🥇 BANNER The Find of a Lifetime: Found! Ladies Diamond Rolex Watch

[detectahead]

Hi all! Went to one of my hunting spots for a little enjoyment of our favorite hobby. A misty fog was hanging over the river like a blanket in the early morn. This was usual because of the coldness of the water and believe me you knew it recovering your first target. I was getting the norm, small pieces of foil, the wings of pull tabs, balls of aluminum and can tops. I was using my Tesoro Bandido U Max II with discrimination set at 2. Of course every sound is sought after until found. There are outcroppings of rocks in the river that act as catch areas for "goodies". As I was making my way through the course of rocks I find many a treasure just by "eyeballing". Knives, sunglasses, cameras, watches, GoPros and even rings on occasion. Any area where I can put the coil in between the rocks, even at an angle I do. I got a good strong signal at one these spots and started to dig. The water was already a foot deep and by the time I got the target another foot through gravel, rock and sand. I didn't think much of it at first just another watch. It appeared like one of those cheap Wally watches for young girls with a circle of diamonds around the dial. My vision is poor up close like anyone else my age and I need reading glasses. "Just another watch" and put it in my junk side of my bag. I continued on for 2 more hours with not much more to show for my efforts except some sunglasses. I returned to the car and started to unload and take off my gear. My glasses were laying in the console so I put them on and pulled the watch out. Rolex stood out right away with the familiar crown above. I thinking, "No way!" I looked it over closer, oyster perpetual, Rolex all over the band! I couldn't contain myself started doing the happy dance with a few fist jabs for never giving up! I've always thought that one of these days I was gonna find something good!
I took it to a reputable diamond and watch dealer here in my area. Although there was some damaged due to the length of time in the drink I had all repairs done then a certified appraisal.
Appraisal Value: $9,500
Over 3.5 total carrot wt
Diamond color: H
Clarity: VSI

My wife and I are still not sure if we will sell or keep it. Of course you know what she wants to do! Lol! It does fit her perfect!

Thanks everyone for looking and I hope you make your find of a lifetime!

Detectahead

 

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[Captain Caveman]

Ok. I'm a genius! I figured out how to banner vote and did so on this thread. Good luck on the banner!!!

 

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[Carolina Tom]

Congrats on a really sweet find. Nice to see something like that come out of NC. Very well done.

 

[G.I.B.]

Very nice- these finds come along once in a lifetime (for most anyhow)

Congratulations!

I'm happy it turned out genuine!

 

[detectahead]

Rolex watch: Before and after

The pics show the watch on my jeans after getting back to the car. The last it's present state.

I appreciate everyone's comments!
Don't want to make big deal out of it. Right place, right time swing n the coil!

 

[Irishgoldhound]

A big find is a big deal. How many people get to say they found 10 grand on the ground. Watch looks great now. Congrats again!

 

[Hydro Man]

Nice restoration, looks great!
Put down that detector for a minute and walk around like a boss!

 

[biggmike]

Beautiful!!!!! That's why we do it. Congrats again

 

[signal]

did you have to do anything special to clean it up? Came out real nice!

 

[BIGSCOTT]

Great find!! Congrat's, That model is called the presidential and is their top of the line.

 

[lookindown]

Man that thing cleaned up nice...beautiful score.

 

[detectahead]

Great find!! Congrat's, That model is called the presidential and is their top of the line.

Thanks for that info!

 

[WaterWalker]

I am super glad the watch turned out to be a real Rolex.
Not many can say then have found such a treasure.
YES for a banner.

 

[OBN]

Now that all the smoke has cleared...Very Nice find..Big Congrads!! Banner Vote...sent

 

[detectahead]

did you have to do anything special to clean it up? Came out real nice!

Not really, just elbow grease!

 

[Terry Soloman]

If you take it to a Rolex dealer, they can tell you who the original owner is.

 

[The Urban Prospector]

What a wonderful experience I am sure. Congratulations!

 

[Diggin Dave]

Now that's a nice find, congrats!!

 

[hamiddetecting]

Very Nice!! Congratulations!!

 

[lookindown]

This watch should be on the banner.

 

[biggmike]

This watch should be on the banner.

I think when people started saying FAKE that a lot of viewers took for granted that it was and went away and didn't vote. This is a $10,000 find and about as rare as it gets. If there was never any question of it's authenticity (like there shouldn't have been) when Detectahead said it was real then it would be up there. It will be a shame if it doesn't make it.... Cmon Mods..... We all know it should be up there. His post kinda of got hijacked and it's not fair. Hopefully you can make an exception here and do the right thing....