Rolex 15007 in Gold - Good choice?

[richcity]

Thoughts on Rolex 15007 - gold date in 14k gold 34M? The president are too rich for my blood, so consider this model. Start as low as $7k and go up over $10k. Good choice for an all gold?

[jgottsman11]

At that point just get an 1803 president for $11-12k. I feel you'd be a bit happier.

[Boopie]

If the 34mm looks better on your wrist than a 36mm does, then yes. Otherwise, I agree about getting the DD. The President bracelet is very special.

Question for the forum… presumably a DD costs more to service because of the additional complication than the Date/DJ does, but what is the cost differential?

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by Boopie

Question for the forum… presumably a DD costs more to service because of the additional complication than the Date/DJ does, but what is the cost differential?

If you are comparing to a PM DJ, then I think the additional service cost is about $100 IIRC.

[zapokee]

Originally Posted by jgottsman11

At that point just get an 1803 president for $11-12k. I feel you'd be a bit happier.

Agree. The 1803 is a much nicer piece for the same price.

[L.K Johnson]

Cool that your are interested in an all gold piece, they are really lovely!

Some questions to clarify your post;

-Is the president bracelet too rich for you or the overall “President” watch as a hole?
-Are you asking on feedback on the ref. 15007 as a good model to buy from an investment standpoint?
-Is the watch added to your post the one that you are looking to buy and want feedback on?

[richcity]

I guess my main question would be if they are good investments?

[1665fan]

Originally Posted by richcity

I guess my main question would be if they are good investments?

We don’t really care about that and No…..it wouldnt

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by richcity

I guess my main question would be if they are good investments?

Where is that :facepalm: emoji when you need it?

[indianmachine]

Depends on your style of course and budget, but for all gold I'd get a DD, sub, gmt or daytona

[Toronto Soup King]

Compared to my (all full gold) 1012, 1013, and 1013, my 1803 is king. It is a very attractive watch and on bracelet, unmistakeable. I like the others - simple, uncommon, gold - but the 1803 is worth the premium. Only get a 34mm if your wrists are extra small, otherwise, why not push the boat out? You're only going to buy one PM Rolex, probably, make it a good one I say.

[xet]

Originally Posted by Toronto Soup King

Compared to my (all full gold) 1012, 1013, and 1013, my 1803 is king. It is a very attractive watch and on bracelet, unmistakeable. I like the others - simple, uncommon, gold - but the 1803 is worth the premium. Only get a 34mm if your wrists are extra small, otherwise, why not push the boat out? You're only going to buy one PM Rolex, probably, make it a good one I say.

Can you post some pictures. It would be nice to see them .I'm a newbie and have just started trying to match reference numbers with pictures

[Toronto Soup King]

Originally Posted by xet

Can you post some pictures. It would be nice to see them .I'm a newbie and have just started trying to match reference numbers with pictures

It'll be a while I'm afraid. They live at the bank nowadays, insuring them at home was too much

[richcity]

Thanks for all the feedback. 34M works for me (its actually for my wife) and the price disparity I’ve found is substantial - good quality 1980s makes are about $9k-10k vs $16.5k.

Does anyone know how hard to resize the 15007 is once you max out removable links?

[1665fan]

If 7 is the max you can get a day date on strap then add the 18k bracelet later

[motoikkyu]

I have a 6569 on a gold jubilee the 1013 on a gold jubilee, and the 1803 on the President bracelet with visible clasp. I wear all three, (not simultaneously!) and the 34mm is subtle and comfortable, but my 6569 is substantially thinner than the 15007. For comfort and PRESENCE, I really love the 1013 on the jubilee. This is very much an issue of individual preference. Vintage watches are not a good investment. 16 years from now, the vast majority of the population will NOT be wearing wristwatches, so supply will likely far exceed demand.

[theo_n_87]

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