Reasonable Re-Sale cost for 1970's Vintage 1803 Bracelet

[Doug_L123]

Hi:

I have been looking for a 1970's vintage Yellow Gold 1803 that I intend to wear with a strap, not the yellow gold bracelet. Assuming I find a watch that is in reasonable condition and has the original bracelet, I would consider selling the bracelet to try and recoup some of my costs.
I believe the current models have solid gold bracelets, but earlier versions were plated?
In any event, what seems to be the reasonable resale value?
Thanks.

[Kingair]

Welcome on TRF

We'll President bracelets only exist in full gold models (Yellow, White & Platinum).

Never gold plated besides in China ;-)

You can resell the bracelet depending on the condition (somewhere between $ 2000.00 to $ 5000.00).

Don't expect to buy a $ 3000.00 Day DAte and receive $ 5000.00 for the bracelet . . .

Restauration of the President bracelet is at least $ 1250.00

Also do keep in mind that the service on the Day Date costs some $$$

Maybe first contact your Rolex AD and see what they say or get in touch with the people here on TRF.

BTW some info before buying :

1. Read
2. Read
3. Read all you can find on the Day Date
4. Ask
5. Ask what you want to know here on TRF including pics of the watch
6. Buy the seller !

And watch out . . . cheap (normally) costs more . . .

Good luck

Just follow procedure 1 to 6 ;-)

HAGWe

[Doug_L123]

All good advice. Thanks.

I will certainly do my homework before buying.

Thanks.

[Racer X]

Keep in mind that, unlike a lot of other Rolex references, a big part of the desirability of the day date is the bracelet. Therefore, if you think you'll ever resell, it may be more difficult to get the price you want with the head alone, unless it is unique for some reason (e.g., special dial).

A further thought is that it's a shame to sell off an original bracelet unless it's really beat up, in which case it's not worth all that much anyway. My advice is, if you don't want the bracelet, just find a watch for sale without the bracelet. They are out there. That way you'd pay less, wouldn't lose anything in the transaction, and wouldn't break up an original head/bracelet set.

[greekbum]

I buy and sell a lot of 1803's and can tell you the bands scrap at around $2500-2900 depending on the number of links and the price of gold. I have sold very nice semi tight ones for no more than $3800 also.

[SPARTAN2161]

Originally Posted by greekbum

I buy and sell a lot of 1803's and can tell you the bands scrap at around $2500-2900 depending on the number of links and the price of gold. I have sold very nice semi tight ones for no more than $3800 also.

x2 Just sold an extra long (added links) and pretty stretched for $3100. Scrap was like Nick said. I think my guy was going to pay $2800