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Hypn0tik · 25 February 2011, 08:42 PM

Hi Rolex Forum,

I'm currently living in Australia.
On the weekends in the early morning (4am) for 2-3 hours I spend my time in the ocean braving the waves metal detecting for treasures.

I have found many items (rings, watches, earings, necklaces) but probably the most exciting item I've found recently is a Rolex Submariner watch. I had no idea of its value until I did some searching on google for its model numbers etc..

Model Number: 0552/923-7697 599/76.

I hope it is actually a genuine watch, are there any signs I should look for that would mean its a fake?

The watch looks identical to the linked watch below. Including face plate, markings even engraved stainless arrow on the back with engraved text on both side's of the watch where the straps loop through.

The only difference is the nylon bands are black/grey and not completely black.

What should I do with it?

Gaijin · 25 February 2011, 08:44 PM

Smash it with a hammer. Wear eye protection. Safety first.

Rolex116520 · 25 February 2011, 08:50 PM

A Milsub on the beach , PN on the rocks , GMT PanAM in the trees . I doubt what you are smoking is legal .

Singslinger · 25 February 2011, 09:00 PM

Lol-x · 25 February 2011, 09:18 PM

Can you post a photograph of the actual watch you say you have found together with a piece of paper stating your username and today's date

Thank you.

Clay · 25 February 2011, 09:47 PM

Send it to me.....

Jason71 · 25 February 2011, 09:49 PM

If you want, I could buy it. I have recently come into some money from a rich Nigerian prince, and am just waiting for my check to arrive

Clay · 25 February 2011, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

If you want, I could buy it. I have recently come into some money from a rich Nigerian prince, and am just waiting for my check to arrive

Welshwatchman · 25 February 2011, 09:56 PM

It's soooooooooooooooooooooooo difficult not to be cynical about this.

Trying hard .... So hard.

padi56 · 25 February 2011, 10:08 PM

Have to agree Paul but would like to see a picture of the actual watch the OP found.

JIFF1975 · 25 February 2011, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

If you want, I could buy it. I have recently come into some money from a rich Nigerian prince, and am just waiting for my check to arrive

Nicko · 25 February 2011, 10:30 PM

No feeding gents, no feeding.

Puffy · 25 February 2011, 11:00 PM

where in Oz did you find this?

ddnyc77 · 25 February 2011, 11:13 PM

Great... my uncles cousins father wifes half aunt just left me a large amount of money. I would love to buy your watch, money is no object.

Nicko · 25 February 2011, 11:17 PM

And the feeding continues...

bayerische · 25 February 2011, 11:21 PM

It's mine! I lost it there. Where did you find it?

EchoBlueUK · 25 February 2011, 11:24 PM

Actual pic now please or get off our forum.

Padi Edit
Its the moderators that moderate our forum as you put it, and we moderators will do all the offing thank you.

DCgator · 25 February 2011, 11:26 PM

Have it appraised right away!

arttay10 · 25 February 2011, 11:28 PM

Please ignor what these other cynical people are saying.....

I want to cut all these other vultures out......

I'll send you some money via Western Union for it........ now what names should I put on as the receiver???

esm · 25 February 2011, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arttay10

Please ignor what these other cynical people are saying.....

I want to cut all these other vultures out......

I'll send you some money via Western Union for it........ now what names should I put on as the receiver???

Stu, i'd more than happy to collect it for you to save the hassle at the UK Customs..... that way i can make a de-tour to visit mum & dad in Sydney.

now.... what is your preferred payment option for the flights?

arttay10 · 25 February 2011, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

Stu, i'd more than happy to collect it for you to save the hassle at the UK Customs..... that way i can make a de-tour to visit mum & dad in Sydney.

now.... what is your preferred payment option for the flights?

Thats an excellent idea Eric - thanks for volunteering to do that.....

Please book yourself a first class ticket flying with Emirates as soon as possible.
If you would'nt mind paying for the ticket upfront and then send me your details for payment via Western Union - and I might as well, make both payments together......

You know it makes sense - this way

esm · 25 February 2011, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arttay10

Thats an excellent idea Eric - thanks for volunteering to do that.....

Please book your self a first class ticket flying with Emirates as soon as possible.
If you would'nt mind paying for the ticket upfront and then send me your details for payment via Western Union - and I might as well, make both payments together......

You know it makes sense - this way

done deal - i shall wait for the OP to provide you with his/her details first then.

BTW - i much prefer Qantas, if that is okay with ya... i like to support "local" business

MonBK · 25 February 2011, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Can you post a photograph of the actual watch you say you have found together with a piece of paper stating your username and today's date

Thank you.

If I were you I would listen to this advice.

