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mike · 31 March 2011, 08:10 AM

Lord,....I got some of them at an ADs....when they we new.

HL65 · 31 March 2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Lord,....I got some of them at an ADs....when they we new.

That would have been best way to do it--sure would have saved me some bucks!!!

CaveDiver · 1 April 2011, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

But as soon as I get home and start going thru my purchases inside and out to get them ready for the market place I would say at least 5 out of 10 have some internal parts that are aftermarket or simply for the wrong model/movement and they where "rigged" to work in the watch.

HI Steve, Can you provide some examples of the internals that are aftermarket?
Thanks

689maple · 1 April 2011, 12:19 AM

I have bought several bubblebacks from estate sales of WWII veterans who came home in 46 and 47. Apparently Rolex made it easy for our soldiers to obtain their watches and from what I understand via the PX (not so sure about that though). My top price paid for a bubbleback at one of these sales is $300. It seems around here everyone is afraid to buy old Rolex watches thinking it will cost thousands for service if it can be serviced. I have never had a problem getting a service in Charlotte (nonAD) and the most I have paid is $350.
One came from a great uncle who fought in WWII and stayed on in occupation several years who bought his in early 46.
So if you don't have a relative, I would say go to estate sales and poke around. It works for me.

SPARTAN2161 · 1 April 2011, 12:45 AM

Ebay and here on TRF. Future will be from Steve i feel it...

Gugnunc · 1 April 2011, 12:59 AM

Buy it new and wait 30 years!

Frogman4me · 1 April 2011, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

That would have been best way to do it--sure would have saved me some bucks!!!

Ken you would have to be born in early 30's to be able to afford your 6538 at that time.

But I bet you would have bought like 30 of them!!

TheDude · 1 April 2011, 01:12 AM

Steve M all the way!

greekbum · 1 April 2011, 01:45 AM

I buy mine from original owners to pawn shops it doesnt matter to me as long as I can inspect the watch with my watchmaker. I have seen a very big rise in watches put together in the last 3 years and they are everywhere. What people fail to realize is they are so good that even every expert I know has gotten fooled with them. Don't let anybody tell you different. Its only after they study it with there very trained eyes and big blown up pictures on a pc can they tell and then try and get there money back. There are only a handful of people this skilled and yes they get burned to. From touched up old relumed dials that are doctored up to even high quality fake cases it will never end IMHO as long as there is money to be made and greedy unethical people. The vintage Rolex watch market has gotten to the point where you either yourself are very knowledgeable,invest the time to learn and know what you are getting into or go buy something else. Every watch show I go to I see dealers who have watches that lets say for lack of a better word are way wrong and they don't want to hear about it. This doesn't even touch the fake modern pieces that are everywhere recently ya they have real movements but what else? The bottom line is the supply if quality vintage is not as big as 1 thinks these days. We all love and want vintage rolex so Happy hunting to all

adam78 · 1 April 2011, 01:54 AM

Care to share photos of some of your bubblebacks? I (for one) would love to see them!

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Originally Posted by 689maple

I have bought several bubblebacks from estate sales of WWII veterans who came home in 46 and 47. Apparently Rolex made it easy for our soldiers to obtain their watches and from what I understand via the PX (not so sure about that though). My top price paid for a bubbleback at one of these sales is $300. It seems around here everyone is afraid to buy old Rolex watches thinking it will cost thousands for service if it can be serviced. I have never had a problem getting a service in Charlotte (nonAD) and the most I have paid is $350.
One came from a great uncle who fought in WWII and stayed on in occupation several years who bought his in early 46.
So if you don't have a relative, I would say go to estate sales and poke around. It works for me.

Racer X · 1 April 2011, 01:54 AM

Ralf Eichmann and Vintage Watches Int'l in Europe. Great guy and some great vintage pieces!

pz93c · 1 April 2011, 04:13 AM

Seller here on TRF.

audicruisn · 1 April 2011, 06:29 AM

I'm in the market to buy right now, so this thread is a great help! Thanks!

crhfish · 1 April 2011, 06:39 AM

I've bought three at pawn shops and one, yes one at a flea market years ago.

roadcarver · 1 April 2011, 07:54 AM

I got my wife's 6618 from cool and vintage watch. It was from the 60's.

