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bcarneal · 27 September 2008, 02:43 AM

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!

padi56 · 27 September 2008, 03:14 AM

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.

Tools · 27 September 2008, 03:31 AM

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..

bcarneal · 27 September 2008, 03:59 AM

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.

bcarneal · 27 September 2008, 04:19 AM

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!

Hookie · 27 September 2008, 04:25 AM

Looks a bit so-so to me.

erwin · 27 September 2008, 04:28 AM

ss datejust with blue dial/stick markers 1985-87 model fluted 18 k bezel in jubilee bracelet I think!

bcarneal · 27 September 2008, 04:29 AM

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.

bcarneal · 27 September 2008, 04:31 AM

Well thats def more information than I have erwin. Now if I only knew what all that meant

Any idea of the value? Im not sure what I am going to do with it. I definitely want to take it and have it cleaned and serviced. Any idea on that price to have that done at an authorized Rolex dealer??

erwin · 27 September 2008, 04:40 AM

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.

bcarneal · 27 September 2008, 04:42 AM

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!

erwin · 27 September 2008, 04:45 AM

it will definitely look new when it leaves Rolex Service Center and you might end up keeping it!

bcarneal · 27 September 2008, 05:00 AM

So you think it will end up bringing about 2k on the open market if I get it serviced and cleaned?

erwin · 27 September 2008, 05:32 AM

yes

bcarneal · 27 September 2008, 05:48 AM

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?

Ed Rooney · 27 September 2008, 06:36 AM

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.

Al1969 · 27 September 2008, 08:46 AM

I'm confused

Is the OP asking for value with the intentions of "flipping it" or buying it?

scottschoe · 27 September 2008, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al1969

I'm confused

Is the OP asking for value with the intentions of "flipping it" or buying it?

"I was given a Rolex"

27 September 2008, 02:43 AM	#1
bcarneal "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 53	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!

27 September 2008, 03:14 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,766	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. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

27 September 2008, 03:31 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,346	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.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

27 September 2008, 04:28 AM	#7
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	ss datejust with blue dial/stick markers 1985-87 model fluted 18 k bezel in jubilee bracelet I think! __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

27 September 2008, 04:40 AM	#10
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	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. __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

27 September 2008, 03:59 AM	#4
bcarneal "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 53	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.

27 September 2008, 04:25 AM	#6
Hookie Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: SUB TT 16613 Posts: 300	Looks a bit so-so to me.

27 September 2008, 04:29 AM	#8
bcarneal "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 53	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.

27 September 2008, 04:31 AM	#9
bcarneal "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 53	Well thats def more information than I have erwin. Now if I only knew what all that meant Any idea of the value? Im not sure what I am going to do with it. I definitely want to take it and have it cleaned and serviced. Any idea on that price to have that done at an authorized Rolex dealer??

27 September 2008, 04:42 AM	#11
bcarneal "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 53	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!

27 September 2008, 04:45 AM	#12
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	it will definitely look new when it leaves Rolex Service Center and you might end up keeping it! __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

27 September 2008, 05:00 AM	#13
bcarneal "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 53	So you think it will end up bringing about 2k on the open market if I get it serviced and cleaned?

27 September 2008, 05:32 AM	#14
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	yes __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

27 September 2008, 05:48 AM	#15
bcarneal "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 53	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?

27 September 2008, 06:36 AM	#16
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	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.

27 September 2008, 08:46 AM	#17
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,631	I'm confusedIs the OP asking for value with the intentions of "flipping it" or buying it? __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

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