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Shelby-villian · 28 April 2012, 07:59 AM

Buy it for $1k. Sell it to a dealer here for $1.5k. Everyone profits?

dddrees · 28 April 2012, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlack

I got the idea from Rolex of Canada in Toronto -- some might say, a reliable source. Simply phone and ask them.

Different countries can handle things slightly different from time to time. So maybe that acounts for it, but it does seem odd that they would have a cut off at 25 years. The RSC in the US will service older watches.

Then again the RSC in NY won't service watches with exotic dials like the Red Sub, but Dallas and San Fransico which are not owned by Rolex I understand will.

rolexenigma · 29 April 2012, 09:15 AM

Check the movement out and if looks good. Pay him the $1500

If you try and talk him down too far. He may try his luck someplace else

Hands turning could be the clutch spring is worn, broken (low priced part) or the grease in the area is dried out, sticking and clutch won't pop back into the winding position (spring would push the clutch back into the winding position).

Wear it on a leather strap for now and save on the bracelet

Buy a used bezel and spring to match. Nothing looks worse than a aged dial and new case parts.

There's an old saying.

"No such thing as a missed opportunity. Someone always takes what you miss"

DON

Stonedcl · 2 May 2012, 10:25 AM

Stonedcl · 2 May 2012, 10:27 AM

pawnshopkiller · 2 May 2012, 10:28 AM

Yep!

Stonedcl · 2 May 2012, 10:34 AM

The watch actually keeps ok Time he set it before he brought it in and it was on point 2 hours later but if you shake it the second hand moves!~
Actually look at this pic....

He set the watch about 7 AM and I did not even realize it untill I was looking at the pics that it holds GREAT time for never being serviced in 25 years so it might not be as expensive as first thought if I can repair the bracelet and source a bezel!

harry in montreal · 2 May 2012, 12:25 PM

Looks great. You are lucky

zeuloa · 2 May 2012, 01:11 PM

Great project! Interesting that the warranty paper seems to have not been filled out?

Kingair · 2 May 2012, 03:15 PM

NICE

Congrats

Show us the end result soon . . . ;-)

HAGOne

Stonedcl · 3 May 2012, 02:11 AM

After the offers that I got on the watch I might just flip it so I can get my Tudor pre-tiger with black rotating bezel and silver dial with white sub-dials.
I don't know it is one or the other buy the watch and fix it up so in 6 months I have a nice vintage sub or flip for Tudor pre-tiger chrono that I have been wanting for years!!

What to do!!

pawnshopkiller · 3 May 2012, 02:18 AM

I am right here waiting my friend. Let me know.

harry in montreal · 3 May 2012, 03:32 AM

i would make you an offer on it! PM me !

pawnshopkiller · 3 May 2012, 03:36 AM

Now the bidding begins....

hatidua · 3 May 2012, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stonedcl

I might just flip it so I can get my Tudor

Stonedcl · 3 May 2012, 04:49 AM

I do not have the watch yet and am not sure if he is going to sell it to me..
I will let you know and I don't want this to be a bidding war so whomever offers me the most will prob get it..

pawnshopkiller · 3 May 2012, 04:50 AM

beware of scammers. That is all I will say.

Kingair · 3 May 2012, 05:05 AM

I see $ 1K money easy made ha ha ha ;-)

Good luck all !

HAGOne

harry in montreal · 3 May 2012, 05:36 AM

ebay is a pain in the rump, and there is risk, but it gets a deal done.

Keeperoftime · 3 May 2012, 06:23 AM

Ok.. so now this is the FS section

Stonedcl · 3 May 2012, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keeperoftime

Ok.. so now this is the FS section

Well I have been getting so many pm about this watch that it blows my mind but I don't even own it yet .. I am not really even sure if I am getting it or will sell it. I had no intention of selling but when the offers came in I am now reconsidering.
If I get it then I will not have the money to bring it up to par so might as well let it go to someone that has the resources to make it new again..
We will see and I will get back to everyone when I get a chance. I know I can make more on eBay but if I am going to let it go it will be to someone here that will cherish it!

HunterST · 3 May 2012, 08:04 AM

Great advice from everyone here. My 2c is that if you are prepared to spend $2k on repairs and a bracelet then go for it. I really love restoring rough pieces like this one. ABC Watchwerks in Los Angeles is a good alternative and might be better on price than RSC in NY. if the dial and hands can still be used, I would avoid using RSC since they would likely replace them. That is unless you want a NEW looking dial and handset. Your call really, but it would be a shame to see that dial disappear into Rolex's trash bin if it can be saved.

I like the NTE approach - only AFTER you've had it checked out by Rolex to see what you are getting yourself into...

I wouldn't pay more than $1000 - even that is risky.

Post pictures and let us all know what happens!

bobbipiazza · 17 May 2012, 04:31 AM

Please count me second in line if you decide to pass. Father's Day is approaching, and well, I happen to know a watchmaker who would do the work for me...

Goiguidoc · 17 May 2012, 07:25 AM

$1'300 is a fair price IMHO.

Stonedcl · 18 May 2012, 11:53 AM

This watch was bought by me and sold to someone on here to fund my purchase of this watch.. Thanks everyone..

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=232896

Rikki · 19 May 2012, 11:34 AM

If you want it restored properly send it down you won't be dissapointed ask around. Rikki

Limey- · 20 May 2012, 05:17 AM

I would do that in a heartbeat. it will come back like new for about 1500 more.