I brought it to RSC in Toronto for an overhaul and had the dial/hands changed. I bought an Oyster band from a seller in UK, and the watch is perfect. It took about 1.5 months to source a dial for it.

dddrees · 1 April 2011, 10:35 AM

Thanks everybody for all of the input, appreciate it.

JimSnyder · 1 April 2011, 11:38 AM

I bought the Blue Tudor 79090 I had from the original owner off ebay and my 1601 1966 DJ was a gift from my family.

ousmanew · 3 April 2011, 09:54 AM

Got my Sub. 5512 from Steve M. a year ago...thanks Steve
Ousmane O.

1 April 2011, 01:45 AM	#39
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	I buy mine from original owners to pawn shops it doesnt matter to me as long as I can inspect the watch with my watchmaker. I have seen a very big rise in watches put together in the last 3 years and they are everywhere. What people fail to realize is they are so good that even every expert I know has gotten fooled with them. Don't let anybody tell you different. Its only after they study it with there very trained eyes and big blown up pictures on a pc can they tell and then try and get there money back. There are only a handful of people this skilled and yes they get burned to. From touched up old relumed dials that are doctored up to even high quality fake cases it will never end IMHO as long as there is money to be made and greedy unethical people. The vintage Rolex watch market has gotten to the point where you either yourself are very knowledgeable,invest the time to learn and know what you are getting into or go buy something else. Every watch show I go to I see dealers who have watches that lets say for lack of a better word are way wrong and they don't want to hear about it. This doesn't even touch the fake modern pieces that are everywhere recently ya they have real movements but what else? The bottom line is the supply if quality vintage is not as big as 1 thinks these days. We all love and want vintage rolex so Happy hunting to all __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

1 April 2011, 07:54 AM	#45
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	I got my wife's 6618 from cool and vintage watch. It was from the 60's. I brought it to RSC in Toronto for an overhaul and had the dial/hands changed. I bought an Oyster band from a seller in UK, and the watch is perfect. It took about 1.5 months to source a dial for it. __________________ I'm just a cook...

1 April 2011, 10:35 AM	#46
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Thanks everybody for all of the input, appreciate it. __________________ 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

1 April 2011, 11:38 AM	#47
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	I bought the Blue Tudor 79090 I had from the original owner off ebay and my 1601 1966 DJ was a gift from my family. __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

31 March 2011, 08:10 AM	#31
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Lord,....I got some of them at an ADs....when they we new.

1 April 2011, 12:19 AM	#34
689maple Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Russ N. Location: Western N.C. USA Watch: 116718 PP & B Bay Posts: 323	I have bought several bubblebacks from estate sales of WWII veterans who came home in 46 and 47. Apparently Rolex made it easy for our soldiers to obtain their watches and from what I understand via the PX (not so sure about that though). My top price paid for a bubbleback at one of these sales is $300. It seems around here everyone is afraid to buy old Rolex watches thinking it will cost thousands for service if it can be serviced. I have never had a problem getting a service in Charlotte (nonAD) and the most I have paid is $350. One came from a great uncle who fought in WWII and stayed on in occupation several years who bought his in early 46. So if you don't have a relative, I would say go to estate sales and poke around. It works for me.

1 April 2011, 12:45 AM	#35
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	Ebay and here on TRF. Future will be from Steve i feel it...

1 April 2011, 12:59 AM	#36
Gugnunc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Philip Bowes Location: England Watch: 5500 Exp & 114270 Posts: 154	Buy it new and wait 30 years!

1 April 2011, 01:12 AM	#38
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Steve M all the way!

1 April 2011, 01:54 AM	#41
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Ralf Eichmann and Vintage Watches Int'l in Europe. Great guy and some great vintage pieces!

1 April 2011, 04:13 AM	#42
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Seller here on TRF.

1 April 2011, 06:29 AM	#43
audicruisn "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 36	I'm in the market to buy right now, so this thread is a great help! Thanks!

1 April 2011, 06:39 AM	#44
crhfish Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 159	I've bought three at pawn shops and one, yes one at a flea market years ago.

3 April 2011, 09:54 AM	#48
ousmanew "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Ousmane Ouedra Location: Lafayette, LA Watch: Rolex; Auricoste Posts: 50	Got my Sub. 5512 from Steve M. a year ago...thanks Steve Ousmane O.

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