Nanuq Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 This guy thinks he can trash a watch? I feel a challenge coming on........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 DAMN... that's a real mess for sure. Nanuq... you did a great job on yours, in a very controlled situation... this watchwas only a bad mistake... no competition at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 What amazes me is that he has 2 bids on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 This is classic: "dial may need refinishing" ...Ya think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcoast68 Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 He said there is "a reasonable" reserve on this auction, I wonder what it could be?? Like 2 grand Common, this thing is a peice of landfill already. If he is so sure it can be restored, then why doesn't he go for it?? Its amazing the trash some folks are selling on Ebay nowadays, and just because it "says" its a Rolex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 The gauntlet is tossed! I hope that's the only thing getting tossed ... I'll get me coat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Not sure what it is worth, but from what I can see the case, caseback and possibly the crown may be salvageable. I giggled out loud about that "dial may need refinishing" comment as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 I doubt the watch is salvageable. At least, not without having to replace virtually every component at a cost that would equal or exceed the actual value of the watch. Too bad........it looks like it was probably a nice watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTIKIA Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 This is classic: "dial may need refinishing" ...Ya think? yarly. $hit buff out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Movement may be O.K...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Yup, it hasn't come up against the Nanuqinator Some bids on it is hilarious!!! One mans trash..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt.watch.obsessive Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 I have some atoms that were once part of a Patek Philippe. May need some restoration to get them back in working order. Very reasonable reserve. I'll bet battery acid can do more damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 I feel a challenge coming on........ Uh oh clear the decks Actually the watch looks like it has been lying face down in caustic soda, my guess is he found it at the tip and if that is the case the it was probably a write off before it even got in to the state it is. Dial may need refinishing................ Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 This is too funny!! :lol: I'm sorry but these pics need to be saved for posterity, I have a feeling we may be needing them to cheer up a rainy day at some point.... Up for bid is a older (age unknown) Rolex mid-size wristwatch serial number 224354. This watch needs full restoration, and dial may need refinishing, hands are not recoverable as they are melted into the crystal. This watch was in or around a light fire. I was not able to open the back because the crystal glued itself to the back. Internal condition currently unknown. Before the fire, this watch was in excellent running condition. I pried up some of the plastic crystal and didn't attempt to do anymore as I thought any work done to this watch would best be done by a competent watch repairer. This auction is for the watch only, no band included. A reasonable reserve has been set on this auction as I believe this watch can be restored, if the reserve is not met I will have this watch restored for myself. Please ask any questions before placing a bid. Item is being sold as-is with no returns or refunds. Payment details: Paypal is preferred. Winning bidder paying with Paypal must have a confirmed address (ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS) I will also accept US Postal Money Order only. No other kind of money order, cashier's check will be accepted. No personal checks. Please make sure you have a confirmed address with Paypal before attempting to make payment. If you do not have a confirmed address I will not send the item to you and it will be relisted. Item must be paid for within 7 days of auctions end. If you have less than 10 feedback score you must contact me first before bidding. Thank you for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 I showed these pics to a fireman friend.. given the damage to the front of the watch and the lack of damage on the back he came up with an interesting guess.. It was probably on someone's wrist when the damage took place!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mentalist Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 That thing is a writeoff. If he thinks he can have it restored, crack must be free in his neck of the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mentalist Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 I showed these pics to a fireman friend.. given the damage to the front of the watch and the lack of damage on the back he came up with an interesting guess.. It was probably on someone's wrist when the damage took place!! Then it's not molten acrylic crystal keeping the caseback on: it's molten flesh. Lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 It gets better and better! It's a "crematorium special".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Cape cod and a bit of elbow grease and it will be as good as new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mentalist Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 It gets better and better! It's a "crematorium special".... He probably found it inside an urn. I see his other listing is for a set of false teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Hilts Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 My guess? Alien blood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Cape cod and a bit of elbow grease and it will be as good as new! I'll get me coat if i were you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Y'know the scene in Pulp Fiction, where Captain Coons explains where he, and Butch's dad 'wore' the gold watch all those years in Hanoi? I'm guessing that's how the watch looked before it was cleaned up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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