What is My Rolex worth ?

[xeroid]

Originally Posted by acce1999

That's a nice Air-King date you have there. It needs a bezel (should be smooth), and a plastic crystal (not that expensive). I would also, like Lol-X, recommend a full service. I share his estimate. I would not sell it as is, if that is what you are thinking.

Out of curiosity, did you hit the watch onto something to lose the bezel and glass?

Best,

A

"It needs a bezel (should be smooth), and a plastic crystal (not that expensive)" I have no idea what the bezel is .... and a plastic crystal ... isn't that a fake from the real crystal glass is had originally? Forgot to mention that the back piece is engraved .. so I guess that needs to be replaced too. And some slight scratchs on the band. Maybe it isn't worth fixing ?

I would imagine I did hit it while working with my hands inside some copier machine? So the value of $1200+ that someone has mentioned is what I should expect as is ? Or do I have to send it in for a new crystal top and clean up .... which I would suspect would cost $500 and then it's still only worth $1200 used ? ...... or if I spend the $500 to have it looking new ... what could I expect to sell it for used? Anyone have any idea who in Canada I would take it to for the repairs and where is the best place to try and sell ..... ebay ?

[acce1999]

Originally Posted by xeroid

"It needs a bezel (should be smooth), and a plastic crystal (not that expensive)" I have no idea what the bezel is .... and a plastic crystal ... isn't that a fake from the real crystal glass is had originally? Forgot to mention that the back piece is engraved .. so I guess that needs to be replaced too. And some slight scratchs on the band. Maybe it isn't worth fixing ?

I would imagine I did hit it while working with my hands inside some copier machine? So the value of $1200+ that someone has mentioned is what I should expect as is ? Or do I have to send it in for a new crystal top and clean up .... which I would suspect would cost $500 and then it's still only worth $1200 used ? ...... or if I spend the $500 to have it looking new ... what could I expect to sell it for used? Anyone have any idea who in Canada I would take it to for the repairs and where is the best place to try and sell ..... ebay ?

The bezel is the ring around the glass, keeping it in place. Up till the end of the 80's some Rolex models had plexiglass. Yours is such a one (Model ref 5700). During the 70's and earlier all models (with few exceptions) had plexi. It is not a bad thing! Many collectors prefer them like that.

The value of a used watch like yours, but in good working order, should be some 1200 USD, perhaps a bit more since you have both the box and the certificate. The current value, as it is, is low.

Yes a service including a new bezel, and caseback, would cost a bit, but would also make it easy to sell it.

If you are eager to sell, try to contact some of the regular sellers/buyers on this forum. Check out the "for sale"-section. Perhaps someone from Canada will comment this also. I live in Europe, and I would take it to a Rolex Service Center to get an estimate for a full service, including replacement parts before deciding.

Best,

A

[xeroid]

Originally Posted by acce1999

The bezel is the ring around the glass, keeping it in place. Up till the end of the 80's some Rolex models had plexiglass. Yours is such a one (Model ref 5700). During the 70's and earlier all models (with few exceptions) had plexi. It is not a bad thing! Many collectors prefer them like that.

The value of a used watch like yours, but in good working order, should be some 1200 USD, perhaps a bit more since you have both the box and the certificate. The current value, as it is, is low.

Yes a service including a new bezel, and caseback, would cost a bit, but would also make it easy to sell it.

If you are eager to sell, try to contact some of the regular sellers/buyers on this forum. Check out the "for sale"-section. Perhaps someone from Canada will comment this also. I live in Europe, and I would take it to a Rolex Service Center to get an estimate for a full service, including replacement parts before deciding.

Best,

A

WOW ... so I may have to invest $500 maybe more for the replacement parts and service to clean ... and it's only worth $1200 after that. Hardly worth the trouble .... easier to throw it out It must be the cheapest model they sell I guess.

[Idle Swede]

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It sells for $3,300 BNIB.

[xeroid]

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

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It sells for $3,300 BNIB.

BNIB? That would be a new one I guess and like I said, after spending $500+ to fix this one .... it would only sell for $1200 ..... think I may just list it on Ebay for $500 as is ?

[Kokyuryoku]

Originally Posted by xeroid

BNIB? That would be a new one I guess and like I said, after spending $500+ to fix this one .... it would only sell for $1200 ..... think I may just list it on Ebay for $500 as is ?

Chalk up a few more posts and list it here. I'm sure someone would take it off your hands sooner or later.

Welcome to the forum btw

[xeroid]

Originally Posted by Kokyuryoku

Chalk up a few more posts and list it here. I'm sure someone would take it off your hands sooner or later.

Welcome to the forum btw

OK ... I will just keep posting here till I reach the 16 posts required ... ha ha

[Rscmaine]

Originally Posted by xeroid

WOW ... so I may have to invest $500 maybe more for the replacement parts and service to clean ... and it's only worth $1200 after that. Hardly worth the trouble .... easier to throw it out It must be the cheapest model they sell I guess.

If you are going to throw it out, I'll pay postage for you to mail it to me.

I'll even mail you a pre addressed box and a roll of tape to save you the hassle.

And I'll have it picked up at your door.

Just let me know.

[snow_rocks]

Do you want to sell it, or keep it? It was a GIFT!