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OT Watch Gurus, would you pay $1200 for this Rolex? Update in OP
Posted on 2/28/16 at 5:21 pm
Posted on 2/28/16 at 5:21 pm
Sorry for fuzzy picture.
26 jewel
Does not work, chipped red paint, some scratches.
***Update***
With 3 days left, it is up to $2750 (plus buyer's premium)
26 jewel
Does not work, chipped red paint, some scratches.
***Update***
With 3 days left, it is up to $2750 (plus buyer's premium)
This post was edited on 3/11/16 at 11:41 pm
Posted on 2/28/16 at 5:22 pm to theantiquetiger
I wouldn't frick that with your dick.
Posted on 2/28/16 at 5:22 pm to theantiquetiger
Absolutely not. $450 tops
Posted on 2/28/16 at 5:23 pm to theantiquetiger
No but I don't care for watches
Posted on 2/28/16 at 5:25 pm to theantiquetiger
Do you know for a fact that it is legit? If I knew for a certainty that it was real, then I might consider it. If it was coming from someone I didn't know pretty well, I wouldn't pay 1200 for any Rolex for fear that it is a fake, especially since it doesn't work to check out the movements.
Posted on 2/28/16 at 5:26 pm to theantiquetiger
Cheap price, I wonder why it doesn't work. I'd be skeptical if it is real at that price.
This post was edited on 2/28/16 at 5:27 pm
Posted on 2/28/16 at 5:27 pm to theantiquetiger
No. Dont like the style. Wouldnt pay it anyway though.
Posted on 2/28/16 at 5:28 pm to Warfarer
It is legit at a very legit auction house. No bids on it yet. They estimate the value is $2000-$5000. Opening bid is $1000 with 20% buyers premium.
Posted on 2/28/16 at 5:31 pm to theantiquetiger
Depends. Old GMT's like that with the Pepsi bezel can easily run $4-5k. If it's a legit auction house, I'd get a ton of specific details regarding its condition and what needs repairing.
I would be very very leery about its originality. It may not be "fake" but it may be a frankenwatch.
I would be very very leery about its originality. It may not be "fake" but it may be a frankenwatch.
This post was edited on 2/28/16 at 5:34 pm
Posted on 2/28/16 at 5:38 pm to theantiquetiger
All it needs is a band, a dial, new bezel, new guts, and a new crystal and it is in perfect shape.
Posted on 2/28/16 at 5:39 pm to theantiquetiger
A non working Rolex for $1200 is a good deal if you know what you're getting. If you don't know what you're looking at, and you have to ask if it's a good deal, it probably is not.
I am a huge rolex sub mariner fan and consider myself to be somewhat knowledgeable, I think I would be concerned about buying that watch for $1200 unless I knew the specifics.
It's going to cost $700 just to get an overhaul from Rolex and that's assuming nothing inside is broken or needs to be replaced. Depending on what's causing it to not run, it could be as much as $3,000 not counting the basic overhaul cost.
To put it into perspective I just recently had my wifes 5513 non date repaired. It was $2400 just in parts alone....
I am a huge rolex sub mariner fan and consider myself to be somewhat knowledgeable, I think I would be concerned about buying that watch for $1200 unless I knew the specifics.
It's going to cost $700 just to get an overhaul from Rolex and that's assuming nothing inside is broken or needs to be replaced. Depending on what's causing it to not run, it could be as much as $3,000 not counting the basic overhaul cost.
To put it into perspective I just recently had my wifes 5513 non date repaired. It was $2400 just in parts alone....
Posted on 2/28/16 at 5:40 pm to VetteGuy
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All it needs is a band, a dial, new bezel, new guts, and a new crystal and it is in perfect shape.
Exactly. What would it cost to get it back right?
Posted on 2/28/16 at 5:41 pm to theantiquetiger
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Exactly. What would it cost to get it back right?
More than it's worth.
Posted on 2/28/16 at 5:44 pm to Walt OReilly
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but I don't care for watches
Very strange statement for a "watch guru"
Posted on 2/28/16 at 5:51 pm to theantiquetiger
It's hard to tell from the picture but it looks like an 1675. It's probably legit, and the price is probably in line with what they typically sell for in that condition. I'd plan on having $4,000 in it by the time it's all said and done. It could get even more expensive if you want to wear it on a bracelet and not a strap. Personally I think the chipped bezel insert and patina on the dial is cool so I wouldn't do anything other than get it running. But if you want it to look nice you're going to be spending a lot of money.
Posted on 2/28/16 at 5:51 pm to theantiquetiger
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More than it's worth
That's a $5-6K watch I think.
That watch looks pretty rough.
Like old cars, you can spend 25% more than they are worth just getting them up to retail.
Just my gut call, others on here are more knowledgeable, I am sure.
Posted on 2/28/16 at 6:01 pm to theantiquetiger
Time to look for a new watch.
-Ot
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