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axxeman01 · 11 December 2010, 05:18 AM

Buddy of mine just sent me this, Submariner a guy bought in the 50's and wore throughout his time, decided to sell it on ebay. A news site picked it up and did a story on it, I thought it was pretty neat:

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2010/12...y-listing.html

Numismatist · 11 December 2010, 05:24 AM

There's been multiple threads on this here already. Nice story.

jizeal · 11 December 2010, 05:25 AM

why is this model sought after???? can someone give me the 2 min cliff note version?

axxeman01 · 11 December 2010, 05:27 AM

Doh, sorry Chris, I didn't realize that (nor did I use the search function).

Numismatist · 11 December 2010, 05:29 AM

We're all wondering if it was a TRFer that bought it...

HL65 · 11 December 2010, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jizeal

why is this model sought after???? can someone give me the 2 min cliff note version?

Because it is a rare 50's 5510 Big Crown Sub. They did not make very many and there are few out there kept original and fewer kept original by original owner!! A remarkable find and a remarkable story-one that had many doubting including myself when it was up for auction.

11 December 2010, 05:18 AM	#1
axxeman01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Champaign, IL Watch: 16610lv Posts: 818	Neat Submariner profiled online Buddy of mine just sent me this, Submariner a guy bought in the 50's and wore throughout his time, decided to sell it on ebay. A news site picked it up and did a story on it, I thought it was pretty neat: http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2010/12...y-listing.html

11 December 2010, 05:24 AM	#2
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	There's been multiple threads on this here already. Nice story. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

11 December 2010, 05:29 AM	#5
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	We're all wondering if it was a TRFer that bought it... __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

11 December 2010, 05:25 AM	#3
jizeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: South Florida Watch: neilswatches@gmail Posts: 5,157	why is this model sought after???? can someone give me the 2 min cliff note version?

11 December 2010, 05:27 AM	#4
axxeman01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Champaign, IL Watch: 16610lv Posts: 818	Doh, sorry Chris, I didn't realize that (nor did I use the search function).

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