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IamMclovyn · 5 January 2012, 04:05 AM

Hi peeps

Stumbled upon this forum whilst searching for information on the Rolex I've accquired. I want to get an opinion on my watch to see if its worth servicing, but not really sure how much its worth. Been told Rolex will charge around £300-400 for servicing, and the watch itself was only worth £600(according to the watchmaker I took it to). Would people give me second opinion if I posted pictures and details of it?
I'm brand spanking new to Rolex's and not really sure what I've got here

...but it is a genuine Rolex, that I'm sure of.

thx in advance!

dddrees · 5 January 2012, 04:06 AM

Welcome to TRF.

PICs?

MonBK · 5 January 2012, 04:08 AM

Welcome to the forum.

Let's have a look at it.

steebee2 · 5 January 2012, 04:09 AM

Pics please.

drockadam · 5 January 2012, 04:17 AM

Please post some pictures, we'll take a look!

bugawako · 5 January 2012, 04:20 AM

Would love to see what you have

padi56 · 5 January 2012, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IamMclovyn

Hi peeps

Stumbled upon this forum whilst searching for information on the Rolex I've accquired. I want to get an opinion on my watch to see if its worth servicing, but not really sure how much its worth. Been told Rolex will charge around £300-400 for servicing, and the watch itself was only worth £600(according to the watchmaker I took it to). Would people give me second opinion if I posted pictures and details of it?
I'm brand spanking new to Rolex's and not really sure what I've got here

...but it is a genuine Rolex, that I'm sure of.

thx in advance!

A picture paints a thousand words afraid without a picture and full description watch model and ref number etc know one can help you.

IamMclovyn · 5 January 2012, 04:21 AM

Sorry if it photos arent that sharp, wished I had access to my brothers SLR, iphone will have to do!

Been told its a 1570 calibur, strap has been changed twice so the original 'croc' leather no longer exist. The gold buckle remains though. Oh, it was bought back in 1976.

Thanks for looking.

slcbbrown · 5 January 2012, 04:29 AM

Nice watch-- I used to have one with the same tt with gold dial look. Rolex service runs about $550, and I have mine done by a local guy for about $450. If you like the watch, this one could last you for 30 years+, so servicing it kind of depends on how much you like it.

As to the strap, it's nice that it still has a Rolex buckle, but leather straps rot away pretty fast if you wear the watch a lot. I don't remember there being anything all that special with a Rolex strap, except the price.

dieseldragon · 5 January 2012, 04:31 AM

I will give you 600 for it!

Tools · 5 January 2012, 07:40 AM

You have a nice Datejust that appears to be on good condition.

Nobody can answer if it is worth it to you to have it properly serviced and put in close to new condition.. everybody thinks differently about these things..

Personally, I believe that almost any Rolex should be properly serviced, and if it was mine, I would spend the 600USD on it, even if it was only worth that... I have a couple of watches that cost me more than they are worth in the marketplace to restore, but, as an enthusiast/hobbyist, it is worth it to me; just like any other expensive hobby..

However, yours, with an original Rolex strap buckle, is worth much more than your watchmaker estimated..

mrbill2mrbill2 · 5 January 2012, 10:00 AM

Nice! Worth $600. I don't think so - it's worth more. How much I don't know - but more than $600.

If you like it have it serviced and enjoy it for your lifetime and pass it on.

Michael M. · 5 January 2012, 10:02 AM

Looks like a 1603 Datejust! Nice find! Probably worth around $1500!!!

Alcan · 5 January 2012, 10:08 AM

Hi there, welcome aboard!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dieseldragon

I will give you 600 for it!

The heck with him, I'll give you 601 for it!

Seriously, it looks like a nice example of an earlier Datejust. That watch should clean up nicely and be worth a lot more than your watchmaker advised you. The 1500 range as quoted by Michael above would be about right.

77T · 5 January 2012, 10:14 AM

Classic and elegant. Maybe steer clear of that watchmaker...the Rolex service is very close to true cost but his estimate of worth may have an ulterior motive. Can't believe he'd be that far off - it's worth about twice his guesstimate.

77T · 5 January 2012, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

The heck with him, I'll give you 601 for it!

Oh, BTW, Welcome to TRF and I will bid 602

IamMclovyn · 5 January 2012, 10:17 AM

thanks for the info guys, been very helpful

SALTY · 5 January 2012, 11:27 AM

Don't listen to these guys, they're just trying to grab a deal from you. I'll give you $625 and protect you, and your investment, from the predators!

5 January 2012, 04:05 AM	#1
IamMclovyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: london Posts: 3	What is this Rolex I've accquired??? Hi peeps Stumbled upon this forum whilst searching for information on the Rolex I've accquired. I want to get an opinion on my watch to see if its worth servicing, but not really sure how much its worth. Been told Rolex will charge around £300-400 for servicing, and the watch itself was only worth £600(according to the watchmaker I took it to). Would people give me second opinion if I posted pictures and details of it? I'm brand spanking new to Rolex's and not really sure what I've got here ...but it is a genuine Rolex, that I'm sure of. thx in advance!

5 January 2012, 04:06 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Welcome to TRF. PICs? __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 January 2012, 04:17 AM	#5
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Please post some pictures, we'll take a look! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

5 January 2012, 04:31 AM	#10
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	I will give you 600 for it! __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

5 January 2012, 07:40 AM	#11
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,068	You have a nice Datejust that appears to be on good condition. Nobody can answer if it is worth it to you to have it properly serviced and put in close to new condition.. everybody thinks differently about these things.. Personally, I believe that almost any Rolex should be properly serviced, and if it was mine, I would spend the 600USD on it, even if it was only worth that... I have a couple of watches that cost me more than they are worth in the marketplace to restore, but, as an enthusiast/hobbyist, it is worth it to me; just like any other expensive hobby.. However, yours, with an original Rolex strap buckle, is worth much more than your watchmaker estimated.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

5 January 2012, 04:08 AM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Welcome to the forum. Let's have a look at it.

5 January 2012, 04:09 AM	#4
steebee2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: New York City Watch: 116233 Posts: 193	Pics please.

5 January 2012, 04:20 AM	#6
bugawako "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: California Posts: 322	Would love to see what you have

5 January 2012, 04:29 AM	#9
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	Nice watch-- I used to have one with the same tt with gold dial look. Rolex service runs about $550, and I have mine done by a local guy for about $450. If you like the watch, this one could last you for 30 years+, so servicing it kind of depends on how much you like it. As to the strap, it's nice that it still has a Rolex buckle, but leather straps rot away pretty fast if you wear the watch a lot. I don't remember there being anything all that special with a Rolex strap, except the price.

5 January 2012, 10:00 AM	#12
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Nice! Worth $600. I don't think so - it's worth more. How much I don't know - but more than $600. If you like it have it serviced and enjoy it for your lifetime and pass it on. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

5 January 2012, 10:02 AM	#13
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Looks like a 1603 Datejust! Nice find! Probably worth around $1500!!!

5 January 2012, 10:14 AM	#15
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,790	Classic and elegant. Maybe steer clear of that watchmaker...the Rolex service is very close to true cost but his estimate of worth may have an ulterior motive. Can't believe he'd be that far off - it's worth about twice his guesstimate. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

5 January 2012, 10:17 AM	#17
IamMclovyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: london Posts: 3	thanks for the info guys, been very helpful

5 January 2012, 11:27 AM	#18
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,499	Don't listen to these guys, they're just trying to grab a deal from you. I'll give you $625 and protect you, and your investment, from the predators! __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

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