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27 October 2011, 10:22 PM | #1 |
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Hi All,
Just purchased my first Rolex (pre-owned) for my wife for XMAS. Its a Ladies Datejust w/channel set diamond bezel, oyster bracelet and a Serial Number of 922xxx which dates back to 86-87. Is this considered vintage? I bought it at a spur of the moment at a jewelry show and paid $2900 - is this a fair price? Now I have Rolex fever and I may just need to get one myself. Thanks! |
27 October 2011, 10:29 PM | #2 |
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Welcome to the forum.
Sounds like a fair price depending on condition. Most likely an aftermarket bezel, any pic's? |
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Welcome to the forum.
Now, listen carefully. Don't fight the urge! It will continue to plague you--run out right now and buy one! J/K Seriously. It's a great brand. If you purchase from a good dealer, you will not be disappointment. Cheers!
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27 October 2011, 10:39 PM | #4 |
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I will have to get some pics when I get home. (Need to get it out of its hiding place so the wife and/or kids don't find it). The jeweler, is actually my friends jeweler, and is reputable as my friend does probably $50-100K worth of business with him a year. He did say it is aftermarket diamonds. BTW - the dial is a bluish/purplish mother of pearl and is in like new condition. The band, as the jeweler says, is as straight as a honeymoon d***. :) <he said it not me >
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27 October 2011, 11:15 PM | #8 |
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pics or it did not happen
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From what I understand yes, I think the jeweler referred to it as an aftermarket black mother of pearl dial (even though the color is not "black") with an aftermarket channel set diamond bezel - if that makes sense.
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Welcome & Congrats on your 1st Rolex! Now make sure the next one goes to you!!
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27 October 2011, 11:35 PM | #13 |
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This is what the dial looks like from a pic i found on the net. Actually the entire watch looks the same if you can imagine the bezel being channel set diamonds.
http://www.timeandgems.com/Rolex-Lad...ial_p_763.html |
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Welcome along to the start of an expensive addiction!
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She will love it:)
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Welcome to TRF! and congrats!
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Welcome to TRF. Please post pics. We love to see rolexes.
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Welcome and we will expect the pictures when you purchase the one for ya...
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Congratulations on getting your dream watch! Welcome to TRF too!
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28 October 2011, 09:36 AM | #26 |
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Welcome! good for you on providing for the family - certainly a nice timepiece on YOUR wrist would help keep you company while you are away from the family, working hard? :)
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Welcome, I hope that she enjoys her Christmas present.
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Welcome aboard! You're a great husband!
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Pictures!
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