Amazing story and even back then (with inflation) that’s close to 4K in today’s money, not cheap. However no one would have thought these watches would be worth the $ they are worth today (let alone get one at an AD 😂) Keep up the great work guys 👏
I had to chuckle when he said that he didn't know how to wind it. I thought there was a manual included that showed how to set the time, date and winding instructions. It's a good thing he seldom took it off!
I have a Rolex spoon. I bought it a few years ago. I just got my first Rolex, an OysterDate Precision 6694 from 1969/70. Glad I have something that's less common to go with it.
Great story and what a watch. Shame its going to be sold to someone with too much money to be able to pay for it and its likley to sit in a safe or be babied by someone for instagram pictures. I hope somebody wears it daily and the watch has a second new life with someone else
I bought this model in London when I was 19 in 1975 for £192. I complained to Rolex about its shortcomings e.g. part of tomorrow's date protruding into the aperture window, moving, rattling bracelet lugs and poor accuracy. I would not give more than £100 for any vintage Rolex.
This is one of the top 3 Rolex videos on RUclips.
Superb interview and what a story.
Amazing story and even back then (with inflation) that’s close to 4K in today’s money, not cheap. However no one would have thought these watches would be worth the $ they are worth today (let alone get one at an AD 😂) Keep up the great work guys 👏
Thanks SoCal Watch Reviews. We agree, this is such a great Rolex story. We are glad that you enjoyed it!
amazing story
Love all the content! keep it coming!!
Thank you Ayy! More to come!
Great story and even better watch.
We agree. Such an amazing story and we are so happy that Robin was able to share his watch story with us!
this was such a cool episode, please keep them coming
I had to chuckle when he said that he didn't know how to wind it. I thought there was a manual included that showed how to set the time, date and winding instructions. It's a good thing he seldom took it off!
Awesome RUclips channel! Love the stories :) Keep rocking with new content, you guys earned my subscription.
What a great story.
I have a Rolex spoon. I bought it a few years ago. I just got my first Rolex, an OysterDate Precision 6694 from 1969/70. Glad I have something that's less common to go with it.
Gosh from back when actual divers used to wear them. How quaint.
Thanks Eddie! These watches were originally tools watches and used for specific purposes.
The idea of getting one of these damn things for $500 is driving me insanneeeeee
Great story and what a watch. Shame its going to be sold to someone with too much money to be able to pay for it and its likley to sit in a safe or be babied by someone for instagram pictures. I hope somebody wears it daily and the watch has a second new life with someone else
OMG he did not know how to wind his watch!
So it sounds like he was offered around 4-5 k. Know what those are worth, I would pull this episode. Daylight robbery 😡
sounds like asour deal
I bought this model in London when I was 19 in 1975 for £192. I complained to Rolex about its shortcomings e.g. part of tomorrow's date protruding into the aperture window, moving, rattling bracelet lugs and poor accuracy. I would not give more than £100 for any vintage Rolex.