Found a Rolex Watch today in about 2ft of water and it was still running, took it to the jeweler and he said its a $6000 watch what a great find.......
I will post some pics once it comes back from the jeweler as I wanted to have it cleaned as the bracelet was all black along with the case.He said that it will polish out just like new. One other thing not sure if you all do intros or not but I live in White Rock British Columbia which is a beautiful beach community.
The owner can be found from the serial number. I think it's under the strap pin. Since it was still running, then it was lost not more than 48 hours when you found it. Rolex's don't have batteries.
I should have been a little clearer this watch has been in the water a very long time and when I pulled it out I gave it a quick clean and wound it and it started to work and was still running days later when I took it to the jeweler.
My guess is that it has been in the water for at least a year. I also know where to locate serial numbers and have done so.