I bought a $1000 Estate Sale Treasure Box... was it worth it?!? A real Rolex inside?!?
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- Опубликовано: 23 май 2022
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I paid up Big for an estate sale box hoping I would strike gold... come watch as I unbox today's treasure box and find out if I found a real Rolex inside!!! 
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I loved the production quality of the paid ad. You made it seem like an in show commercial from a bygone era. The music, the enthusiasm. And I know you need a revenue stream, as we all do. I usually skip your intro after seeing it so many times and often skip ads (Premium YT member so don't see any ads except in the video), but I watched the whole thing.
I thought the opening commercial was outstanding!🤣
Alex you could sell matches to the devil!
I enjoy your show - with the store and now without! My favorite are the house clean outs - especially those beloning to such wonderful women as the Musician and the Potter - and how you presented their lives.
Well done opening ad. Great production value.
that "commercial" was great!
@@SweetbearCoyote just a cheeky name. Lots of similar things for women, men need to groom places other than their head, too!
I'm a watch geek - and a big fan of Tudor. My mouth fell open when those vintage Tudors appeared! Well done, sir!
same, love old Tudors. if you want to sell the stainless and blackface, let me know
I wouldn't pay 6k for a new black bay but I found a neglected steel oysterdate prince from 1993 and I'm a fan for that. I recently got it professionally repolished, it is beautiful.
yes, but he calls it a rolex all the time LMAO
Tudor wasn't specifically a Canadian version of the Rolex - it was a cheaper (but still very good). Tudor was founded by the same person who founded Rolex, with the idea of producing a watch at a more 'modest' price.
Tudor is the budget line of Rolex.
@@Nikioko yup.
@That V8 Life I just brought it to the point.
Early Tudors had ETA movements. Some times Rolex cases, winding crowns & bracelets. So Tudor is Tudor & not Rolex
On the other hand, Rolex did not make their own movements for a long time - they used Aegler for about 100 years, though Rolex bought Aegler (in 1919).
Nice haul. Just a bit of advice, those Accutrons are highly collectable. That Astronaut Mark II if running will fetch a pretty penny. It is not as popular as the original Astronaut but still sought after. Same with those 218 and 219 Accutron Railroad watches. While not as popular as the 214 models (the ones with the crown on the rear), they are still collectable. Those ones you have are for the Canadian market (says R.R. 218 or R.R. 219). They were CNR approved. Also that Waltham pocket watch (time stamp 31:53) is a Waltham Vanguard Up/Down Railroad pocket watch. These are highly collectable and if in good shape would actually be worth more then any of those Tudors you found. The Waltham Up/Down pocket watch(called this because of the power reserve indicator on the top and the seconds on the bottom) allowed its owner to know when the watch was running down and needed to be wound up
It will be so cool to have you next to him in the video and commenting on these watches.
That’s true... kinda sad not seeing a spaceview in this collection.
If your a watch guy as he says he is he would know what he was looking at.
Send it over to @wristwatchrevival to fix. I hoe both of you can collaborate
I’m always amazed how you can open everything with one hand.
It stresses me out! Can we pitch in and get him a tripod?
@@MarieClaude thank you for sharing in my experience! The camera work is ok, it's the one handed handling the stuff that's really bugging me. I too thought of a tripod, one of those flexifoot small ones might be the way to go. But I suspect he tried this and find it takes more work to do properly, and would require more editing.
@@MarieClaude absolutely, a bit aggravating
It's part of the staging. Leave him alone.
@@MarieClaude He just earned thousands of dollars and you want to buy him a tripod? :/
My Dad was an Engineer on the railroad, (Northern Pacific then the Burlington Northern) for over 34 years. He left his Hamilton watch to me. It was his pride and joy. He had that watch on him always.
Yes, I thought the brick and mortar store was cute, but not my favorite part of your channel. Opening these boxes of hidden gems, and the hoarder house cleanouts with surprise finds are the most interesting. Those episodes coupled with your upbeat personality and family are why I keep coming back to your show. I don't even mind the commercials! 😉
What a fabulous discovery and purchase! I was excited WATCHING it! ...sorry, dad joke lol
LOL Michael! I love the dad joke!!
