Best Moment: Rolex Oyster Cosmograph & Documentation, ca. 1971 | ANTIQUES ROADSHOW | PBS
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- #19. The appraisal that floored our guest...literally!
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"I said a watch LIKE yours." He delivered that line like a boss, this is awesome.
Big difference between a watch and a watch with original boxes and all paperwork.
"... Are you okay? Good. Because I'm not done yet."
“…..unfortunately your watch is fake”
@@Jay-407 LOL that would be some pawn stars reality TV drama BS... PBS roadshow is the real deal. (except when they feature Ryan Reynolds lol)
@@Jay-407 lmao
This has become my favorite clip on the internet. Love seeing what appears to be a humble vet get the surprise of a lifetime. Just awesome.
that's right Teddy, best video of the decade so far
You need to get your hands on one of these and do a review of it. Comon Teddy. Use your connections!!
Best reaction ever on that show! The lady walking by was like....." is he alright?"
You are correct Teddy! Love your channel by the way!
I like it, but find the similar clip of the old soldier finding out his Rolex GMT Master is worth $70,000 is more touching.
What a respectful host as well. He lets the guest finish his story and about the watch, and closes it off by thanking him for his service.
exactly. was really trying to as caring questions and listen.
You’ll be surprised how much people open up when you ask them questions and actually care about their answers
In the world of high horology, dignity, respect and plain old good manners are paramount. Customers able to drop 10's of thousands - or more - on a single piece are generally fairly refined people.
Also, with such a high value piece, the provenance, or story, of the piece is almost as important as the piece itself.
Somebody’s retirement just became a lot more comfortable. Congrats to this gentleman.
In the U.S., if he sells this at auction, does he have to pay income or capital gains taxes on the profit?
adam christopher Definately! I sure wish it was me!
@@nowherecam2592 auction fees and capital gains tax.
@earthly firefly5 shutup nerd, No one is impressed
Sell to some dubai sheikh cash money or some gold bars tax free
He took care of the watch for half of his life. And now, the watch is going to take care of him for the rest of his life.
500k the rest of his life?
Uh o someone didn't do well in math.
@@ZakEdwardsOfficial 500K is more than enough to live 20 more years on.
If spent wisely till his dying day....
N that’s all that matters...
Irrelevant to everyone else
Doubt he’s an extravagant spender...
But will be able to travel n buy a few luxury’s to enjoy....!!
@@ZakEdwardsOfficial What kind of expenses are you factoring in that 500k can't last him the rest of his life? If you're blowing 2k a month on rent, ya of course 500k isn't going to last you very long. He can live a frugal life with 500k
Copied response from another similar video for likes......sad.
Seems like a chill dude who is still young at heart and hasn’t let life beat him down. Good on you, brother. 👍
The was he fake fell and they thought he was actually passing out. He’s still like 30 😂
This dude got picked 7th on the draft too bad luck to good luck
@John Smith Name calling? How sick of you John.
@John Smith You must be looking in a mirror.
Good comment 🙂👌
This was absolutely one of the best antique road show clips of all time. Still gives me a lot of joy to hear his story.
Too bad the whole thing is fake
Mine too! I love the appraiser! I love when the appraiser is excited for the owner but also to see such a rare item.
Have you ever watched British AR? Some good moments on there too.
I've watched it three times 🙂
@@pimppastorjj this is the real deal and worth almost a million dollars
This is TV gold right here.
Appraiser is well-informed and really builds this story perfectly. When he says "I said a watch like yours" almost angrily, 10/10. The hippie veteran is gold too. Perfect character dynamics with these two fellas.
ya hes a great speaker
Good breakdown too 👍👏
Both are partner
I’m glad for the Vet. It was worth keeping it.
Sell it, and back to Thailand on the best luxury tour.
It has everything you want in an Antiques Roadshow. Awesome video.
I love to see a veteran that has good fortune go his way.
I don't...murderer
@@jasonsampson1301 what a 🤡
Yes good people deserve good in life
He killed women and children....simple as that...cause he was ordered.... Muhammad Ali was ordered...he said I'm not goin to kill anybody.....that's why he's the greatest...not as a boxer...but a human...if everyone was like Ali do you think we would have one war?....no...he talk it out...fools
My step dads watch lol
The man spent his time in service defusing mines and un-exploded ordnance. I could not think of a more deserving person to have this sort of discovery. Hats off! Happy for you and everyone you have had a positive effect on.
Battlefind thanks for spelling “ordnance” correctly for this application. So often it’s spelled ordinance.
