elmo Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Bought his for $10.00 at a flea market Gee, what should I do with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Obeyan Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Bought his for $10.00 at a flea market Gee, what should I do with it? I'd be happy to take it off your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 I would definitely keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyp1 Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Bought his for $10.00 at a flea market Gee, what should I do with it? Yeah this happens from time to time.. My buddys dad found a 6238 on a leather band at a D.A.V something like 5 years ago. They wanted $150.00 he didnt have cash on him so he made his wife run to the bank to get the cash while he waited. Its his watch that got me interested in the rolex hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighDef Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 From time time my wife and I would go to this richie nieghborhoods yard sale and I am always in the lookout for items like this. I know they are out there. Even if your find is a rep,,it is still a very good buy for us vintage lover. Open it up and see if it is a gen(which I suspect it is) and see if you can get it restored. This is supposed to the late 50s 6536,,,my only concern is it should only have the "SWISS" below the 6,,but who knows Rolex have so many types of dial. Congrats on the find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkitesurf Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Don't believe you... Bought his for $10.00 at a flea market Gee, what should I do with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rag9fx Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 elmo what flea markets do you go to??? I would be there in an instant - no matter where it is- and be trawling through it before you relise robert is your mothers brother . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Its impossible to buy anything that say Rolex for 10$.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted May 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Yea... I cannot be believed. But, when I heard that a COMEX sold for over $100,000.00 I figure somebody here would make an offer figuring I just fell of the Watermelon Truck. FYI, This watch gained fame in the 1964 James Bond movie Goldfinger. Some say it worth $4K - $5K other say if I located the orginal receipt (Purchased in St admin in 1962) it could go over $10K because the dial and hands are untouched and GREAT conditon behind the well worn orginal crystal. Because the watch has never been worked on... I am still trying to decide weather to rebuild or leave in it current condition. Comments welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Obeyan Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Yea... I cannot be believed. But, when I heard that a COMEX sold for over $100,000.00 I figure somebody here would make an offer figuring I just fell of the Watermelon Truck. FYI, This watch gained fame in the 1964 James Bond movie Goldfinger. Some say it worth $4K - $5K other say if I located the orginal receipt (Purchased in St admin in 1962) it could go over $10K because the dial and hands are untouched and GREAT conditon behind the well worn orginal crystal. Because the watch has never been worked on... I am still trying to decide weather to rebuild or leave in it current condition. Comments welcome I'd still go as high as $20 bucks. PM me- we'll work something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighDef Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Yea... I cannot be believed. But, when I heard that a COMEX sold for over $100,000.00 I figure somebody here would make an offer figuring I just fell of the Watermelon Truck. FYI, This watch gained fame in the 1964 James Bond movie Goldfinger. Some say it worth $4K - $5K other say if I located the orginal receipt (Purchased in St admin in 1962) it could go over $10K because the dial and hands are untouched and GREAT conditon behind the well worn orginal crystal. Because the watch has never been worked on... I am still trying to decide weather to rebuild or leave in it current condition. Comments welcome Regardless of how much you paid for it Tickle me _____ It be $10 or $10K, the fact that you have this piece is awesome. When I said "rebuild it" I meant, just make it run if not running. I would preserve as it is by not changing the look of it but only replacing wornout parts to make it run. Can you post some more pics? Side, caseback and crown side shot maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leifhaus Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 I think I've seen that picture on another site recently. Are you trolling us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkitesurf Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Nanuq, You rule!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 (edited) Regardless of how much you paid for it Tickle me _____ It be $10 or $10K, the fact that you have this piece is awesome. When I said "rebuild it" I meant, just make it run if not running. I would preserve as it is by not changing the look of it but only replacing wornout parts to make it run. Can you post some more pics? Side, caseback and crown side shot maybe? I may get around to posting pictures soon and I promised some to Jay as well... who knows what that could lead to!!! Anyway, I have other watches in the fix-up pipe line, but this 5508 gets attention soon, FYI, the watch runs! This baby is true blue and the dial is Soooo NICE it needs a new crystal to show it off! Thanks for interest. Edited May 27, 2007 by elmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Yes, I am a troll and this a fake I made in my basement Not sure what you guys looking for... thought I pass along some info... but it appears that is a waste of time on some. The watch the rare Genuine 5508 Gilt dial "swiss - T < 25". I will be sure to scrap off the T <25 so it looks more correct Outta here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polynomial Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Yes, I am a troll and this a fake I made in my basement Not sure what you guys looking for... thought I pass along some info... but it appears that is a waste of time on some. The watch the rare Genuine 5508 Gilt dial "swiss - T < 25". I will be sure to scrap off the T <25 so it looks more correct Outta here... How about few more pics? I believe somebody pointed out this one might have been seen elsewhere, perhaps lets remove this doubt first ha? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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