How many wrongs make a Rolex?

[Mclovin247]

Fellows auction have a 1974 Rolex, it looks OK but the condition report states some scary things:-

1. There is an issue with automatic works, watch will need a repair/service
2. Dial appears to be in a poor condition with noticeable marks, scratches, tarnishing, some lifting of the laminate. Possible water damage
3. Luminous inserts have degraded
4. Non-Rolex diamond set bezel
5. Crown screws down and is not currently functioning correctly
6. Non-Rolex bracelet/clasp

Est around £500, looks like hardly any original parts left and they are not working properly.

Question is how far gone can a watch be to still make it worth purchasing, I have been looking for a birth year watch for some time now.

[swish77]

Photos might help. But based on your description, this watch sounds like a nightmare. I suggest you continue your search.

[bdex75]

I would want to see pictures, but based solely on that description I would pass.

I am looking for a 1975 birth year watch and it has been hard to come by a decent example that is not stupid money.

Stay patient.


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[linesiders]

Originally Posted by bdex75

I am looking for a 1975 birth year watch and it has been hard to come by a decent example that is not stupid money.

Stay patient.

1625? Some very cool pieces for reasonable money ;)

[brandrea]

I'd steer clear of that one.

You should be able to find decent examples for a reasonable price.

[bdex75]

Originally Posted by linesiders

1625? Some very cool pieces for reasonable money ;)

SS DJ. 4.5m serial. 1603??

Been keeping an eye on a couple GMT's from that serial range.

Not a huge fan of the thunderbird, not sure why. Probably because most you see are 2 tone which is just not me. I have seen an all SS gray dial that was pretty awesome.


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[2JHead]

I guess your're down to the movement, midcase and caseback. Movement needs a ton of love. Given the ice bezel it's probably a DJ? If the case is good I could see a long term project where you source used parts and come out OK but it's a stretch

[Mclovin247]

Thanks for all your input, someone must of fancied a challenge, because it went for £1100!