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Idle Swede · 9 June 2009, 10:51 AM

....that just won this little lucite cube with Rolex movement parts inside for a lousy $760.00 on E-bay....

mcjp6 · 9 June 2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

....that just won this little lucite cube with Rolex movement parts inside for a lousy $760.00 on E-bay....

Lucky??

For that sort of money you are getting close to a working watch.

TimeToGo · 9 June 2009, 11:21 AM

You can always melt it down///

kyle L · 9 June 2009, 11:22 AM

Good thing for the buyer....or a bad thing?

Alcan · 9 June 2009, 11:24 AM

I bailed out of the bidding at $300 U.S.

Art 1 · 9 June 2009, 11:39 AM

I have one of those Leo but not with Rolex parts, makes a good paper weight.

Idle Swede · 9 June 2009, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

I have one of those Leo but not with Rolex parts, makes a good paper weight.

Just saw Milos post he had one too....

2th Dr · 9 June 2009, 11:54 AM

Lucky? Don't know if that's the word I would use...

Gedanken · 9 June 2009, 11:59 AM

Hopefully it wasn't one of our members who got sucked into paying that absurd price.

Idle Swede · 9 June 2009, 12:00 PM

Here's his story..........

Up for your bidding consideration-An odd and unusual object!! It's a vintage Rolex watch in a lucite cube. It's been in my family for the last 59 years (1950). It has been looked at by a few "WATCH PROFESSIONALS", and was deemed an "EARLY ROLEX AUTO WINDER MOVEMENT".

This particular piece was sent to the Brooklyn Naval Yard, for military consideration of the watch that winds itself, since time military operations were launched by syncronizing the watches, there it sat on a Colonel's desk until 1950, where it became our posession. A relative that worked at the yard received this piece as a gift upon the Colonel's retirement. Probably pre-production. We did a lot of research on this piece, the researchers stated that to the rarity of the item, they could not place an exact value upon the item. Of the people that viewed this item, one was Rolex on 5th Ave. New York. We found the serial number-64434-which dates it between 1935 to 1939, it's hard to photograph, but can be seen clearly.

It measures 2 1/2 inches on all sides, it's a perfect square, lucite does have scratches, and a small chip where the hole for the stand is located. We researched cleaning the Lucite, it can be buffed and repaired, very minor effort. Contact for me with any questions. Please scroll down for all pictures. WE added more pics, they have information on them, please look all over the auction page, up, down, and to the left.

Words on Winder, "Rolex Auto Rotor - Patented - Super Balance - Swiss Made"

Gedanken · 9 June 2009, 12:05 PM

It's been covered, Swede: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=82142

Idle Swede · 9 June 2009, 12:10 PM

Sorry for the repetition Anken....

Lion · 9 June 2009, 12:09 PM

Very interesting for a conversation piece!!!

allanofcalifornia · 9 June 2009, 12:22 PM

$760 seems like a lot of money for that cube. I guess "to each his own".

Allan

pz93c · 9 June 2009, 12:46 PM

If I had more dollars than sense, I'd have bid.

Watchdog · 9 June 2009, 12:51 PM

I'd buy it at that price . . .

If it were a sculpture by Dali.

RoatanMan · 9 June 2009, 01:12 PM

Looks like a waste of $760 to me...

bodybump · 9 June 2009, 01:18 PM

they forgot the papers and the box inside it...

ocwatching · 9 June 2009, 01:20 PM

the seller must be happy...$300..maybe...$760?wow...

"one born every minute"...

Alcan · 9 June 2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ocwatchnewbie

the seller must be happy...$300..maybe...$760?wow...

I was hoping the price would stabilize around $250, and thought I could steal it for $300 or so. When it kept climbing I bailed, it got too rich for my blood.

Nakow · 9 June 2009, 01:36 PM

Well if the drinking water is sellable on the planet earth , then I guess this item worths below $1000! which is fair enough I guess , depends on the buying power !

Singslinger · 9 June 2009, 04:43 PM

$760 for a paperweight? No thanks!

Chris B · 9 June 2009, 04:07 PM

For that kinda money you'd think it'd be bigger lol

Orr · 9 June 2009, 06:51 PM

I think there may be a screw missing...

Gedanken · 9 June 2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Orr

I think there may be a screw missing...

Not from that movement, surely?

Lol-x · 9 June 2009, 07:32 PM

Well those green crystal Rolex paperweights are over $1,000

Maybe the buyer got a good deal after all.

ROLEX MAN · 9 June 2009, 08:49 PM

Is it waterproof??

