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24 September 2017, 12:18 AM | #1 |
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Need your help on Y Serial GMT
I had an AD contact me about Y serial GMT they received that is available for sale. Watch has been serviced by local watchmaker but not Rolex USA. From pic it seems it could use a polish but I told them to hold off. It's a Full set with box and papers dated 2001. Please give me your thoughts on the piece and what's a fair deal.
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24 September 2017, 12:21 AM | #2 |
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Here is another pic
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24 September 2017, 12:33 AM | #3 |
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I’ll take a guess here. Search places like Chrono24 and online grey dealers to see how much a minter is going for. Knock off the price of a full service at RSC and there’s your ballpark figure.
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24 September 2017, 01:09 AM | #4 |
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So...what are they asking for it?
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24 September 2017, 01:09 AM | #5 |
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Terrible photos...but it looks beat up. Bracelet clearly has gaps / "stretch"
Serviced? Really? How long ago? I would not pay more than $5,500 - 5,750 in that condition. |
24 September 2017, 01:36 AM | #6 |
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They are asking $7k but I'm sure they would come down a few hundred
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24 September 2017, 01:57 AM | #7 |
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For a full set in pristine condition in the UK you’d be closer to £6.5k or $8k apx. |
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24 September 2017, 02:44 AM | #9 |
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I'd buy the set probably...seems like a good buy since the case is fairly strong (need more pics to confirm), full set, nice looking faded insert, y serial means last of lug hole case with solid end links.....if you wanted it to look new and shiny, a light polish from the right guys will accomplish it. Looks like a good buy to me....
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24 September 2017, 02:46 AM | #10 |
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Buy it for the right price and have a proper service done by RSC.
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24 September 2017, 02:47 AM | #11 |
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Looks well worn, but the lugs look thick and it is a great serial for this model (you get lug holes and a SEL bracelet). Full kit is always a big plus, and the bezel insert fade on this piece is the cherry on top. I would jump all over it, but I would see if you can get them down to around 6,200 or so. Seems more reasonable.
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24 September 2017, 03:58 AM | #12 |
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24 September 2017, 05:48 AM | #13 |
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Keep shopping, imo
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24 September 2017, 06:36 AM | #14 |
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IMO, you're probably looking at closer to 8k for a really mint example.
So...like Rudd said, factor in a service and either a bracelet restoration (or replacement) and there would be a good starting point in your negotiations. |
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24 September 2017, 09:36 AM | #16 |
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U only need 5 bills to make it look new again. With b & p, if you get it under $6.5 k, u got a winner. The y serial is special to us Rolex wis.
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2001 is kind of early for a Y serial.
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24 September 2017, 11:06 AM | #18 |
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I just bought a Y serial 16710, and the papers are dated 2003.
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My Y serial Sub I bought new in 2003.
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25 September 2017, 01:57 PM | #21 |
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Thanks everyone for yor responses. After talking a good look at it I decided to pass and keep on searching. Thank you again!
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25 September 2017, 05:03 PM | #22 |
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From my understanding the Y series should date 2002-2004. 2001 should be K series.
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