1963 Rolex GMT Master | McNay Art Museum, Hr 2 | ANTIQUES ROADSHOW | PBS

To replace or not to replace original parts? Learn more from expert Kevin Zavian in this appraisal of a 1963 Rolex GMT Master at McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, TX.
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[@jasons4209]

You can tell how proud she is of her husband. That’s great to see.

[@PiranhaJaw22]

is it really??

[@addlemm44]

@@PiranhaJaw22 what is wrong with you people?

[@AndySaenz]

That’s real love.

[@jonsiewert6893]

I love how she said "we" are retired military. She seems like a wonderful woman.

[@Paul-hk7ue]

seems more proud of herself.......she never had a job is my guess

[@callumairlie615]

She’s worth 1 million times more than the watch. She’s absolutely golden

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

👍😁👍

[@bjay4u280]

She should put her Memory DNA juices in a bottle, in give it to the ones whom has lost theirs. She's gorgeous n perfect.

[@kasiawozniak1114]

The Absolute Opposite of what you say.....

[@chopin65]

Really? 😒 All that money grubbing talk about "community property" put me off. Like any woman, she perforns her wifely duties with the added bitterness of old love.

[@GiantsWS]

@@chopin65 Yep - a lot of simps and c.ucks in these comments. This old bat needs to be taken down a notch or two, and know her place.

[@kbcoop3249]

She seems like she would’ve been a great wife for her husband all those years.

[@jgeur]

and yet he did two tours in the nam....hmmmmm

[@AndySaenz]

I want to marry a woman like her, she looks and sounds like a great lady. 😍❤️

[@johnready630]

Seems a bit to interested in cashing in her husbands stuff.

[@eddiejaimess]

@@johnready630 yeah I noticed that too but maybe she was just fascinated by the appraisal as well, it’s nice knowing you have something valuable

[@jamesjoseph1249]

You don't want to hear about how he got that watch out of Vietnam

[@shahrul1962]

Pulp Fiction?

[@AnyFactor]

😂😂😂

[@nickwheeler1652]

He'ld be damned if he let some slope take his sons birthright. So he hid it in the one place he knew they wouldn't find it

[@Just_Wasting_My_Time]

Robert Duval played her husband in Apocalypse Now. (Just Joking)

[@triple_gem_shining]

Panana is south America you doofus

[@RabbitTeaPot]

I’m not even 15 seconds into this one & I already love her! “It’s my husbands but Texas is a community state so I figure it’s mine too!” Hahaha

[@ssj2camaro21]

Yeah i stopped too and watch it again lol

[@michaelfleming8490]

She actually said “community property state,” referring to State law in Texas (which is one of nine community property states in the US) which says that all marital assets are jointly owned.

[@scbane]

Thank God she served in the military to earn the money to buy it. 🙄

[@Moneymannn02]

Kinda seems like entitlement to me ..

[@RabbitTeaPot]

@@Moneymannn02 she's having a laugh... We are allowed to do that you know.

[@dbcopper10]

Kevin is one of the top appraisers on that show. He tempers his enthusiasm with a knowledge of his field, and has a great bedside manner. Always learn something new watching him.

[@philhashey9651]

Who knew Dennis Farina was that knowledgeable on Rolex watches

[@WatchReporter]

Is he a "friend of ours"? or a friend of yours?

[@SchwarzeWitwe2]

@@WatchReporter He's an actor. No longer with us, but I enjoyed his stint on the original Law & Order.

[@ajc5869]

My dad has worn his fathers 1968 GMT master everyday since he was 22 it’s still stunning and perfect

[@maxx_vdv4960]

I'd definitely recommend a service tho

[@bobsmithinson2050]

Without a service, all those gears and jewels are grinding away with little to no lubrication. Think of a car going an extreme period of time with little to no oil (old oil too). I too recommend getting that puppy serviced ASAP if it’s being used/worn still. Poor thing is screaming for help, but no one can hear it😭😂

[@ajc5869]

@@bobsmithinson2050 it is serviced yearly, do not worry

[@nspinicelli]

Yearly? I’d do every 5 years. The more it’s serviced, the more risk that fasteners could get worn out. Like the little screws.

