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Spacepuppy · 2 October 2012, 03:52 AM

An acquaintance just offered me an 18k yellow gold Day Date for $5600. Only have phone pix so far and am told it's an 1807 from the mid 70's with a recent service. Will try to post pix when my IT gal(wife!) gets home. If anyone wants to pm me their email or phone # I would love a knowledgable opinion before I see it in person. Thanks all.

GerardoG · 2 October 2012, 04:35 AM

Price wise, it really depends on the condition of the watch. It might be a good price or way too expensive. Pics will help.

Kingair · 2 October 2012, 04:41 AM

Tell us some more . . .

President bracelet included ?

What dial ?

Shoot some nice pics and help will follow

HAGM

Spacepuppy · 2 October 2012, 04:52 AM

Yep, president bracelet included and from what I can see it does not look stretched out a ton. Doing a little research and have seen some crazy stretched out bracelets out there!

Kiwinz · 2 October 2012, 08:07 AM

There are sooo many different variations out there and be hard to comment, so far the price given is not bad, but without good pictures it's hard to say.

Please post some pics.

watchcrank · 2 October 2012, 08:18 AM

were not much in favor last few years with many melted for gold. If the piece is very nice and bracelet not over strectched and you like it, it's not a bad price.
If it has a dial with color, red, green etc. (Stella) it is worth more. Scans will help with the experts comments. Good luck M

high5 · 2 October 2012, 05:38 PM

plus 1807 has no quick set...a nightmare.

Kingair · 2 October 2012, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by high5

plus 1807 has no quick set...a nightmare.

It's not a nightmare . . . .
Its feeling, touching and having fun with a watch.
It just takes 2 minutes to get all set up . . .

We'll it doesn't bother me . . .;-)

HAGT

andyboy39 · 2 October 2012, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingair

it's not a nightmare . . . .
Its feeling, touching and having fun with a watch.
It just takes 2 minutes to get all set up . . .

We'll it doesn't bother me . . .;-)

hagt

+1

Mark020 · 2 October 2012, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacepuppy

Yep, president bracelet included and from what I can see it does not look stretched out a ton. Doing a little research and have seen some crazy stretched out bracelets out there!

Well with bracelets costing at least 3k you can't really go wrong if it is really a Rolex.

Brushpup · 2 October 2012, 09:51 PM

Sounds like a great reason to fiddle with your watch if you ask me. Wish I had one so I could experience the "nightmare".

Keeperoftime · 2 October 2012, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by high5

plus 1807 has no quick set...a nightmare.

?

You realize this is the vintage forum, right...

1807 barks are awesome. The truth is they are out of vogue and as such are getting rarer everyday!

Price sounds decent but as others say it depends on condition...

Spacepuppy · 3 October 2012, 01:06 AM

Here are some pics of the Day Date -- not the best quality, but hopefully it represents the piece appropriately.

Brushpup · 3 October 2012, 02:12 AM

That is a neat old watch. I'm not versed on these but I like them a lot. I'm curious what the experts will say. Curious why the Bracelet isn't Bark like the Bezel. Ones I've seen usually had Barked texture on both. I would love an old classic like this to wear on occasion.

Kingair · 3 October 2012, 02:23 AM

There is some work to be done if you want to get it back in 'new' condition.

Some polishing will do the job.

If you like the dial and the bezel . . . . go ahead !

HAGOne

Kiwinz · 3 October 2012, 03:48 AM

Thanks for the pictures.

Honest,...I wouldn't personally go for this one.

As mentioned before, there should be a Bark bracelet as well.
The Bracelet end pieces/fit to the housing is a shocker, would get the Bracelet checked if it is genuine, there was never a bad Fit End piece/lug/housing on the DayDate.
Dial is nothing special either.

There are much better ones out there, just take Your time.

GeoGio Greece · 3 October 2012, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwinz

thanks for the pictures.

Honest,...i wouldn't personally go for this one.

As mentioned before, there should be a bark bracelet as well.the bracelet end pieces/fit to the housing is a shocker, would get the bracelet checked if it is genuine, there was never a bad fit end piece/lug/housing on the daydate.
Dial is nothing special either.

There are much better ones out there, just take your time.

+ 1

Racer X · 3 October 2012, 04:30 AM

+2

Kingair · 3 October 2012, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwinz

As mentioned before, there should be a Bark bracelet as well.
The Bracelet end pieces/fit to the housing is a shocker, would get the Bracelet checked if it is genuine, there was never a bad Fit End piece/lug/housing on the DayDate.
Dial is nothing special either.

There are much better ones out there, just take Your time.

The end pieces could be folded back into the correct angle . . . could . . .

The bezel can be changed . . . . .

Dial . . . if you like it . . .

Maybe Kiwinz is right . . . there are better ones . . . but at $ 5600.00 . . . maybe try to get it for $ 5 K . . . .

Is the bracelet an original Rolex President or an aftermarket . . . if aftermarket forget this Day Date completely . . . than I wouldn't even spend $ 5K . . .

If I was you I would go and find a really good independent watchmaker who can help you with this watch . . . you'll really need him . .