@gjaddajg And your point is???? You have no point go away this video was awesome. The fact that the man served his country and risked his life so it's nice to see him fall into some good fortune or karma it doesn't matter just enjoy the video and keep stupid comments to yourself!!!!
@gjaddajg The idiot imbecile appeared...
@gjaddajg Racist...
@gjaddajg so ... what does that mean?
“Can’t thank you enough for bringing me one of the greatest watches to ever see on antiques roadshow, and thank you very much for your service” a nice touch.
Very late payment for his serving time in the army
@@herenkapsalon *Air Force
It's a staged video, the guy is an actor. The watch is authentic, but doesn't have any of the characteristics that the specialist claims.
@@xocoyotl4 where’s your proof?
@@K12SXXFire They described it as "old new stock", but the bezel has clear signs of wear and tear. One of the subdials has marks that show that the watch has been opened and serviced at least once. The box has a tag that is known as the "dealer tag", which shows that the watch was at least once in the secondary market.
I can't think of a better person to have acquired this watch than that veteran. Thank you for your service and enjoy your retirement.
What service did he do?
Did you not watch it yet?
Too bad this clip is nothing more than fantasy. The guy probably isn't even a veteran.
@pimppastorjj you're super annoying
@@Max-vi9is cleared mind bombs reducing civilian casualties
What's so cool about this is that he thought so highly of the watch that, when he did purchase it, he couldn't bring himself to wear it. Just an absolute appreciation and pride in what he had purchased for himself. Thank you for your service.
He did wear it look at the sticker on the back it would be perfect if un warn also the braclet is dirty and corroded and the rolex stamp is wearing off all signs that it's been on a wrist for a few year
He said he bought 2. He wore one to go scuba diving, and the other he put in the safety deposit box.
why is it cool that he didn't want to wear it?
@@tc1817 ,
Maybe you should go back and watch the video in it's entirety, sir. I believe the video could better explain. I hope this helps.
@@BobbyTucker I did watch the whole video. Why is it "cool" that he bought a watch he didn't want to wear scuba diving?
I love that the appraiser let the guy tell his story, and asked him several questions. It made the final outcome a lot more satisfying.
Jim Jones yes, I liked that how he made him expand on his service. It was very nice and thoughtful.
That's how all antique roadshow clips go, this isn't pawn stars garbage
@@RJMH incorrect. Many people start to drone on, and the appraiser cuts them off. Not the case here. Appraiser knew he was a vet, and gave him some leeway.
The way he says "I'm not done yet" is SO boss level
They should have played Boss music
Make no sense
5:15
"I said a watch LIKE yours"
"I'm not finished!!! You might wanna stay down there cus this'll REALLY knock you off your feet!"
This man is so humble when talking about his military service, I love him to bits and wish him all the best and happiness in life ..wether he chooses to sell the watch or not, that man is already rich in his heart
His service and sacrifice is still not fully repaid but thats a nice start
Vladimir what a lovely comment
Yes! EOD is no joke either. Especially if he was in active hostile situations.
@@alantoy4628 🙄
Every once in awhile a very deserving Soul gets a piece of happiness here on Earth.
Here’s such a Soul.
Robert Sparkes
Well said !
Wheres your bandana?
Nicely said Robert
Any idea if he put it up for auction..and if so, what he got?
Agree --> it makes me happy to see a decent person (and a "vet") get that kind of reward
Val Santiago ...👍🏻👍🏻
You could tell from the start the appraiser knew he was about to give this guy great news.
Yes. I noticed his voice was quivering. After pointing out a single blank Rolex paper values 2k... jeez.
There are tells when they know they have something very, VERY special.
Never thought it would be that great of news. I was thinking 10-20000 or so. Crazy.
Well yeah, its TV, it's already been appraised.
If you know anything about watches you immediately know what this kind of watch brings in. Obviously he knew
The two remarkable Rolexes brought to the show with full paperwork, receipts, boxes, and even a brochure were brought in by veterans, purchased during their service. I hope those watches fetched a fortune for these gentlemen.
This segment is fake. The watch was not purchased during his service, there's no way to prove that the paperwork is original to the watch (the appraiser even alludes to this possibility), there's a dealer's sticker on the outer box (meaning that the watch has traded hands at least a few times already), the watch is not new, there are signs of HEAVY use throughout the watch. The veteran is lying through his teeth.