[@craenor]

I've worn my father's early 80s Oyster Perpetual Datejust in stainless steel with a jubilee bracelet since 1992.

[@patriciawickholm3617]

This darling woman is delightful and warmed my heart!! Thank you darling for your sacrifice and service over the many years. Can't help but wonder how many times he was "deployed" as we call it now.

[@heaven-is-real]

Wow this guy has seen some action. For Vietnam, the 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry participated in such pivotal battles as the Ia Drang Valley, Khe Sahn, Binh Dinh, and Quang Tri. The Squadron was the first unit of the 1st Cavalry Division to capture North Vietnamese Soldiers with C Troop taking three prisoners on 30 October near Pleiku.

[@dobermanpac1064]

hr 777 I’m sure he loved the smell of napalm in the morning 😎

[@amandawhisnant622]

My mother's first cousin's husband died in la Drang in 1965

[@marjolewis9405]

Is her husband hal Moore?

[@fredocuomo9684]

Rolex: we fixed it! Appraiser: it is now worth half! 🤦‍♂️

[@closer71]

John Lester I did the same thing with my triple six Sea Dweller. They wanted to change the bezel insert and dial. So I left and took it to an authorized service center where they just tuned up the movement and returned it UNPOLISHED.

[@gilessteve]

@@closer71 Good move.

[@billybodacious2337]

If that watch could talk I bet it would have some interesting stories to tell.

[@billbrooks9088]

Ya worth more than money that's 4 sure!!!! priceless!!!!

[@stevorobo692]

Hubby doesn't wipe or wash his hands.

[@americanmutt2901]

It cant talk but it can tell you the time..

[@matteowatteo1296]

Kevin is hilarious. He's great. I remember him appraising a ring or bracelet or something. Lots of diamonds..... he said you got roughly 12 carats of "goods". So NYC. So awesome 👌.

[@lapew10]

1st of the 9th? Was he Lt. Col. Kilgore? "It smells like, victory"

[@PeterDavid7KQ201]

You stole my line lol

[@aaronpaul06]

She is such a joy!

[@summerrr1]

She stole her husbands watch...

[@mauriceclemens3286]

aaronpaul06 She looks like Lady Bird Johnson.

[@Sturnburn772]

@@summerrr1 Bro shut up

[@InuitInua]

What great history with that piece! It makes it priceless.

[@RipperFromYT]

No it makes it worth about $8000 bux.

[@joshs3916]

The owner of that watch - total badass

[@SuperFlowback]

It’s crazy to me how good most older peoples memory is. My grandma is 94 and she can remember everything since she was a child

[@chelseafcrocks82]

They didn't smoke weed as kids like we all did haha

[@gasstationpeanuts1814]

I think it's because they a.) kept journals more often, which reinforces key memories, and b.) didn't have smartphones/computers cramming more and more useless--and quickly forgotten--information into their heads on a daily basis.

[@AndyCutright]

​@@gasstationpeanuts1814 Man, you got a crazy perspective. You gotta be well less than 40. She's not that old. They had television in the '60's. They had tons of vacuous media like Billboard, Ladies' Home Journal, Reader's Digest, etc. Adults in the '60's and '70's weren't writing journals and studying serious subjects in their spare time. They were serving fondue, and throwing Tupperware parties. You know why folks like her still have sharp minds? She didn't drink heavily basically. Clearly didn't overeat. Probably didn't smoke either. Look at her face. For an 80 year old, she's got great skin. Probably didn't lead a sedentary life style.

[@tommypetraglia4688]

I grew up in Queens NY and my cousin Vinny Bruno from the Bronx sounded just like this guy and he always showed up with 3 watches on each wrist and a couple of more down by his feet

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Wearing a trench coat too I'm sure.