Nicko · 25 February 2011, 11:57 PM

X2

Quote:

can you post a photograph of the actual watch you say you have found together with a piece of paper stating your username and today's date

Thank you.

if i were you i would listen to this advice.

gregmoeck · 26 February 2011, 12:09 AM

4am in shark infested waters... sounds like trouble

buddy13 · 26 February 2011, 12:13 AM

all joking apart...an apnea diver friend of mine once found an almost new Seiko 6309 in the sea...this was around 20 years ago. He still wears it everyday to this day

...

bayerische · 26 February 2011, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buddy13

all joking apart...an apnea diver friend of mine once found an almost new Seiko 6309 in the sea...this was around 20 years ago. He still wears it everyday to this day

...

Absolutely, there's a remote chance of finding a watch in the ocean, BUT the one pictured here, is not your average sub, but a very rare military model. So chances are slim to say the least.

MILFAN · 26 February 2011, 12:51 AM

Good for you mate, post a couple of fotos with todays newspaper to prove the naysayers wrong.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hypn0tik

Hi Rolex Forum,

I'm currently living in Australia.
On the weekends in the early morning (4am) for 2-3 hours I spend my time in the ocean braving the waves metal detecting for treasures.

I have found many items (rings, watches, earings, necklaces) but probably the most exciting item I've found recently is a Rolex Submariner watch. I had no idea of its value until I did some searching on google for its model numbers etc..

Model Number: 0552/923-7697 599/76.

I hope it is actually a genuine watch, are there any signs I should look for that would mean its a fake?

The watch looks identical to the linked watch below. Including face plate, markings even engraved stainless arrow on the back with engraved text on both side's of the watch where the straps loop through.

The only difference is the nylon bands are black/grey and not completely black.

What should I do with it?

Rolex116520 · 26 February 2011, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

If I were you I would listen to this advice.

10 to 1 this ain't gonna happen in our lifetime

Dr. Hips · 26 February 2011, 12:57 AM

is it april in australia already?

25 February 2011, 08:42 PM	#1
Hypn0tik Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 1	Found Rolex Submariner Hi Rolex Forum, I'm currently living in Australia. On the weekends in the early morning (4am) for 2-3 hours I spend my time in the ocean braving the waves metal detecting for treasures. I have found many items (rings, watches, earings, necklaces) but probably the most exciting item I've found recently is a Rolex Submariner watch. I had no idea of its value until I did some searching on google for its model numbers etc.. Model Number: 0552/923-7697 599/76. I hope it is actually a genuine watch, are there any signs I should look for that would mean its a fake? The watch looks identical to the linked watch below. Including face plate, markings even engraved stainless arrow on the back with engraved text on both side's of the watch where the straps loop through. The only difference is the nylon bands are black/grey and not completely black. What should I do with it?

25 February 2011, 09:18 PM	#5
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Can you post a photograph of the actual watch you say you have found together with a piece of paper stating your username and today's date Thank you. __________________ *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

25 February 2011, 09:49 PM	#7
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	If you want, I could buy it. I have recently come into some money from a rich Nigerian prince, and am just waiting for my check to arrive __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

25 February 2011, 09:56 PM	#9
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	It's soooooooooooooooooooooooo difficult not to be cynical about this. Trying hard .... So hard. __________________ ..33

25 February 2011, 10:08 PM	#10
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Have to agree Paul but would like to see a picture of the actual watch the OP found. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

25 February 2011, 08:44 PM	#2
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Smash it with a hammer. Wear eye protection. Safety first.

25 February 2011, 08:50 PM	#3
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	A Milsub on the beach , PN on the rocks , GMT PanAM in the trees . I doubt what you are smoking is legal .

25 February 2011, 09:00 PM	#4
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424

25 February 2011, 09:47 PM	#6
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Send it to me.....

25 February 2011, 10:30 PM	#12
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	No feeding gents, no feeding.

25 February 2011, 11:00 PM	#13
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	where in Oz did you find this? __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

25 February 2011, 11:13 PM	#14
ddnyc77 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: nyc Posts: 425	Great... my uncles cousins father wifes half aunt just left me a large amount of money. I would love to buy your watch, money is no object.

25 February 2011, 11:17 PM	#15
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	And the feeding continues...

25 February 2011, 11:21 PM	#16
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	It's mine! I lost it there. Where did you find it? __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

25 February 2011, 11:24 PM	#17
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	Actual pic now please or get off our forum. Padi Edit Its the moderators that moderate our forum as you put it, and we moderators will do all the offing thank you.

25 February 2011, 11:26 PM	#18
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Have it appraised right away!

25 February 2011, 11:28 PM	#19
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	Please ignor what these other cynical people are saying..... I want to cut all these other vultures out...... I'll send you some money via Western Union for it........ now what names should I put on as the receiver???

26 February 2011, 12:09 AM	#25
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	4am in shark infested waters... sounds like trouble

26 February 2011, 12:13 AM	#26
buddy13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Etienne Location: Malta Watch: Orient star 300m Posts: 724	Seriously guys... all joking apart...an apnea diver friend of mine once found an almost new Seiko 6309 in the sea...this was around 20 years ago. He still wears it everyday to this day ...

26 February 2011, 12:57 AM	#30
Dr. Hips "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Ray Location: Dallas, Tx Watch: 114060 Posts: 232	is it april in australia already?

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