@@pimppastorjj This is interesting. I would think that the community of collectors would be able sort through this on the final cost of the watch when it changed hands after this episode. Not that all items going to an auction are the real McCoy, but if the defects in the old man's story are clearly apparent, others would have noticed.
@@pimppastorjj Yeah well, I tend to trust an appraiser putting his reputation on the line on national tv more than some nameless dude in a commentary field on the internet. That's just me thou ...
@@pimppastorjj Let’s see some proof to your claims?
@@apskelett th-cam.com/video/U3bzmCfBh6k/w-d-xo.html
It really amazes me that the appraiser can keep a straight face while describing it knowing full well he's looking at a true one of a kind piece.
Easy. It's not for real. Too much wear, paperwork issues.
@John Smith You are sick John.
It’s rare, not a piece unique
@Mr. Shlock it sold for 700k
Bring the watch to Rick.
He would glad to offer 50 dollars.
He has to frame it, it would sit there for years and he is taking all the risk.
Hahaha! So true.
And if you take it to les in Detroit, they will squeeze you down to 25 dollars. Because he knows how to squeeze you down.
@@colinashby3775 And if you take it to Bill in Chicago, you'll only have to pay him a cool $25 bucks to take that junk off your hands!
He'd get a better deal from Chumlee ..
Jos Kirin and he has to feed his fat son 😂
He took care of it. Now this cosmograph will take care of him.
Yeah everything but tell him the time
Very well said!
Well, I'm sure the filthy irs will find a way governors of it. He doesn't look like he's in the club.
You watched the other video, didn’t you?
Not original.
He sold it for 1.3 million dollars.
Rick from Pawn Stars still would have offered him $250 for it. Con artist
@@pmthert523and he is taking the risk ...
Ridiculous how a watch that these days is considered low quality is worth this much just because of the brand on the dial. Truly a terrible time to be a watch enthusiast.
To be fair this is because it’s from a certain time and style which makes it rare. In any hobby/collection those go for high values. Look at Mario 64,original boxes go for millions. I agree it might not intrinsically be worth that but it’s just a part of collecting
Low quality? yeah, ok
70s a wild time. Mans probably finished the army, owned a rolex and paid off a house by 28.
And he was high on acid the entire time
With a loving and faithful wife and two kids.
and had a cottage/2 cars without his wife working a day in her life.
Well considering the draft I'd say it's a net zero.
@@feny8 what a time to be alive
He's pretty nimble for an old timer. I'm impressed. I hope he cashes in and treats himself well.
islandbee being nimble is all in the headband. I’m super happy for this guy
islandbee , I’m the same age and am in as good of shape. I’m astonished how many men even younger than me can’t even tie their shoes. Stay active, work through the pain and you can be too. I walk 10 miles a day, cut and split firewood and mill my own lumber.
@@johno6861 - Very inspiring. For the most part I'm doing pretty well at age 44. I still get carded for buying lottery tickets 😁 But, I realize that I need to be more active if I want to be like you 2. Thank you for your inspiration and response.
Old timer lmao just because someone has grey hair doesn't mean their ready for the grave.
@@johno6861 I'm only 35 but already feel my body declining significantly from just 5 or 6 years ago. Your reply was encouraging and motivating, so thank you!
This man is so gentle and polite....he speaks about his past with such ease....and it was a tough life. Such a joy to see his reaction to that incredible news.....so deserving....delighted to see someone’s life turn around like this.....gonna share this video.....prayers to this beautiful man....and THANK YOU SO MUCH for your service.....💜💜💜
I’ve watched this so many times and it never gets old. It’s by far my favorite episode of all time.
Ive watched this dozens of times. I cry nearly every time. I don't know why I'm so happy for him. Maybe it's just for once, one of the "regular" guys won? Good for him.
Same brother 👏
I feel that
This whole segment is a lie. The watch is not new, it's been serviced. There's a dealer's sticker on the outer box, meaning that the watch has traded hands at least (but more than likely many times.) The watch shows signs of heavy use. The paperwork is also more than likely not original to the watch. So we can say that the guy clearly is lying through his teeth about the watch being stored in a safe for decades. In fact, he surely is not the original owner at all. It's all BS.
😅
@@pimppastorjj unlikely
I believe it did go to auction and actually sold for over 1 million
Paul Newmans Daytona went for over 15 million at auction.
Amazing
Yep it was sold in auction for 1.35 million USD, good for him
@@noahkozlowski really? Do you have a link?
It went for 447000 SFR with Christie’s. Their estimate was was about the same. You can google it And it’s still in Christie’s homepage if you enter the reference number of the watch.