[@respecttheface7152]

MY DAD WAS ALSO IN VIET NAM 3RD MARINE'S. 1968 THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE TO 🇺🇸

[@amandawhisnant622]

Thank you for your father's service. 💪🎖

[@burney7418]

I love the history and the story of this watch.

[@eizol568]

We salute you Sir for your service. 🫡

[@aumkar2]

Kevin is a legend with great taste in watches.

[@dabaglady]

Shes a doll glad shes proud of her family

[@scny9142]

Love these contrasting accents

[@AndySaenz]

I LOVE the blue and red bezel! This is a great watch!

[@ezebro]

The lady reminds me of that old lady from the titanic movie...

[@AheadTAMADrummer]

Gloria Stuart.. RIP

[@seanmaxwell3319]

Revered for her story telling abilities

[@mikewasfaret9563]

I have my dad's Omega that made two tours in Vietnam. He was a helicopter crew chief/ door gunner.

[@m.b.g.musicproduction9658]

What a great lady...............and married to an amazing man, ..................Thank you for your service Sir!

[@shannon7882]

She is so well-spoken, very intelligent woman.

[@VladimirLadev]

Well she is just a doll and a sweetheart. Great video.

[@GeorgeBridgetower]

He: Everyone at AR thanks him for his service She, thinking: Only 50 years too late after he and other Vietnam veterans were treated shabbily upon their return and for decades after.

[@blueberrycobbler]

GeorgeBridgetower 😴🙄

[@cloudsparrow7729]

I could listen to them both all day.

[@Trottotrot]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE LT. COL. They dont make like you anymore. You fought with pride and heart which these boys lack today!

[@earthangel8730]

What a judgemental thing to say. Oh. And you're wrong.

[@brandomichaelson4094]

Okay, I could watch this lady speak all day. She's completely captivating!

[@thewristwatchexperience8153]

She's a lot of fun - what a lady, and that watch, it has a great history if only it could talk.

[@dougm659]

Ooh, my birth year watch...would love that!

[@Mr.M1STER]

Big lesson for sure. Never send your watch in for a "service" if it is an old collectible watch. They will replace all of the old, collectible parts and then you have a watch worth less. If your old watch has a banged up bezel, damaged bracelet, scuff on the glass.....leave it alone.

[@kevinngomez5451]

Good call some people are not educated as you and I. That’s why people should do their homework

[@donuts24]

Brilliant!! Love her and the story!!

[@RevanHorner]

She's wonderful

[@ej2333]

I love the McNay! Can't wait to go back after all this is over.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Wow. Military guys got GOOD advice about Rolex back then. This is the 3rd Rolex from a Vet I've seen on here that really paid off.

[@bighands69]

Rolex after WW2 offered discount watches to veterans for their service in WW2. When Allied troops were captured and held in German prisoner of war camps they would get their watches stolen by the germans. And they had no way of telling time when planning escapes. Rolex at a risk to itself with the aid of the red cross smuggled Rolex watches into the camps for the troops. My grandfather post WW2 bought a service Rolex and he for the rest of his life swore by Rolex and gave me a 1950s Submariner variation. When I went into service my self he bought me one as a gift. They had a reputation among military personnel and adventurers. Both Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary had military service.

[@cdc194]

Watch the movement of the second hand. Even 60 years later it still glides instead of ticking, that's how you know a watch is quality.

[@yugiunboxer888]

Rolex worth thousands, and her? She’s priceless.

[@GR-gq1us]

And the lesson is: servicing the watch at Rolex not only will cost you a fortune but also will cut the potential future return when you sell the watch ahead on time

[@hugedickerinokripperino5299]

GR just gotta tell them wat to do. One of the first things a collector will ask about is service history.

[@JA51711]

Thank you for your service

[@USA79999]

Time when Rolex was actually worn and used day to day 👍

[@ronniekray1984]

Ray still are

[@GhostJJJ]

Rolex are still a everyday watch. I wear mine everyday.

[@myscrnnm]

They still are. Rolex sports watches with the Oyster case aren't dress watches.

