I have just received a mail from [email protected]

[BASSETHOUNDS]

Some of you guys must remember the TT Datejust with the 5 olympic rings on the dial I picked up a couple of months ago .

Even though it came with all the relevant documents an coherent story of its origins , we still had to get Rolex S.A. to confirm it .

I have just received exactly that , not that they confirmed the story as to why it was made and what happened to it later . They did however confirm the technical facts :
A: The dial was made by Rolex itself and was fitted onto a standard 16013 in the Rolex factory in Geneva .
B : Somewhere even more important : I seems indeed to be unique . I have posted below the original mail I receievd from the lady in charge of that department . I have blanked out her complete name and Email address ( I can imagine her being flooded by emails requesting authentication of Rolex watches ) to protect her privacy .
It is written in typical Rolex language : She does not write that it is a one off , she only answers the question of how many of these were made by saying that there is no other entry in their records about an identical dail ...

I have requested to have this letter send to me via conventional post to my home address as well .

Here is first my translation , followed by the original email exchange :

Dear Sir,

We refer to a fax received on the 11th of Mai 2010 regarding a model "Oyster Perpetual Datejust "

Based on the information that you have transmitted to us and after consulting our archives , we can say that this serial number corresponds
to a ref 16013 made in 1988 and handed over to the Comité International Olympique the same year .
Rolex did in deed produce this dial with the Olympic rings for the Comité International Olympic and according to our archives your watch was fitted with it .

As to the amount of pieces produced with these identical specs our archives reveal nothing more . ( I am inclined to read .. it is unique )
We however bring to your attention as to the fact that this document cannot be considered as an authentication of your watch

We thank you for the interest you have shown in our company ..
bla..bla..


Le 4 juin 2010 à 12:22, [email protected] a écrit :

Cher Monsieur,

Nous nous référons à votre fax daté du 11 mai 2010 au sujet d'un
modèle
Oyster Perpetual Datejust.

Sur la base des informations que vous nous avez transmises, et
après
recherches dans nos archives, nous pouvons dire que le numéro de
série
indiqué correspond bien à la référence 16013, fabriquée en 1988, et
transmise
la même année au Comité International Olympique
Rolex a effectivement réalisé ce cadran avec les anneaux Olympiques pour
le Comité International Olympique, et votre montre, selon nos archives,
en est doté.

En ce qui concerne le nombre de pièces qui auraient été produites
avec les
mêmes caractéristiques, nos archives n'en révèle d'avantage .

Nous vous rendons attentif au fait que ce document ne peut en
aucun cas
être considéré comme une authentification de votre montre.

Nous vous remercions de l'intérêt que vous portez à notre
entreprise et
vous prions d'agréer, cher Monsieur, nos salutations distinguées.

xxxise Xxve
Rolex SA
Département Patrimoine

Tél. + 41 22 302 2X X5








De : Bassethounds <[email protected]>
A : [email protected]
Date : 01.06.2010 16:41
Objet : Re: Votre lettre du 11 mai 2010



Cher Mme. Xxverx

Merci infiniment pour votre mail ,

Si vous souhaitez plus de détails ou de photos surtout ne hésitez pas
a me
contacter .

Cordialement

Tristan Bouchez-Traversier


Le 1 juin 2010 à 16:16, [email protected] a écrit :



Cher Monsieur,

Nous avons bien reçu votre lettre datée du 11 mai et vous en
remercions.

Nous vous répondrons dans les plus brefs délais.

Veuillez recevoir, cher Monsieur, nos salutations distinguées.

rxxe Xxv
Rolex SA
Département Patrimoine


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the
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by
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opinion of Rolex SA except to the extent that it relates to
their
official business. If you are not the intended recipient or the
person responsible for delivering to the intended recipient, be
advised that you have received this email in error and that any
use
is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient,
please advise the sender by return e-mail, then delete this
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and any attachments. Rolex SA.

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forwarded copies (which may contain alterations) subsequently
transmitted from the Company, are confidential and solely for the
use of the intended recipient. It may contain material protected by
attorney-client privilege. The contents do not represent the
opinion of Rolex SA except to the extent that it relates to their
official business. If you are not the intended recipient or the
person responsible for delivering to the intended recipient, be
advised that you have received this email in error and that any use
is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient,
please advise the sender by return e-mail, then delete this message
and any attachments. Rolex SA.
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[Safetrends]

So you have a really good find for a watch. Great news!

And now you have the paperwork to back it up. Even better news.

[marie]

That is so amazing! You deserve it my friend.
Huge CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[TheVTCGuy]

Tell you what Tristan, I'll give you 50 bucks for it... Cash! What do you say?

[BASSETHOUNDS]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Tell you what Tristan, I'll give you 50 bucks for it... Cash! What do you say?

Plus shipping ?

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by BASSETHOUNDS

Plus shipping ?

Oh.. allright Tristan... GOSH you drive a hard bargin!

[Joshua74]

Originally Posted by BASSETHOUNDS

I have blanked out her complete name and Email address ( I can imagine her being flooded by emails requesting authentication of Rolex watches ) to protect her privacy

(...)
Si vous souhaitez plus de détails ou de photos surtout ne hésitez pas
a me
contacter .

