ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
|
26 June 2015, 08:55 AM | #1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Barrowford
Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54
Posts: 1,699
|
Birth year 1979 Rolex 18083 Day Date
I'm a bit out of my depth when it comes to this watch and it's something that I normally wouldn't consider but....... It's a birth year and it's a friend who has it.
Just wondering if anyone could give me any pointers, I had assumed being 1979 it would be plexi but after research the sapphire would be right. It has the original fluted bezel in the box so the diamond bezel would be removed. As for the dial, I'm not sure if it's the original or whether it's aftermarket. The date and day don't seem to line up very well with the apertures. It's retry clear from the condition that it has seen very little wrist time over its life, service history is unknown and I've not had a chance to check the timekeeping. Comments welcome. It has an insurance valuation report from 2006 which states £12,950 but realistically what would it be worth in the current market? Sub £8000 considering it's a loose watch?
__________________
Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1
|
26 June 2015, 08:57 AM | #2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: CA, USA
Watch: Out!!!
Posts: 6,474
|
I've never seen one with a frame like that around the date window.
|
26 June 2015, 09:05 AM | #3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: San Francisco
Watch: BLRO
Posts: 502
|
Something definitely seems off about the dial/date wheels. But otherwise will look good once you swap the bezel.
|
26 June 2015, 09:24 AM | #4 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: Chris
Location: San Diego
Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex
Posts: 4,449
|
Something about it looks off about it but I'm definitely not an expert.
__________________
Instagram @cwin |
26 June 2015, 10:40 AM | #5 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 1,629
|
Thats definitely not the original dial. Think I would keep looking for an original non diamond piece.
|
26 June 2015, 11:35 AM | #6 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: David
Location: australia
Posts: 20,216
|
dial is aftermarket and that band is too new for that watch,
__________________
watches many |
26 June 2015, 04:36 PM | #7 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Barrowford
Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54
Posts: 1,699
|
Thanks for the comments so far. So the dial and bezel are probably aftermarket!
Is there any way of dating an 8385 18k bracelet?
__________________
Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1
|
26 June 2015, 05:23 PM | #8 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: David
Location: australia
Posts: 20,216
|
Quote:
Well that hallmark did not come I to existence until 1995. Some have a date code some don't Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
watches many |
|
26 June 2015, 06:13 PM | #9 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Barrowford
Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54
Posts: 1,699
|
Quote:
Thanks for the assistance.
__________________
Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1
|
|
26 June 2015, 01:11 PM | #10 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Real Name: Brad
Location: Indiana
Watch: -aholics anonymous
Posts: 1,589
|
I would pass on it, and wait for another. Too many ifs.
|
26 June 2015, 01:40 PM | #11 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Real Name: Wolfgang
Location: New Jersey.
Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega
Posts: 5,592
|
Dial is aftermarket bezel could be as well, but if price is good then buy it. Real easy to get a original DD dial for it and put back the original fluted bezel plus you can sell off the aftermarket DD dial and DD bezel.
__________________
TRF member #917 |
26 June 2015, 09:31 PM | #12 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 78,129
|
|
26 June 2015, 01:36 PM | #13 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: New York
Posts: 7,630
|
Yeah be careful on this one
|
26 June 2015, 01:39 PM | #14 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 690
|
Doesn't look right, not saying its fake but it looks like it was "modified"
|
26 June 2015, 04:38 PM | #15 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Real Name: Mark
Location: Montana
Posts: 109
|
No! Why buy a watch and then replace all the parts? As others have said, "Too Many Ifs".
Look around - there are plenty of legitimate watches that meet your requirements.
__________________
A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches never knows what time it is. |
26 June 2015, 06:35 PM | #16 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Real Name: Maurice
Location: The Netherlands
Watch: 14060M/1601/1500
Posts: 246
|
Too many aftermarket parts: a birth year Rolex should be as original as possible i.m.o.
It could take a few years to find one, but it's worth the time!! Here's my 1601 from 1976, bought from the son of the first owner:
__________________
Kind regards, Maurice |
26 June 2015, 07:05 PM | #17 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
Posts: 33,493
|
I'd pass. I wouldn't like the idea of all the aftermarket work.
|
27 June 2015, 12:26 AM | #18 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Tom
Location: In a race car!
Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES
Posts: 24,123
|
|
26 June 2015, 09:29 PM | #19 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
Watch: ing ships roll in
Posts: 59,369
|
Pass, aftermarket dial and day and date wheels not centred.
|
26 June 2015, 11:56 PM | #20 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: USA
Watch: GV 18038 DJ Smurf
Posts: 625
|
It all depends on purchase price. You have the bezel. A nice non-diamond dial is no more than $500 (Champagne can be had for much less). Factor in a $500 service to change the parts and ensure it's working properly. The bracelet is newer which looses authenticity points, but is going to be in better shape and look and feel better. I bought an 18038 that belonged to my Uncle off my Aunt and "restored" it - or should I say Rik did.
|
27 June 2015, 12:09 AM | #21 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Barrowford
Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54
Posts: 1,699
|
Quote:
__________________
Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1
|
|
27 June 2015, 12:09 AM | #22 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Hollywood 1950
Posts: 4,103
|
Quote:
|
|
27 June 2015, 12:14 AM | #23 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Hollywood 1950
Posts: 4,103
|
Here's a dial from my birth year. I don't know if it will help
|
27 June 2015, 12:34 AM | #24 |
Banned
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Bethesda
Watch: Apple TV
Posts: 5,744
|
i have an 8 million serial 18078 birth year and returned one in the search.
|
27 June 2015, 01:52 AM | #25 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: PaulG
Location: Georgia
Posts: 42,024
|
The one you shared is chock-a-block with issues if you want an all-original authentic Rolex President. Otherwise, if it suits your fancy then use the info gained here to negotiate a better price due to the things mentioned.
Now the thing about "birth year" in general is this: you can't know when the thing watch was "born" - just a probability of the year from the internet lists. If it comes with original papers, then you'll know when it was sold but that's all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Does anyone really know what time it is? |
27 June 2015, 08:57 AM | #26 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: Tom
Location: Mandeville La
Watch: 126333
Posts: 10,666
|
Run, keep saving, and run
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.