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adg · 14 August 2012, 09:58 PM

I have seen a Rolex Elegante for sale and was wanting to know what it is worth. I have attached a photo

jmp909 · 14 August 2012, 10:00 PM

How much are you willing to pay for it?

Beyond that have you tried searching google etc for past sales?

slcbbrown · 14 August 2012, 11:20 PM

I'm no expert, but these older, non-oyster case Rolex are often not particularly expensive. I would not get carried away unless you absolutely love the watch. Because the style is not a classic Rolex look, I'd want to know that it's absolutely a Rolex and not a redialed old watch. Have you seen the movement?

Mike Wood · 15 August 2012, 04:00 AM

Quite well worn 9ct gold case, repainted dial, replacement winder... the value is around £400-600.

adg · 15 August 2012, 07:57 PM

It is on a well-known auction site with the following description:

Rolex Elegante 9ct / 9k Watch from approx 1930. Beautiful , Unrestored Cream Dial with Gold Numbers and Hands. Sub second Dial with Black Numbers and Hands. Solid Gold RWC [ Swiss made ] Case with Swiss Hallmarks for 9k / 375 Gold. 38mm x 20mm [ not inc. crown ]. 22mm with crown. Gold Solder reinforcing in the Corners of the Case Interior and around the Winder Cut Out probably due to Removal of Engraving on the Outer Case. Due to Removal of Engraving there is no Case Number or Serial Number [ normally on the outside with this type of watch ] but the Rolex Crown at the Top of the Case has been Retained. No Observable Case Breach. Rolex 18J Superbalance Movement Timed in Six Positions. Works Happily but with a Watch of this Age I cannot guarentee its Timekeeping. Rolex Signed Case , Dial , Movement . 18k / 750 Buckle [ these normally command £200 - £250 on their own ] and Leather [ Lizard effect ] Strap . A Lovely and ,indeed ,Elegant Watch

14 August 2012, 09:58 PM	#1
adg "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2	Newbie needs advice - Rolex Elegante I have seen a Rolex Elegante for sale and was wanting to know what it is worth. I have attached a photo Attached Images

14 August 2012, 10:00 PM	#2
jmp909 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ny Posts: 240	How much are you willing to pay for it? Beyond that have you tried searching google etc for past sales? __________________ -All of my photos can be seen in higher resolution by going to "Actions" and then "View all sizes" on the flickr page. -Please send me an email at [email protected] and I will respond with links to my reference threads. -I can usually respond more quickly to emails than PMs -If photos in any of my listings are not showing up properly please consider that listing void / that this is equivalent to my responding to the post with "on hold" or "no longer available"

14 August 2012, 11:20 PM	#3
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	I'm no expert, but these older, non-oyster case Rolex are often not particularly expensive. I would not get carried away unless you absolutely love the watch. Because the style is not a classic Rolex look, I'd want to know that it's absolutely a Rolex and not a redialed old watch. Have you seen the movement?

15 August 2012, 04:00 AM	#4
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 611	Quite well worn 9ct gold case, repainted dial, replacement winder... the value is around £400-600.

15 August 2012, 07:57 PM	#5
adg "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2	It is on a well-known auction site with the following description: Rolex Elegante 9ct / 9k Watch from approx 1930. Beautiful , Unrestored Cream Dial with Gold Numbers and Hands. Sub second Dial with Black Numbers and Hands. Solid Gold RWC [ Swiss made ] Case with Swiss Hallmarks for 9k / 375 Gold. 38mm x 20mm [ not inc. crown ]. 22mm with crown. Gold Solder reinforcing in the Corners of the Case Interior and around the Winder Cut Out probably due to Removal of Engraving on the Outer Case. Due to Removal of Engraving there is no Case Number or Serial Number [ normally on the outside with this type of watch ] but the Rolex Crown at the Top of the Case has been Retained. No Observable Case Breach. Rolex 18J Superbalance Movement Timed in Six Positions. Works Happily but with a Watch of this Age I cannot guarentee its Timekeeping. Rolex Signed Case , Dial , Movement . 18k / 750 Buckle [ these normally command £200 - £250 on their own ] and Leather [ Lizard effect ] Strap . A Lovely and ,indeed ,Elegant Watch

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