Hi Michael
I’m not a pen collector but I’d like to see your best pen finds after they have been cleaned up. I love these kinds of videos where you’re not sure exactly what you do have in hand!
I gotta agree to that!
I’m so envious of that box of treasure. I like to tinker with watches, so that box would keep me busy for years! BTW, the vintage Bulova Accutrons are more valuable than you think. Collectors will snap those up. Great box of stuff. Have fun!
I sold a Accutron box with the paperwork that comes with it, I believe it was 1975 vintage for $125 on ebay last year, I am sure i could of got more , but was tickled that there is such a demand for the Accutron stuff.
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Rolex schmolex. There’s a Sharpie marker! 😁
Ha! I was going to say the same thing. I'll bet it still worked.
Wow!! This was so much fun and reminded me I need to have my late Dad's watch working so I can wear it. It's just mind-blowing how much knowledge you have about all items-pens, watched, toys, cars. I learn so much watching you.
Super enjoyable video, the unboxings are great fun. Always learn something too since you are so knowledgeable.
I never knew fountain pens were that valuable. I learned something new today. Thanks Alex. Good finds In that box.
That was great fun ....please do more unboxing videos!
Thanks for sharing this. I love unboxing videos the most!
Love to see you get so excited again. I have to say you have a lot of pep in your step these days. Life is good!
Railroad grade watches are lever set. Only wind up the spring with the crown. Also set the hands with the crown but not until the bezel is unscrewed and a lever next to the # 2 is pulled out. It was a safety feature that would prevent accidental hand setting while just winding
Yes forgot to mention that :)
@@CuriosityIncorporated I knew you knew so yeah. Didn't know if those same standards were in use there in Canada or only here in the. States
@@gispel7058 Hamilton was an American brand, made in Pennsylvania, so if it's railroad grade by Hamilton standards (and it is) then it's the same.
@@the-chillian thanks for the info. Probably a model 940. 18 size
Somebody was just watching Marshall on wristwatch revival! He just did that watch or something very similar.
Jesus, what a score my man!! I keep commenting because you keep cracking open one cool find after another, lol. I’ve hit some amazing stuff at estate sales. Actually found a limited edition Paul McCobb fold out card table that the folks running the sale had no clue what it was. Everything else was marked with prices along the lines of what you would expect. But when I slid the double tier top over and saw the seemingly never exposed badge inside the hidden compartment, I laid down that $200 quickly. The thing was worth quite a few thousands of dollars. That so far has been my best score also considering I was very late to the sale, lol. Too cool. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
Really like the unboxings. Thanks for sharing.
What a blast! And two of your favorite things. Cool beans!
I always enjoy your treasure hunting!
I truly enjoy your unboxings!!!
It is so nice to learn about all these items in your video!
Really enjoyed this video. I am excited for you! Keep sharing man.
I love watching you go through estate treasures! My hubby and I used to love to attend house auctions where we could check out lots of interesting boxes. Very cool! Thanks for sharing 😁
Bulova diver was probably the most desirable across the board even above the Tudors
I'm glad I found your channel, I enjoyed this vid and learned ALOT. thanks
Wow what an amazing score! I love my watches. Thanks for sharing this as it was so interesting.
Great video Brother Alexander. Love Your passion for Vintage collectables ! Thanks always for sharing Your Adventures 😀 👍 ♥️ 🇨🇦 🎉🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🎉💯💯💯💯💯
You discover such interesting things! So glad you share these online for the rest of us to enjoy.
I love these types of videos! :) Also I love seeing old watches! I don't collect but I love them either way.
This is really neat to watch thanks for sharing!
