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Please help! Identify this for me...
I was given a Rolex and it has been sitting around for awhile and I have decided to try and get a better idea of what I have. I have been browsing around the site and found out where the serial number is located. After taking off the band, the serial number starts R49XXXX, with Stainless Steel above it. I can try and take a few pictures if that helps. Its not in all that great of shape so I was going to take it to a dealer to get cleaned and serviced. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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Well without a picture or model number cannot really help you. A R date letter could suggest watch is from 1987,check for a ref number between lugs 12 o'clock position.
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As Padi says, we need more to go on..
A picture of the dial etc. is always nice to be able to judge condition. Late 80's there was a lot of changes going on...new movements, model changes... Some can be very valuable and well worth restoring..
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Ok, so you suggest taking the back of the watch off to expose the dial and inner workings? I am trying to get my camera up and working to take some pictures. I am also trying to take the band off at the 12 oclock position to try and find a reference number, but am having some trouble. I really appreciate the help.
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Here are a few pictures of the watch...sorry about the quality..thats about all I have right now. Any help such as model, value, year, etc. would be great. Thanks!
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Looks a bit so-so to me.
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ss datejust with blue dial/stick markers 1985-87 model fluted 18 k bezel in jubilee bracelet I think!
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I honestly have no idea about these watches, thats why I have been trying to figure out more on it. I have taken the watch band off of the 6 oclock side to expose the serial number, which I thought was a good sign. Like I said, any information I can find on this the better.
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Well thats def more information than I have erwin. Now if I only knew what all that meant
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500.00 usd or maybe more if there are parts that need to be repaired or replace! Value of the watch, probably 2-2,500.00 dollars.
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Would it be best to go ahead and spend the money to have it serviced in order to sell it? I would imagine it would bring more value if it has been previously serviced. Thanks again!
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it will definitely look new when it leaves Rolex Service Center and you might end up keeping it!
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So you think it will end up bringing about 2k on the open market if I get it serviced and cleaned?
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yes
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Ok erwin, thanks! I am going to take it to a dealer shortly to get an estimate. Did I read they will then give me a certificate stating it was serviced by a certified Rolex dealer?
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Post-service I would say $2000 tops, more like $1500. There are lots of SS Datejusts on ebay for $2K and below. The problem you will find is that you have no rep on the watch boards and you have no watch-selling feedback on eBay. That leaves you the bottom feeders on Craigslist, or a local buyer.
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I'm confused
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"I was given a Rolex"
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