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Topic:	[Bob's] Apollo 14 Ocean Recovery GMT (Nov 2023)

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Your Reply: HTML is ON UBB Code is ON Smilies Legend	[QUOTE]Originally posted by Robert Pearlman: [B]Bob's Watches release <blockquote><font size="+0">[b]Apollo 14 Ocean Recovery GMT[/b]</font> November 10, 2023 - November 14, 2023 No Reserve, No Buyer's premium Proudly showcased in our auction is a Rolex GMT-Master 1675, an exquisite piece from the collection of Retired Navy Captain, Thomas Francis Finley Jr. Beyond its inherent value as a vintage Rolex, this watch tells the story of an American hero. It's a narrative woven with significant moments in history, such as the Apollo 14 recovery mission where Tom played an integral role. Tom joined the Navy in October 1966 and piloted the H3 helicopter for a variety of special operations, including the retrieval of the astronauts from Apollo 14 after splashing down in the South Pacific Ocean on February 9, 1971. While on these missions, Tom wore this 1675 Rolex GMT-Master. <center><a href="http://www.collectspace.com/review/bobs_watches_apollo_14_ocean_recovery_gmt01-lg.jpg" target="AirLock"><img src="http://www.collectspace.com/review/bobs_watches_apollo_14_ocean_recovery_gmt01.jpg" width="400" height="267" border="0"></a></center> To enhance the lot's richness, accompanying the Rolex are personal items from Tom's storied Navy career. Imagine holding photos of him proudly wearing the GMT Master, or leafing through his flight log book earmarked with the details of the Apollo 14 mission. Be sure to browse items offered in <a href="https://www.bobswatches.com/auctions/apollo-14-ocean-recovery-gmt/vintage-rolex-gmt-master-1675" target="AirLock">Apollo 14 Ocean Recovery GMT auction</a>. But that's not all. This collection also houses Apollo 14 souvenirs, including a piece of skin from the Kitty Hawk spacecraft. A framed NASA photograph that captures Finley's helicopter above the Kitty Hawk during that iconic recovery. Dive further into the lot, and you'll discover a signed Underwater Demolition Team II pamphlet and Tom's cherished G1 flight jacket, issued in 1967. This jacket, worn frequently by Tom, carries traces of the past with swapped patches — a testament to its history. Every item in this lot not only adds monetary value but deepens the sentimental journey that the new owner will undoubtedly cherish.</blockquote>[/B][/QUOTE]
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<table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="600"><TR><td bgcolor="#000000"><TABLE BORDER=0 cellpadding=4 border=0 cellspacing=1 WIDTH="100%"><TR bgcolor="#660000"><TD COLSPAN=2><CENTER>T O P I C     R E V I E W</CENTER></TD></TR><TR bgcolor="#494949"><TD valign=top>Robert Pearlman</TD><TD>Bob's Watches release <blockquote>Apollo 14 Ocean Recovery GMTNovember 10, 2023 - November 14, 2023 No Reserve, No Buyer's premiumProudly showcased in our auction is a Rolex GMT-Master 1675, an exquisite piece from the collection of Retired Navy Captain, Thomas Francis Finley Jr. Beyond its inherent value as a vintage Rolex, this watch tells the story of an American hero. It's a narrative woven with significant moments in history, such as the Apollo 14 recovery mission where Tom played an integral role. Tom joined the Navy in October 1966 and piloted the H3 helicopter for a variety of special operations, including the retrieval of the astronauts from Apollo 14 after splashing down in the South Pacific Ocean on February 9, 1971. While on these missions, Tom wore this 1675 Rolex GMT-Master.<center><a href="http://www.collectspace.com/review/bobs_watches_apollo_14_ocean_recovery_gmt01-lg.jpg" target="AirLock"><img src="http://www.collectspace.com/review/bobs_watches_apollo_14_ocean_recovery_gmt01.jpg" width="400" height="267" border="0"></a></center>To enhance the lot's richness, accompanying the Rolex are personal items from Tom's storied Navy career. Imagine holding photos of him proudly wearing the GMT Master, or leafing through his flight log book earmarked with the details of the Apollo 14 mission. Be sure to browse items offered in <a href="https://www.bobswatches.com/auctions/apollo-14-ocean-recovery-gmt/vintage-rolex-gmt-master-1675" target="AirLock">Apollo 14 Ocean Recovery GMT auction</a>.But that's not all. This collection also houses Apollo 14 souvenirs, including a piece of skin from the Kitty Hawk spacecraft. A framed NASA photograph that captures Finley's helicopter above the Kitty Hawk during that iconic recovery. Dive further into the lot, and you'll discover a signed Underwater Demolition Team II pamphlet and Tom's cherished G1 flight jacket, issued in 1967. This jacket, worn frequently by Tom, carries traces of the past with swapped patches — a testament to its history. Every item in this lot not only adds monetary value but deepens the sentimental journey that the new owner will undoubtedly cherish.</blockquote></TD></TR><TR bgcolor="#333333"><TD valign=top>TLIGuy</TD><TD>Most excellent Robert. Thanks for the link. This is definitely one to watch.What a great watch and history.</TD></TR><TR bgcolor="#494949"><TD valign=top>Robert Pearlman</TD><TD>For record keeping, the watch sold for $25,900 (after 12 bids).</TD></TR><TR bgcolor="#333333"><TD valign=top>TLIGuy</TD><TD>I was not expecting anything astronomical from with this auction but I did think it would have brought a bit more in the end. There have been lots of articles recently on the softening of the vintage Rolex market. That may have played a bit into the results. That, and I don’t think it got the reach to enough bidders. </TD></TR></TABLE></td></tr></table>

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