Surfer finds rare Rolex at the bottom of the ocean
Published on Jun 13, 2023 at 5:17 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jun 14, 2023 at 2:18 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
An Australian surfer named Matt Cuddihy has retrieved a rare Rolex Submariner from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.
Despite its terrible condition, the watch is still potentially worth a huge amount of money.
Matt took to Instagram to share the news of his sea-debris-encrusted find.
“I was just snorkeling around the same areas I normally go to in Noosa [in Queensland, Australia] when I noticed a Rolex Submariner with its band caught under a rock,” Matt said.
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Let’s start with the good news.
First and foremost, the watch still works.
This will probably come as no surprise to watch collectors because Rolex watches are famous for being pretty much bombproof.
And there’s more good news because some of the debris came off when Matt washed the watch.
And now for the bad news.
Matt says the watch smells terrible and, more importantly, he says the crown is jammed.
“It technically stills tell the time,” Matt explained. “But not in my time zone.”
It’s unclear whether Matt intends to sell it or keep it, but either way, the watch still needs a lot of work done to it.
A timepiece such as this one comprises hundreds of minute components.
Each component will have to be cleaned and oiled individually, or replaced, and this will have to be done by a Rolex-approved watchmaker.
Speaking of which, it would also be a good idea to have it authenticated.
Based on what we can see, the watch appears to be a Ref. 14060 (above), a rare no-date iteration of the Submariner from the 1990s.
At today’s market value, a Submarine 14060 in good condition is worth around $10,000.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
