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Dhiney · 4 January 2009, 01:27 PM

Ok all,
I need some help. I have a chace to get a 1970's Rose Gold President in good shape. What is the price range to purchase such a watch? I know there are a lot of factors in deciding a sale / buy price. I'm looking for a ballpark.

Thanks,

ijen0311 · 4 January 2009, 01:32 PM

I don't know the answer, sorry... but I've seen a RG president recently and they are absolutely beautiful. What color is the face? Please post pics if you buy!

ArizonaHD · 4 January 2009, 01:48 PM

6-9K for a clean single quickset DD with little / no band stretch

jbjenkins · 4 January 2009, 01:53 PM

Agreed. Depending on dial add-ons (if any). Probably closer to the "6" than the "9" these days.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArizonaHD

6-9K for a clean single quickset DD with little / no band stretch

Alcan · 4 January 2009, 02:08 PM

I'd price that watch at not much more than $5K. Once it lands it's probably going to need a $600 - $1,000 RSC overhaul to make it right and give it provenance, then there's the issue of how bad is the bracelet......

vapalux · 4 January 2009, 10:58 PM

I agree with Al. Especially in this economic climate I wouldn't want to part with any more than 5k. And that's top dollar. Less if I can get away with it.

Si

unclesallie · 5 January 2009, 12:10 AM

brutal evaluations, but likely true. market sucks right now.

rpryan55 · 5 January 2009, 12:39 AM

I'm curious - did Rolex make RG Presidents in the Seventies? I'm curious because I've never seen an older RG DD.

Then again, I've led a very sheltered life.

Dhiney · 5 January 2009, 02:07 AM

This RG President was purchased in Europe. A retired AD, who use to service this watch, told me Europe was the only place you could get it. Rolex did not import in to the States.

Thanks for the input. If I can work a deal I'll post some pics.

Wolfgang427 · 5 January 2009, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dhiney

This RG President was purchased in Europe. A retired AD, who use to service this watch, told me Europe was the only place you could get it. Rolex did not import in to the States.

Thanks for the input. If I can work a deal I'll post some pics.

That's incorrect. YG, WG, and RG DD's have always been available in the USA since the late 50's.

The problem is that YG always outsold the other two by a wide margin especially here in the USA. As far as given you a value it would be impossible without pics and model#, as 70's DD's came in plastic/crystal models and sapphire/crystal single quick date change models. Also a great deal of the value is in the bracelet, with streched bracelets taken a big hit in value compared to non-streched or little streched bracelets.

TempoKing · 5 January 2009, 03:48 AM

Hello friend, If you are not a collector, I would sacrifice a little extra
cash and buy a nice double quick change day and date.

Back to your watch

The market conditions at this moment dictate the following prices.
From 1970 a "plastic crystal slow change day and date watch" in good condition
$3,800 $4,000
For a single quick in great condition I will pay...
$5,800

bwalkerVintage · 5 January 2009, 04:14 AM

Wow - 1675 GMT worth more than that.

4 January 2009, 01:27 PM	#1
Dhiney Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 63	1970's President Value? Ok all, I need some help. I have a chace to get a 1970's Rose Gold President in good shape. What is the price range to purchase such a watch? I know there are a lot of factors in deciding a sale / buy price. I'm looking for a ballpark. Thanks,

4 January 2009, 02:08 PM	#5
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'd price that watch at not much more than $5K. Once it lands it's probably going to need a $600 - $1,000 RSC overhaul to make it right and give it provenance, then there's the issue of how bad is the bracelet...... __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

5 January 2009, 12:39 AM	#8
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	I'm curious - did Rolex make RG Presidents in the Seventies? I'm curious because I've never seen an older RG DD. Then again, I've led a very sheltered life. __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

4 January 2009, 01:32 PM	#2
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	I don't know the answer, sorry... but I've seen a RG president recently and they are absolutely beautiful. What color is the face? Please post pics if you buy!

4 January 2009, 01:48 PM	#3
ArizonaHD "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 472	6-9K for a clean single quickset DD with little / no band stretch

4 January 2009, 10:58 PM	#6
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	I agree with Al. Especially in this economic climate I wouldn't want to part with any more than 5k. And that's top dollar. Less if I can get away with it. Si

5 January 2009, 12:10 AM	#7
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	brutal evaluations, but likely true. market sucks right now.

5 January 2009, 02:07 AM	#9
Dhiney Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 63	This RG President was purchased in Europe. A retired AD, who use to service this watch, told me Europe was the only place you could get it. Rolex did not import in to the States. Thanks for the input. If I can work a deal I'll post some pics.

5 January 2009, 03:48 AM	#11
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Hello friend, If you are not a collector, I would sacrifice a little extra cash and buy a nice double quick change day and date. Back to your watch The market conditions at this moment dictate the following prices. From 1970 a "plastic crystal slow change day and date watch" in good condition $3,800 $4,000 For a single quick in great condition I will pay... $5,800

5 January 2009, 04:14 AM	#12
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	Wow - 1675 GMT worth more than that.

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