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Old 4 February 2010, 08:46 AM   #1
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Question about my Sub

Hi everybody

New to watches and even newer to Rolex.
I got a non dated 1991 Sub from a friend 3 days ago.
My Sub is in very good condition and was serviced not a long while ago and has box and papers.
Its the regular black SS model with from what I understand Caliber 3000 movement.
My first instinct was to get the dated Sub but I thought its better to get a watch I know its history and know its been recently service and not risk getting hit by tax if I buy it on ebay so I got this Sub.

I love the watch even without the date, very elegant and classy looking and as expected keeps perfect time.

My questions are:

Is the non dated Sub an easy sell ?
Are they desirable compared to the dated Sub ?
How much would you estimate my Sub is worth ?

Thank you all in advance for your help.
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Old 4 February 2010, 09:06 AM   #2
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The no date Sub is probably one of the easier Rolex Sport models to sell, but depending how much you are asking will determine how quickly it will sell.
Overall, I would have to say the Sub Date is more desirable than the no date, but what is desirable to one, may not be to another.
As far as value, depending on the condition of the watch, anywhere from US $2400 - $3000.
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Old 4 February 2010, 09:10 AM   #3
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The no date Sub is probably one of the easier Rolex Sport models to sell, but depending how much you are asking will determine how quickly it will sell.
Overall, I would have to say the Sub Date is more desirable than the no date, but what is desirable to one, may not be to another.
As far as value, depending on the condition of the watch, anywhere from US $2400 - $3000.
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Nicely said.
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Old 4 February 2010, 09:20 AM   #4
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The no date Sub is probably one of the easier Rolex Sport models to sell, but depending how much you are asking will determine how quickly it will sell.
Overall, I would have to say the Sub Date is more desirable than the no date, but what is desirable to one, may not be to another.
As far as value, depending on the condition of the watch, anywhere from US $2400 - $3000.
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Well said, Scott............but in my neck of the woods, the no-date Sub is a hard-case seller.

On the other hand, the SS Sub-date will fly out the door in a minute.

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Old 4 February 2010, 09:24 AM   #5
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Well said, Scott............but in my neck of the woods, the no-date Sub is a hard-case seller.

On the other hand, the SS Sub-date will fly out the door in a minute.

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Here in Atlanta too, in fact an AD called me to ask if he could buy mine as they can't get anymore, and he knows I baby my watches. Funny.
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Old 4 February 2010, 10:08 AM   #6
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Around here Dealers usually don't have any Subs (ND) in stock because they go out the door within hours of putting them in the display case....
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Old 4 February 2010, 10:19 AM   #7
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The no date Sub is probably one of the easier Rolex Sport models to sell, but depending how much you are asking will determine how quickly it will sell.
Overall, I would have to say the Sub Date is more desirable than the no date, but what is desirable to one, may not be to another.
As far as value, depending on the condition of the watch, anywhere from US $2400 - $3000.
Scott
Thank you very much for the info.
At this time I have no intention to sell my new Sub but I do like to know what I bought and if its an easy sell.
The price I paid for the watch is in the upper frame of the range you gave but I think its worth it due to the facts I stated in my OP.

Thank you very much.
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Old 4 February 2010, 09:18 AM   #8
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What part of Canada you from.
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Old 4 February 2010, 10:20 AM   #9
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What part of Canada you from.
I'm from Toronto
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Old 5 February 2010, 03:32 AM   #10
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I'm from Toronto
OK thx.

Halifax myself. I have yet to see a person here from Halifax.
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Old 5 February 2010, 03:35 AM   #11
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No date much tougher sell.
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Old 5 February 2010, 04:37 AM   #12
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Congrats on a great classic!

I do not know the Canadian market, but where I live (Europe), I'd say there are five to ten Submariner dates on every non date. This said, they are not difficult to sell. I like them both, possibly the non date better.

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Old 5 February 2010, 06:02 AM   #13
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Well I am officially confused, some say an easy sell and some a hard sell.
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Old 5 February 2010, 06:06 AM   #14
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Welcome, i prefer the Sub-date!
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Old 5 February 2010, 06:14 AM   #15
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Welcome, i prefer the Sub-date!
Me too but thats not the point I just want to know if and when
I sell it how easy will it be to sell and if I will get my money babk.
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Old 5 February 2010, 07:01 AM   #16
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Well I think this is the best answer I could get.
The watch was sold in less then 2 days so its my impression that YES the dateless Sub is an easy sell

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=112826
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Old 5 February 2010, 06:13 AM   #17
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From my experience any Sub will sell easy if priced right.
You have an excellent watch there my friend, I hope you enjoy it for many years.
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Old 5 February 2010, 08:47 AM   #18
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Keep it in good shape and you should get your money back (or close to it) if you ever sell...
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Old 5 February 2010, 08:58 AM   #19
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Keep it in good shape and you should get your money back (or close to it) if you ever sell...
Thank you, just like with my fountain pen collection I am VERY anal (did anyone said obsessive ?) about keeping them in pristine condition. This is also my attitude in regards to my watches.
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