Amazing! Beautiful watch! When he talked about the children and adults that got effected by the unexploded bombs you could hear sadness in his voice. I'm sure he's been thought many hardships. Now the watch that he kept safe for so many years can now provide him and his family a better life! Couldn't deserve it more!!!
In 1977 I had neighbors from Vietnam. The children had some horrible scars from a land mine explosion. And I thought I had a rough childhood.
I don’t know how many times I’ve seen this evaluation, but I just watch it whenever it comes back. I’m fairly certain that means quality television.
Dude has beat the odds in so many ways. From taking a chance on an expensive item, to being drafted, to serving overseas, to clearing landmines...Jesus.
God bless him.
Thank you for your service.
Is that what you call a "soldier of fortune"?
@Daniel Garrett Then you must be even sicker
@John Smith John he didn't use the lords name in vein. I do remember Jesus saying he who's without sin cast the first stone. John I know you've dropped your stone because NO man is without sin. And we all fall short of the lords glory. But you sir do you Remember Jesus saying when I was hungry you fed me. When I was cold you gave me your coat. When I was in prison you spent time with me. But I must have missed the part that said when he said something you didn't agree with you called me names. I must have missed that one. When I thought about it you didn't do any of those things but he still hasn't called you a name or turned his back on you even tho you fall short every day but he still hopes you'll get to know him and he's wanting on you to turn away from and start doing.
God bless him
Am I the only one who is just as impressed by both the incredible physical shape of this man(who’s probably about 70 years old and can freely throw himself on the ground and get right back up), as well as his general disposition and lighthearted demeanor? It’s amazing. It is something one cannot place a price tag on.
Exactly what I thought 😂
He's a veteran. Those types of men are almost always still very functional well into old age because they maintain their bodies to a degree instead of working 40 years behind a desk and never once stepping into a gym.
People wanna not work out a day in their lives then wonder why people can fold you over like a lawn chair.
He’s a big guy and would have been bigger when younger,as you shrink a little with age.
"I said a fall like yours. At your age, with a bandana like that, your body is easily worth that of a 25-year old"
@@queenannesrevenge3770 You're weird.
My favourite part of this is that he's still young enough to enjoy the money.
So now Santa is rich👌
So true.
He's in his 70s.
Dude takes care of himself....you can tell from how he fell and got right back up!
@@InsipidRoustabout exactly. He's in great shape.
Funny how folks thought he actually fainted.
Dude, does he look like he has ever fainted? Dude is as solid as an old oak stump.
That was a comedy pratfall with excellent timing. He bounces back up too quickly.
Man blew up old bombs you need a bigger bombshell than that to actually faint him 😅
@@tjzambonischwartz no
Odd comment. Believing that there are people who would be incapable of fainting? Strange.
@@numbereightyseven you think that guy fainted?
One of the best episodes of this program. I've come back several times over the years.
I hope he lives a really long time. He looked like he was enjoying his life even before he heard the price.
What struck me was how easily he faked falling and got up again, I suspect he's a really fit/active guy
@@andybeans5790 I got a kick out of the surrounding gasps when he dropped. The guy fights hard for his country (he was the 7th person drafted, wow), keeps this watch pristine thru his life, and dies at what may have been his finest moment. I might have gasped, too, had I been there.
He can afford a shave now.
@@danearl8607 I dunno. He seems like a beard guy.
@@curtismcdonald6838 No, each years young men got seperated into groups according to birth date and got assigned a lottery number.
Those batches then went into a lottery, anyone whose group was picked got drafted into the armed forces.
The way the system worked low numbers were more likely to be drafted.
So being in batch 7 he was almost guaranteed to be drafted, that meant a combat assignment as infantry with the army or marines.
He decided if he was going end up in the military he was going to volunteer and choose the branch he served in, in his case airforce who had better libing conditions and didnt have the chance or running into IEDs and ambushes on patrol in tropical heat with leaches crawling up his ankles.
Of course defusing defective bombs and land mines isnt lot safer but if you can walk out of your service saying 'i never killed anyone and i saved a lot of kids from being maimed' it helps you look in the mirror every day.
The way he went down knowing he was being filmed indicates to me that this is exactly the kind of guy you would want by your side during conflict.....funny, serious at the same time and humble. Well done that man and good luck with the rest of your life..!!
after World War II, Americans killed more than 25 million civilians around the world. American soldiers are heroes only for the Americans themselves, for the rest of the world they are murderers and villains. but forget about it, I expected a more sincere reaction. Here is clearly an acting game, a very bad acting. You need to be very naive to believe that all this is not rehearsed in advance.
