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29 March 2013, 12:00 AM | #1 |
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Granpa's Rolex circa 1970s
So I haven't a got photo yet. But it's a plain looking Rolex. silver colour.
genuine of course. bought from a legit store. In REAL good condition. 1970s it was bought. $500 was a offer from a pawn store. NOt trying to sell it. Just want to know what it's worth. Osyter it saids on the watch though I can't remember the exact spelling. Q: What do a real genuine Rolex from 1970s worth in REAL good condition from varies? *will be edited later for clarity |
29 March 2013, 04:32 AM | #2 |
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When you have some useful information or a decent picture, we will be happy to tell you about your watch..
It is likely worth much more than a Pawn Shop would offer but the sentimentality should be a driver for a family heirloom, not "how much is it worth"..
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29 March 2013, 04:36 AM | #3 |
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29 March 2013, 04:40 AM | #4 |
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Need pics mate
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Assuming its a Date, Datejust, or OP of somesort probably $1000-$1700 depending on the specifics.
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29 March 2013, 04:50 AM | #6 |
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pics!
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29 March 2013, 04:57 AM | #7 |
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We do need more information then 'It's a Rolex" to be able to determine anything useful to "Assist you".....
Take it easy.....Leo
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As stated above, pics of all sides, the clearer the better. Great bunch here, they won't steer you wrong.
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I have a rope, how long is it and what's the value?
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29 March 2013, 05:30 AM | #10 |
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You are so cynical Mon
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Flyson - if it is your Granpa's watch, hang on to it. Unless flipping it is going to do something wonderful, keep it if you can.
And please post pics. Mon, is the rope twisted clockwise for the northern hemisphere or counter-clockwise the southern? That has more impact on value then length. Back in the old days there was plenty more northern hemisphere type so southern is worth more to collectors.
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http://www.passions.com.sg/v2/watch/...onometer-steel
this one look exactly the same. I forgot it's self winding (I thought all Rolex were) and it has the Date on it. Just the number. like 28. look exact same model in the picture |
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Well, if you think that it is exactly the same, you have all the information you need... enjoy it.
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The rope was over polished at some point. You can tell by the ends. But still has some nice patina. Worth about 7.50$ a foot.
The pawn shop business model- buy an item below actual value, resell item. The profit is the difference. Lawrence |
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Quote:
It was RSC (Rope Service Center) who did it. |
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29 March 2013, 10:35 PM | #21 |
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Mine says Hello!!
(The tape is unfortunately after market, added by a previous owner but I'm not anal about it) |
30 March 2013, 12:49 AM | #22 |
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Whilst I love vintage, for my needs, modern actually makes a little more sense. Here's my 'little collection':
The one on top was actually used in the Clint Eastwood movie 'The Eiger Sanction' - I have some provenance (on-set photos of him using the rope and a letter from the 2nd AD swearing that it's genuine); do you guys think that might affect the value? How much could I get for something like this? |
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Eastwood-associated items vary greatly depending on which creative period on his life was involved. Witness the recent rise, then drop in the value of Eastwood-associated wooden chairs. I still think getting a qualified restoration center involved makes the most sense, fibers get damaged and core-cohesion may be affected by careless handling designed more to enhance function than to preserve the vintage character of the piece.
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