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Frosty · 2 March 2015, 10:42 AM

A friend of mine was at a show, unrelated to watches, and found a Rolex 1675. He texted me a picture. It was not running. The Serial Number was 5,13X,XXX which I figure had been made soon after 1977. The hands on the dial did not look pitted and the dial was amazing. It also had initials on the clasp.

The watch had belonged to a retired Police Officer that had died of cancer. He was the first owner of the watch and had his initials on the clasp. The watch had been in a safe for a while. The gentleman that had inherited the watch from his best friend, found himself remembering old times with his friend when he wore it. He found that too depressing so he decided to sell it.

It had a great price so I told Mike, he should get it and take it to Dalton for service. He told Dalton not to polish the watch.

I told Mike if he ever decides to sell it to let me know. I wanted first dibs.

We picked up the watch today from Dalton. It looked great. Once again Dalton had done a marvelous job. Dalton had replaced a few worn out parts (see picture) to make it like new inside. Mike had decided to leave the initials on the clasp to honor the Officer.

I thought we were going to get in a car accident on the way home; Mike looked at the watch so much. He really enjoyed it.

Mike is hard on watches. He said this is too nice a watch, not to keep nice. He looked at me asked me if I still wanted it.

I was surprised and said yes.

I am also going to keep the initials on the clasp in memory of the Officer.

The first picture is the one Mike sent me.

Buttercup · 2 March 2015, 10:45 AM

Very nice watch, and a great story to go along with it. Congrats!

Dr.Smellody · 2 March 2015, 10:48 AM

Super cool. Nice watch!

ajg1960 · 2 March 2015, 10:48 AM

beautiful. Nice gesture leaving the initials, too. Congrats

joli160 · 2 March 2015, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ajg1960

beautiful. Nice gesture leaving the initials, too. Congrats

Respect Larry

AndyK · 2 March 2015, 10:54 AM

Beautiful GMT. Great story too!

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Scot_3 · 2 March 2015, 10:59 AM

Wow very cool

willang · 2 March 2015, 11:03 AM

Beautiful! Congrats

omitohud · 2 March 2015, 11:43 AM

Another beautiful radial with a story to tell. 👍

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sennheiserz · 2 March 2015, 11:43 AM

Awesome story. Did Dalton add the patina to the dial and hands or was the first photo just too bright and looked white?

Enjoy!

bdex75 · 3 March 2015, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sennheiserz

Awesome story. Did Dalton add the patina to the dial and hands or was the first photo just too bright and looked white?

Enjoy!

I caught that difference as well. But it appears to be lighting after looking closer.
OP instructed Dalton to not even polish the case. I highly doubt he had him artificially patina the dial.

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brandrea · 2 March 2015, 11:44 AM

jdmi32 · 2 March 2015, 11:45 AM

Very nice!

cop414 · 2 March 2015, 11:50 AM

Great watch Larry, kudos to you for taking care of it for future generations!

cajuntiger · 2 March 2015, 12:11 PM

great story, and wonderful watch!

springer · 2 March 2015, 12:24 PM

Great radial GMT and story! I hope your friend enjoys his new-found gem.

Tudor66 · 2 March 2015, 12:33 PM

Really nice find Larry.., I look forward to seeing more pics on your wrist...!!!

I am waiting for a day when someone calls me to checkout a barnfind watch; I'll make sure to bring my wallet if it ever occurs.......

Daytona4130 · 2 March 2015, 01:06 PM

Beautiful GMT. congrats!

Gaijin · 2 March 2015, 02:31 PM

Great story. Nice of you to keep the Officer's initials on there to honor him.

BNA/LION · 2 March 2015, 02:41 PM

Very nice and unexpected. Congratulations!

PoderEsBueno · 2 March 2015, 02:46 PM

Congrats on the beauty

MitchSteel · 3 March 2015, 12:47 AM

Oh wow, fantastic find

Robert Cross · 3 March 2015, 01:01 AM

The history enhances the watch and the watch enhances the history....better than that it doesn't get.

With respect....enjoy!!

Bob

crowncollection · 2 March 2015, 03:43 PM

Congrats a gem

Vincent65 · 2 March 2015, 04:47 PM

nice radial - good score!

zederhoff · 2 March 2015, 04:59 PM

Looks fantastic - congratulations!

Chadridv · 2 March 2015, 05:02 PM

great story! Beautiful watch. Congrats.

c41006 · 2 March 2015, 05:20 PM

Awesome story and awesome watch!

The_Walrus · 2 March 2015, 06:55 PM

Absolute stunning, congrats

JustinK · 2 March 2015, 11:55 PM

Love those radial dials. Congrats!

