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Erpin · 30 March 2016, 02:45 PM

I have been offered a Rolex Sub 16800 8.8Mil with tropical dial. My question is if its worth paying $6K for the watch which is what the owner is asking? The watch is all original. Your advice would be highly appreciated.

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J!m · 30 March 2016, 03:42 PM

Case is strong? 6k is probably reasonable.

Erpin · 30 March 2016, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by J!m

Case is strong? 6k is probably reasonable.

Thanks Jim

J!m · 30 March 2016, 11:00 PM

No problem.

I am looking at the bracelet on the big monitor and it is trashed. If original to the watch, figure a trip to Mike Young into your negotiations...

But all original parts has value even if they are not in the best of condition in my opinion. It does the "leg work" to tell you what is/was correct from Rolex and you can decide to replace with correct better condition parts if you want to clean it up a bit.

TimeToGo · 31 March 2016, 08:56 AM

Sorry, I would not pay that much of a premium for a white gold surround "so called" tropical.

05carbondrz · 31 March 2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by timetogo

sorry, i would not pay that much of a premium for a white gold surround "so called" tropical.

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Erpin · 31 March 2016, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by J!m

No problem.

I am looking at the bracelet on the big monitor and it is trashed. If original to the watch, figure a trip to Mike Young into your negotiations...

But all original parts has value even if they are not in the best of condition in my opinion. It does the "leg work" to tell you what is/was correct from Rolex and you can decide to replace with correct better condition parts if you want to clean it up a bit.

The owner will bring the watch to me today. I can better assess its condition and originality when I see it. I will take pictures and post it here for your and other's opinion before I decide to buy it or not. Thanks.

Kingface66 · 31 March 2016, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeToGo

Sorry, I would not pay that much of a premium for a white gold surround "so called" tropical.

Totally agree. I got a gorgeous NON-white gold surround 16800, with amazing patina and an excellent condition 93150 bracelet w 12 links, for $6K from HQ Milton.

Lordofrolex · 31 March 2016, 10:11 AM

It may be a little high for my liking as well. Probably worth 5k

cajuntiger · 31 March 2016, 11:16 AM

I don't see it, why are we calling this a tropical dial?...it looks damaged an un attractive to me. @Kingface66's 16800 looks 10X nicer for the same $$

2JHead · 31 March 2016, 08:47 PM

"Tropical"? As in more attractive than if it were "non-tropical"? In this case it would be like saying that a "pre-comex" is even better than a Comex

I'd say 6 is too high for this piece

RC2 · 1 April 2016, 01:20 PM

Did not think that year went tropical.

yoast · 1 April 2016, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cajuntiger

i don't see it, why are we calling this a tropical dial?...it looks damaged an un attractive to me. @kingface66's 16800 looks 10x nicer for the same $$

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springer · 1 April 2016, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cajuntiger

I don't see it, why are we calling this a tropical dial?...it looks damaged an un attractive to me. @Kingface66's 16800 looks 10X nicer for the same $$

Most of the dials that I see called Tropical are damaged, at least most that I have ever seen - and many are much worse than this Submariner. Very few are truly "tropical" like the Datejust pictured below that went from black to brown and still retained its glossy gilt finish. Of course some might find this Datejust not to their liking, since "tropicals" are not for everyone.

I say if the OP likes the watch make a deal for it.

Vincent65 · 1 April 2016, 06:03 PM

I like it, OP - bracelet is shot; stick it on a variety of NATOs and don't bother restoring the links, which are beyond it, IMO. It's worth what you're willing to pay for it. Tons of character/'damage'. It's a look some people will pay for, as you can't acquire it overnight or fake it. Pristine ones (new) are easy to get, but pristine vintage will command the premium. This is what it is - rock it!

Charlie3755 · 2 April 2016, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Erpin

I have been offered a Rolex Sub 16800 8.8Mil with tropical dial. My question is if its worth paying $6K for the watch which is what the owner is asking? The watch is all original. Your advice would be highly appreciated.

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In my humble opinion as, a 16800 owner, this is not one I would pay $6K for. Judging by the picture it looks more like a water stain than a dial going tropical. Interesting that despite its "interesting characteristics" no mention of the watches mechanical integrity. Anybody had a look in the back?

cajuntiger · 2 April 2016, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by springer

Most of the dials that I see called Tropical are damaged, at least most that I have ever seen - and many are much worse than this Submariner. Very few are truly "tropical" like the Datejust pictured below that went from black to brown and still retained its glossy gilt finish. Of course some might find this Datejust not to their liking, since "tropicals" are not for everyone.

I say if the OP likes the watch make a deal for it.

I found this one recently...pretty bad.

The_Walrus · 5 April 2016, 08:31 PM

Op tropical is all the rage but only true tropicals worth the premium.
I think for this Reference your money probably better spent on a matte dial ( and possibly less than $6k.)
If you do want the watch you have posted you need to negotiate a little bit.

30 March 2016, 02:45 PM	#1
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31 March 2016, 10:11 AM	#9
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	It may be a little high for my liking as well. Probably worth 5k __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

31 March 2016, 11:16 AM	#10
cajuntiger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Who Dat Location: USA Watch: 5512 Posts: 1,124	I don't see it, why are we calling this a tropical dial?...it looks damaged an un attractive to me. @Kingface66's 16800 looks 10X nicer for the same $$ __________________ @heuerautavia

1 April 2016, 01:20 PM	#12
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Did not think that year went tropical. __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

1 April 2016, 06:03 PM	#15
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	I like it, OP - bracelet is shot; stick it on a variety of NATOs and don't bother restoring the links, which are beyond it, IMO. It's worth what you're willing to pay for it. Tons of character/'damage'. It's a look some people will pay for, as you can't acquire it overnight or fake it. Pristine ones (new) are easy to get, but pristine vintage will command the premium. This is what it is - rock it! __________________

30 March 2016, 03:42 PM	#2
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,813	Case is strong? 6k is probably reasonable.

30 March 2016, 11:00 PM	#4
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,813	No problem. I am looking at the bracelet on the big monitor and it is trashed. If original to the watch, figure a trip to Mike Young into your negotiations... But all original parts has value even if they are not in the best of condition in my opinion. It does the "leg work" to tell you what is/was correct from Rolex and you can decide to replace with correct better condition parts if you want to clean it up a bit.

31 March 2016, 08:56 AM	#5
TimeToGo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,587	Sorry, I would not pay that much of a premium for a white gold surround "so called" tropical.

31 March 2016, 08:47 PM	#11
2JHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Western Europe Posts: 609	"Tropical"? As in more attractive than if it were "non-tropical"? In this case it would be like saying that a "pre-comex" is even better than a Comex I'd say 6 is too high for this piece

5 April 2016, 08:31 PM	#18
The_Walrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: George Location: Sydney Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,104	Op tropical is all the rage but only true tropicals worth the premium. I think for this Reference your money probably better spent on a matte dial ( and possibly less than $6k.) If you do want the watch you have posted you need to negotiate a little bit.

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