ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

ryansoulsit · 25 June 2018, 07:22 PM

Hi folks,

Today I just met my uncle(My dad's friend) and we had talked about the watch that he's waring.

He told me that he's been wearing this watch for 50 years and Never Service and the watch is still running perfectly. (incredible)

He said he bought this watch only $1,000 at that time and now he thinks that his watch can be sold at $2,000 - $3,000 only.

My question is How much is the value of this watch at this time?

Should he send the watch to service or nah?

Thanks

Gliderguy · 25 June 2018, 08:12 PM

Hello, It should be worth a lot more.I see peeling on the edge.Is there any way that the typical marks from service in dial be produced without having one?

andrewjb88 · 25 June 2018, 08:15 PM

Wowsers, have you just seen the other thread about servicing one of these? cost about 2,000 dollars for service as needed some work but well worth it!

andrewjb88 · 25 June 2018, 08:28 PM

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=584477

Xantiagib · 25 June 2018, 09:19 PM

first of all its not one of the early ones so its more like 46+ years instead of 50
also they are worth now between $10K - $20K depending on condition box papers etc...
some worth more (tropical ,early meters first etc...)

1675-David · 25 June 2018, 10:10 PM

Oops, some nasty chipping round the edge of the dial, this would normally suggest that the dial was removed at some stage but as the watch has never been serviced then it will remain a mystery, most likely some moisture has entered the case. This however means you've got a number of paint flakes/dust in there and really should be adressed by a competent watchmaker if your uncle (dad's friend)wants it to last another 50... nice sub!

007Sub · 26 June 2018, 02:32 PM

Chipping on edge of dial means someone at some point opened this up. If not then movement screws may be loose and dial/movement may be moving slightly when he winds it and or unscrews crown. This watch is still a nice example of a mk4 red sub and once serviced should bring him years more of enjoyment! Definitely get it serviced would be my suggestion. Some watchmakers can/will address the dial chipping also.

waspy1 · 26 June 2018, 07:08 PM

Does he actually wear it over his shirt cuff though?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

exador · 26 June 2018, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryansoulsit

now he thinks that his watch can be sold at $2,000 - $3,000 only.

Tell him I’ll give him $4,000

ryansoulsit · 26 June 2018, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waspy1

Does he actually wear it over his shirt cuff though?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

He does because he thought this watch is just $4,000 lol

05carbondrz · 27 June 2018, 04:24 AM

Just 4K? He must be a Baller if He thinks 4K is chump change.

Wiener48 · 27 June 2018, 04:49 AM

Do nothing and 15-20$ (If papers are also existing)

btinl · 27 June 2018, 04:51 AM

Wow, the lume on the hands has turned several shades darker than the lume on the dial.

It's too bad the dial has peeling around the edges.

25 June 2018, 08:15 PM	#3
andrewjb88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16302 Rolex OP Posts: 750	Wowsers, have you just seen the other thread about servicing one of these? cost about 2,000 dollars for service as needed some work but well worth it! __________________ Rolex Datejust 16203 Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Tudor BB GMT Luch one hand

25 June 2018, 08:28 PM	#4
andrewjb88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16302 Rolex OP Posts: 750	https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=584477 __________________ Rolex Datejust 16203 Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Tudor BB GMT Luch one hand

26 June 2018, 02:32 PM	#7
007Sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: USA Watch: 5514 Posts: 1,630	Chipping on edge of dial means someone at some point opened this up. If not then movement screws may be loose and dial/movement may be moving slightly when he winds it and or unscrews crown. This watch is still a nice example of a mk4 red sub and once serviced should bring him years more of enjoyment! Definitely get it serviced would be my suggestion. Some watchmakers can/will address the dial chipping also. __________________ @true_patina @true.dome

25 June 2018, 08:12 PM	#2
Gliderguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Alberto Garcia Location: Argentina Watch: 5513 Posts: 188	Hello, It should be worth a lot more.I see peeling on the edge.Is there any way that the typical marks from service in dial be produced without having one?

25 June 2018, 09:19 PM	#5
Xantiagib "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Gibraltar Posts: 203	first of all its not one of the early ones so its more like 46+ years instead of 50 also they are worth now between $10K - $20K depending on condition box papers etc... some worth more (tropical ,early meters first etc...)

25 June 2018, 10:10 PM	#6
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,014	Oops, some nasty chipping round the edge of the dial, this would normally suggest that the dial was removed at some stage but as the watch has never been serviced then it will remain a mystery, most likely some moisture has entered the case. This however means you've got a number of paint flakes/dust in there and really should be adressed by a competent watchmaker if your uncle (dad's friend)wants it to last another 50... nice sub!

26 June 2018, 07:08 PM	#8
waspy1 Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Home! Posts: 1,259	Does he actually wear it over his shirt cuff though? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 June 2018, 04:24 AM	#11
05carbondrz Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	Just 4K? He must be a Baller if He thinks 4K is chump change.

27 June 2018, 04:49 AM	#12
Wiener48 Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Vienna Posts: 1,299	Do nothing and 15-20$ (If papers are also existing)

27 June 2018, 04:51 AM	#13
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,942	Wow, the lume on the hands has turned several shades darker than the lume on the dial. It's too bad the dial has peeling around the edges.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)