Best Moment: Rolex Oyster Cosmograph & Documentation, ca. 1971 | ANTIQUES ROADSHOW | PBS

#19. The appraisal that floored our guest...literally!

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The man spent his time in service defusing mines and un-exploded ordnance. I could not think of a more deserving person to have this sort of discovery. Hats off! Happy for you and everyone you have had a positive effect on.

[Bangerang]

"I said a watch LIKE yours." He delivered that line like a boss, this is awesome.

[abolishwelfare]

Somebody’s retirement just became a lot more comfortable. Congrats to this gentleman.

[kelvinchan]

He took care of the watch for half of his life. And now, the watch is going to take care of him for the rest of his life.

[TeddyBaldassarre]

This has become my favorite clip on the internet. Love seeing what appears to be a humble vet get the surprise of a lifetime. Just awesome.

[CollectorChronicles]

Seems like a chill dude who is still young at heart and hasn’t let life beat him down. Good on you, brother. 👍

[roederlicous]

What a respectful host as well. He lets the guest finish his story and about the watch, and closes it off by thanking him for his service.

[alexandriaocasio-smollett]

Am I the only one who is just as impressed by both the incredible physical shape of this man(who’s probably about 70 years old and can freely throw himself on the ground and get right back up), as well as his general disposition and lighthearted demeanor? It’s amazing. It is something one cannot place a price tag on.

[jarheade]

I love to see a veteran that has good fortune go his way.

[landrec]

This is TV gold right here.

Appraiser is well-informed and really builds this story perfectly. When he says "I said a watch like yours" almost angrily, 10/10. The hippie veteran is gold too. Perfect character dynamics with these two fellas.

[HuckleberryMoon]

Is anyone else just over the moon happy for this guy? Something about him had me clapping by the end.

[JonnoPlays]

This was absolutely one of the best antique road show clips of all time. Still gives me a lot of joy to hear his story.

[ilovebrandnewcarpets]

The way he says "I'm not done yet" is SO boss level

[TridentCapital]

That humble Air Force veteran is a rich man - even without the watch.

[JamesAH]

“Can’t thank you enough for bringing me one of the greatest watches to ever see on antiques roadshow, and thank you very much for your service” a nice touch.

[JamieMckaye]

Almost brought me to tears, it’s people like this that deserve wonderful things like this to happen to them. Enjoy life, my dude.

[johnmurray]

What's so cool about this is that he thought so highly of the watch that, when he did purchase it, he couldn't bring himself to wear it. Just an absolute appreciation and pride in what he had purchased for himself. Thank you for your service.

[dobermanpac]

Every once in awhile a very deserving Soul gets a piece of happiness here on Earth.
Here’s such a Soul.

[jimjones]

I love that the appraiser let the guy tell his story, and asked him several questions. It made the final outcome a lot more satisfying.

[ybab-j]

it’s so beautiful watching the appraiser in the first couple minutes when he knows what it’s worth and is learning how much the guy deserves it