… or a stolen valor mimic over egging his pudding?
Something about that guy radiate positivity. So happy he should have himself a nice golden years nest egg!
So happy for this humble veteran. This video never gets old.
The whole segment is fake. The "veteran" is a liar and the appraiser hasn't the slightest idea what he's talking about.
Ive “watch”ed this so many times. I know whats coming, i know the values, but i cant help myself. I just love it.
I get misty every time.
Or pretty much anytime someone hits a home run on AR.
same here love i and the old guy with the indian blanket
SAME BROTHER!
the fact you know the end valuation...does that not "tick" you off?
I could not stop laughing too much..
"I ordered it in November of 1974..."
His AD just called him in 2020 to come pick it up.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Okay chow
Chuffed to bits mate
Classic LOL
lol the classic rolex joke
he spent a months pay... that really means something and he showed that by understanding that he'd bought something special. he obviously knew it would be valuable one day so he treated his hefty investment with the utmost respect. i'll bet he was expecting it to be worth something like at most one hundred thousand dollars and would have been extremely happy with that. i'm so glad he got what he deserves. good on him. man, this makes me happy.
If he did do that, what a 1st class retirement fund - big up to him
Nothing makes me happy anymore. I watch videos and just stare blankly at everything. I find no joy in anything….
@@pilgrimsprogress3237 we are not alone
@@pilgrimsprogress3237 go bungee jumping or skydiving or something. what's the worst that could happen? die? meh. could be fun.
@@pilgrimsprogress3237 save up for a rolex and stare at that blankly instead
Can’t think of anyone more deserving of this watch than him
I know you can't think
Do you know the guy?
Jeez get over yourself. You’re viewing of this video isn’t that important
@jimmysp4des well said.
Ok. I don’t think I am hating though. I was thinking about the many people who have been in the same position. And how I respect them. And how I hope there are enough rolexes in the world to do them Justice.
His reaction was not an actual "faint" just his best way to say WOW! Or, as if he were to JUMP UP AND DOWN! He was certainly not intending for us to think he actually fainted. If you notice he got up smiling from joy to what he just heard.
Itsmyseason very sprightly for an older guy! Would've been hilariously painful had he brought down the table with him.
@@thefreshestprince89 ... along with the watch. Ouch!
Thanks so much for explaining that to us oh master of the obvious.
Whew, that's good to know
I was hoping he wasn't hurt , that was a terrible fall , so glad to hear the man is ok
Pretty sure only you thought he faked a faint lol.
This one always makes me cry, just really fitting. Thank you for your service 🫡
Good to see he's kept the 70's look.
Is no one going to mention how that lady went to help him when he fell down. Bless her.....
That's called normal.
She just want a piece of that watch sales.
she was going for the watch
Dat's Nort DakOda for ya!
That's insane. Possibly the only one in history that looks that good. Fantastic!
for real, it might be the only piece of it's reference and dial number out there in this condition
Look at 4:15, not unworn at all, you can see rust and wear on band.
mcgaugh that’s fixable and can be restored to perfection without affecting the watches value.
@@gustavoespinosa7970 They imply it's unworn and it's quite obviously been worn a lot, that build up on band only comes from wearing.
@@gh8066 I would not be surprised at all if Rolex buys it back.
Absolutely Amazing. I was in tears way before he gave him the price. It couldn't happen to a better guy. Thank you for the lives you saved for injuring putting yourself in jeopardy disarming weapons.
Why in tears before the price? It's definitely a nice watch and the guy has a great story..but why the tears?
I spent 1972 and 1973 at Udorn Thailand, in the USAF. I looked at those watches in the BX and felt they were too expensive. I bought a nice Seiko. I am now kicking my self in the butt for not buying the Rolex.
Yeah, but you wouldn't have gotten the enjoyment of using the watch like you did your Seiko....I bet the watches he actually wore and used were also Seiko
At that price i would of gone without & brought two!
"Chi- la-o Kup " ! ;-) My Seiko,"Bell- Matic" was stolen off my wrist, by a 'Pro', on a Saigon pier, were I was headed to buy my tickets from Pan Am's Office there (to get "out - of -country") As I had already served 18 months 21 days in the Army. But I returned there, to a civilian job for about another year. But needed out, by May of 1972
@@imaramblins - Say Pal, are your "shorts", too tight ???
