Value of the lapis day date

[watchlover135]

I’m looking at purchasing either a plain lapis day date yellow gold or the lapis dial with the diamonds on just the 6 and 9 hour markers…any opinions on which is the more desirable dial etc. Prices seem to be all over the place but the range is 40-60…so these hold value well? Thank you


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[Incroyable12]

The plain lapis dial is far more desirable than the 6 and 9 dial.

[watchlover135]

Originally Posted by Incroyable12

The plain lapis dial is far more desirable than the 6 and 9 dial.

Yes I heard but is a 6 and 9 still worth good $$. I found one where I can get it for $45k. Complete set


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[crowncollection]

Plain Lapis is more desirable


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[watchlover135]

Originally Posted by crowncollection

Plain Lapis is more desirable


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Plain lapis is gorgeous but I do like the 6 and 9 Arabic diamond marker dial too. Just wondering what the true value is…seems like they range from 40-50….just don’t want to make a mistake as I know nothing about vintage. I found one from the year 2000 looks like it’s in great shape


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[miamiclay]

I’d say … be patient, hunt a while!

This lapis 6/9

https://loupethis.com/auctions/rolex...diamond-dial-1

sold for $52K in 3/23, when the market was hotter, and it’s WG, which carries a generous premium.

I’d think a YG 6/9 lapis should be well under $45K today.

[watchlover135]

Originally Posted by miamiclay

I’d say … be patient, hunt a while!

This lapis 6/9

https://loupethis.com/auctions/rolex...diamond-dial-1

sold for $52K in 3/23, when the market was hotter, and it’s WG, which carries a generous premium.

I’d think a YG 6/9 lapis should be well under $45K today.

I found a nice 6/9 one complete from 2000-2001. Last year of production they want 45k. Rolex certified preowned etc. but I duno. I keep hearing from people that the 6/9 lapis dial is not very desirable and could be tough to resell later. I’m not a vintage expert so I just don’t know….


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[Toxicant]

I can't imagine anyone spending 45k dollars on a 25 year old day date, so many nicer watches in that price range, this is of course my opinion.

[offrdmania]

45K is an insane price. Without that dial, the watch is 12-14K with a basic dial. I dont think a lapis dial alone is worth over 30K

[watchlover135]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

45K is an insane price. Without that dial, the watch is 12-14K with a basic dial. I dont think a lapis dial alone is worth over 30K

I definitely agree with you but these are the prices unfortunately and not many available


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[Dan S]

Don’t expect us to do your work for you. A Rolex certified preowned example will be ridiculously overpriced. Buy it if you love it, but you will get creamed if you ever sell it. Otherwise do your own comprehensive research like we all do, and hunt patiently.

[IS2000]

My uncle had the plain Lapis dial DD back in the days. He ended up selling it for like $7k back in the 2000’s. I wish I could’ve bought that watch.

[Incroyable12]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

45K is an insane price. Without that dial, the watch is 12-14K with a basic dial. I dont think a lapis dial alone is worth over 30K

If that a were a plain lapis DD in WG the dial alone would be worth more than $150k.

For some reason the factory stone dials for WG DDs are extremely rare and are all six figure dials.

[watchlover135]

Originally Posted by Dan S

Don’t expect us to do your work for you. A Rolex certified preowned example will be ridiculously overpriced. Buy it if you love it, but you will get creamed if you ever sell it. Otherwise do your own comprehensive research like we all do, and hunt patiently.

What work lol? Was just asking peoples opinion


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[miamiclay]

Originally Posted by watchlover135

these are the prices unfortunately

You can’t gauge by a few asking prices on C24 etc., look through recent closed auctions and see what they are actually selling for. My crystal ball is on the fritz, but patience is very likely your ally just now. The thrill of the hunt is much of the fun.

Originally Posted by Incroyable12

If that a were a plain lapis DD in WG the dial alone would be worth more than $150k.

Really?! I mean, I like mine and all, but yoinks!
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[Dan S]

Originally Posted by watchlover135

What work lol? Was just asking peoples opinion

It's called research, not opinion. Give it a try.

[watchlover135]

Originally Posted by miamiclay

You can’t gauge by a few asking prices on C24 etc., look through recent closed auctions and see what they are actually selling for. My crystal ball is on the fritz, but patience is very likely your ally just now. The thrill of the hunt is much of the fun.




Really?! I mean, I like mine and all, but yoinks!
.

You’re right. I looked at some prices on Sotheby’s online. Not sure if there are other more notable auction houses The range was around 30-45


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[Dan S]

Originally Posted by watchlover135

You’re right. I looked at some prices on Sotheby’s online. Not sure if there are other more notable auction houses The range was around 30-45


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Good start. Phillips, Christies, Aniquorum, etc. Don't forget other reputable places with less prestige, like Heritage, etc. No reason the auction house needs to be "notable," as long as it's a legit seller with well advertised auctions.