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BDL · 13 July 2017, 06:31 AM

1803 with the original buckle but Italian 18k replacement band......

How much does this kill an 1803?

What else should I be looking for when picking up an 1803?

Thanks!!

MonBK · 13 July 2017, 06:34 AM

At least 50%

crowncollection · 13 July 2017, 11:02 AM

A lot as a band will cost more than you paid for the head

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omitohud · 13 July 2017, 11:14 AM

I would say the aftermarket bracelet would not kill the deal if 1. The head is authentic n in good condition, n 2. If the bracelet is real gold. It's a matter of the asking price.

With gold watches especially 1803, condition is paramount. Unless it NOS, most likely it's been polished many times in its lifetime. If the lugs r thin, the worst being needle point, then stay away.

I blame it on the autoconnect.

GGGMT · 13 July 2017, 10:57 PM

It's just like buying a head only. Worth a lot less.

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Richard Carver · 14 July 2017, 12:28 AM

The head has a fairly easily quantifiable value and so does the bracelet. A real clasp has a certain value and aftermarket links are worth melt and whatever premium you are prepared to pay.

You pay the discounted value going in and sell it at the same discount coming out. Not rocket science :)

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MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	At least 50%

13 July 2017, 11:14 AM	#4
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	I would say the aftermarket bracelet would not kill the deal if 1. The head is authentic n in good condition, n 2. If the bracelet is real gold. It's a matter of the asking price. With gold watches especially 1803, condition is paramount. Unless it NOS, most likely it's been polished many times in its lifetime. If the lugs r thin, the worst being needle point, then stay away. I blame it on the autoconnect.

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GGGMT 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,044	It's just like buying a head only. Worth a lot less. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 July 2017, 12:28 AM	#6
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	The head has a fairly easily quantifiable value and so does the bracelet. A real clasp has a certain value and aftermarket links are worth melt and whatever premium you are prepared to pay. You pay the discounted value going in and sell it at the same discount coming out. Not rocket science :)

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