[@Bamsebrakar2011]

I wear my GMT Master every day, and have done so since it was new in 1996, except when it has been in for servicing.

[@gilessteve]

NEVER send a vintage watch back to Rolex for servicing. They are clueless.

[@LG-kl3co]

Not really clueless. Their thought process is it should be restored to the best condition it can be and if that means fitting new parts, so be it. Your take ( and mine) is the originality needs to be preserved...warts and all.

[@christianhardwick6530]

Sweet Home San Antone !!

[@tusmaniandevil]

I recon the watch could still do double that’s right? Even with all the service parts and all. The fact that the service record is present makes it much more transparant and is actually quite a cool extra gimmick. Also sold by first owner. Would have been cool to see periodically correct hands tho :)

[@dereks66]

A Real American Hero wore this bad boy.

[@rudyvasquez4512]

Not some punk stock broker/ banker , I'll take this watch any day !

[@martin7955]

What a woman and her husband is a special guy , total respect to them both respect from ireland.

[@TheAsylum100]

Never ever send a vintage Rolex back to them for service, they will replace all worn for new knocking the value to nothing

[@jasond8477]

Not to mention keeping those parts for themselves!

[@gmshadowtraders]

I think Rolex are a bunch of criminal bastards. They stole that lady's watch and replaced it with junk. They should be brought to court and charged.

[@itsalgud1459]

gmshadowtraders Yes, those terrible criminals repaired that watch. We should send all these kinds of criminals to jail, like people that fix old cars. There’s not Rolexes responsibility to worry About the value, that’s up to the owner. Rolexes responsibility is to repair the watch as best they can.

[@roywebb-pullman1496]

"they will make your watch function like it was new, for a fraction of the cost of a new watch" geez sounds like a terrible deal. Secondary market weirdos praising vintage over function.

[@edmondlau511]

I read they don’t return old parts because they don’t want people to sell the parts and devalue the brand. Is that true? Never owned a Rolex and likely never will so I have no direct experience with that.

[@leodoro8877]

An old moment for me, Alpha Troop 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, 1981-1983.

[@briggyb]

I am enamored with her. This might be my favourite clip of Antiques Roadshow.

[@stangable5564]

brigmund freud go ask her on a date at the hop.

[@briggyb]

@@stangable5564 don't know that she'd want to date a 40 year old married woman with 5 kids. 😊

[@TexasGTO]

I wish I were as proud about myself as she is about her husband.

[@bighands69]

Go and do something with your life. It is the way you can feel proud.

[@echochambers8418]

Rick from pawn stars”It has replacement parts and It will sit in my shop,I’ll give you 50.00.Im taking all the risk”.

[@sinjon]

I love her. She’s so animated

[@jsnyder0512]

Awesome story and watch.

[@lildan419r2]

Dude looks like a old school gangster lol

[@lapamful]

Not even Warren Buffet manages to get a return of 6,500%! 🤣 I love this lady

[@tylermurch7891]

Thats not true. Look at Geico which Buffett has owned for decades.

[@luccardi.]

lapamful you forget inflation. 150 was a lot of money back then

[@kylematthews891]

God I love this lady. Bet she was a catch back in her day..

[@wanderingtexan854]

She is a doll. And thank her husband for her service

[@frankmurray3428]

The Rolex building is still at 2651 N Harwood St in Dallas

[@pilfered1685]

Lt. Col, we call him "hero".

[@runescapebanker]

I think an auction would tell a very different tale. Like 2 times what he said. 2 tours in Vietnam, even w replacement bezel, what a killer watch. Just like Magnums!

[@Yshtola.]

Stories are more interesting than the item itself alot of times

[@brucebergeron9378]

I absolutely loved her! She could pass for Phyllis Diller's younger sister

[@jontest5718]

The value of the watch falls under the category of priceless. Disregard the valuation and adorn that it was used as it was intended and saw the world and combat and service.

[@ditryjerztrooper4915]

I would be willing to bet this individual is Lt Col John Stockton or as some folks have seen him portrayed as in Apocalypse Now as Lt Col Kilgore by Robert Duval.