OMG! Be careful with the fountain pens! I learned the hard way. I bought two shoe boxes of fountain pens I paid $ 10.00 for both boxes. I buy a lot of things in bulk. We did a an antique show & flea market. The pens were in our van and I never went thru the boxes. My wife put one on the boxes on the table. Just before we were fully set up a guy came up looked at the dirty pens and offered us a 100.00 for the one box of fountain pens. Keep in mind the it was 1974… I was away from our booth and I let my wife sell the box of fountain pens? It was a slow day just the start of the show. After we sold the box…It dawned on me to check out the fountain pens ! I started to look at the pens with an with And by the way a magnifying glass. I almost had a heart attack! The pen tips were marked 18K These were fountain were from the late 1800s I forgot the names but I still have about 70 of the pens at the bottom of the pile of pens there was a light green satin glass ink well. I still have to research the fountain pens but I learned my lesson. Ever once in awhile I come across fountain pens I don’t go anywhere without my magnifying glass. I find lots of gold jewelry as well.
I dont get it, you sold them or not?
@@Jerbod2 It sounds like his wife sold one of the two boxes for $100 and he still hasn't researched what's in the other box. Considering the fact that it's been half a century since 1974 I doubt he'll ever get around to it.
So many things in a small box great find my brother has my father's watch it's a tutor oyster don't know how old but he had it when I was a young child and I'm now 70 so I guess it's got so age on it lots of nice pens too love watching and hearing the excitement in your voice 😊 ❤ from Australia 🇦🇺
Tudor is Rolex :) very desirable
This video was exciting! Thanks for sharing this with us!
Hello dear, how are you doing?
Nice video, I'm watching hing you from the Argentinean patagonia, I love this kind of videos and the things you find!!
Wow! If you put those pocket watches and fobs up for auction I need to make sure to post it on all the Steampunk groups I’m on.
Loved learning about the watches
A treasure
I'm glad this made it up today, but I'm even more glad that you did a sponsorship with Manscaped 🤣🤣🤣 that cracks me straight up 🤣🤣
My parents used to sell timex watches in their grocery store in the seventies, they had a display with these watches on the counter. I had one with black leather straps, have no idea what happened to it. These days I tell time with my phone.
Hahaha great choice of music for your sponsor - funny.
Oh my goodness Alex, I looked up tudor rolex watches; and wow, they are worth A LOT! I know I didn't have to tell you that! Great score! This was so much fun to watch, thanks again for sharing with us!
Wow!! Nice score. Take care.
This is my favorite type of video.
Calling a Tudor ”Rolex” is like calling a Toyota ”Lexus”.
This needs to be at the top.
The older Tudors were literally Rolex cases with ETA movements in them. Rolex case, crystal, crowns, bezel, etc... they just put a cheaper "engine" in them. So a better comparison would be saying a Lexus with a Toyota motor.
@@heathwasson7811 Before seeing this i have pretty much said the same. But Lexus have got Toyota motors in them!
This.
I said this out loud myself. Admittedly, I said from the seat of my 2004 work truck package Chevy on my break at my blue collar job. I’m jealous of those who said it from their 2012 Toyotas.
This was a really interesting video. I no longer costume but I kept having ideas regardless.
Cool watches!
The Waltham pocket watch with the wind indicator @ 31:53 is a high grade watch most likely a railroad grade watch and a bit more rare, they can sell for $1000.00 and higher depending on the movement
As a watchmaking student, and long time collector and watch enthusiast, these videos make me howl! LOL. I'm super jealous and glad that you at least appreciate these vintage watches. That diver (black dial and bezel) was swiss made, probably worth quite a lot also. I love these videos.
A little annoying when he do not know what he actualle has in his hands...Canidian Rolex...LOL. Also, the some of the accutrons are most likely at same price, if not better, as the Tudors
Was that the Ball in the haul? Ball is a very respected Swiss watch brand.
@toddmurphy523 Speaking of Railroad right?
Some very nice watches for sure. Have a great day
I can't believe how much stuff you know about so much stuff! Mindboggling!
My dad knows a lot, but he's 84, lol. Alex is impressive!
@@catty2chatty His agenda is exhausting
Another Grand Slam Home Run there Alex. I see MANY thousands of dollars of watches in the box.
