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Gurmot · 1 May 2008, 08:47 PM

OK, I was just wondering which of us has had the best deal when buying a Rolex.

For starters, here's mine. In 1999 I bought a beat-up manual winding Oyster precision in SS with Steel band. I paid just £100 ($300) for it but I spent another £300 ($600) having it serviced and repaired at RSC UK. It came back looking like a new watch.

Anyone else have a story to tell?

Cheers - Simon

SPACE-DWELLER · 1 May 2008, 08:52 PM

That's a awesome deal, Simon!

Do you still have that Rolex?

Pics?

Gurmot · 1 May 2008, 09:02 PM

Here it is. There is now some emotional attachment as my father wore this watch from 1999 until he passed away 2 years ago. It may have been "cheap" but it is priceless to me.

So let's have some other to keep the thread running...

Cheers - Simon

zak98 · 1 May 2008, 10:53 PM

my r series datejust, silver dial - 16014. $1295.

on a shark strap now.

txrob779 · 2 May 2008, 12:07 AM

1977 Model 1603 $1500.00

GMTJOHNNY · 2 May 2008, 12:54 AM

LNIB 1991 Air King - $US 1250.00
Still love it.

wust588 · 2 May 2008, 07:46 AM

Simon, not in the last 10 years have I managed anything cheap, but in the early eighties I bought an Oyster Royal from a tat cum antique shop in Chester for £3 ( $6 ) and took it ( not working ) to Watches Of Switzerland who serviced it for £21. In those days Rolex would service non-working watches.
John.

f16570 · 2 May 2008, 07:52 AM

£2350 for my Exp II. Cheap or what?

Well it is to me 'cause I sold my business for £103,000,000.
It's all relative.

llamaofdoom · 2 May 2008, 09:29 AM

80s model ladies two tone datejust quickset. sapphire crystal, serviced but the bracelet was stretched. Gave $800 for it and wholesaled it for $1000.

DSJ · 2 May 2008, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f16570

£2350 for my Exp II. Cheap or what?

Well it is to me 'cause I sold my business for £103,000,000.
It's all relative.

Nah, I paid a lot less for mine!

But you have a lot less to worry about financially than most of the rest of us!!!

Markg · 2 May 2008, 12:10 PM

cheapest was a SS White Daytona...at MSRP

Boopie · 2 May 2008, 02:55 PM

Multiple levels of hearsay...years ago I had lunch with a client (a somewhat colorful character) who sported a really attractive Submariner. He claimed that one of his co-workers gave him the watch for free. It was apparently completely broken and filthy, so he invested the money to get it in working condition. I'm still not sure whether to believe him.

Alcan · 2 May 2008, 03:01 PM

I paid $100 for this one about 6 months ago. The estimate for complete restoration is $2,500 - $3,000. Should be back in 5 or 6 months.

Leighton · 2 May 2008, 03:08 PM

Well I did pass on a nice sub date for USD$50.00 from a lady at the Day Market in Bangkok. The bracelet was a bit rough to the touch and you could open the oyster by pressing down on the case back with two fingers. The plastic ring holding the movement in place seem innovative though.

erwin · 2 May 2008, 03:45 PM

Someone sold me a bike that is supposedly broken for $500.00 when I was mobilized in the military during the 911 tragedy. Restored the bike and spent another 80.00 for the paint. Someone ask me for an even trade. His SD for my bike! Authenticated the watch and there you go, got my grail watch for 580.00!

SPACE-DWELLER · 2 May 2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurmot

Here it is. There is now some emotional attachment as my father wore this watch from 1999 until he passed away 2 years ago. It may have been "cheap" but it is priceless to me.

So let's have some other to keep the thread running...

Cheers - Simon

That's a great looking Rolex, Simon!

etp095 · 2 May 2008, 05:21 PM

You guys have gotten some deals.

GMTII Owner · 2 May 2008, 08:10 PM

My cheapest Rolex was free. My father gave me his TT DJ that is at the RSC going through an overhaul.

f16570 · 2 May 2008, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

Nah, I paid a lot less for mine!

But you have a lot less to worry about financially than most of the rest of us!!!

If I has sold my business for that amount of cash, I would have someone typing this for me

1 May 2008, 08:47 PM	#1
Gurmot Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Posts: 568	What is the cheapest Rolex bought in the last 10 years? OK, I was just wondering which of us has had the best deal when buying a Rolex. For starters, here's mine. In 1999 I bought a beat-up manual winding Oyster precision in SS with Steel band. I paid just £100 ($300) for it but I spent another £300 ($600) having it serviced and repaired at RSC UK. It came back looking like a new watch. Anyone else have a story to tell? Cheers - Simon

1 May 2008, 08:52 PM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	That's a awesome deal, Simon! Do you still have that Rolex? Pics? __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

1 May 2008, 10:53 PM	#4
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	my r series datejust, silver dial - 16014. $1295. on a shark strap now. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

2 May 2008, 12:54 AM	#6
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	LNIB 1991 Air King - $US 1250.00 Still love it. __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

2 May 2008, 07:52 AM	#8
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	£2350 for my Exp II. Cheap or what? Well it is to me 'cause I sold my business for £103,000,000. It's all relative. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

2 May 2008, 12:07 AM	#5
txrob779 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Ft.Worth, Texas Posts: 488	1977 Model 1603 $1500.00

2 May 2008, 07:46 AM	#7
wust588 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stonnall, Staffs, Posts: 54	Simon, not in the last 10 years have I managed anything cheap, but in the early eighties I bought an Oyster Royal from a tat cum antique shop in Chester for £3 ( $6 ) and took it ( not working ) to Watches Of Switzerland who serviced it for £21. In those days Rolex would service non-working watches. John.

2 May 2008, 09:29 AM	#9
llamaofdoom Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 417	80s model ladies two tone datejust quickset. sapphire crystal, serviced but the bracelet was stretched. Gave $800 for it and wholesaled it for $1000.

2 May 2008, 12:10 PM	#11
Markg "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: California Watch: R Posts: 913	cheapest was a SS White Daytona...at MSRP

2 May 2008, 02:55 PM	#12
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,944	Multiple levels of hearsay...years ago I had lunch with a client (a somewhat colorful character) who sported a really attractive Submariner. He claimed that one of his co-workers gave him the watch for free. It was apparently completely broken and filthy, so he invested the money to get it in working condition. I'm still not sure whether to believe him.

2 May 2008, 03:01 PM	#13
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	I paid $100 for this one about 6 months ago. The estimate for complete restoration is $2,500 - $3,000. Should be back in 5 or 6 months. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

2 May 2008, 03:08 PM	#14
Leighton "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Leighton Location: So. California Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 1,366	Well I did pass on a nice sub date for USD$50.00 from a lady at the Day Market in Bangkok. The bracelet was a bit rough to the touch and you could open the oyster by pressing down on the case back with two fingers. The plastic ring holding the movement in place seem innovative though. __________________ GMT MASTER II 116710N

2 May 2008, 03:45 PM	#15
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	Someone sold me a bike that is supposedly broken for $500.00 when I was mobilized in the military during the 911 tragedy. Restored the bike and spent another 80.00 for the paint. Someone ask me for an even trade. His SD for my bike! Authenticated the watch and there you go, got my grail watch for 580.00! __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

2 May 2008, 05:21 PM	#17
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	You guys have gotten some deals. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

2 May 2008, 08:10 PM	#18
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	My cheapest Rolex was free. My father gave me his TT DJ that is at the RSC going through an overhaul. __________________

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