Hope you enjoy it.

stevemulholland3 · 9 June 2009, 08:56 PM

I almost chocked when I saw the final price..
unbelievable..now I know what to do with those old rolex that I have laying around that are broken...lol
anyone got any lucite for sale??he-he-he

scottjal · 10 June 2009, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

I almost chocked when I saw the final price..
unbelievable..now I know what to do with those old rolex that I have laying around that are broken...lol
anyone got any lucite for sale??he-he-he

You should look into this for junk movements of all types, obviously there is a small market in these sort of accessories. I would likely get one if the price was right.

Saladin · 9 June 2009, 11:20 PM

Does it come with the original paper work of the watch that was "disected" to create it?

9 June 2009, 10:51 AM	#1
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Can you believe this lucky guy.......... ....that just won this little lucite cube with Rolex movement parts inside for a lousy $760.00 on E-bay....

9 June 2009, 11:24 AM	#5
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	I bailed out of the bidding at $300 U.S. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

9 June 2009, 11:59 AM	#9
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Hopefully it wasn't one of our members who got sucked into paying that absurd price. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

9 June 2009, 12:05 PM	#11
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	It's been covered, Swede: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=82142 __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

9 June 2009, 12:09 PM	#13
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Very interesting for a conversation piece!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

9 June 2009, 11:21 AM	#3
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	You can always melt it down///

9 June 2009, 11:22 AM	#4
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Good thing for the buyer....or a bad thing?

9 June 2009, 11:39 AM	#6
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I have one of those Leo but not with Rolex parts, makes a good paper weight.

9 June 2009, 11:54 AM	#8
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Lucky? Don't know if that's the word I would use...

9 June 2009, 12:00 PM	#10
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Here's his story.......... Up for your bidding consideration-An odd and unusual object!! It's a vintage Rolex watch in a lucite cube. It's been in my family for the last 59 years (1950). It has been looked at by a few "WATCH PROFESSIONALS", and was deemed an "EARLY ROLEX AUTO WINDER MOVEMENT". This particular piece was sent to the Brooklyn Naval Yard, for military consideration of the watch that winds itself, since time military operations were launched by syncronizing the watches, there it sat on a Colonel's desk until 1950, where it became our posession. A relative that worked at the yard received this piece as a gift upon the Colonel's retirement. Probably pre-production. We did a lot of research on this piece, the researchers stated that to the rarity of the item, they could not place an exact value upon the item. Of the people that viewed this item, one was Rolex on 5th Ave. New York. We found the serial number-64434-which dates it between 1935 to 1939, it's hard to photograph, but can be seen clearly. It measures 2 1/2 inches on all sides, it's a perfect square, lucite does have scratches, and a small chip where the hole for the stand is located. We researched cleaning the Lucite, it can be buffed and repaired, very minor effort. Contact for me with any questions. Please scroll down for all pictures. WE added more pics, they have information on them, please look all over the auction page, up, down, and to the left. Words on Winder, "Rolex Auto Rotor - Patented - Super Balance - Swiss Made"

9 June 2009, 12:10 PM	#12
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Sorry for the repetition Anken....

9 June 2009, 12:22 PM	#14
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	$760 seems like a lot of money for that cube. I guess "to each his own". Allan

9 June 2009, 12:46 PM	#15
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	If I had more dollars than sense, I'd have bid.

9 June 2009, 12:51 PM	#16
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	I'd buy it at that price . . . If it were a sculpture by Dali.

9 June 2009, 01:12 PM	#17
RoatanMan Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Roatan Posts: 42	Looks like a waste of $760 to me...

9 June 2009, 01:18 PM	#18
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	they forgot the papers and the box inside it... __________________

9 June 2009, 01:20 PM	#19
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	the seller must be happy...$300..maybe...$760?wow... "one born every minute"... __________________ too much into watches...

9 June 2009, 01:36 PM	#21
Nakow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 16622 Posts: 536	Well if the drinking water is sellable on the planet earth , then I guess this item worths below $1000! which is fair enough I guess , depends on the buying power ! __________________ 16622

9 June 2009, 04:43 PM	#22
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	$760 for a paperweight? No thanks!

9 June 2009, 04:07 PM	#23
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	For that kinda money you'd think it'd be bigger lol

9 June 2009, 06:51 PM	#24
Orr Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Posts: 26	I think there may be a screw missing...

9 June 2009, 07:32 PM	#26
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,591	Well those green crystal Rolex paperweights are over $1,000 Maybe the buyer got a good deal after all. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

9 June 2009, 08:49 PM	#27
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,719	Is it waterproof?? Hope you enjoy it. __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

9 June 2009, 08:56 PM	#28
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	I almost chocked when I saw the final price.. unbelievable..now I know what to do with those old rolex that I have laying around that are broken...lol anyone got any lucite for sale??he-he-he

9 June 2009, 11:20 PM	#30
Saladin Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Sani Jadoon Location: Australia Watch: GMTII(Z)-Pepsi Posts: 197	Does it come with the original paper work of the watch that was "disected" to create it?

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