SD Falcons 1981" ?? JMO.... p.s. T.C. looks familiar, no?

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