Written by the TrasureGuide for the exclusive use of the Treasure Beaches Report.
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| John Brooks Beach Tuesday Late Morning. |
I stopped at John Brook this morning. There were some interrupted cuts. The biggest cliffs were under two feet.
The tide was still fairly high. There were very few targets, but I didn't low on the slope because of the tide.
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| Walton Rocks Tuesday Around Noon. |
I then moved on to Walton Rocks. There were some small cuts and some larger ones that were not new.
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| Walton Rocks Tuesday. |
This small cut ran to the north for a good distance.
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| Walton Rocks Tuesday. |
The area shown above was scooped out months ago and has never filled back very much. Old sand is still not far under the newer sand.
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| Walton Rocks Tuesday. |
Above is an older cut and a newer smaller one.
A little in front of that are a few rocks sticking out. They've been visible for weeks.
My mix of finds today consisted mostly of modern coins - some older and some newer.
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Among some of the more valuable things you'll ever find are better watches. They are out there and they are frequently passed up by many detectorists because of the complex signals that will seldom be correctly identified, even with the help of a great detector and a great target ID system.
Among some of the more valuable things you'll ever find are better watches. They are out there and they are frequently passed up by many detectorists because of the complex signals that will seldom be correctly identified, even with the help of a great detector and a great target ID system.
Many of the watches you'll find are drowned or ruined. Others will still be good.
If you've been detecting for a good while, there is a possibility that you've found a Rolex or another fine brand. They don't come often, but they are out there and can be found if you are not discriminating too much. I've shown a couple Rolex finds in the past.
My first Rolex find was drowned.
I found a good article that explains how to identify valuable watches. Below is a little of that.
Key Takeaways: What Defines the Most Valuable Rolex Watches
| Factor | Why It Matters for Value |
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| Reference | Certain references (e.g., rare Daytona or sport models) anchor entire collecting categories. |
| Dial | Original dials, rare configurations, and untouched surfaces can drive dramatic premiums. |
| Material | Precious metals, gem-set executions, and discontinued materials elevate rarity. |
| Condition | Originality, unpolished cases, and matching components are critical at the top end. |
| Provenance | Ownership history, documentation, and notable context can transform a watch’s importance. |
| Production Rarity | Short production runs, transitional models, and factory anomalies create scarcity. |
| Market Position | Sport Rolex models with tool-watch heritage dominate collector demand. |
Here is the link for more about that.
The Anatomy of the Most Valuable Rolex Watches | Watches | Sotheby’s
Like everything else, there is a knack to finding watches. Part of it is not passing up complex signals. One good place to find watches is in the dop in front of swimming beaches when the dip is full of shells.
When I did a lot of water hunting, I found a lot of dive equipment, including dive watches, weights, knives, etc. Dive watches and knives sell well.
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| Surf Chart from SurgGuru.com. |
Looks like three to four feet for another day or so.
Good hunting,
Treasureguide@comcast.net