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enjoythemusic · 11 June 2021, 11:34 PM

....is safely returned.

"BADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Kenneth Whitt feels like he won the lottery.

He didn’t really win anything, but recently had a prized possession returned to him. A few months ago, while playing golf at the Waterlefe Golf and River Club in Bradenton, he lost his Rolex watch.

“It hurt my heart,” said Whitt....

The watch was given to him by his wife and two daughters nearly 30 years ago. He said his girls helped pick it out and it was very meaningful to him.

He wore it daily until the day he lost it."

https://www.mysuncoast.com/2021/06/1...-months-later/

Brew · 11 June 2021, 11:38 PM

Excellent, and another reason to not play golf!

rdigate · 12 June 2021, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Brew

Excellent, and another reason to not play golf!

Actually, it is a great example of the ethical nature of the game!

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Director EDTF · 12 June 2021, 02:09 AM

Glad to hear you got it back!

Rentalcarman · 12 June 2021, 02:12 AM

This might be a good point for one of those " Is it safe to wear playing golf" posts....

77T · 12 June 2021, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rdigate

Actually, it is a great example of the ethical nature of the game!

Yes - if more people could compose themselves along the spirit of the game we would have a more perfect Union.

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duquephart · 12 June 2021, 02:47 AM

It was just too gaudy for the finder.

SN13 · 12 June 2021, 02:48 AM

I've played Waterlefe many times.

Hole 2 is my least favorite hole on the course. Ugly and more difficult than it's distance suggests.

Been in those woods a few times myself, but never found a Rolex :)

Brew · 12 June 2021, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rdigate

Actually, it is a great example of the ethical nature of the game!

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Agreed!

alphadweller · 12 June 2021, 04:01 AM

Golf's dangerous, watch out!

enjoythemusic · 12 June 2021, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SN13

I've played Waterlefe many times.

Been in those woods a few times myself, but never found a Rolex :)

Well, next time look harder. Might be an FP Journe in there

Polarexplorerii · 12 June 2021, 07:13 AM

And that is exactly why I don’t play golf.. and also because i can’t.. lol

nosignalbmwdriver · 12 June 2021, 07:30 AM

aftermarket dial?

Jackie Daytona · 12 June 2021, 07:50 AM

Nice. Bracelet looks like it may need some attention before it goes missing again. That’s quite a lot of pin showing.

shaunylw · 12 June 2021, 07:53 AM

Nice that it was found and returned!

I had a buddy lose a wallet at our golf course the day before he was set to leave for Mexico. It’s pitch black out, a card kid with a flashlight finds it 30 min later. It was unreal. Then we proceeded to argue about how much he needs to pay the kid. I won, he paid $250. I’m sure it made the kids day.

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watchtabs · 12 June 2021, 07:53 AM

Growing up, one of my best friends used to be the guy who had to 'clean out' the golf carts.... Here in Miami Florida... At what is now Trump's golf course in Miami, used to be one of the best in the country....

Anyway...

He would find Rolexes in those carts every single week... and every single time he'd find the owner, and the owner would give him a very very fat tip for his honesty.

I think he made over $10k one year with found Rolex tips alone...

SWS65SM · 12 June 2021, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by rdigate

Actually, it is a great example of the ethical nature of the game!

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I'm lovin this point of view as I love the game, even though now my physical condition has prevented me from continuing this hobby.

Awesome to hear OP got his watch back! Am a little salty though as I've never gotten any lost sunglasses back over the years, not once

ks58 · 12 June 2021, 09:47 AM

Great news to hear!

Stud Screw · 12 June 2021, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by nosignalbmwdriver

aftermarket dial?

Something about that dial does not look right. Why is the "Rolex" so far below the crown?

GGGMT · 12 June 2021, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stud Screw

Something about that dial does not look right. Why is the "Rolex" so far below the crown?

Agreed. Seems off to me. Maybe someone swiped the dial before returning it?

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Rafeeq · 12 June 2021, 12:14 PM

Wow, great happy-ending story!

nosignalbmwdriver · 13 June 2021, 01:15 AM

Good snipe. Shitter certified.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stud Screw

Something about that dial does not look right. Why is the "Rolex" so far below the crown?

HogwldFLTR · 13 June 2021, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by nosignalbmwdriver

Good snipe. Shitter certified.

I'd side on the side of dial variants from 30 years ago. It's extremely possible that there was a dial replacement as well. At any rate glad the chap got his watch back!!!

Gab27 · 13 June 2021, 02:55 AM

Great ending! Hopefully it got a trip to Rolliworks after it was returned.

BNA/LION · 13 June 2021, 06:55 AM

Golfers are a good lot of people. I've lost several things on various golf courses and got them back. I've also personally turned in many things; clubs, range finders, wallet, sun glasses, but if I find a ball in the brush... I keep it!

Kap007 · 13 June 2021, 10:48 PM

Golf is extremely difficult. It obviously helps if one is athletic. When playing 50+ rounds a year I was an 8.2. Now, 20 rounds a year(I don't post anymore) maybe a 10. Golf=Life. The only thing close to it is music and surfing. The three mentioned are not for everyone. I do know the "golfers", "musicians", and "surfers"; the ones that get it are unique and usually have good lives away from the course, ocean, and stage. Of course wearing a Rolex or Tudor always.

rolexjackson · 13 June 2021, 11:11 PM

That’s a great story!

Jpccarguy · 13 June 2021, 11:35 PM

So I don’t play golf, and maybe I’m stupid (many of you would already say yes).
How does someone lose a Rolex with a clasp while playing golf? It slides off the wrist unnoticed?

