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14 January 2019, 09:43 AM | #1 |
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Anyone recognise the model? Need help!
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Registered to the forums because I've got a question; Recently stumbled upon a Rolex on an auction and I happened to accidentally place a binding bid on it. (The auction was through an app on my phone, on which I accidentally touched the bidding button.) Nobody ended up overbidding me so it turns out I am being forced to buy it! From the details the auction stated, I do not know what kind of Rolex watch it is. The description does not state if it comes with papers and the box, so I guess I'll know when it arrives. These are the images provided by the auctioneer. The description tells me the following: Rolex watch, 18 carat yellow gold, model: oyster Perpetual, automatic, chronometer, leather strap with original 18 carat gold buckle, case 34mm, ca. 1970. The condition said it is "new" which is a bit weird since it's from ca. 1970, so I'm guessing they meant the state of the watch is good? I'm hoping anyone could help me out identifying the watch so I can know a little bit more about what I am spending a load of money on! I will update the thread with pictures when I receive the watch. Thanks in advance guys, best regards! |
14 January 2019, 10:00 AM | #2 |
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Ref 1002 perhaps? Odd that the dial says "T SWISS T" with no lume to be found anywhere.
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Here's a list of all the Oyster Perpetual References. I googled a bunch, but couldn't find any exact matches.
http://www.oysterworld.de/references.html |
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I managed to find this one: https://auction.catawiki.com/kavels/...ch-circa-1970s which kinda looks like the same watch but steel instead of gold. This one has lume on it as well. I'll keep on searching :) |
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Why would you bid on a watch with papers with no pictures of the papers????
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If it's not mentioned anywhere in the listing there are probably no papers.
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14 January 2019, 12:30 PM | #8 |
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What do you mean "forced to buy it"? Are you sure there's some binding contractual obligation that legally forces you to send funds? If it's as simple a mistake as accidentally clicking on "buy" (and I believe you!), then surely you can get yourself out of this.
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1) See the auctioned items in real life at their location 2) Allow bidders to be present during the last 3 hours or so of the auction at their location. Because of this, I lose my right of withdrawal by law. So now I'm trying to find out if it's money well spent or a bit of a waste haha! |
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Looks like a 34mm, model 1002 14K yellow gold to me; so if you paid a stainless steel price then you are already well ahead
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I paid 2850 euro's for it, excluding auction costs which is an additional +/- 500 euros. I'm still thinking whether to keep it or try to sell it Anyone know what this could mean? Is it not original? |
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Hands might have originally had lume on them but were replaced later in the watches life with hands without lume. Not uncommon.
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And drilled lugs and no pic of the caseback makes me think you'll find the whole back of the watch is steel, and the gold a cap (thick coating, gold-filled rather than plated) rather than solid gold.
I'm wearing my similarly-sized 6694 today, I'm over 6'2" and not a thin fellow. 34mm is fine for me, particularly if I'm in long sleeves. How much did you pay? That's going to dictate whether we think you did well or not! EDIT: €2850. Not great, not awful. Good luck with it. |
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The solid gold 1002s had drilled lugs. If the case is solid 14K gold then its a good deal. If its gold capped then its at the top of its worth IMO.
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I'll probably bring it to a jewellery store to get it valued when it arrives. |
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Could be wrong. |
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A simple photo of the back of the lugs will indicate whether it's solid or capped. We are really handicapped by having so little info.
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Gold capped will have a stainless steel case back and the back of the lugs will be stainless steel.
Solid gold will be just that, solid gold everywhere and the back of the lug will be stamped 14K and have gold hallmarks.
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I appreciate the help you guys have been giving, I'll update once I receive the watch! Should be with me within 7 days. Thanks guys |
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Where did you buy it? You mention purchasing in euros.
Europe has an internet trade law which gives 14 days of refund ability. Might be a way forward... |
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Yeah but this auction website allows people to actually witness the last hours of the auction at their venue.. because of this it’s a public auction which does not include a right of withdrawal.. Thanks for thinking with me though :) |
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I just wanted to see if I could be of assistance. I think you have a really pretty watch, so do enjoy it! |
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