Advice Needed

[Artifice]

Hello!

I came across someone locally who is interested in selling his vintage Rolex.

I have limited knowledge for vintage Rolex but have been wanting to purchase one for a while now. Any advice would be helpful with this one.







Correct me if im wrong but from my research and to my untrained eye it looks to be a 1980's Rolex Datejust ref. model 16014. It also looks to be heavily buffed if im not mistaken. Any more info on this piece would be gladly appreciated.

Would this be a good first piece? We haven't discussed about price yet but he mentioned maybe around $3500.


Thank you!


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[TimeToGo]

Can you get better pictures?

Especially of the bracelet..

[datejust24]

I wouldnt pay $3,500 for it....hell even at $3k that's a stretch...

[SearChart]

$3500 can get you a nicer datejust.

[Artifice]

Originally Posted by TimeToGo

Can you get better pictures?

Especially of the bracelet..

I only spoke with the seller online as of the moment. I might schedule to view it in person maybe within next week. Will post clearer pictures when I can. Thank you!


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[Artifice]

Originally Posted by datejust24

I wouldnt pay $3,500 for it....hell even at $3k that's a stretch...

Originally Posted by SearChart

$3500 can get you a nicer datejust.

I agree. I might haggle it down to $1,000-1500 and see if he will consider. Might be a good restoration project.

I would look for one here but unfortunately, I live halfway around the world so its too expensive for shipping and not to mention import taxes.


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[Tom1675]

If the person has it listed online there should be better pics avail... post a link or have the seller send you better pics and save yourself the drive and the face to face...

[crowncollection]

I am suspect on the band


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[Bob the brush]

Remember the wise words of this forum- buy the seller not the watch.

[Artifice]

More pictures:








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[Tools]

That watch is completely thrashed..

[Artifice]

Originally Posted by Tools

That watch is completely thrashed..

My thoughts exactly. Just wanted to hear someone else say it. Lol. Thank you good sir!


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[swish77]

Well, the photos are so bad and the the crystal is scratched up, so it's hard to tell for sure what's going on. I actually think that case looks pretty thick for a DJ. The shine on the lugs could be sleeve polish from through the years.

The bracelet is stretched out and I have my doubts that the crystal is authentic, which could either be minor or a red flag. The magnification looks off. Here's my DJ for comparison.

[Artifice]

Originally Posted by swish77

Well, the photos are so bad and the the crystal is scratched up, so it's hard to tell for sure what's going on. I actually think that case looks pretty thick for a DJ. The shine on the lugs could be sleeve polish from through the years.

The bracelet is stretched out and I have my doubts that the crystal is authentic, which could either be minor or a red flag. The magnification looks off. Here's my DJ for comparison.

You're right. The magnification does look off. Didn't see that one. Thank you for pointing it out.


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