@@blindriv3r You can use and enjoy a Rolex too. I do
I have never been so happy for another person ever in my life, we all should be cheering for him.
The whole story is made up. The "veteran" is lying through his teeth.
Hats off to this guy! Well done, sir!
Gorgeous timepiece.
Gave me chills to listen to the auctioneer tell the vet that he was "very serious" about the watch's value. Must have been surreal for the vet.
This guy wins all the Antiques Roadshow and its awesome because he earned it
Rick Harrison: "I'm taking all the risk here. This could be sitting in the shop taking up space for months. I'll give you $500 and not a penny more."
*laughs like starting a car*
Let me get my guy...
I have to find a buyer willing to give me $700k I’ll give you $100k in 100 dollar bills
Yeah and Chumlee would polich the watch with his toothbrush to make it look better.
"Listen, I know what the expert said it's worth, but you gotta understand, I'm taking a huge risk here. I have to have it cleaned up and put into a display box. Who knows how long it's going to sit in my window before I get my money back. Sure you can take your chances on an auction, but those auction fees are almost ten percent and you never know how they're going to turn out. So look I'll give you like a grand, that's the best I can do. And even that's a big risk for me.'
This guy deserves everything positive coming to him
That Rolex really tied the room together.
Douchy McDouche you are so douchy, and I think that's what I love most about you, brother.
That's just...like your opinion, man.
And this guy pee'd on it....
He treats objects like women man!
Hopefully an Asian doesn't piss on it
KUDOS to the appraiser who had the good manners to inquire about and thank this old vet for his service. I hope he got a million at an auction!
@Mr. Shlock
So was your mother when she told you that was your father.
@Mr. Shlock Liar? Based on what facts?
@Mr. Shlock Inviting me to watch the video is not a fact that supports your claim. Restating your claim is not a fact that supports your claim. You need facts to support your claim and you have provided none.
@Mr. Shlock Wtf are you saying? We've watched the video.
@Mr. Shlock Well then, why didn't you say that the first time round? Do you expect us all to be eagle-eyed Rolex appraisers?
The inability to put yourself in another's shoes is a sign of stupidity.
What a sincere humble looking man. Has that Kris Kristofferson look about him. So happy for this man. Couldnt have went to a nicer guy.
Too bad Kris Kristofferson can only read digital watches
I was seeing some Jim Henson too.
This is by far my favorite antiques roadshow. I just love this guy. I hope he got that money
Looks like it was worth spending almost a months salary.
I'm so pleased for him!!!
balluumm1 I was happy for him too! I wish I was this fortunate!
That's a heck of a return on $345.
balluumm1 that watch is so hot it’s smokin
@@big_george_nyc In Philadelphia, it's worth fifty bucks.
Don't you just love stories like this? Such a humble chap who clearly is in shock. And the guy who owns the watch is a top guy too.... I hope he enjoys his retirement from the benefit of his 40 year investment....
@Earl Delsanto wow, the guy is just trying to make it a fun reaction and is OBVIOUSLY staging the fall but you have to be out here acting like some smartass pointing that out as if you were the only one to notice it's fake. Good job man
Earl Delsanto lol he made it obvious it was a joke
Is there an update? I’d love to see if he decided to auction it off.
I absolutely loved this. So happy for this man! Thank you for your service sir!!
another comment said it sold for $475,000 at auction
@@basehead617nope, closer to a million
He has sacrificed his life for this country now it’s time for him to enjoy his retirement. Thank you for your service sir!
Denni Arli he's still alive so he sacrificed nothing.
Denni Arli he’s a real war hero not like the ones who go to Middle East bombing kids for no reason.
@@TrueFilter His young Years in SE Asia, away from Loved ones, perhaps lost a girlfriend or two who couldn't cope with the situation, and above all: RISK not only of Death but also of Mutilations, Blindness, etc. GO, SERVE YOURSELF! Id&i;oT!
@@plandemic1984 The MSM told you about the "bombing kids for no reason" STEREOTYPE; didn't they? They do it, repeatedly, to BRAINWASH idiots like BLACK DOTS ... I wish you, or your loved ones had been in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001! ... "for no reason" in particular.
You realize he's alive and not dead right. He did bring the watch in you know... He did not "sacrifice his life"..
Thats the dumbest thing I've heard
It cracks me up when he hits the floor and then quickly gets up again! He’s in good shape to do that at his age! Most people his age would really struggle to get up again.
Ironically, I had the exact same draft number as this man two years later. I'm glad to see that he was rewarded for his service time monetarily all these years later.