[@chrisH-uv5wx]

That guy is light on his estimate even with replaced parts

[@ianglastonberry2110]

And exactly how long have you been appraising antique watches?

[@iamwindchakra]

Oh how sweet she is!

[@ListerMotorsports]

I still have my 84 16760 fat lady f series. My fav piece

[@Jamesnebula]

Heart jumped when he said 8 million range, but that is production numbers

[@dbaider9467]

I have heard before that a Rolex service actually devalues the watch. Strange but true.

[@Big_M_Race_Ace]

I could listen to this woman talk all night 👍

[@andrewherbert8125]

I think her husband has for many years, lol :)

[@exdus235]

Hopefully her younger relatives will get her on video telling all her family history and life's story. Her husband too. Charming, delightful woman. Thanks to them both for their service.

[@rudyvasquez4512]

@@andrewherbert8125 oh he did more than just talk to her wink wink

[@mauriceclemens3286]

Here it is 2023 and I’ll bet it’s worth a lot more than back when this was recorded.

[@Panthers1521]

She must have been in entertainment. She’s a natural in front of the camera.

[@harryvanderveen773]

Where I come from we say that she talks too much

[@Panthers1521]

Harry van der Veen lol

[@frozenlake1215]

Dennis Farina is such a nice appraiser

[@1SaG]

Just FYI ... according to the inflation calculator, $150 from 1963 would be $1,250 today. So it wasn't exactly a cheap watch back then, but certainly way more affordable than a current GMT Master II in 2020.

[@davidjacobs8558]

do they still sell Rolex at the PX ?

[@bighands69]

@1SaG That inflation figure that you quoted does not take into account purchasing power of the era as a whole. That $150 watch would have been 1 to 2 weeks salary for the average person and today that Rolex could be about 20% to 50% of a yearly salary.

[@oddities-whatnot]

My boss in 1989 gave me two of his Cartier watches to get serviced in London. I took them home as was going on the train next day, put them in a drawer under my socks and went to the pub. I found out a few years later that my mums house insurance wouldn't have covered them. Worth about £27000 in total at the time, guess quite pricey in those days.

[@pauldalkie8366]

What a truly delightful lady

[@lovelyshirl]

This woman is fab. So full of life!

[@VonDutchNL]

What a wonderful lady.

[@whoisvahid]

This watch got a history, and that's the most important thing to me if i had the money to buy it.

[@cherylbarnard5621]

She's so feisty, I love her!

[@denisSwe]

nice piece :)

[@zerocoolcat]

So, Dennis Farina is alive and working at AR?!

[@jimpettit6310]

So that's an original " Pepsi " Rolex. Holy moly

[@danielmiller6405]

What an amazing woman!

[@Miadolph]

This woman is fabulous

[@shellyrae9281]

What a delightful lady!

[@acheface]

She's a feisty lady.

[@jjj3627]

Seniors have the sharpest minds... Handle them with care

[@EvelcyclopS]

America has such a hard on for the military

[@geo6519]

what a story :)

[@artggonzales]

I think he is incorrect about the serial number. It should be in the 800K not 8 million. I have the exact model with pointy crown guards and it’s in the 800K range. In 1953 when Rolex hit 999,999 pieces instead of going into the millions with the serial numbers they started over at 100K. It wasn’t until 1964/65 did Rolex just hit a million with the revised serial number system and from that point forward kept progressing the serial numbers. That is my understanding.

[@jimmysplit7729]

Arthur G. Gonzales you’re 100% right mate, 8 million serial is 1983

[@artggonzales]

Jimmy split 77 thanks for confirming! I was starting to second guess my information. My serial begins with 875XXX. I can’t imagine Rolex producing 7 million plus that same year after mine was produced.

[@bealightinthisdarkworld8225]

Reminds me of the watch from "Pulp Fiction"

[@TheVoiceblast]

I love her voice

[@AnyFactor]

US army should have handed out Rolex watches as retirement fund 😖🙄