Antiques Roadshow comes through again
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Antiques Roadshow comes through again
I love when great watches come up on Antiques Roadshow. In this case, a man tears up when he learns about his late father’s beloved Rolex Submariner.
Vintage Rolex “Red” Submariner.
Vintage Rolex “Red” Submariner.
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^^^^^^
How do you get the roadshow in the US of A, Andrew?
I do struggle with all these valuable old Rolexes. Why so valuable? I can see the valuations heading south, like brown furniture at some point. Those pearls were some price as well, weren't they. And the old RAF uniform at the end.
Long case clocks/grandfather clocks used to be expensive. I bet you struggle shifting them now.
How do you get the roadshow in the US of A, Andrew?
I do struggle with all these valuable old Rolexes. Why so valuable? I can see the valuations heading south, like brown furniture at some point. Those pearls were some price as well, weren't they. And the old RAF uniform at the end.
Long case clocks/grandfather clocks used to be expensive. I bet you struggle shifting them now.
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I don’t! The link is to an article on the Time & Tide website. I did watch the clip however, that was linked to in the article.
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A priceless family artifact with personal and emotional resonance, or £20k?
Maybe he has no interest in watches but needs a new kitchen
Lovely thing to own but you'd be terrified to wear it
Maybe he has no interest in watches but needs a new kitchen
Lovely thing to own but you'd be terrified to wear it
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Very true! If it were me, I’d be scared to wear it because of it’s monetary value, but I could never part with it because of it’s sentimental value....what to do with it then? I guess I’d try to find away to commemorate my dad with it in some sort of display?
Or if I did sell it, I’d use the money in a manner that pays tribute to dad, paying college tuition with it perhaps?
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I will have to check, but I believe Antique Roadshow is still being aired on PBS here in the states. Can't say if they are still filming or just showing reruns. Worth checking into, Great show. As for me, though obviously not a daily beater, that Sub would get worn everytime the mood struck me.
Time and money? I’ve spent most of mine on booze and women. The rest I just wasted…
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It is; I watch it regularly. But this was from the British version which is NOT routinely aired here.watchaholic wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 10:14 pm I will have to check, but I believe Antique Roadshow is still being aired on PBS here in the states. Can't say if they are still filming or just showing reruns. Worth checking into, Great show. As for me, though obviously not a daily beater, that Sub would get worn everytime the mood struck me.
I’m fairly confident I would just be too scared to wear the watch!
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That's correct Andrew.
This Rolex was in the programme aired last Sunday, May 16th, on BBC1 here in UK.
My niece has my Father's Omega Constellation, that was his daily wear for many years, so the 'would I be scared to wear a valuable heirloom?' question doesn't arise for me.
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I have a work client that has a Rolex "Red" received in 1975 as a gift from his late father on his 15th birthday. He was kind enough to show me one day at a project meeting after I complimented him on his Sub. At the time I was not aware of the rarity of the "Red" version but he explained some of the history and I later looked it up.
He indicated that it had been valued in excess of $50,000AUD a 'few' years ago.
He has worn it as his daily since he received it and it is still in very good condition.
He indicated that it had been valued in excess of $50,000AUD a 'few' years ago.
He has worn it as his daily since he received it and it is still in very good condition.
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I would wear it and get pleasure from it, simply because I know the minute I’m gone my boy would be straight up the pawnshop, so keeping locked away I would only be saving it for him to sell
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I’m fairly confident I would just be too scared to wear the watch!
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I'll be honest and say that I struggle with this way of thinking. His father didn't pass it on for it to be hidden away in a box and he sees it as part of his father. The value is immaterial as it's only a watch. The only value this watch has for the bloke is sentimental. I'd have it on all the time.
I got a fright recently when I checked the 2nd hand market for my now discontinued explorer 214270 MK2 and I had a 30 second debate with myself on whether it should just sit in the safe or not. At the end of the day it's just a watch and it's meant to be worn.
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I’m fairly confident I would just be too scared to wear the watch!
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I'll be honest and say that I struggle with this way of thinking. His father didn't pass it on for it to be hidden away in a box and he sees it as part of his father. The value is immaterial as it's only a watch. The only value this watch has for the bloke is sentimental. I'd have it on all the time.
I got a fright recently when I checked the 2nd hand market for my now discontinued explorer 214270 MK2 and I had a 30 second debate with myself on whether it should just sit in the safe or not. At the end of the day it's just a watch and it's meant to be worn.
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For those that want to know a bit more about the 1680 Red Submariner, here is a decent article, that explains the different versions.
https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/ ... -1680.html
Neil
https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/ ... -1680.html
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I don’t disagree with that at all. In fact, I absolutely think it should be worn and enjoyed. What better tribute to his father? I’m just being honest that, knowing it’s value, I really do think I’d be scared to wear it! My head would constantly be filled with thoughts of, “What if I lose it? What if I’m robbed? What if I fall and smash it?” I’m a born worrier, can’t help it.Bungle-ator wrote: ↑Wed May 19, 2021 8:32 am I'll be honest and say that I struggle with this way of thinking. His father didn't pass it on for it to be hidden away in a box and he sees it as part of his father. The value is immaterial as it's only a watch. The only value this watch has for the bloke is sentimental. I'd have it on all the time.
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The value is in selling it, and treating it as an inheritance, I think.
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That's the rub isn't it - it should be worn ... and enjoyed. If concern about loss or damage removes the enjoyment, then there's no pleasure in wearing it. While the value may be sentimental. there is a financial value too that can't be ignored. If he's lucky enough not to need the money, then keep it certainly, but if he needs the money well, it's not as though he will forget his Dad if he sells.I absolutely think it should be worn and enjoyed.
I always think (I do enjoy AR) that in a way, the best result is if something you love is worth enough, but not a fortune so not faced with a decision as to sell or not. Of course if something you don't really like IS worth a fortune ...
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