Or send it to an RSC . . . and pay full price . . . in this case I think it will be at least another $ 1000.00 probably $ 2 K including service you'll have to add to the price of the watch . . .

It al depends what you are looking for meaning the condition . . . and what budget there is available . . .

Just my .02

Good luck

HAGOne

joe100 · 3 October 2012, 06:33 AM

Just because it might be a good deal doesn't mean it's a good deal for you. This example isn't the best either. If its a DD you want, keep searching. You will find your watch and when you do, you'll know it

Chipmunk · 3 October 2012, 07:06 AM

I would pass on this one if it were me. Good luck!

Spacepuppy · 3 October 2012, 08:43 AM

Actually, it wasn't something I was looking for or wanted. It just came up. I was thinking IF there is alot going for it, which I have no idea since I know just a bit more than nothing, then sure. I mean gee, a gold Day Date for what seems like a bargain, why not? Now I know! Since I am not looking for a project and it is not on my must buy list think I am gonna pass. It was fun though taking a crash course on Bark bracelets, quick set, 1807, invisible clasp etc! Thanks all for your help and informed opinions, I greatly appreciate you taking time to help this noob!

2 October 2012, 03:52 AM	#1
Spacepuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Scott Location: NoVa Watch: Green Sub Posts: 14	Any Day Date experts out there? An acquaintance just offered me an 18k yellow gold Day Date for $5600. Only have phone pix so far and am told it's an 1807 from the mid 70's with a recent service. Will try to post pix when my IT gal(wife!) gets home. If anyone wants to pm me their email or phone # I would love a knowledgable opinion before I see it in person. Thanks all.

2 October 2012, 08:18 AM	#6
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,661	the 1807 with Bark bezel and band were not much in favor last few years with many melted for gold. If the piece is very nice and bracelet not over strectched and you like it, it's not a bad price. If it has a dial with color, red, green etc. (Stella) it is worth more. Scans will help with the experts comments. Good luck M

2 October 2012, 09:51 PM	#11
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Sounds like a great reason to fiddle with your watch if you ask me. Wish I had one so I could experience the "nightmare". __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

3 October 2012, 02:12 AM	#14
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	That is a neat old watch. I'm not versed on these but I like them a lot. I'm curious what the experts will say. Curious why the Bracelet isn't Bark like the Bezel. Ones I've seen usually had Barked texture on both. I would love an old classic like this to wear on occasion. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

3 October 2012, 06:33 AM	#20
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	Just because it might be a good deal doesn't mean it's a good deal for you. This example isn't the best either. If its a DD you want, keep searching. You will find your watch and when you do, you'll know it __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

2 October 2012, 04:35 AM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Price wise, it really depends on the condition of the watch. It might be a good price or way too expensive. Pics will help.

2 October 2012, 04:41 AM	#3
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: SoCal Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Tell us some more . . . President bracelet included ? What dial ? Shoot some nice pics and help will follow HAGM

2 October 2012, 04:52 AM	#4
Spacepuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Scott Location: NoVa Watch: Green Sub Posts: 14	Yep, president bracelet included and from what I can see it does not look stretched out a ton. Doing a little research and have seen some crazy stretched out bracelets out there!

2 October 2012, 08:07 AM	#5
Kiwinz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Mario Location: USA / NZ Watch: All sorts Posts: 799	There are sooo many different variations out there and be hard to comment, so far the price given is not bad, but without good pictures it's hard to say. Please post some pics.

2 October 2012, 05:38 PM	#7
high5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: hong kong Posts: 300	plus 1807 has no quick set...a nightmare.

3 October 2012, 02:23 AM	#15
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: SoCal Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	There is some work to be done if you want to get it back in 'new' condition. Some polishing will do the job. If you like the dial and the bezel . . . . go ahead ! HAGOne

3 October 2012, 03:48 AM	#16
Kiwinz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Mario Location: USA / NZ Watch: All sorts Posts: 799	Thanks for the pictures. Honest,...I wouldn't personally go for this one. As mentioned before, there should be a Bark bracelet as well. The Bracelet end pieces/fit to the housing is a shocker, would get the Bracelet checked if it is genuine, there was never a bad Fit End piece/lug/housing on the DayDate. Dial is nothing special either. There are much better ones out there, just take Your time.

3 October 2012, 04:30 AM	#18
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	+2

3 October 2012, 07:06 AM	#21
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	I would pass on this one if it were me. Good luck! __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

3 October 2012, 08:43 AM	#22
Spacepuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Scott Location: NoVa Watch: Green Sub Posts: 14	Actually, it wasn't something I was looking for or wanted. It just came up. I was thinking IF there is alot going for it, which I have no idea since I know just a bit more than nothing, then sure. I mean gee, a gold Day Date for what seems like a bargain, why not? Now I know! Since I am not looking for a project and it is not on my must buy list think I am gonna pass. It was fun though taking a crash course on Bark bracelets, quick set, 1807, invisible clasp etc! Thanks all for your help and informed opinions, I greatly appreciate you taking time to help this noob!

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