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1 May 2008, 08:47 PM | #1 |
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What is the cheapest Rolex bought in the last 10 years?
OK, I was just wondering which of us has had the best deal when buying a Rolex.
For starters, here's mine. In 1999 I bought a beat-up manual winding Oyster precision in SS with Steel band. I paid just £100 ($300) for it but I spent another £300 ($600) having it serviced and repaired at RSC UK. It came back looking like a new watch. Anyone else have a story to tell? Cheers - Simon |
1 May 2008, 08:52 PM | #2 |
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That's a awesome deal, Simon!
Do you still have that Rolex? Pics?
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1 May 2008, 09:02 PM | #3 |
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Yes Bo, I do.
Here it is. There is now some emotional attachment as my father wore this watch from 1999 until he passed away 2 years ago. It may have been "cheap" but it is priceless to me.
So let's have some other to keep the thread running... Cheers - Simon |
1 May 2008, 10:53 PM | #4 |
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my r series datejust, silver dial - 16014. $1295.
on a shark strap now.
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2 May 2008, 04:25 PM | #5 |
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That's a great looking Rolex, Simon!
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2 May 2008, 12:07 AM | #6 |
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1977 Model 1603 $1500.00 |
2 May 2008, 12:54 AM | #7 |
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LNIB 1991 Air King - $US 1250.00
Still love it.
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2 May 2008, 07:46 AM | #8 |
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Simon, not in the last 10 years have I managed anything cheap, but in the early eighties I bought an Oyster Royal from a tat cum antique shop in Chester for £3 ( $6 ) and took it ( not working ) to Watches Of Switzerland who serviced it for £21. In those days Rolex would service non-working watches.
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2 May 2008, 07:52 AM | #9 |
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£2350 for my Exp II. Cheap or what?
Well it is to me 'cause I sold my business for £103,000,000. It's all relative.
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But you have a lot less to worry about financially than most of the rest of us!!!
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2 May 2008, 09:39 PM | #11 |
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If I has sold my business for that amount of cash, I would have someone typing this for me
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2 May 2008, 09:29 AM | #12 |
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80s model ladies two tone datejust quickset. sapphire crystal, serviced but the bracelet was stretched. Gave $800 for it and wholesaled it for $1000.
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2 May 2008, 12:10 PM | #13 |
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cheapest was a SS White Daytona...at MSRP
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2 May 2008, 02:55 PM | #14 |
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Multiple levels of hearsay...years ago I had lunch with a client (a somewhat colorful character) who sported a really attractive Submariner. He claimed that one of his co-workers gave him the watch for free. It was apparently completely broken and filthy, so he invested the money to get it in working condition. I'm still not sure whether to believe him.
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2 May 2008, 03:01 PM | #15 |
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I paid $100 for this one about 6 months ago. The estimate for complete restoration is $2,500 - $3,000. Should be back in 5 or 6 months.
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2 May 2008, 03:08 PM | #16 |
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Well I did pass on a nice sub date for USD$50.00 from a lady at the Day Market in Bangkok. The bracelet was a bit rough to the touch and you could open the oyster by pressing down on the case back with two fingers. The plastic ring holding the movement in place seem innovative though.
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2 May 2008, 03:45 PM | #17 |
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Someone sold me a bike that is supposedly broken for $500.00 when I was mobilized in the military during the 911 tragedy. Restored the bike and spent another 80.00 for the paint. Someone ask me for an even trade. His SD for my bike! Authenticated the watch and there you go, got my grail watch for 580.00!
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2 May 2008, 05:21 PM | #18 |
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You guys have gotten some deals.
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My cheapest Rolex was free. My father gave me his TT DJ that is at the RSC going through an overhaul.
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