Cordialement

Tristan XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX


Le 1 juin 2010 à 16:16, [email protected] a écrit :

Warning, you forgot to hide her email address here (and your name... I've done it on my quote)

[Welshwatchman]

Originally Posted by Joshua74

Warning, you forgot to hide her email address here (and your name... I've done it on my quote)

Sorted.

Luckily enough there's hardly anyone online to read the info.

[Safetrends]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Sorted.

Luckily enough there's hardly anyone online to read the info.

[BASSETHOUNDS]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Sorted.

Luckily enough there's hardly anyone online to read the info.

Much appreciated , my mistake .

[daveathall]

I think that just adds "icing on the cake" many congratulations Tristan, tis a beaut.

[BASSETHOUNDS]

Originally Posted by daveathall

I think that just adds "icing on the cake" many congratulations Tristan, tis a beaut.

Indeed Dave . I also needed that for the next step . When I bought the watch I never had the intention to keep it . The idea has always been to sell it on . I'm very lucky that an icon in the Rolex business saw the commercial potential of this watch and is currently helping me by negotiating to get it in an important auction house . One of the criteria was of course get some kind of authentication of Rolex , this will certainly help .

[chris russell]

Plus shipping.

[darthmouse]

Congratulations on the great find!

[BASSETHOUNDS]

Very honorable offer , then again I think I'll take my chance on the auction

[chris russell]

I'd never sell it.

Although Juan Antonio Samaranch is popularly acknowledged to have been a slimeball lower than pond scum, so it'd be tough to wear it with anything like pride.

[BASSETHOUNDS]

Originally Posted by chris russell

I'd never sell it.

Although Juan Antonio Samaranch is popularly acknowledged to have been a slimeball lower than pond scum, so it'd be tough to wear it with anything like pride.

Must agree on that , he was not particularly known for exemplary ethical conduct nor high moral standards , to say the least .

[snowbird]

That's very interesting and a great looking watch.

[darthmouse]

I just noticed that the Roman 4 is IIII rather than IV. I've never seen something like that. Even more unique!

[BASSETHOUNDS]

Originally Posted by darthmouse

I just noticed that the Roman 4 is IIII rather than IV. I've never seen something like that. Even more unique!

Not really , many 16013 have that .

[darthmouse]

I like it!

Uh oh... I think that means the disease is setting in...

[TRW]

congratulations

[TempoKing]

These are wonderful news Tristan.
Now that you have an authentic Rolex S.A. research/confirmation letter
the value in an auction environment could "fly" to stratospheric levels
if there are 2-3 Olympic memorabilia bidders.
My Insurance value ?
$12,000 and maybe I am on the low side

By the way
Her orthography in French was not exactly top of the class...

[MortgageGuy]

WOW Congrats:t humbsup:

[PanosI]

Hey Tristan i realised something also unique by looking your pics.

The country code is exclusively marked on the provided guarantee certificate.There is a country code that is nowhere noted !!!!!!

039 that is.

There is no reference page on any site that have this code attached to Switzerland !!!!!

http://************/showthread.php?t=8478
http://www.oysterinfo.de/en/detailin...odes/index.php
http://www.minus4plus6.com/numbers.htm

Universal first !!!!!!

Huge Congrats

[BASSETHOUNDS]

Originally Posted by PanosI

Hey Tristan i realised something also unique by looking your pics.

The country code is exclusively marked on the provided guarantee certificate.There is a country code that is nowhere noted !!!!!!

039 that is.

There is no reference page on any site that have this code attached to Switzerland !!!!!

http://************/showthread.php?t=8478
http://www.oysterinfo.de/en/detailin...odes/index.php
http://www.minus4plus6.com/numbers.htm

Universal first !!!!!!

Huge Congrats

It is an Rolex internal code for the special orders . I was told that by the administrator at Rolex Benelux .
I believe 061 and 039 are fairly rare .

[TempoKing]

Originally Posted by PanosI

Hey Tristan i realised something also unique by looking your pics.

The country code is exclusively marked on the provided guarantee certificate.There is a country code that is nowhere noted !!!!!!

039 that is.

There is no reference page on any site that have this code attached to Switzerland !!!!!
[/SIZE]

O39 on the papers
..I do not think it represents country- I have seen the O39
on special orders for monarchs, big shots or organizations
which is the case here - one of - for JAS/IOC

[BASSETHOUNDS]

Originally Posted by TempoKing

O39 on the papers
..I do not think it represents country- I have seen the O39
on special orders for monarchs, big shots or organizations
which is the case here - one of - for JAS/IOC

Indeed . 039 : Factory special orders
061 : Rolex personel at Bienne HQ

[BASSETHOUNDS]

Originally Posted by TempoKing

These are wonderful news Tristan.
Now that you have an authentic Rolex S.A. research/confirmation letter
the value in an auction environment could "fly" to stratospheric levels
if there are 2-3 Olympic memorabilia bidders.
My Insurance value ?
$12,000 and maybe I am on the low side

By the way
Her orthography in French was not exactly top of the class...

I did notice that too Swiss ...

[SSD]

Outstanding Tristan! What a excellent find, and a beautiful DateJust as well!!!