Calatrava r · 13 June 2021, 11:51 PM

So I guess a spring bar broke or a screw worked its way out. Golf is hard on watches.

Jpccarguy · 14 June 2021, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

So I guess a spring bar broke or a screw worked its way out. Golf is hard on watches.

Great point- looking at the condition of the watch after 30 years, that’s a real possibility. Thanks for the clarification- another reason not to play!

11 June 2021, 11:34 PM	#1
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,198	Lost Sentimental Rolex While Golfing... ....is safely returned. "BADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Kenneth Whitt feels like he won the lottery. He didn’t really win anything, but recently had a prized possession returned to him. A few months ago, while playing golf at the Waterlefe Golf and River Club in Bradenton, he lost his Rolex watch. “It hurt my heart,” said Whitt.... The watch was given to him by his wife and two daughters nearly 30 years ago. He said his girls helped pick it out and it was very meaningful to him. He wore it daily until the day he lost it." https://www.mysuncoast.com/2021/06/1...-months-later/ __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

12 June 2021, 02:09 AM	#4
Director EDTF 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nelson Location: Central, NJ Posts: 2,466	Glad to hear you got it back! __________________ _____________________________________ Live Life so the Priest does not have to Lie at your Funeral!

12 June 2021, 02:12 AM	#5
Rentalcarman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Alex Location: Maryland,usa Watch: None at the moment Posts: 1,174	This might be a good point for one of those " Is it safe to wear playing golf" posts.... __________________ Nothing is as good as getting what we really want!! The value of something is determined by the price that we are willing to pay, not what someone says we should pay!!

12 June 2021, 02:48 AM	#8
SN13 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,124	I've played Waterlefe many times. Hole 2 is my least favorite hole on the course. Ugly and more difficult than it's distance suggests. Been in those woods a few times myself, but never found a Rolex :) __________________ IG@Construction_Time --- 1986 DD 18038 --- 1992 YM 16628 --- 2015 116600 SD4K --- SBDX001 MM300 --- 2009 Omega Ploprof White --- 2010 Omega LE LMPO

12 June 2021, 07:50 AM	#14
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,626	Nice. Bracelet looks like it may need some attention before it goes missing again. That’s quite a lot of pin showing. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

11 June 2021, 11:38 PM	#2
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Excellent, and another reason to not play golf!

12 June 2021, 02:47 AM	#7
duquephart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Real Name: Ben Location: Minnesota Watch: Snowflake Posts: 327	It was just too gaudy for the finder.

12 June 2021, 04:01 AM	#10
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	Golf's dangerous, watch out!

12 June 2021, 07:13 AM	#12
Polarexplorerii "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SA,TX Watch: 16570,BLNR,116610 Posts: 2,241	And that is exactly why I don’t play golf.. and also because i can’t.. lol

12 June 2021, 07:30 AM	#13
nosignalbmwdriver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Ontario Watch: TT Skydwelli Posts: 850	aftermarket dial?

12 June 2021, 07:53 AM	#15
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,657	Nice that it was found and returned! I had a buddy lose a wallet at our golf course the day before he was set to leave for Mexico. It’s pitch black out, a card kid with a flashlight finds it 30 min later. It was unreal. Then we proceeded to argue about how much he needs to pay the kid. I won, he paid $250. I’m sure it made the kids day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 June 2021, 07:53 AM	#16
watchtabs "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Charlie Location: Miami Posts: 1,534	Growing up, one of my best friends used to be the guy who had to 'clean out' the golf carts.... Here in Miami Florida... At what is now Trump's golf course in Miami, used to be one of the best in the country.... Anyway... He would find Rolexes in those carts every single week... and every single time he'd find the owner, and the owner would give him a very very fat tip for his honesty. I think he made over $10k one year with found Rolex tips alone... __________________ I have all the grails I could ever want, but the hunt will always continue .

12 June 2021, 09:47 AM	#18
ks58 Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United States Posts: 1,533	Great news to hear!

12 June 2021, 12:14 PM	#21
Rafeeq "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Real Name: Rafeeq Location: Ye Midwest Watch: Datejust 41 Posts: 523	Wow, great happy-ending story!

13 June 2021, 02:55 AM	#24
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	Great ending! Hopefully it got a trip to Rolliworks after it was returned.

13 June 2021, 06:55 AM	#25
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,661	Golfers are a good lot of people. I've lost several things on various golf courses and got them back. I've also personally turned in many things; clubs, range finders, wallet, sun glasses, but if I find a ball in the brush... I keep it! __________________ ✦ 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.

13 June 2021, 10:48 PM	#26
Kap007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Philadelphia Watch: 116900 Posts: 323	Golf not for everyone Golf is extremely difficult. It obviously helps if one is athletic. When playing 50+ rounds a year I was an 8.2. Now, 20 rounds a year(I don't post anymore) maybe a 10. Golf=Life. The only thing close to it is music and surfing. The three mentioned are not for everyone. I do know the "golfers", "musicians", and "surfers"; the ones that get it are unique and usually have good lives away from the course, ocean, and stage. Of course wearing a Rolex or Tudor always.

13 June 2021, 11:11 PM	#27
rolexjackson 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Jackson Location: USA Watch: Sub, GMT, Daytona Posts: 2,643	That’s a great story!

13 June 2021, 11:35 PM	#28
Jpccarguy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: In the Present Posts: 1,018	So I don’t play golf, and maybe I’m stupid (many of you would already say yes). How does someone lose a Rolex with a clasp while playing golf? It slides off the wrist unnoticed?

13 June 2021, 11:51 PM	#29
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,427	So I guess a spring bar broke or a screw worked its way out. Golf is hard on watches.

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