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Fata2019 · 30 April 2022, 05:20 AM

Hi everyone,

I got hold of an unworn 1978 date just 36. It has the sticker at the back and everything but missing the documents. I received extremely varied offers but I’m not sure what could be a fair price for it. I reckon something around 7k GBP but that’s only based on my research online as I’m not an expert or a holder of a Rolex before.

Also there seems to be a black stain on the top of the gold area. Looks like oxidation but I am not sure whether i should attempt to clean it or leave it as is.

Appreciate any guidance.

Thanks,

southtexas · 30 April 2022, 07:25 AM

Post some photos please. You’ll get better info…

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L.K Johnson · 30 April 2022, 08:55 AM

Sounds interesting! Drop us some pics and we will assist!

zapokee · 30 April 2022, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fata2019

Hi everyone,

I got hold of an unworn 1978 date just 36. It has the sticker at the back and everything but missing the documents. I received extremely varied offers but I’m not sure what could be a fair price for it. I reckon something around 7k GBP but that’s only based on my research online as I’m not an expert or a holder of a Rolex before.

Also there seems to be a black stain on the top of the gold area. Looks like oxidation but I am not sure whether i should attempt to clean it or leave it as is.

Appreciate any guidance.

Thanks,

Leave it as it is. If you're going to sell it, let the new owner decide what to do with it.

7k GBP might be a bit optimistic, especially if you're selling to a dealer.

Chris · 30 April 2022, 06:55 PM

Without pics its very difficult to say but 7k is very optimistic. If its a 16013 without b&p a dealer would probably offer £2.5 - £3k.

offrdmania · 30 April 2022, 11:45 PM

Please be aware OP, this could be construed as a sales pitch and is against the rules. It is recommended that you become a pledge member before anything or you may end up with a banned account for a rules violation.

Dan S · 1 May 2022, 12:53 AM

".... everything but missing the documents".

The documents are the only accessory with significant value. Obviously there is no way we can guess at the value without photos, we don't even know the case material (SS, 18k gold, two-tone), the color and style of the dial, etc. However, unless it's a solid 18k example, £7k sounds extremely unlikely. The OP is either on a fishing expedition, or naively looking at ridiculous C24 asking prices.

Tools · 1 May 2022, 02:58 AM

'78 (40 years old) Rolex with back sticker, but nothing else.

Doesn't sound authentic to me.

Vesper Lynd · 1 May 2022, 04:38 AM

Pictures

Chris · 1 May 2022, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan S

".... everything but missing the documents".

The documents are the only accessory with significant value. Obviously there is no way we can guess at the value without photos, we don't even know the case material (SS, 18k gold, two-tone), the color and style of the dial, etc. However, unless it's a solid 18k example, £7k sounds extremely unlikely. The OP is either on a fishing expedition, or naively looking at ridiculous C24 asking prices.

Im guessing you could be right, he knows the year but not the ref and how does he know its the correct box?

TuRo · 1 May 2022, 05:54 PM

It would need to be a boiler plate, Stella or something else exotic to elicit £7k if steel or bi-colour.Guessing bi-colour and stain is common tarnish on bezel. Photo pls.

30 April 2022, 05:20 AM	#1
Fata2019 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1	Date just 36 1978 Hi everyone, I got hold of an unworn 1978 date just 36. It has the sticker at the back and everything but missing the documents. I received extremely varied offers but I’m not sure what could be a fair price for it. I reckon something around 7k GBP but that’s only based on my research online as I’m not an expert or a holder of a Rolex before. Also there seems to be a black stain on the top of the gold area. Looks like oxidation but I am not sure whether i should attempt to clean it or leave it as is. Appreciate any guidance. Thanks,

30 April 2022, 07:25 AM	#2
southtexas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,761	Post some photos please. You’ll get better info… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

30 April 2022, 11:45 PM	#6
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,993	Please be aware OP, this could be construed as a sales pitch and is against the rules. It is recommended that you become a pledge member before anything or you may end up with a banned account for a rules violation. __________________ TRF Member 11738

1 May 2022, 12:53 AM	#7
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,262	".... everything but missing the documents". The documents are the only accessory with significant value. Obviously there is no way we can guess at the value without photos, we don't even know the case material (SS, 18k gold, two-tone), the color and style of the dial, etc. However, unless it's a solid 18k example, £7k sounds extremely unlikely. The OP is either on a fishing expedition, or naively looking at ridiculous C24 asking prices. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

1 May 2022, 02:58 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,496	'78 (40 years old) Rolex with back sticker, but nothing else. Doesn't sound authentic to me. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 April 2022, 08:55 AM	#3
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,741	Sounds interesting! Drop us some pics and we will assist!

30 April 2022, 06:55 PM	#5
Chris "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: UK Posts: 593	Without pics its very difficult to say but 7k is very optimistic. If its a 16013 without b&p a dealer would probably offer £2.5 - £3k.

1 May 2022, 04:38 AM	#9
Vesper Lynd Banned Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Europe Posts: 794	Pictures

1 May 2022, 05:54 PM	#11
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,811	It would need to be a boiler plate, Stella or something else exotic to elicit £7k if steel or bi-colour.Guessing bi-colour and stain is common tarnish on bezel. Photo pls. __________________ Thieves and fools and long travelled soldiers, A candid light exposes their homes. Human falter, people bellowed from their homes. And houses, there's fools and long reigning pharaohs. IT BITES - Yellow Christian

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