You should probably buy a watch LOL
Someone give this drafted vet a $700k watch stat!
are u that man ? ?
@@dd52161 😉
What is that 'ironic'? And the words 'exact' and 'same' mean the same thing, it's tautology.
Ive watched this numerous times, it never gets old.
This man deserved every penny of that money too!! When he said he was drafted and then served as EOD I can't even imagine the stress that must have been! Glad to see a vet retire rich thank you for your service
In the watch world , this is like bringing the cross where Jesus himself was crucified on to be appraised.
he has the nail, robe and crown too
This!
Great I've got two, brand new in the box. One to sell, one to hang in the den.
@@christopherleveck6835 new? Not worth as much as this.
Keep it for 40 years.
and with the purchase receipt.
As a military veteran who served America faithfully it sounds like no one deserves it more.
God bless my friend!
My dad was in Vietnam and lost nearly all 6 of his friends who went over. My entire life, I always thought he was shy and reserved. They were young men once upon a time. And once they too had dreams and ambition. But the was changed them in so many ways. Dad wasn't the same after it according to my aunt.
Two class men come together for this gem of a moment. In the end he also thanks him for his service. Probably my favorite piece of this show.
Too bad the whole thing is fake...
@@pimppastorjj Interesting. As I am a collector myself and fell for the story immediately--given it's PBS. At first I thought you were just trolling. But, there seems to be some merit to the whole story being a bit spurious. However, the charge that the whole thing is indeed fake, may also be exaggerated. Here's a post from another vid: th-cam.com/video/RQ5uOMU6CHw/w-d-xo.html
Nathan Brownhill
2 years ago (edited)
I have watched both of your videos on the Antiques Roadshow PBS evaluation of the Rolex 6263 Oyster Cosmograph. I have been collecting watches for almost 30 years. I have had several Rolex's come through my collection. Of course, not one cclllloooooooosssssssseee to this one. I agree with several things that you address in your videos, save one. I am also a 20+ year veteran of the US Military. I tell you this because, I think I can tell by the receipts that this dude bought his watch via the military BX/PX (run by AAFES, or the NEX). For the UK Military, it would be the NAFI. The PX/BX/NEX always put dealer stickers on the boxes, almost always. They can stay in transit, or in a warehouse (or supply ship) for a very long time. BX/PX/NEX will NEVER fill out the papers or warrantee card. I have bought a great many watches form AAFES and the NEX over the years. The BX/PX just won't do it. The AAFES/NEX stores are not set up like a watch boutique or jewelry store. Additionally, it is not "grey market." these are legitimate pieces and are sold through the US DoD retailors. Sometimes, like in the war zone, you can buy a true, legitimate watch right out of the back of an AAFES truck (lorry). In 2007, I bought my Omega Seamaster 2254.50 (sword hands) from the Navy Exchange (NEX) at NAS Sigonella, Sicily, Italy. I got the cardboard box, red leather box, and all the accompanying books. Yet, cards and papers (which were there) all blank, and I received a simple store receipt. No flash and pomp of purchasing a watch from an AD. Now, about that sticker, and his keeping it in a safe deposit box...I kind of want to call BS on this as well. I too am familiar with those stickers, and they do in fact wear out. I had a Date Just I purchased in 1996 (a 1994 build), which I bought at a Rolex AD in Abu Dhabi. It had a sticker on the case back. After a year of mediocre wear, my sticker looked pretty much like that. Admittedly, as you know, it was not the "same" sticker as this wonderful Cosmograph, but it still was a sticker. In regards to his sticker; the 6263 is still black. Now, I did not remove my sticker when I owned the Date Just. I didn't remove it because I was lazy, really. I was only into a collecting for a few years then, and I only barely had an idea about long term, future watch values (I was 20ish). So, I too am skeptical of some of aspects of the owner's account. I too thought, when I looked at the sticker, his "I have hardly ever worn this watch" didn't add up. I do wonder though, even if he did wear it, even if he stretched the story on that; the watch is still incredibly amazing. Should these "potential" exaggerations really affect the evaluation of this watch? I suppose if it does...it couldn't effect it by that much, right? I really just wanted to explain my thoughts on the dubious blank papers.
@@pimppastorjj Are you a conspiracy theorist? Kinda sounds like it. If so, you're sick and need help.
@@jayross2628 You tell me... th-cam.com/video/U3bzmCfBh6k/w-d-xo.html
@@jayross2628 well?
