1973 Oyster Date 6694

[AFLogDog]

So I have a chance to purchase a nice 1973 Oyster Date stainless steel with a silver dial for just under 1,200.00.

It's in excellent condition but missing paper work and packaging. I have no doubt about its authenticity just can't get over the whole made in 1973 thing.

What do you guys think? Should I pull the trigger?

[steubi1]

Originally Posted by AFLogDog

So I have a chance to purchase a nice 1973 Oyster Date stainless steel with a silver dial for just under 1,200.00.

It's in excellent condition but missing paper work and packaging. I have no doubt about its authenticity just can't get over the whole made in 1973 thing.

What do you guys think? Should I pull the trigger?

Welcome to TRF,

if you like it, then pull the trigger, it is for sure a good watch. Anybody can buy a new Rolex, but the chance to get a real and authentic timepiece from the past in good condition does not often come.

But after buying it, you should consider a full service which will cost you around 500$ extra, but it's worth doing it, because then you have an almost new Rolex again.

Regards
Tom

[slcbbrown]

That's the year I bought my first, and for a long time- only, Rolex. I gave that rootbeer to a son, and it still looks great.

If this is the Rolex you want, it's a decent deal. If it has had a service in the past few years, it could be a great deal.

[Shieldsy]

I bought a 1977 DJ 1603 and got it serviced. The results were amazing - check out my previous posts and you will see it. You cannot beat the look and feel of the vintage DJ/Date/ or DD.

Shieldsy

[Shieldsy]

Here it is...

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=shieldsy