total newbie here... please be gentle...

[syd barrett]

I know virtually nothing about Rolexes, but just bought one. Yeah, I know (LOL). I guess I'm just looking for opinions and reassurance that I got a fair deal. This forum obviously has a lot of folks who really know their stuff. A 1957 Oyster model 6480 caught my eye a while back, I think I first saw it on ebay. A very "plain jane" watch, nothing fancy. Part of the attraction was that I was born in 1957, and I thought it would be cool to have a Rolex made that year. And I liked the clean, understated look of it... you could wear it and no one would even know what it is, unless they looked very closely.

Anyway, I finally pulled the trigger on it. Took it to a local authorized Rolex dealer to have it sized, need 2 links removed. They confirmed it is authentic, and told me the serial number is 301099. That jives with the serial number lookup websites that it is a 1957. I asked the guy what it was worth, and he bailed, just said - it's worth whatever you're willing to pay for it. OK, I get it, but that's no help. I'm really not sweating it, it's not a ton of money... but just curious, you know? Any thoughts or opinions are appreciated. And I apologize if I posted this in the wrong forum.

Tried to post a direct link for pictures but got error message. Just go to the Chorost & Co website.

[Handey0465]

I assume you took it to Hales in Greenville......

If you want a value, then just look at other completed listings on EBAY for similar watches. That is what people are willing to pay....

[Benzsiam]

The price should depends on the condition of the watch.

You can search the estimated price on the internet using the word "Rolex oyster 6480" and see the price on Chrono24.

[fmferro]

Welcome on board

[chinaski]

https://www.chorostco.com/collection...-1957-33mm-box

I believe this is the watch in question.

The experts will correct me, but it is a Tritium dial, and I don't think Rolex started using Tritium until the early 60's. So this would indicate it's a either a Service Dial, or later than 1957.

Otherwise, it looks like a nice watch.

[330ci]

Originally Posted by chinaski

https://www.chorostco.com/collection...-1957-33mm-box

I believe this is the watch in question.

The experts will correct me, but it is a Tritium dial, and I don't think Rolex started using Tritium until the early 60's. So this would indicate it's a either a Service Dial, or later than 1957.

Otherwise, it looks like a nice watch.

Dial and handset have been replaced but are authentic Rolex

[Vlad]

of course the band is not original to the watch, as it's dated 1972. But a beautiful watch!

[syd barrett]

Originally Posted by chinaski

I believe this is the watch in question.

The experts will correct me, but it is a Tritium dial, and I don't think Rolex started using Tritium until the early 60's. So this would indicate it's a either a Service Dial, or later than 1957.

Otherwise, it looks like a nice watch.

Yes, that is it. They still have the listing and pictures up on their website, I just bought it this week. I did negotiate the price down a bit... do you think I got a decent price? Thanks for responding.

[syd barrett]

I was a bit hesitant to join this forum, and appreciate the welcome. Having now perused more threads and seeing all the pictures... damn, you guys have some fine watches. I fear that I may have been bitten by the Rolex bug now...

A little side story for your amusement. My last name is Bond, so of course my nickname has been "007" or "double naught" etc my whole life. And this week we lose the one, the only, the coolest James Bond ever... which apparently did a lot to popularize Rolexes back in the day.

[swaini3]

Welcome aboard Mr. Bond... Congratulations. Lots of knowledgeable people here.

[chinaski]

Originally Posted by syd barrett

Yes, that is it. They still have the listing and pictures up on their website, I just bought it this week. I did negotiate the price down a bit... do you think I got a decent price? Thanks for responding.

What did you end up getting it for?

IMO, $2800.00 is a bit North of what I would pay for a watch like this, but I do remember a time when models similar to this could be bought for $1200.00 and below.

I really don't think you did bad though, as prices are trending higher for all Rolex these days. It's a cool watch, enjoy it!

[syd barrett]

Originally Posted by chinaski

what did you end up getting it for?

$2300

[chinaski]

Originally Posted by syd barrett

$2300

That's actually not bad at all, I think you did allright.

[Wcdhtwn]

If you like it it’s worth every penny. I know you know that, but when what matters is when you believe it.

[syd barrett]

Just an update... it's very accurate, so far. Loses about 5 seconds a day as best I can tell. That seems pretty dadgum good to me, for a manual wind watch from 1957...

I couldn't be happier with it. Love it.

[Stan Cooper]

Congratulations, Syd. Please post some photos when you can.

[Tom1675]

The sales link has been removed so please post some pics and congrats!

[syd barrett]

It still won't let me, not enough posts....

[Andad]

You can post pix now directly from your computer after resizing them.

You can’t post links to pix until you complete minimum posts.

Welcome to TRF.

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by Andad

You can post pix now directly from your computer after resizing them.

You can’t post links to pix until you complete minimum posts.

Welcome to TRF.

Yup, if he sizes the images properly, the OP can post them.

[syd barrett]

fake post to get to minimum

[syd barrett]

another fake post to get to minimum

[syd barrett]

yet another...

[syd barrett]

let's hope this is it...

[syd barrett]

[syd barrett]

[Stan Cooper]

It looks great, Syd. "Plain Jane" minimalist classic styling. I like it!

[syd barrett]

Originally Posted by Stan Cooper

It looks great, Syd. "Plain Jane" minimalist classic styling. I like it!

Thanks, man. I know it's not a highly sought after watch or expensive and all of that. But it's a 1957, the year I was born, and it works. And I thought it might be nice to pass it down to my son. Might mean something to him one day, you know?

And I'm wearing it every day, it's not sitting in a box...

[TudorTommy]

Hello from Spartanburg, and a belated welcome aboard! That's definitely a good looking piece. Love the dial and you are dead on correct about the simple beauty of such a piece... at least in my opinion!
Be careful of being bitten by the Rolex or the watch collectors bug. It's a very real and enjoyable thing.

[MrChamfers]

That looks really clean!