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AC54METEX · 14 June 2012, 07:57 AM

This is my first activity in the Forum.

Over my lifetime I've purchased several Rolex's, and other brand, watches.

I find myself in a unfamiliar position - of the three Rolex's I presently own one has not been used for several years.

It was purchased for 'formal' occasions (it is a 18k gold, President, with diamond bezel, face and band). As can be seen from the description it is not a watch that can, or should, be worn daily.

Our 'formal' attendance activities (balls, society and social functions) have become minimal, and I find that my insurance premiums on the watch are not justified.

Is there a reputable dealer that can provide me some guidelines on the value of the watch, as well as some consideration to pricing?

Searching the Internet has brought me to the conclusion that either the sites investigated are questionable (I.e., e-Bay), or the prices asked are outrageous.

Any suggestions and recommendations are appreciated - as a note the watch is in perfect condition, serviced in early 2011 as I am a stickler for having my other two Rolex's serviced periodically.

Ozzy12 · 14 June 2012, 08:03 AM

First off welcome to the forum. You know that you have a bit of an oddity, and that is going to be a sticking point as you look to move. Personally, I would steer you in the direction of a guy like David Williams (DavidSW); him or some of the other sellers you see would probably be able to give you the best idea price wise.

AC54METEX · 14 June 2012, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozzy12

First off welcome to the forum. You know that you have a bit of an oddity, and that is going to be a sticking point as you look to move. Personally, I would steer you in the direction of a guy like David Williams (DavidSW); him or some of the other sellers you see would probably be able to give you the best idea price wise.

Many thanks - I'll look him up.

azguy · 14 June 2012, 09:22 AM

Welcome to TRF

Ozzy12 · 14 June 2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AC54METEX

Many thanks - I'll look him up.

Not a problem, you do owe us some pictures of this society function watch though...

AC54METEX · 14 June 2012, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozzy12

Not a problem, you do owe us some pictures of this society function watch though...

Here you go:

mjclark32 · 14 June 2012, 09:23 AM

Welcome to trf

up2nogood · 14 June 2012, 09:26 AM

Welcome, have a chat to any of the regular dealers on here for guidance, you have a unique piece there and it would be difficult to get a market perspective by watching the sale items here or the bay..... Good luck!

nauticajoe · 14 June 2012, 09:24 AM

Welcome!

Enjoy the ride.

joe100 · 14 June 2012, 09:31 AM

Society functions, I like that.

AC54METEX · 14 June 2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by joe100

Society functions, I like that.

Yes, it was, in my younger days, events that were almost a mandate, especially the ones that were for raising money.

Dang - if only I had resisted many of those 'auctions' - I possibly could have acquired even more Rolex's.

landroverking · 14 June 2012, 09:44 AM

Welcome.

MortgageGuy · 14 June 2012, 10:10 AM

Yes welcome to TRF, would love to see some pics of your collection too

superdog · 14 June 2012, 10:36 AM

Welcome home

Linzjnr · 14 June 2012, 10:50 AM

Welcome

JohnBoy · 14 June 2012, 11:03 AM

Welcome aboard! Not many have that watch with those options, and the non-factory bezel and bracelet diamonds are not great favorites among most Rolex afficianados. If you like the watch and don't particularly need the cash, you can always 'detune' the hot rod and turn it into more of an everyday-commuter-Rolex. Then if you want to move it onward, you could get some serious cash. However, the watch, with studded bez and bracelet, will be much harder to move. Just my opinion, but if I had an 18kg stock Prez that was paid for, I would keep it.

AC54METEX · 14 June 2012, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnBoy

Welcome aboard! Not many have that watch with those options, and the non-factory bezel and bracelet diamonds are not great favorites among most Rolex afficianados. If you like the watch and don't particularly need the cash, you can always 'detune' the hot rod and turn it into more of an everyday-commuter-Rolex. Then if you want to move it onward, you could get some serious cash. However, the watch, with studded bez and bracelet, will be much harder to move. Just my opinion, but if I had an 18kg stock Prez that was paid for, I would keep it.

Thanks for the thought, it is one I had not considered.

My issue with the watch is that even taking it back to 'stock', I still have two others.

I had considered 'willing' it to one of my kids - I have two, but then the remaining one would feel somewhat left out - even if I provided the additional two Rolex's to him.

Dang decisions!

LightOnAHill · 14 June 2012, 11:09 AM

OMG i want to see pics of this watch!!!

It SHOULD be a daily wearer! ;)

Kingair · 14 June 2012, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LightOnAHill

OMG i want to see pics of this watch!!!