3 May 2012, 06:23 AM	#110
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Ok.. so now this is the FS section __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

3 May 2012, 08:04 AM	#112
HunterST "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Eli Weisman Location: Los Angeles Watch: 1675/3, 79090 Posts: 442	Great advice from everyone here. My 2c is that if you are prepared to spend $2k on repairs and a bracelet then go for it. I really love restoring rough pieces like this one. ABC Watchwerks in Los Angeles is a good alternative and might be better on price than RSC in NY. if the dial and hands can still be used, I would avoid using RSC since they would likely replace them. That is unless you want a NEW looking dial and handset. Your call really, but it would be a shame to see that dial disappear into Rolex's trash bin if it can be saved. I like the NTE approach - only AFTER you've had it checked out by Rolex to see what you are getting yourself into... I wouldn't pay more than $1000 - even that is risky. Post pictures and let us all know what happens! __________________ .................... GMT 1675/3 \| 6694 \| 16014 Tapestry Cream \| 16014 Tapestry Gray \| Tudor Black Bay Black ETA \| Tudor Sub 79090 \| Sinn 103 StSa \| PAM 183 \| IWC 3717-04

19 May 2012, 11:34 AM	#116
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	If you want it restored properly send it down you won't be dissapointed ask around. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

28 April 2012, 07:59 AM	#91
Shelby-villian "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: S *, C Watch: 18** Posts: 255	Buy it for $1k. Sell it to a dealer here for $1.5k. Everyone profits?

29 April 2012, 09:15 AM	#93
rolexenigma "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: DON Location: Toronto Watch: Panerai Posts: 4	Check the movement out and if looks good. Pay him the $1500 If you try and talk him down too far. He may try his luck someplace else Hands turning could be the clutch spring is worn, broken (low priced part) or the grease in the area is dried out, sticking and clutch won't pop back into the winding position (spring would push the clutch back into the winding position). Wear it on a leather strap for now and save on the bracelet Buy a used bezel and spring to match. Nothing looks worse than a aged dial and new case parts. There's an old saying. "No such thing as a missed opportunity. Someone always takes what you miss" DON

2 May 2012, 10:25 AM	#94
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191

2 May 2012, 10:27 AM	#95
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191

2 May 2012, 10:28 AM	#96
pawnshopkiller Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Roscoe Location: florida Watch: 16618 Posts: 646	Yep!

2 May 2012, 10:34 AM	#97
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	The watch actually keeps ok Time he set it before he brought it in and it was on point 2 hours later but if you shake it the second hand moves!~ Actually look at this pic.... He set the watch about 7 AM and I did not even realize it untill I was looking at the pics that it holds GREAT time for never being serviced in 25 years so it might not be as expensive as first thought if I can repair the bracelet and source a bezel!

2 May 2012, 12:25 PM	#98
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	Looks great. You are lucky

2 May 2012, 01:11 PM	#99
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	Great project! Interesting that the warranty paper seems to have not been filled out?

2 May 2012, 03:15 PM	#100
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: SoCal Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	NICE Congrats Show us the end result soon . . . ;-) HAGOne

3 May 2012, 02:11 AM	#101
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	After the offers that I got on the watch I might just flip it so I can get my Tudor pre-tiger with black rotating bezel and silver dial with white sub-dials. I don't know it is one or the other buy the watch and fix it up so in 6 months I have a nice vintage sub or flip for Tudor pre-tiger chrono that I have been wanting for years!! What to do!!

3 May 2012, 02:18 AM	#102
pawnshopkiller Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Roscoe Location: florida Watch: 16618 Posts: 646	I am right here waiting my friend. Let me know.

3 May 2012, 03:32 AM	#103
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	i would make you an offer on it! PM me !

3 May 2012, 03:36 AM	#104
pawnshopkiller Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Roscoe Location: florida Watch: 16618 Posts: 646	Now the bidding begins....

3 May 2012, 04:49 AM	#106
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	I do not have the watch yet and am not sure if he is going to sell it to me.. I will let you know and I don't want this to be a bidding war so whomever offers me the most will prob get it..

3 May 2012, 04:50 AM	#107
pawnshopkiller Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Roscoe Location: florida Watch: 16618 Posts: 646	beware of scammers. That is all I will say.

3 May 2012, 05:05 AM	#108
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: SoCal Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	I see $ 1K money easy made ha ha ha ;-) Good luck all ! HAGOne

3 May 2012, 05:36 AM	#109
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	ebay is a pain in the rump, and there is risk, but it gets a deal done.

17 May 2012, 04:31 AM	#113
bobbipiazza "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Barbara Piazza Location: Euless, TX Posts: 24	Please count me second in line if you decide to pass. Father's Day is approaching, and well, I happen to know a watchmaker who would do the work for me...

17 May 2012, 07:25 AM	#114
Goiguidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Greg Location: Europe Watch: Rolex vintage Posts: 1,062	$1'300 is a fair price IMHO.

18 May 2012, 11:53 AM	#115
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	This watch was bought by me and sold to someone on here to fund my purchase of this watch.. Thanks everyone.. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=232896

20 May 2012, 05:17 AM	#117
Limey- "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Nick Location: WA Watch: Your Six Posts: 476	I would do that in a heartbeat. it will come back like new for about 1500 more.

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