SO HAPPY FOR THIS SWEET GENTLEMAN!! Imagine how happy the appraiser was to hold onto this surprise while he asks him for his story.
I watch this every time it pops up.
It’s nice to see a good guy like this dude win big.
Nothing makes me smile more than see these things happen to deserving people.
Unless there's a new one sitting in some long forgotten safety deposit box or some near-dead rich guy's attic, this is the finest example of this watch on the planet.
noisyturtle saddam Hussain and the colonel Gadaffi had loads of these
I’d be willing to bet there are hundreds of people out there with very similar stories to this guy, with boxes and boxes of these guys tucked away somewhere lol
Awesome. As a Veteran myself, I Love to see my fellow Veterans do well! He is set. And deserves to be!
Right at the beginning, the host couldn’t hold back his excitement and can’t hide his smile.
I'm a longtime watch collector. I would happily buy this watch but I have a pretty good idea it will go for higher than estimates and there are three global Rolex collectors that will battle it out. However, the magic and wonder of this video was at "thank you for your service" I broke down, as anyone else. If there is anyone on this planet that deserves this great fortune, it's this wonderful man, who served the world with dignity and sacrifice. God bless him and all his fellow servicemen. Thank you for your sacrifice, indeed.
Amen George. I'd have thanked him for his service @ the beginning but was glad when it happened @ the end. I pray he finds the right buyer & gets paid a fortune.
@@Vampirebear13 Amen.
First and foremost; Thank you for your sacrifice sir! Delayed gratification paid off! Congratulations!
The fact that in the military his job was to clear the fields from landmines, and the pain on his face when he remembers, doubles the worth of the watch - literally.
I come back and watch this every so often, just to see the vet get the great news! Makes me happy to see!
To have served your country...rescued God knows how many people from injuries or worse...this is the kind of 'gift' that you wish for men like him❤️❤️'
I’ll watch this every so often & it just warms my cold little heart. I love the fact that it’s the original owner & that all he was doing was buying a well built watch.
I am so ecstatically happy for this veteran!!!
And thank you for your service to our country!
❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤
Looked like the dude got laid out by the antique roadshow holy spirit.
Praise Jesus!
Amen
Lol omg 😆
Lmao 😂👍
Lol, OMG, too funny
love this guys sense of humor, especially for his age. what a legend
Love seeing a common man get what he deserves for keeping something so pristine
Men like this ain't so common anymore...
@Daniel Garrett I'm 29.
I rest my case...
This humble man deserves his price and the tag that goes with it. Thank you for your service. 🙏
Love to see these types of segments. Older folks who servered their country, endured the horrors of war and then something as amazing as this happens to them. Good stuff.
That guy is a legend lived his story brave man doing that job he deserves every cent.
This is simply astonishing how an old watch can gain that much value. So happy for that man. And what a unique reaction! Ha. The appraiser thought he just had a heart attack!
Got me thinking .. maybe I should buy some watches now and hold them for a long time
Rick: it’s been out in the sunlight for 20 minutes so how about 50 bucks? I’m taking all the risk here
*ricks face becomes sweaty and red*
Come back to this video from time to time, because it makes me happy to see this.
Our government can't take care of our veterans but by God Rolex can
The government will take care of him by giving him a big tax bill when he sells the watch.
Trevor Hutcheson ,
My neighbor lost both legs from Afghanistan and he can’t say enough positive things about how he’s taking care of.
Hello how are you. Hope things are all good for you. Not sure. What this I a all about @@santamonicasurferxxzz2733
Ted Witcher ,
You mentioned the government doesn’t take care of our veterans. As I stated, my neighbor who lost both legs would disagree with your statement. He’s very thankful how the government takes care of him
Afghan war is several decades later. They are still living vets who deal with agent orange and still never received a penny from the government... his time in the military was wayyyyy different then today's standard. Many ppl had to suffer after war with absolutely nothing. Even with your neighbors positive experience many vets still commit suicide over the lack of care they receive today... he is obviously one of the lucky ones
I was so happy to see it. This man deserve all the best in the world after everything he has given 🙏⌚ Wishing him a happy retirement 😎
I’ve watched this like 4 times. Never gets old ❤
Edit- lol I have a comment here from 2 years ago 😂
Can we go ahead and get Jeff Bridges to play this man in a movie about his life?
That's a good one!
He bought a watch and kept it locked up for 40+ years, not a very exciting movie lol
You better do it quickly
@@Carl-uv9bv Maybe if he kept it like Christopher Walken in Pulp Fiction did ;-)