I just love these videos! I feel like I'm right there, going through the loot and digging through treasure
Seriously! This was pretty cool dude!
I learn so much from watching you go through these old boxes. It's a lot of fun!
That ad though 🤣
Tried to make it old fashioned feeling :)
What a great score! Very nice. Nice to see you surprised and excited!
Love the cat clock.
Quite a bit in that box and some really nice things.
woohoo!!! Great Score!!
That was so much fun to watch- congrats on the finds!
A fantastic approach to the Manscape promotion!!
Hello 👋 how are you doing?
Wow, Alex! Great finds and fun to "watch" you sort thru! 🍀
I usually fast forward through the sponsor portion of videos, but got quite a kick out of your voice over for Manscape. I'm sure that other eagle eye viewers probably noticed that you started out your reveal of the estate box at the old house and finished at the new house!
It’s just a grooming set… nothing to be sad about, that ad will help pay for work around the house… all good things :)
@@CuriosityIncorporated I have read your reply and considered it. I’m not usually fast to criticise, but I find that to not be case here. I can see now that you, as always, are thinking of ways to provide for your family. I think you do a wonderful job of it! Of course, now that you no longer have the store, you have found different avenues of income.
I apologise for my quick and critical reaction. 👍🏽
@@deborahfairburn6585 , exactly the same here. I would have been mortified as a high school student to see my dad as a pitch man for something that personal. Not saying the product isn't a good idea. Grooming is a good thing. It's just a private one.
@@sand3882 and then we grow up and start paying bills. Parents are always an embarrasment to teenagers anyway.
I find all this prudishness of Americans hilarious.
Good find with the watches. Would like to buy one with the 21 jewels for my husband.. he lost his out hunting 😊
@@MPD90 It's just a sign of a better movement meaning generally a better watch.
Get a Seiko 5. Generally regarded as "The most affordable luxury watch". A quality automatic wind movement with date/day in an affordable package.
Please buy a tripod
Very enjoyable!👍👍👍👍👍👍🍀🍀🍀🍀
Watch guy here… I think you made out pretty good. I was salivating
I was pretty happy :)
We look at something and see nothing much. You look at it and see a jewel. Love it!
A collector of time pieces. Nifty.
Cat clock - I got one like it new in 1968.
maybe manscaped can help you get a tripod or something to mount your phone/camera. Why do RUclipsrs insist on holding the camera when they're at a stationary location? I get holding it when moving but struggling one handed to look at things gets annoying.
Good box
I had a fake Rolex back in the 80’s. Don’t think I’ve worn a watch since then.
Recently I was gifted a large assortment of old pocket watches and wrist watches from a terminally ill friend of my husband. I have no experience or available information on what to look for as far as value. Where would you suggest I begin my research on this wonderful inheritance. I'm in my 70's and many of these are older than me. Thanks in advance.
Firstly I’m sorry for your loss…. Certain watches are much better, then others. Automatics are preferred then how many things it does (complications) add value such as an automatic chronograph. If you want to send picks I can tell you which the good ones are
I think those Accutrons are as good a find as the Tudors, especially with the original cases and tags
The snorkel diver is valuable probably best watch
I have to admit, that was not a sponsor I expected to see on this channel! (Does Alex manscape? Do we really want to know? Does anyone but Melissa really _need_ to know?)
You know what else sells really well, at least potentially, are vintage watchmaking tools. New ones are so expensive that hobbyists often resort to Ebay and other sources for used. Next time you're buying from a watchmaker's estate, I'd definitely be interested in any tools you happen to find. Staking sets, jeweling tools, smoothing broaches, bench micrometers/gauges (particularly JKA Feintaster), cleaning machines, lathes, etc. are all in demand.
Alex do you or do you not????
I think Alex picked the wrong sponsor for this one, especially with a young daughter in his family. It is not a family appropriate sponsor for all sorts of reasons.
If he doesn't know what's wrong he needs to wake up to what the manscape is really promoting.
