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Beaumont Miller II · 2 February 2012, 11:26 AM

Matt mega congrats on that stunner. All original watches from family members of the original owner are so rare and special. That watch is a piece of history and will always have a special place in your collection. You did well buddy.

mfer · 2 February 2012, 11:27 AM

Very nice Matt! I had to google Exclamation dial, but now I know!

ecsub44 · 2 February 2012, 11:51 AM

That is, officially, THE greatest watch I've ever seen in my life.

WONDERFUL!

Eric88 · 2 February 2012, 01:24 PM

Sweet! Now let's keep this one mmmkay?

matt4hand · 2 February 2012, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric88

Sweet! Now let's keep this one mmmkay?

Gotta keep upgrading

Ebruner · 2 February 2012, 02:16 PM

You seem to have a different "Grail" every week.

Enjoy, it looks like a million bucks.

-Eddie

onkyo · 2 February 2012, 02:18 PM

Very nice....... congrats!

SMC84 · 2 February 2012, 02:29 PM

Incredible! Congrats!

mike · 2 February 2012, 02:30 PM

Once in a while that very special piece come along. A piece of history the likes of which will never walk this way again.

Wonderfull score!

oneillba · 2 February 2012, 02:42 PM

If that watch could only talk...

hennabav · 2 February 2012, 02:59 PM

Congrats Matt!! Absolutely beautiful!!

Ezza8 · 2 February 2012, 03:02 PM

Very nice Matt, wear in good health!

Submarino · 2 February 2012, 03:10 PM

Big Congrats!!! Amazing find. Enjoy it!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency!

SubKing · 2 February 2012, 04:03 PM

when you get sick of this one matt, ill buy that too

i bought Matt's old/new 5508 which will be my second time owning this same watch.
supposed to get it tomorrow.

it will be good to have her back in my collection.

btw, Nice score.. amazing spider gilt dial. looks excellent. enjoy it in the best of health.

Porsche · 2 February 2012, 04:58 PM

Matt, you are very lucky and I'm glad that it gives you so much joy.

BTW, amazing lume for a 50+ year old...

Andad · 2 February 2012, 07:28 PM

Big congratos on another grail.

Mark020 · 2 February 2012, 08:16 PM

Very nice! Dreamwatch!

mailman · 2 February 2012, 08:57 PM

Beautiful acquisition Matt

Congratulations and enjoy it

dddrees · 2 February 2012, 10:28 PM

Awesome Matt, Congrats.

bluemartinifan · 2 February 2012, 10:36 PM

WOW Matt - what a find - congrats to you.
Look forward to learning more about it's history

Subexplorer · 2 February 2012, 10:47 PM

What a beautiful dial and case Matt!
Happy to know that your long search after your grial, has ended in such a great piece!
Enjoy in good health friend!
Kind regards, Abel.

Robbyvm · 2 February 2012, 11:05 PM

BAM !!!
i understand why the other 5508 is on sale now...
congratulations on this great find

azguy · 3 February 2012, 12:50 AM

Another grail

OK.....

Amazing watch Matt, with awsome patina on those hour markers...is there a term for the puffyness they have obtained

The rivet bracelet is really amazing.....how does that bracelet feel on the wrist

AWS · 3 February 2012, 01:46 AM

Nice find with untouched case and history. Congrats.

dalip · 3 February 2012, 01:53 AM

Wow...great find Matt. Congrats!

STEELINOX · 3 February 2012, 02:06 AM

"Lucky Bloody You, Matt, ~ !"

Its so saweeet and the chamfers are what screams it !

Chamfers and Rivets for breakfast

Racer X · 3 February 2012, 02:35 AM

Fantastic Matt. Congratulations!

conrail · 3 February 2012, 03:01 AM

Now THAT is a baller 5508! Nice!

harry in montreal · 3 February 2012, 03:16 AM

Nice watch big guy.

