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alexwolf1216 · 31 October 2011, 07:17 AM

Came across this watch and it looked interesting. The seller wants $3000, but I am concerned about the functionality of it after sitting in a box for 20 years. Opinions?

yannis · 31 October 2011, 07:23 AM

A service at the RSC and off you go. Looks like new!!!

alexwolf1216 · 31 October 2011, 07:29 AM

What do you think about the price?

imono · 31 October 2011, 07:37 AM

I think the price is good.
Doubt you can buy a NEW Rolex watch for $3K these days.
Just wind it and if it works good and keeps good time just wear it until it breaks down.

brownbear · 31 October 2011, 07:43 AM

sounds fair..
SVC for a DJ should be just under 800.
nice find.

dddrees · 31 October 2011, 07:45 AM

Congrats, nice watch.

I'd get it serviced because at 20 years it's probably about time.

FeelingTheBlues · 31 October 2011, 07:48 AM

Despite the movement (I guess since it didn't work for 20 years) the watch seems to be in a good shape, the bracelet doesn't even seem to have some stretch. I'd go for it!

Sperry · 31 October 2011, 07:57 AM

Any nicks on the bezel? The white gold is a bit soft for the detail they machined.

$3k is a little more than I'd want to pay, but we're only talking a few hundred dollar difference.

HL65 · 31 October 2011, 08:20 AM

Looks good to me- go for it!!

Keeperoftime · 31 October 2011, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imono

i think the price is good.
Doubt you can buy a new rolex watch for $3k these days.
Just wind it and if it works good and keeps good time just wear it until it breaks down.

+1

Mickey® · 31 October 2011, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexwolf1216

Came across this watch and it looked interesting. The seller wants $3000, but I am concerned about the functionality of it after sitting in a box for 20 years. Opinions?

I'd buy it...for 2800.00...never pay "what the seller wants"...
Unless I'm the seller. I always have good deals.

alexwolf1216 · 31 October 2011, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

I'd buy it...for 2800.00...never pay "what the seller wants"...
Unless I'm the seller. I always have good deals.

Love this. I think Ill make him a slightly lower offer and go from there. Thanks guys!

diego · 3 November 2011, 05:12 PM

Go for it! You can never go wrong at that price.

rad87gn · 3 November 2011, 05:15 PM

Wow!!!

mikester · 3 November 2011, 06:20 PM

which has the white gold? is it the bezel or on the bracelet?

azguy · 4 November 2011, 12:18 AM

I would absolutly add it to your collection. Wind it, wear it and see what happens

ROGERB · 4 November 2011, 12:23 AM

The bezel and that's a great find

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larrycarroll · 4 November 2011, 12:34 AM

You probably shouldn't buy a watch that old in fact I will buy it and crush it to save everyone the misery of such an old timepiece do just pass me the sellers info I'll handle the rest. Lmao...... Great find!!!!!!

Rags · 4 November 2011, 01:19 AM

That pillow in the box looks like it's seen better days. I'd like to see some better pictures..

alexwolf1216 · 4 November 2011, 01:21 AM

He's not flexible on the price and he has since advertised multiple other Rolex's. I think I'm going to stay clear of this one. It's not really the watch I want anyway.

SkyKing31 · 4 November 2011, 01:24 AM

I think you should buy it if it is something you want .... Send it to RSC and have it serviced

slcbbrown · 4 November 2011, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larrycarroll

You probably shouldn't buy a watch that old in fact I will buy it and crush it to save everyone the misery of such an old timepiece do just pass me the sellers info I'll handle the rest. Lmao...... Great find!!!!!!

You should certainly be up for "humanitarian of the year" honors. Your posting brought a tear to my eye.

The Joker · 4 November 2011, 02:20 AM

It's a cracking watch

31 October 2011, 07:17 AM	#1
alexwolf1216 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: San Antonio, TX Watch: None ATM Posts: 84	Brand New 1992 "Thunderbird" Came across this watch and it looked interesting. The seller wants $3000, but I am concerned about the functionality of it after sitting in a box for 20 years. Opinions? Attached Images __________________ 116610LV Omega Seamaster Quartz

31 October 2011, 07:23 AM	#2
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	A service at the RSC and off you go. Looks like new!!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

31 October 2011, 07:29 AM	#3
alexwolf1216 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: San Antonio, TX Watch: None ATM Posts: 84	What do you think about the price? __________________ 116610LV Omega Seamaster Quartz

31 October 2011, 07:45 AM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,258	Congrats, nice watch. I'd get it serviced because at 20 years it's probably about time. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

31 October 2011, 07:48 AM	#7
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Despite the movement (I guess since it didn't work for 20 years) the watch seems to be in a good shape, the bracelet doesn't even seem to have some stretch. I'd go for it! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

31 October 2011, 07:37 AM	#4
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	I think the price is good. Doubt you can buy a NEW Rolex watch for $3K these days. Just wind it and if it works good and keeps good time just wear it until it breaks down.

31 October 2011, 07:43 AM	#5
brownbear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: georgia Watch: it Bub Posts: 1,334	sounds fair.. SVC for a DJ should be just under 800. nice find.

31 October 2011, 07:57 AM	#8
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Any nicks on the bezel? The white gold is a bit soft for the detail they machined. $3k is a little more than I'd want to pay, but we're only talking a few hundred dollar difference.

31 October 2011, 08:20 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,286	Looks good to me- go for it!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 November 2011, 05:12 PM	#13
diego Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 53	Go for it! You can never go wrong at that price.

3 November 2011, 05:15 PM	#14
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Wow!!! __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

3 November 2011, 06:20 PM	#15
mikester 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,383	which has the white gold? is it the bezel or on the bracelet?

4 November 2011, 12:18 AM	#16
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I would absolutly add it to your collection. Wind it, wear it and see what happens

4 November 2011, 12:23 AM	#17
ROGERB "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: WHITE ROCK BC Watch: 89 16610, 57 7914, Posts: 897	The bezel and that's a great find R Last edited by ROGERB; 4 November 2011 at 12:24 AM.. Reason: remove quote

4 November 2011, 12:34 AM	#18
larrycarroll Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: larry Location: everett Watch: 16220 dj grey dial Posts: 66	You probably shouldn't buy a watch that old in fact I will buy it and crush it to save everyone the misery of such an old timepiece do just pass me the sellers info I'll handle the rest. Lmao...... Great find!!!!!!

4 November 2011, 01:19 AM	#19
Rags 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,200	That pillow in the box looks like it's seen better days. I'd like to see some better pictures.. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

4 November 2011, 01:21 AM	#20
alexwolf1216 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: San Antonio, TX Watch: None ATM Posts: 84	He's not flexible on the price and he has since advertised multiple other Rolex's. I think I'm going to stay clear of this one. It's not really the watch I want anyway. __________________ 116610LV Omega Seamaster Quartz

4 November 2011, 01:24 AM	#21
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	I think you should buy it if it is something you want .... Send it to RSC and have it serviced

4 November 2011, 02:20 AM	#23
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	It's a cracking watch

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