I found a Rolex and some glass too of course

[diggummup]

The watch-
Unfortunately, only the band is a Rolex. I bought this a couple weeks back but never posted it. The watch is a Lord Elgin Aquamaster (60's-70's?) in working condition. Maybe worth $50. The band is a Rolex Crocodile with 18k buckle clasp. $250 maybe, only because it has an extra hole punched in the band. I guess the previous owner was a very small person. I can barely fit it on my wrist in the last hole but that's always the case.




Here are some more of my finds-



Pictured are 3 insulators, 2 Whithall Tatum's on either end and a AM TEL & TEL Co. in the middle. I also picked up a few tomato crate labels and the Victorian advertising trade card to go with them.



Last but not least are a few pieces of Fenton including an opalescent green basket and two amethyst (wisteria?) hobnail opalescent tumblers. Must be pretty rare, I can't find a match to the tumblers anywhere. These have hobnails on the bottoms too. Might not even be Fenton. Maybe Hobbs? Still researching.

Thanks for looking.

 

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[tlowery04]

i think those tumblers might be shades

 

[panthermartin]

Great finds! I wanna go hunt with you!

 

[diggummup]

i think those tumblers might be shades

Wouldn't they have a hole in either end or at least a slight curve to the open end for affixing it to the lamp? Similar to this- http://www.johnsonslampshop.com/product-p/sac1748.htm
I found them in the kitchen cabinet over top the refrig., sometimes it helps to be tall.

 

[Iron Patch]

You'll no doubt do well on the strap, but maybe really well if it was issued on an early watch and you find the right buyer who has the watch. A little research could be worth it.

I assume there's no other additional numbers, and too bad it's not a bracelet with the model # engraved into it. I know my watches I can date both the head and bracelets... and it's funny, after owing one for many months I discovered the dealer sold me the old version of the bracelet on the new edition of the watch... which I had him correct... but it shows you how the companies do keep track of this stuff. But a leather strap with a tang buckle will obviously be harder to figure out. I guess the obvious starting point would be to see if you can find one for sale.

PS: You can probably find a good used band and sell the watch at a decent profit too, as I assume you paid very little for it.

 

[diggummup]

You'll no doubt do well on the strap, but maybe really well if it was issued on an early watch and you find the right buyer who has the watch. A little research could be worth it.

I assume there's no other additional numbers, and too bad it's not a bracelet with the model # engraved into it. I know my watches I can date both the head and bracelets... and it's funny, after owing one for many months I discovered the dealer sold me the old version of the bracelet on the new edition of the watch... which I had him correct... but it shows you how the companies do keep track of this stuff. But a leather strap with a tang buckle will obviously be harder to figure out. I guess the obvious starting point would be to see if you can find one for sale.

PS: You can probably find a good used band and sell the watch at a decent profit too, as I assume you paid very little for it.

I've seen the bands on several different styled Rolex's. The only other marks are very faint and on the underside of the strap. Just remnants of the crown with Rolex of Geneva under that. Genuine Crocodile is also barely readable on the other piece. I think the money is going to be in the buckle itself. The strap itself has some creasing and it does have an extra hole (slightly off centered) fashioned into it. I only gave $10 for it. I probably have a nice vintage band to put on the watch to sell separately.

 

[apush]

You should do very well with the Rolex band. Your scores are great!
apush

 

[nsdq]

i like the watch and have a band that will fit it

 

[jerseyben]

When I first started lurking in the garage sales section, the first finds I ever admired were Diggum's. This post reminds me of those types of scores. Glad to see you are still sniffing out the good stuff. Congrats!

 

[acevillav]

Those insulators are way cool and cha - ching on the watch! Another outstanding score

 

[diggummup]

I usually pass on most insulators unless they are colored. I have sold a few of the Whithall Tatum's before so I know they are decent sellers. These 2 are in mint condition too, just a little scotch tape mark on the one. I still can's find anything on the tumblers though.

 

[bethnbijoux]

Not the same, but kind of similar, d'ya think?

FENTON OPALESCDENT HOBNAIL TUMBLER (Glass - Opalescent Glass) at Pamela Coates Antiques

Hmmm, upon further review, are the pieces actually marked Fenton?

Hobbs Brockunier & Co Cranberry Opalescent Hobnail Tumbler from yardsale-junkie on Ruby Lane

 

[diggummup]

The band sold for over $400.

 

[CladSpends2]

I don't usually reply with just an attaboy, but that was awesome, Diggum. That is a great score.

 

[Iron Patch]

The band sold for over $400.

That doesn't surprise me at all. Watch bands and bracelets are very pricey for the brand name watches. I'm sort of used to it now, but a few years ago a friend said he was buying one for a few hundred and I thought he was insane. But now I guess I'm insane too.