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AllanChasse · 8 November 2009, 09:26 AM

Hello,

I've gotten the Rolex Forum bug. Thank god my girlfriend can't see the hour count I've already logged. I'm feverishly looking to upgrade my late '60s Oyster Perpetual Date with an engine-turned bezel to a sub or black dial Explorer II. If only I had not sold my '97 submariner/date for $2k in '01 to a very reputable dealer I might not feel so bitter. Pardon my mini-rant, but it is certainly a regret, nothing like being the original owner from an authorized dealer!

So the story is: I paid $1700 2 years ago for my current watch and would love to upgrade for about a net cost of $1000. Firstly, is this possible? I would buy my sub back for $2k in a heartbeat, but I know such opportunities do not often come around!

Papers and boxes are not the issue, simply peace of mind regarding its authenticity is the key. I recognize my story is no doubt quite a common one, but I am hopeful that I have come to the right place.

Thanks for reading.

Allan

R1@160@alltimes · 8 November 2009, 09:46 AM

Welcome to TRF.

I doubt you can touch a Sub date for under $3k even. Legit pre-loved Subs go for roughly $3,500+

sakuraba · 8 November 2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R1@160@alltimes

Welcome to TRF.

I doubt you can touch a Sub date for under $3k even. Legit pre-loved Subs go for roughly $3,500+

Pretty accurate price range IMO.

For under $3K I would aim for an Explorer II or a Sub ND with no papers.

Welcome to TRF, and good luck with your search.

SDDS · 9 November 2009, 01:58 AM

welcome to trf

AllanChasse · 9 November 2009, 10:08 AM

Thanks for the welcome, and reinforcing what I was afraid to be true. Nonetheless I am looking forward to the "thrill of the hunt"!

AllanChasse · 10 November 2009, 06:52 AM

Thanks for reading my post, 43 of you at last count, which is quite impressive. I have scans, not photos of my watch so it's got some funny hues which are not found on the actual watch, but for now it's what I've got. You guys have set the bar however for artistic photos of your watches! I would be curious if anyone owns a watch similar to mine, as mine was bought from an estate dealer here in SF I have little information about it's origins. Thanks for checking out my post.

Kindly,

Allan

8 November 2009, 09:26 AM	#1
AllanChasse "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 39	Dreaming of an upgrade/going back to a sub. Hello, I've gotten the Rolex Forum bug. Thank god my girlfriend can't see the hour count I've already logged. I'm feverishly looking to upgrade my late '60s Oyster Perpetual Date with an engine-turned bezel to a sub or black dial Explorer II. If only I had not sold my '97 submariner/date for $2k in '01 to a very reputable dealer I might not feel so bitter. Pardon my mini-rant, but it is certainly a regret, nothing like being the original owner from an authorized dealer! So the story is: I paid $1700 2 years ago for my current watch and would love to upgrade for about a net cost of $1000. Firstly, is this possible? I would buy my sub back for $2k in a heartbeat, but I know such opportunities do not often come around! Papers and boxes are not the issue, simply peace of mind regarding its authenticity is the key. I recognize my story is no doubt quite a common one, but I am hopeful that I have come to the right place. Thanks for reading. Allan

8 November 2009, 09:46 AM	#2
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Welcome to TRF. I doubt you can touch a Sub date for under $3k even. Legit pre-loved Subs go for roughly $3,500+ __________________

9 November 2009, 01:58 AM	#4
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	welcome to trf __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

10 November 2009, 06:52 AM	#6
AllanChasse "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 39	Thanks guys I do appreciate the welcome! Thanks for reading my post, 43 of you at last count, which is quite impressive. I have scans, not photos of my watch so it's got some funny hues which are not found on the actual watch, but for now it's what I've got. You guys have set the bar however for artistic photos of your watches! I would be curious if anyone owns a watch similar to mine, as mine was bought from an estate dealer here in SF I have little information about it's origins. Thanks for checking out my post. Kindly, Allan Attached Images

9 November 2009, 10:08 AM	#5
AllanChasse "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 39	Thanks for the welcome, and reinforcing what I was afraid to be true. Nonetheless I am looking forward to the "thrill of the hunt"!

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