@@LittleCarol I've seen the term used in Sunday comic strips, and lots of people use it to mean controlling a man's body hair in general. It might be true that they include tools for all of a man's body hair, but Alex doesn't lean on it here.
@@LittleCarol LOL! Are you by any chance American? That’s so insanely prude. Americans cencor nipples and rather watch hardcore violent content. USA is an angry place!
I’m from Finland, we totally embrace nudity, we have a healthy and peaceful sauna culture. Finland is one of the happiest countries in the world, by the way.
(And all teenagers know about pubic hair.)
@@LittleCarol the video views demography it's majority male, and the ad sponsor gave him an ad about grooming tools for man. I really don't understand your problem lol
Holy Moly, That was a Totally Awesome Find. 🤗
Congrats on the Awesome finds Alexander! I was surprised at your paid promotion ad. I guess this means you approve and it works for you.:-)
I hope you kept those Accutrons. Yes battery but some versions are really quite rare, especially with box and tags even though they were not spaceviews. Otherwise you picked out what I would. Timex eh no worthless in the most. Great haul.
Yes, Accutrons, the one battery powered watch not to dismiss. :-)
@@Jimbaloidatron there are many others ie. Rolex Quartz?
I love these type of videos. People have amazing stuff stashed away!
i think it's great you are giving new life to these watches. This is also great for the planet instead of ending up in the trash somewhere. now, someone else can enjoy.
Great video, the airmail boxes are addressed to Rudy Clarke in Edmonton, a quick Web search shows the owner of these watches passed away in 1997.would be interesting to find out a little more about him and his interest in collecting these things
I Will give yu $3000 for a pocket watch that plays a chime song
Literally a dream find!
I'm a watch kind of gal! My goodness what a haul fun fun fun!
Great finds !
Nice score with the rebranded Rolex watches - they should give a nice profit. 👍
Amazing find, i am a watch repairer and a watch fanatic and was probably as excited as you! Love the Bulova watches, very collectible, fantastic Pocket watches and Rolex too! Next time you go to a sale let me know! Was impressed by the trench watches also, great history
My favorites are the trench watches. I love the way they look.
The purchase was very timely. The pens were write on. A lot of nice watches he wound up with.
Very punny! LOL
Well done good sir/madam
Love your video
Have a happy new year
Hugs from Portugal
Thank you for filming this…very educational!
Nice find, I'm not at all jell 😄
This guy's family must have really hated him to have gotten rid of a box full of his passions.
Or there were no other family or they had no idea what they were getting rid of.
Often some stranger ends up as the manager of your estate and auction is the path of least resistance
Or maybe he moved on to where time doesn’t exist, if you know what I mean.
@@gladlawson61 Thank you for your thoughtful response. It was not an auction, it was at someone's home.
What an amazing find! You hit the jackpot!
Enjoyed the hunt through the box with you. Some nice finds. Some of those early Accutron's are highly collectable. Sell those individually, not bulk. Of course the Tudors were the best finds. The Railroad Pocket Watches are also highly collectable. Nice find and a lot of fun. Thanks!
I really wish that you would go through more slowly and allow us to actually see what you got. I know that with the move, you were pressed for time, but perhaps you can come back later and go through divided into groupings and show more closely. Also, I have a question. Why do you or the seller not examine prior to your getting to purchasing? I cannot imagine someone selling this box for $1000.
Well, a pro antique dealer can spot a good deal with one eye closed. Alex is a pro in this game. 😉
They wanted it gone, and I saw it was full and took a risk…
When you're talking estates, sometimes the heirs are overwhelmed. It's going to be a lot of work for Alex to sort and sell the items for what they're worth. The alternative is to hire a professional to do it and charge base fee + commission.
What fun, Alexander ... very exciting haul.. But you know what amazes me most? How you manage to open all the stuff you buy with one hand, while videotaping with the other. Quite a talent.
Videotaping? I don't remember him using any tape in this video at all.🤗
@@TypeSly Whatever ...
great to see you have such fun! ❤️🏴
I'm fascinated just watching you go through those watches!