Another man’s trash is truly, another man’s treasure.

Take the example of a Rolex watch posted at ebay with the opening bid of $9.95. Little did the seller, who bought the watch at a Navy Exchange 50 years ago realize the value of his timepiece. The final bid? $66,100. Ohhh-em-Geee!

The watch, a rare “Bond” Rolex Submariner Ref 5510, the same model Sean Connery wore in Dr. No, Goldfinger, and Thunderball, is the rarest of the rare among watch collectors.

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