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2 February 2012, 09:23 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: Matt
Location: Atlanta
Watch: Tramp
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My grail is finally in my hands !VERY PIC HEAVY
Well after searching and searching I'm finally found my grail 5508.
The best part of the story is it found me. The son of the original owner contacted me last week about wanting to sell his fathers watch.He got my name from another TRF member. He brought the watch over last Saturday and I looked it over and I decided I wanted it.  Today after work we finally closed the deal!  It is a Exclamation dial Gilt 5508 stamped 3rd quarter of 1959 on the caseback. It was serviced at Rolex in 1970 which is the only service mark on the caseback. The watch has been in storage in 1981! The lugs are so fat it is scary and the chamfer's are perfect!! The original owners son is writing me a history of his father who bought the watch over sea's in the late 50's early 60's. It spent the rest of it's life in Florida. Thanks Michael for letting me buy this piece of history from you. Yes, there are a LOT of pics                     
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2 February 2012, 09:26 AM
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Real Name: Rollins
Location: Tifton
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Very nice!
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2 February 2012, 09:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: ME
Watch: Vintages
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Perfect shade of fade on the bezel.
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2 February 2012, 09:35 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
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Beautiful dial and great case- major congrats!! You did well...
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2 February 2012, 09:39 AM
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Location: Australia
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Congrats, untouched beauty and great find!
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2 February 2012, 09:40 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Rob
Location: Nearby.
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Some great history in that Matt, well done!!
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2 February 2012, 09:41 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: John
Location: Australia
Watch: Depends on mood.
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Huge congrats !!
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2 February 2012, 09:43 AM
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2 February 2012, 09:44 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: NYC
Watch: Rolex
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Congrats!
wear it in best of health! |
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2 February 2012, 09:46 AM
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Location: Los Angeles
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Wow. That's pretty cool.
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2 February 2012, 09:56 AM
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Wow! Congrats... I am just starting to look at vintage pieces and really like the look. Wear it in good health! :)
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2 February 2012, 09:57 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex Explorer I
Posts: 10,278
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Now I can understand why you were so fast to flip that other 5508...
 Congrats Matt, hopefully this one will stay! 
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2 February 2012, 09:59 AM
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Location: Maryland
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Well done Matt, I saw this on VRF earlier. Awesome!!!
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2 February 2012, 10:01 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Tom
Location: Victorville CA
Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660
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That is insane, great job, my favorite part is the back story that comes with it, I'm sure it was very difficult for the son to let it go..I know as well as he does that now it will be appreciated more with you then most people would.
good job Matt,
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2 February 2012, 10:02 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Tom
Location: Victorville CA
Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660
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Matt,
What all if anything are you going to do (restoration) wise?
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2 February 2012, 10:06 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Real Name: Joshua
Location: Syracuse, NY
Watch: LV C
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Amazing. I would never touch a thing on that watch, especially the dial. Perfect link to the past. Wear that thing like no tomorrow.
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2 February 2012, 10:08 AM
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2 February 2012, 10:11 AM
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Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
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Absolutely beautiful Matt, congrats on attaining your grail!
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2 February 2012, 10:15 AM
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Real Name: Howard
Location: Chicago
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Congrats! Awesome pick up.
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2 February 2012, 10:20 AM
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2 February 2012, 10:26 AM
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Perfect A+++
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2 February 2012, 10:31 AM
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2 February 2012, 10:31 AM
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Real Name: Rich
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Congrats Matt love the whole story. Rich
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2 February 2012, 10:31 AM
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Real Name: Tom
Location: Victorville CA
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Love the story...
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2 February 2012, 10:35 AM
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Wow! That is lovely
That is truly a great find |
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2 February 2012, 10:49 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Real Name: Kevin
Location: Maine
Watch: All of them
Posts: 1,376
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A "Gilt"ey pleasure,,, congrats!
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2 February 2012, 11:00 AM
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Huge Congrats!! The pictures you sent me didnt really show the true beauty of this 5508!
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2 February 2012, 11:22 AM
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awesome watch! didn't you just buy another NCG sub?
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2 February 2012, 11:26 AM
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Location: USA
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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.
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2 February 2012, 11:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Mik
Location: USA
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Very nice Matt! I had to google Exclamation dial, but now I know!
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