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astcell · 7 May 2007, 03:16 AM

What is this, what will it cost and how rare is it?

President · 7 May 2007, 03:22 AM

This is a Rolex Big Crown Submariner with 369 Explorer dial from 1953 and it is very rare.

Subfiend · 7 May 2007, 03:35 AM

Actually, I'd say it's from 1958 or thereabouts. It looks like a 5508 or 5510 Sub and it's worth probably $50,000, maybe more.

It's worth significantly less than this when it's time to get it serviced, because there are very, very few places to obtain service for a 1030 movement. Which means you will eventually have an expensive paperweight.

President · 7 May 2007, 03:43 AM

Pic of movement:

astcell · 7 May 2007, 03:47 AM

I like it because there is very little writing on the dial. Sheesh for that $ I can get a Pres with only ROLEX on it, but I want a work watch!

President · 7 May 2007, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by President

This is a Rolex Big Crown Submariner with 369 Explorer dial from 1953 and it is very rare.

I cheated. I looked it up.

astcell · 7 May 2007, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by President

I cheated. I looked it up.

I'm proud of you.

JJ Irani · 7 May 2007, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by astcell

I'm proud of you.

mike · 7 May 2007, 03:56 AM

Tough to say exactly without bigger and more detailed scans. Could be a 6538 with the 3-6-9 dial, maybe a 5510.

Value? A lot!! LOL!

diablojota · 7 May 2007, 06:02 AM

That's one of my favorites. If you can get one for a deal I would hop on it like a 40 year old virgin hops on one of JJs sheep.

Prince · 7 May 2007, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by diablojota

...If you can get one for a deal I would hop on it like a 40 year old virgin hops on one of JJs sheep.

LMAO

JJ Irani · 7 May 2007, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by diablojota

That's one of my favorites. If you can get one for a deal I would hop on it like a 40 year old virgin hops on one of JJs sheep.

Great! Another candidate....the list keeps on growing!!

Prince · 7 May 2007, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Great! Another candidate....the list keeps on growing!!

And you were afraid you couldn't come up with a decent list! ....Pfft!!!

mailman · 7 May 2007, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by astcell

I like it because there is very little writing on the dial. Sheesh for that $ I can get a Pres with only ROLEX on it, but I want a work watch!

You don't want to wear that one to work Robert.

7 May 2007, 03:16 AM	#1
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	ID this Rolex for me? What is this, what will it cost and how rare is it?

7 May 2007, 03:35 AM	#3
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Actually, I'd say it's from 1958 or thereabouts. It looks like a 5508 or 5510 Sub and it's worth probably $50,000, maybe more. It's worth significantly less than this when it's time to get it serviced, because there are very, very few places to obtain service for a 1030 movement. Which means you will eventually have an expensive paperweight. __________________ Subfiend

7 May 2007, 06:02 AM	#10
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	That's one of my favorites. If you can get one for a deal I would hop on it like a 40 year old virgin hops on one of JJs sheep. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

7 May 2007, 03:22 AM	#2
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	This is a Rolex Big Crown Submariner with 369 Explorer dial from 1953 and it is very rare.

7 May 2007, 03:43 AM	#4
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Pic of movement:

7 May 2007, 03:47 AM	#5
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I like it because there is very little writing on the dial. Sheesh for that $ I can get a Pres with only ROLEX on it, but I want a work watch!

7 May 2007, 03:56 AM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Tough to say exactly without bigger and more detailed scans. Could be a 6538 with the 3-6-9 dial, maybe a 5510. Value? A lot!! LOL!

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