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olds120 · 25 August 2011, 12:40 PM

Hi All,

Just got this one owner oyster date SS in today. Looks pretty clean, serviced by rolex 14 months ago. Came with inner and outer boxes, paperwork, hang tags, back sticker, xtra links. Wondering what I should do with it? To polish or leave alone.....that is the question? Its only original once. What do you guys think would be best approach to maintain or increase its value? Take a look.

toph · 25 August 2011, 12:42 PM

very nice! enjoy

Grissom · 25 August 2011, 12:58 PM

Congrats!! Wear it in good health and welcome to TRF!

harry in montreal · 25 August 2011, 01:03 PM

Nice package. it doesnt get much more complete than that !

Beaumont Miller II · 25 August 2011, 01:12 PM

Very nice. That is the most complete set 1500 that I seen. Big Congrats.

cruvon · 25 August 2011, 01:17 PM

Congrats, is a beauty and a full set at that!

olds120 · 25 August 2011, 01:28 PM

Thanks guys. I dont see too many this old with as complete packages often. Any opinions for a newbie on what if anything I should or could do to the watch to make it a better collectors item? I am thinking of just polishing it by hand myself with red and blue wenol. there seems to be only very light scratches which I think will come out this way. Ideas?

Widows Son · 25 August 2011, 03:09 PM

I wouldn't polish it at all. If you get it serviced, a pro will do it without removing too much metal. Remember, it's only original once. Beautiful watch BTW. Just re read your thread. Since it was serviced so recently, I'd leave it alone until it's next service.

zeuloa · 25 August 2011, 04:17 PM

Beautiful! More than likely it was polished by Rolex when serviced. I woul lqeave it as is until next service.

olds120 · 25 August 2011, 07:46 PM

So what do you guys think it is worth?

dddrees · 25 August 2011, 08:20 PM

Nice watch, Congrats.

Definitely do not polish it by hand. Hard to tell by some of these PICs, but I don't think it looks that bad anyway. My vote would be not to get it polished and leave it the way it is. Keep it original.

adam78 · 25 August 2011, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by olds120

So what do you guys think it is worth?

I have no idea. Without the goodies maybe in the $1500 range. With -- ?add a thousand?

Definitely do not polish it; it does not need it. Nothing to do to maintain value except do not lose the goodies!

SPARTAN2161 · 25 August 2011, 11:57 PM

$2000-$2800? Most likely you could get $2200 easily with all the "goodies" Beautiful set though. I have never seen one that complete

olds120 · 26 August 2011, 12:41 AM

Sparten, From your mouth to gods ears LOL ..... Those numbers sound good to me! I am sorry for the oversized pics, I'm not sure why that happened. Will put up some better ones after work. The watch is not bad at all scratch wise. Just normal wear stuff that I am sure will easily come out with very little effort and metal loss. I ordered a can of Cape Cod polishing cloths and a red and blue Wenol . Just not sure if it is worth more the way it is or scratch free? This is my 3rd one this month haha. Just started looking into them and got the bug. I really like the Daytona with a white face!!! Also have the same watch made in 1991 with boxes and paperwork in very good condition with an oyster bracelet and 1968 Jubilee no box or paperwork, authentic for sure, that is out being overhauled as we speak. I'm thinking it's time for one with a darker dial next. The hunt is on.

renfield33 · 26 August 2011, 12:50 AM

i would leave it as is. it looks great.

SWIMPRUF · 27 August 2011, 11:08 PM

Congrats! Leave it as is.

HL65 · 27 August 2011, 11:10 PM

Congrats- very nice set!!

jefstathiou · 27 August 2011, 11:37 PM

Congratulations on a great find. I, like many others here, would wear it as is. Wear it in good health.

drockadam · 27 August 2011, 11:38 PM

Very nice!

olds120 · 28 August 2011, 04:40 AM

Better ( I think ) pics

olds120 · 28 August 2011, 04:47 AM

1976 · 30 August 2011, 04:12 AM

A 1500 with a full set is a rare find: congrats

Very nice with the 'oval' link bracelet. The 1500 is great watch, enjoy!

Submarino · 30 August 2011, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olds120

Thanks guys. I dont see too many this old with as complete packages often. Any opinions for a newbie on what if anything I should or could do to the watch to make it a better collectors item? I am thinking of just polishing it by hand myself with red and blue wenol. there seems to be only very light scratches which I think will come out this way. Ideas?

Leave it as is and enjoy it. Beautiful vintage watch. A classic look with that Oyster dial and jubilee bracelet.

olds120 · 4 October 2011, 07:19 AM

hey guys....thinking of listing it on the auction site soon. anyone interested let me know. olds120@aol

25 August 2011, 12:40 PM	#1
olds120 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: David Location: New Jersey Watch: 1972 SS Oyster Posts: 19	Just purchased orig owner 1972 oyster date Hi All, Just got this one owner oyster date SS in today. Looks pretty clean, serviced by rolex 14 months ago. Came with inner and outer boxes, paperwork, hang tags, back sticker, xtra links. Wondering what I should do with it? To polish or leave alone.....that is the question? Its only original once. What do you guys think would be best approach to maintain or increase its value? Take a look.

