Anyone else think that Vintage Fat Font Inserts are Overpriced?

[rolfiz]

I think all vintage Rolex sports watches, and their "accessories" are overpriced. I've been collecting for two decades now, in the 90's you could buy a double red SD for $1500.

Supply and demand yes, but eventually people will get tired of their collections and the money they have wrapped up in them.

Might take 20 years, but that $1000 bezel insert could be worth $50 or $100.

(and yes, I am putting my flame suit on as I type this out)

[watchyou]

Here are mine but just sold two recently.

[gileto]

Originally Posted by petereoin

I have a Fat Font MK3 on my 5513 (not faded), have been looking for a Long 5 insert. The long 5's have been going for 950 plus, didn't realize I could possibly recoup some of the costs with the MK3..... good to know

Happy that my 5513 came with the original 1967 fat font long 5 insert !!

[Mark020]

Originally Posted by joe100

I'm glad I'm not the only one who's noticed. This summer has been the Summer of the GMT. A crazy jump

Depends on whether you own one or not :-)

[themaninblack]

My favourite 5513 has the original so called fat font serif insert. I think it looks great, as it was meant to be. Actually thinking of removing the now very hip shell Cordovan strap and putting the original rivet bracelet back on. Never too sure on the reliability of these old bracelets! Maybe I should send them all to that chap in Hong Kong. Is it Michael Young?

[gileto]

Yes, he's the man for bracelets restore

[Jhquek]

Got this insert recently, would like some insights from the inhouse subject matter experts on how legit it is.
I have it overlayed on my 5D Exp2.

[Stuntpilot]

Originally Posted by rolfiz

I think all vintage Rolex sports watches, and their "accessories" are overpriced. I've been collecting for two decades now, in the 90's you could buy a double red SD for $1500.

Supply and demand yes, but eventually people will get tired of their collections and the money they have wrapped up in them.

Might take 20 years, but that $1000 bezel insert could be worth $50 or $100.

(and yes, I am putting my flame suit on as I type this out)

Yup

[QueueCumber]

Originally Posted by rolfiz

I think all vintage Rolex sports watches, and their "accessories" are overpriced. I've been collecting for two decades now, in the 90's you could buy a double red SD for $1500.

Supply and demand yes, but eventually people will get tired of their collections and the money they have wrapped up in them.

Might take 20 years, but that $1000 bezel insert could be worth $50 or $100.

(and yes, I am putting my flame suit on as I type this out)

I'm sure the people who paid retail for those 1680s were saying the same thing about the $1500 price tag at that time.

[omitohud]

Originally Posted by rolfiz

I think all vintage Rolex sports watches, and their "accessories" are overpriced. I've been collecting for two decades now, in the 90's you could buy a double red SD for $1500.

Supply and demand yes, but eventually people will get tired of their collections and the money they have wrapped up in them.

Might take 20 years, but that $1000 bezel insert could be worth $50 or $100.

(and yes, I am putting my flame suit on as I type this out)

The same thing could b said about many things, like houses n cars. Should have bought that house in SF for $250k. 😜


I blame it on the autoconnect.

[zapokee]

Went to a specialist Rolex parts shop in Tokyo last week. They had a fine selection of faded inserts, the cheapest of which was over $2,000.

$1,000 might look cheap a few years from now...

[Vincent65]

Originally Posted by Jhquek

Got this insert recently, would like some insights from the inhouse subject matter experts on how legit it is.
I have it overlayed on my 5D Exp2.

[watchcrank]

Supply & demand. I looked at three blue gmt inserts about six years ago for $250. each and everyone told me that was a Crazy price. I listened and did not buy :-(

[Wing Zero]

Originally Posted by watchcrank

Supply & demand. I looked at three blue gmt inserts about six years ago for $250. each and everyone told me that was a Crazy price. I listened and did not buy :-(

[Wing Zero]

Originally Posted by Jhquek

Got this insert recently, would like some insights from the inhouse subject matter experts on how legit it is.
I have it overlayed on my 5D Exp2.

It's an aftermarket sapphire sub insert

[cvhjchj]

Supply and demand as well as many were changed out through the years since they are fairly cheap from rolex and most people didn't want a faded bezel 30,40 sometimes 50 years ago

[studioal]

Overpriced for the amount of material you're buying? Absolutely. Overpriced for the scarcity, who knows. Dealers are going to continue to test the waters so long as there are buyers willing to pay. All things vintage are going for a premium. I suspect the market will level out at some point.

[QueueCumber]

Originally Posted by studioal

Overpriced for the amount of material you're buying? Absolutely. Overpriced for the scarcity, who knows. Dealers are going to continue to test the waters so long as there are buyers willing to pay. All things vintage are going for a premium. I suspect the market will level out at some point.

The market is already moving according to rarity and demand. You can make the same arguments with vintage Ferrari, but as long as there is demand and a small supply, the prices will rise.

[QueueCumber]

TBH, I see a few dealers trying to curb the market pricing and control it. Eventually they will be outpriced by the market as well (I think some of them already are at this point and are forced to find buyers before acquiring pieces.).

[JustinK]

I thought they were overpriced at $500 so now I am really out of luck!

[southtexas]

Depends if you're buyer or seller!


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