It SHOULD be a daily wearer! ;)

x 2

HAGOne

AC54METEX · 14 June 2012, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozzy12

Not a problem, you do owe us some pictures of this society function watch though...

Quote:

Originally Posted by LightOnAHill

OMG i want to see pics of this watch!!!

It SHOULD be a daily wearer! ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

x 2

HAGOne

Pictures will be along - apparently the administrators/moderators need to approve them first.

As to 'being a daily wearer - not likely - unless I lived in Westminster Castle with the Queen and her retinue.

Brenngun · 14 June 2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AC54METEX

Pictures will be along - apparently the administrators/moderators need to approve them first.

As to 'being a daily wearer - not likely - unless I lived in Westminster Castle with the Queen and her retinue.

How did you know where I live. Send it to me and I'll wear it everyday

Welcome and look forward to the pictures.

Maxtor · 14 June 2012, 01:02 PM

Agreed... alot of bling there for a daily wear watch.

AC54METEX · 14 June 2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxtor

Agreed... alot of bling there for a daily wear watch.

My S/O calls it my 'obnoxious watch'.

Brenngun · 14 June 2012, 02:15 PM

Yeah ..... forget what I said earlier .....

TSW · 14 June 2012, 02:17 PM

Welcome

George Ab · 14 June 2012, 02:22 PM

Welcome to TRF.

Wow, that is a lot of diamonds!

hdrazor251 · 14 June 2012, 02:42 PM

Wow! The only way to 'detune' that is to trade it for a couple of other watches.

byeedo · 14 June 2012, 02:48 PM

Welcome!

Rollie Fingers · 14 June 2012, 05:19 PM

Welcome to TRF

DolphinV8 · 14 June 2012, 05:14 PM

Welcome!

14 June 2012, 07:57 AM	#1
AC54METEX Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: TEXAS Posts: 18	New guy here - please be kind This is my first activity in the Forum. Over my lifetime I've purchased several Rolex's, and other brand, watches. I find myself in a unfamiliar position - of the three Rolex's I presently own one has not been used for several years. It was purchased for 'formal' occasions (it is a 18k gold, President, with diamond bezel, face and band). As can be seen from the description it is not a watch that can, or should, be worn daily. Our 'formal' attendance activities (balls, society and social functions) have become minimal, and I find that my insurance premiums on the watch are not justified. Is there a reputable dealer that can provide me some guidelines on the value of the watch, as well as some consideration to pricing? Searching the Internet has brought me to the conclusion that either the sites investigated are questionable (I.e., e-Bay), or the prices asked are outrageous. Any suggestions and recommendations are appreciated - as a note the watch is in perfect condition, serviced in early 2011 as I am a stickler for having my other two Rolex's serviced periodically.

14 June 2012, 09:23 AM	#7
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14 June 2012, 09:31 AM	#10
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Society functions, I like that. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

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14 June 2012, 08:03 AM	#2
Ozzy12 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 205	First off welcome to the forum. You know that you have a bit of an oddity, and that is going to be a sticking point as you look to move. Personally, I would steer you in the direction of a guy like David Williams (DavidSW); him or some of the other sellers you see would probably be able to give you the best idea price wise.

14 June 2012, 09:22 AM	#4
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14 June 2012, 09:26 AM	#8
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	Welcome, have a chat to any of the regular dealers on here for guidance, you have a unique piece there and it would be difficult to get a market perspective by watching the sale items here or the bay..... Good luck!

14 June 2012, 09:24 AM	#9
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14 June 2012, 09:44 AM	#12
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14 June 2012, 11:03 AM	#16
JohnBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: Seattle, WA USA Watch: Rolex - a few! Posts: 1,472	Welcome aboard! Not many have that watch with those options, and the non-factory bezel and bracelet diamonds are not great favorites among most Rolex afficianados. If you like the watch and don't particularly need the cash, you can always 'detune' the hot rod and turn it into more of an everyday-commuter-Rolex. Then if you want to move it onward, you could get some serious cash. However, the watch, with studded bez and bracelet, will be much harder to move. Just my opinion, but if I had an 18kg stock Prez that was paid for, I would keep it.

14 June 2012, 11:09 AM	#18
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	OMG i want to see pics of this watch!!! It SHOULD be a daily wearer! ;)

14 June 2012, 01:02 PM	#22
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,469	Agreed... alot of bling there for a daily wear watch.

14 June 2012, 02:15 PM	#24
Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,858	Yeah ..... forget what I said earlier .....

14 June 2012, 02:17 PM	#25
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14 June 2012, 02:22 PM	#26
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14 June 2012, 02:42 PM	#27
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