Rebel · 3 February 2012, 03:19 AM

congrats enjoy

2 February 2012, 11:26 AM	#1
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Matt mega congrats on that stunner. All original watches from family members of the original owner are so rare and special. That watch is a piece of history and will always have a special place in your collection. You did well buddy. __________________

2 February 2012, 11:27 AM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Very nice Matt! I had to google Exclamation dial, but now I know! __________________ member#3242

2 February 2012, 11:51 AM	#3
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	That is, officially, THE greatest watch I've ever seen in my life. WONDERFUL! __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

2 February 2012, 02:16 PM	#6
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	You seem to have a different "Grail" every week. Enjoy, it looks like a million bucks. -Eddie __________________

2 February 2012, 02:42 PM	#10
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	If that watch could only talk... __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

2 February 2012, 01:24 PM	#4
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,241	Sweet! Now let's keep this one mmmkay?

2 February 2012, 02:18 PM	#7
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Very nice....... congrats!

2 February 2012, 02:29 PM	#8
SMC84 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & IWC Posts: 208	Incredible! Congrats!

2 February 2012, 02:30 PM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Once in a while that very special piece come along. A piece of history the likes of which will never walk this way again. Wonderfull score!

2 February 2012, 02:59 PM	#11
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	Congrats Matt!! Absolutely beautiful!!

2 February 2012, 03:02 PM	#12
Ezza8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex Posts: 165	Very nice Matt, wear in good health!

2 February 2012, 03:10 PM	#13
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Big Congrats!!! Amazing find. Enjoy it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

2 February 2012, 04:03 PM	#14
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	when you get sick of this one matt, ill buy that too i bought Matt's old/new 5508 which will be my second time owning this same watch. supposed to get it tomorrow. it will be good to have her back in my collection. btw, Nice score.. amazing spider gilt dial. looks excellent. enjoy it in the best of health.

2 February 2012, 04:58 PM	#15
Porsche 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: ɹǝpun Watch: and learn Posts: 2,986	Matt, you are very lucky and I'm glad that it gives you so much joy. BTW, amazing lume for a 50+ year old... __________________ Obey Gravity, it's the Law! ROLEX --- SEIKO --- HEUER TRF REHAUT T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M

2 February 2012, 07:28 PM	#16
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Big congratos on another grail. __________________ E

2 February 2012, 08:16 PM	#17
Mark020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,133	Very nice! Dreamwatch!

2 February 2012, 08:57 PM	#18
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Beautiful acquisition Matt Congratulations and enjoy it __________________ JJ

2 February 2012, 10:28 PM	#19
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Awesome Matt, Congrats. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 February 2012, 10:36 PM	#20
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	WOW Matt - what a find - congrats to you. Look forward to learning more about it's history

2 February 2012, 10:47 PM	#21
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	What a beautiful dial and case Matt! Happy to know that your long search after your grial, has ended in such a great piece! Enjoy in good health friend! Kind regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

2 February 2012, 11:05 PM	#22
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	BAM !!! i understand why the other 5508 is on sale now... congratulations on this great find

3 February 2012, 12:50 AM	#23
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Another grail OK..... Amazing watch Matt, with awsome patina on those hour markers...is there a term for the puffyness they have obtained The rivet bracelet is really amazing.....how does that bracelet feel on the wrist

3 February 2012, 01:46 AM	#24
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	Nice find with untouched case and history. Congrats.

3 February 2012, 01:53 AM	#25
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Wow...great find Matt. Congrats! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

3 February 2012, 02:06 AM	#26
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	"Lucky Bloody You, Matt, ~ !" Its so saweeet and the chamfers are what screams it ! Chamfers and Rivets for breakfast __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

3 February 2012, 02:35 AM	#27
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Fantastic Matt. Congratulations!

3 February 2012, 03:01 AM	#28
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	Now THAT is a baller 5508! Nice! __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

3 February 2012, 03:16 AM	#29
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	Nice watch big guy.

3 February 2012, 03:19 AM	#30
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	congrats enjoy __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

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