25 August 2011, 12:42 PM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	very nice! enjoy __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

25 August 2011, 12:58 PM	#3
Grissom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: US, Latin America Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS Posts: 3,349	Congrats!! Wear it in good health and welcome to TRF! __________________ *(Member NAWCC since 1976)* 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend

25 August 2011, 01:12 PM	#5
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Very nice. That is the most complete set 1500 that I seen. Big Congrats. __________________

25 August 2011, 01:17 PM	#6
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	Congrats, is a beauty and a full set at that! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

25 August 2011, 01:03 PM	#4
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	Nice package. it doesnt get much more complete than that !

25 August 2011, 01:28 PM	#7
olds120 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: David Location: New Jersey Watch: 1972 SS Oyster Posts: 19	SS Oyster Date Thanks guys. I dont see too many this old with as complete packages often. Any opinions for a newbie on what if anything I should or could do to the watch to make it a better collectors item? I am thinking of just polishing it by hand myself with red and blue wenol. there seems to be only very light scratches which I think will come out this way. Ideas?

25 August 2011, 03:09 PM	#8
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,554	I wouldn't polish it at all. If you get it serviced, a pro will do it without removing too much metal. Remember, it's only original once. Beautiful watch BTW. Just re read your thread. Since it was serviced so recently, I'd leave it alone until it's next service. Last edited by Widows Son; 25 August 2011 at 03:11 PM.. Reason: edit

25 August 2011, 04:17 PM	#9
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	Beautiful! More than likely it was polished by Rolex when serviced. I woul lqeave it as is until next service.

25 August 2011, 07:46 PM	#10
olds120 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: David Location: New Jersey Watch: 1972 SS Oyster Posts: 19	Value ? So what do you guys think it is worth?

25 August 2011, 08:20 PM	#11
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Nice watch, Congrats. Definitely do not polish it by hand. Hard to tell by some of these PICs, but I don't think it looks that bad anyway. My vote would be not to get it polished and leave it the way it is. Keep it original. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 August 2011, 11:57 PM	#13
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	$2000-$2800? Most likely you could get $2200 easily with all the "goodies" Beautiful set though. I have never seen one that complete

26 August 2011, 12:41 AM	#14
olds120 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: David Location: New Jersey Watch: 1972 SS Oyster Posts: 19	Sparten, From your mouth to gods ears LOL ..... Those numbers sound good to me! I am sorry for the oversized pics, I'm not sure why that happened. Will put up some better ones after work. The watch is not bad at all scratch wise. Just normal wear stuff that I am sure will easily come out with very little effort and metal loss. I ordered a can of Cape Cod polishing cloths and a red and blue Wenol . Just not sure if it is worth more the way it is or scratch free? This is my 3rd one this month haha. Just started looking into them and got the bug. I really like the Daytona with a white face!!! Also have the same watch made in 1991 with boxes and paperwork in very good condition with an oyster bracelet and 1968 Jubilee no box or paperwork, authentic for sure, that is out being overhauled as we speak. I'm thinking it's time for one with a darker dial next. The hunt is on.

26 August 2011, 12:50 AM	#15
renfield33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Watch: GMT-II Pepsi Posts: 1,051	i would leave it as is. it looks great. __________________ Lug hole loyalist!

27 August 2011, 11:08 PM	#16
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Congrats! Leave it as is. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

27 August 2011, 11:10 PM	#17
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,451	Congrats- very nice set!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 August 2011, 11:37 PM	#18
jefstathiou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 222	Congratulations on a great find. I, like many others here, would wear it as is. Wear it in good health. __________________ ______________________ Rolex Sub-C Ref 116610LN; Rolex Day Date Ref 1803 Rolex Milgauss Ref 116400V; Omega Speedmaster Ref 311.30 Omega De Ville St. Moritz Ref. 4842.20.32

27 August 2011, 11:38 PM	#19
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Very nice! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

28 August 2011, 04:40 AM	#20
olds120 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: David Location: New Jersey Watch: 1972 SS Oyster Posts: 19	Better ( I think ) pics

28 August 2011, 04:47 AM	#21
olds120 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: David Location: New Jersey Watch: 1972 SS Oyster Posts: 19

30 August 2011, 04:12 AM	#22
1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Maurice Location: The Netherlands Watch: 14060M/1601/1500 Posts: 246	A 1500 with a full set is a rare find: congrats Very nice with the 'oval' link bracelet. The 1500 is great watch, enjoy! __________________ Kind regards, Maurice

4 October 2011, 07:19 AM	#24
olds120 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: David Location: New Jersey Watch: 1972 SS Oyster Posts: 19	hey guys....thinking of listing it on the auction site soon. anyone interested let me know. olds120@aol

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