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007Sub · 24 July 2010, 12:30 PM

Hi all,

A friend of mine is looking to sell his early 90s TT Date Just. He told me that the hour markers were replaced with diamonds and asked how much it would be worth. I know subs really well but have no idea what the market is for the datejust (especially with diamonds on the dial).

Would the diamonds hurt or help the resale value? What are your estimates on value assuming its in good condition? I dont have photos of the watch yet but will probably get some next week (i agreed to sell it for him).

Thanks in advance for your input!

G

mjm800 · 24 July 2010, 12:35 PM

These are diamonds he put on after market? It might hurt many buyers want original pieces or if parts are replaced they are genuine Rolex parts. It just might take time to find the right buyer vs. if nothing was changed.

007Sub · 24 July 2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjm800

These are diamonds he put on after market? It might hurt many buyers want original pieces or if parts are replaced they are genuine Rolex parts. It just might take time to find the right buyer vs. if nothing was changed.

I believe that the diamonds may have been put on by the jeweler he bought the watch from...

rolexsubdate · 24 July 2010, 01:27 PM

You should buy a Rolex for timekeeping ... you want diamonds, go to HarryWinston or Tiffany ..... rolex diamonds are really average grade....

you want a watch that kicks ass, get a Rolex....

ParisDakarBmw · 24 July 2010, 01:36 PM

If it's not a correct Rolex part, I wouldn't pay more than I had to. My intent would be to remove the tampered dial, and put a correct, and UNMOLESTED dial back in place.

I'm a purist when it comes to watches.

If he finds the correct buyer, he might not have an issue.

East Bay Rider · 24 July 2010, 01:41 PM

Considering that so many people just buy Rolex for the name on the dial I don't think it will realistically hurt his chances, if selling it in the wild.
Here on TRF people tend to care about originallity and such but out in the world I believe that someone will read the name, see the bling and plonk down the cash without further thought.

007Sub · 24 July 2010, 01:47 PM

I agree that untampered dials are always better!! The question remains...what do you think it might be worth? Should I just go straight to ebay or offer it up on TRF first?

Thoughts?

snowbird · 24 July 2010, 02:53 PM

It seems to be fairly common to put aftermarket diamonds on ladies models which I assume is driven by buyer demand . . . not sure how aftermarket diammonds would affect the value of a mens model though.

subdownunder · 24 July 2010, 03:06 PM

Diamonds belong on a womens watch

JUSTROLEXES · 24 July 2010, 03:13 PM

If the diamonds are after market it will not hurt nor improve the value but it will limit the watch to fewer potential buyers... as far as the value of an after market diamond dial is about $250

Speed · 24 July 2010, 04:23 PM

Just say no to Diamonds on a Rolex... MHO.

24 July 2010, 12:30 PM	#1
007Sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: USA Watch: Milsub Posts: 1,635	Diamonds hurt or helping watch value? Hi all, A friend of mine is looking to sell his early 90s TT Date Just. He told me that the hour markers were replaced with diamonds and asked how much it would be worth. I know subs really well but have no idea what the market is for the datejust (especially with diamonds on the dial). Would the diamonds hurt or help the resale value? What are your estimates on value assuming its in good condition? I dont have photos of the watch yet but will probably get some next week (i agreed to sell it for him). Thanks in advance for your input! G __________________ @true_patina @true.dome

24 July 2010, 01:41 PM	#6
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,109	Considering that so many people just buy Rolex for the name on the dial I don't think it will realistically hurt his chances, if selling it in the wild. Here on TRF people tend to care about originallity and such but out in the world I believe that someone will read the name, see the bling and plonk down the cash without further thought. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

24 July 2010, 01:47 PM	#7
007Sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: USA Watch: Milsub Posts: 1,635	I agree that untampered dials are always better!! The question remains...what do you think it might be worth? Should I just go straight to ebay or offer it up on TRF first? Thoughts? __________________ @true_patina @true.dome

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JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,578	If the diamonds are after market it will not hurt nor improve the value but it will limit the watch to fewer potential buyers... as far as the value of an after market diamond dial is about $250 __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

24 July 2010, 12:35 PM	#2
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	These are diamonds he put on after market? It might hurt many buyers want original pieces or if parts are replaced they are genuine Rolex parts. It just might take time to find the right buyer vs. if nothing was changed.

24 July 2010, 01:27 PM	#4
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	You should buy a Rolex for timekeeping ... you want diamonds, go to HarryWinston or Tiffany ..... rolex diamonds are really average grade.... you want a watch that kicks ass, get a Rolex....

24 July 2010, 01:36 PM	#5
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	If it's not a correct Rolex part, I wouldn't pay more than I had to. My intent would be to remove the tampered dial, and put a correct, and UNMOLESTED dial back in place. I'm a purist when it comes to watches. If he finds the correct buyer, he might not have an issue.

24 July 2010, 02:53 PM	#8
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	It seems to be fairly common to put aftermarket diamonds on ladies models which I assume is driven by buyer demand . . . not sure how aftermarket diammonds would affect the value of a mens model though.

24 July 2010, 03:06 PM	#9
subdownunder "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 314	Diamonds belong on a womens watch

24 July 2010, 04:23 PM	#11
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,741	Just say no to Diamonds on a Rolex... MHO.

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