2 March 2015, 10:42 AM	#1
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	I Found Myself Involved With A Barn Find-Pictures A friend of mine was at a show, unrelated to watches, and found a Rolex 1675. He texted me a picture. It was not running. The Serial Number was 5,13X,XXX which I figure had been made soon after 1977. The hands on the dial did not look pitted and the dial was amazing. It also had initials on the clasp. The watch had belonged to a retired Police Officer that had died of cancer. He was the first owner of the watch and had his initials on the clasp. The watch had been in a safe for a while. The gentleman that had inherited the watch from his best friend, found himself remembering old times with his friend when he wore it. He found that too depressing so he decided to sell it. It had a great price so I told Mike, he should get it and take it to Dalton for service. He told Dalton not to polish the watch. I told Mike if he ever decides to sell it to let me know. I wanted first dibs. We picked up the watch today from Dalton. It looked great. Once again Dalton had done a marvelous job. Dalton had replaced a few worn out parts (see picture) to make it like new inside. Mike had decided to leave the initials on the clasp to honor the Officer. I thought we were going to get in a car accident on the way home; Mike looked at the watch so much. He really enjoyed it. Mike is hard on watches. He said this is too nice a watch, not to keep nice. He looked at me asked me if I still wanted it. I was surprised and said yes. I am also going to keep the initials on the clasp in memory of the Officer. The first picture is the one Mike sent me. Attached Images __________________ “Anyone can be sarcastic; it takes intelligence to solve a problem!”

2 March 2015, 10:54 AM	#6
AndyK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 216570 Posts: 878	Beautiful GMT. Great story too! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ www.calibre1040.com - www.instagram.com/calibre1040/

2 March 2015, 10:59 AM	#7
Scot_3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Scot Location: USA Watch: 1966 boyscout Posts: 914	Wow very cool __________________ Thanks Scot

2 March 2015, 11:43 AM	#10
sennheiserz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Dave Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: ♛ + Ω + Posts: 601	Awesome story. Did Dalton add the patina to the dial and hands or was the first photo just too bright and looked white? Enjoy! __________________ My Watch Blog - http://www.wristtimes.com Collection: Rolex Sub NDc 114060 \| Omega SMP 861 \| Apple Watch SS

2 March 2015, 11:50 AM	#14
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,261	Great watch Larry, kudos to you for taking care of it for future generations! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

2 March 2015, 10:45 AM	#2
Buttercup "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Sherri Location: Northern VA Posts: 271	Very nice watch, and a great story to go along with it. Congrats!

2 March 2015, 10:48 AM	#3
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,417	Super cool. Nice watch!

2 March 2015, 10:48 AM	#4
ajg1960 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Andy Location: New Jersey USA Watch: DJ / ND Sub Posts: 292	beautiful. Nice gesture leaving the initials, too. Congrats

2 March 2015, 11:03 AM	#8
willang "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 489	Beautiful! Congrats

2 March 2015, 11:43 AM	#9
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	Another beautiful radial with a story to tell. 👍 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 March 2015, 11:44 AM	#12
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,132

2 March 2015, 11:45 AM	#13
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	Very nice!

2 March 2015, 12:11 PM	#15
cajuntiger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Who Dat Location: USA Watch: 5512 Posts: 1,149	great story, and wonderful watch!

2 March 2015, 12:24 PM	#16
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Great radial GMT and story! I hope your friend enjoys his new-found gem. __________________ 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.

2 March 2015, 12:33 PM	#17
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	Really nice find Larry.., I look forward to seeing more pics on your wrist...!!! I am waiting for a day when someone calls me to checkout a barnfind watch; I'll make sure to bring my wallet if it ever occurs....... __________________ -NAWCC Member

2 March 2015, 01:06 PM	#18
Daytona4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Jack Location: 'Murica Watch: HBO:) Posts: 1,363	Beautiful GMT. congrats!

2 March 2015, 02:31 PM	#19
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Great story. Nice of you to keep the Officer's initials on there to honor him.

2 March 2015, 02:41 PM	#20
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,661	Very nice and unexpected. Congratulations! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

2 March 2015, 02:46 PM	#21
PoderEsBueno "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: peb Location: Istanbul Posts: 3,145	Congrats on the beauty __________________ Instagram• ~ poderes.bueno

3 March 2015, 12:47 AM	#22
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Oh wow, fantastic find __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

3 March 2015, 01:01 AM	#23
Robert Cross Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Bob Location: WNY Watch: ..the Pretty Girls Posts: 313	The history enhances the watch and the watch enhances the history....better than that it doesn't get. With respect....enjoy!! Bob

2 March 2015, 03:43 PM	#24
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Congrats a gem __________________ watches many

2 March 2015, 04:47 PM	#25
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	nice radial - good score!

2 March 2015, 04:59 PM	#26
zederhoff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 65	Looks fantastic - congratulations!

2 March 2015, 05:02 PM	#27
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	great story! Beautiful watch. Congrats.

2 March 2015, 05:20 PM	#28
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	Awesome story and awesome watch!

2 March 2015, 06:55 PM	#29
The_Walrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: George Location: Sydney Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,104	Absolute stunning, congrats

2 March 2015, 11:55 PM	#30
JustinK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Jupiter, FL Watch: 1530,1665,1680 Posts: 2,064	Love those radial dials. Congrats!

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