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9 February 2012, 09:31 PM | #1 |
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What do you all think to this?
I've seen this Rolex DDI up forsale at my AD for £8,950.00 which I think is a great price!.. What do you think?
Rolex Day-Date 18ct White Gold, RRP:£21,980 "An 18ct white gold very good preowned condition Rolex day-date gentlemans mechanical automatic wrist watch (118239) with a yellow mother of pearl roman numeral dial housing a date apeture at 3 O'clock on a full retail length 3 links wide Rolex president bracelet. This particular watch comes complete with its original box, warranty card and ALL relevant paperwork being originally UK supplied with the paperwork yet to be dated. This watch also comes with a full 2 year international Rolex warranty that will be envoked from the day of purchase" It comes with a "yellow MOP Dial".. Never heard of one, is it Rolex factory? Its in mint condition with hardly any stretch in the bracelet W11CS594%20fw by goold1, on Flickr W11CS594%20dl by goold1, on Flickr What do you all think?! Thanks guys
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9 February 2012, 09:33 PM | #2 |
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Not sure about the price.
However Dino I would question if this is the one you really want or if your just trying to find one in gold. If it's not what you really want, wait a bit longer and find that one.
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MOP can come in many colors so this dial could be original but do you really like/want this watch or are you settling like Dan suggested???
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I'm still on the hunt for the right one.. I do really like the DD's, and I love MOP dials so it ticks all of the box's I just wanted to know if you guys think it sounds right
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I know what you guys are saying... But I like the watch
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"hardly any stretch in the bracelet"
I wonder, how that links at 6'' and 12'' (after the SEL) can be so disarranged.... |
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What serial # is that watch Dino?
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looks rotten
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How old is this watch and how does a preowned watch get a new Rolex warranty??
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I say hang on for a WG 'Smurfmariner' or YG GMT II C
Unless you particularly want a dress(ier) watch of course To be honest, I find the combo of MOP dial and Romans rather dull on this watch - there are nicer DD configurations Also, on this example the bracelet looks a bit stretched (could just be the lighting/angle though)
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Thanks for your help everyone.
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Pass....Hold out for what you have been longing for Dino!!
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There is some decent stretch in some of the links, which is not normal for a watch that was made from 2004-present. I would stay away, it looks like the original owner did not take care of it.
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keep looking, dino.....
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Don't buy yet.
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Keep holding out Dino.
I think you should wait for the time to get that beautiful 18k Sub.
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Nephew, the legends have already spoken, I can only contribute once again with a picture...
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I think it's a fine watch, but I can't help with any of the details or particulars.
However, I think you should really hold out for the watch that you LOVE and can't be without. If that's the YG Blue Sub, or a DDII, or whatever, I think you'll be much, much happier if you hold out for what it is that you most desire, work and save and save and work, and eventually put the perfect time piece on your wrist. While you may never be fully satisfied with what you currently have, at least you'll get what you want most right now (unless, of course, what you want most is a $3M GMT covered in diamonds and gems).
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Thanks! I'll listen to the majority here
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Price is steep. To factor in that the bracelet will only get worse. Probably be hard to sell it when all the links are at hanging at funny angles....I've seen some beauties for that price.
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Thanks everyone!
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£8,950 is steep for a WG DDI?
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Experts already spoke (and Sam has already posted his funny picture...) but I'm wondering if you will not get tired of WG someday. I understand it looks quite special but in my mind I think you could get a wonderful YG piece at this price (approximately, that is) and, from what I read from you in the past months, I believe you may like it more.
Of course I don't wish to impose you my opinion and my choice but I thought I'd write what I think about it. Personally I wouldn't get a WG piece if I don't already have some YG.
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