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Old 25 October 2010, 01:43 AM   #1
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Submariner U Serial Question

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How much would you guys consider a good price for a used Sub U Serial T25?

The watch has no box, no papers. Watch only.

It seems to be at about 80-90% condition.


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Old 25 October 2010, 01:58 AM   #2
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Atleast $2500 and up...
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Old 25 October 2010, 02:08 AM   #3
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Any other thoughts? I'm the one considering to buy it. I wanna know what's a good price to buy such a watch with no box and no papers.
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Old 25 October 2010, 02:11 AM   #4
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Is it a stainless steel?
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Old 25 October 2010, 02:13 AM   #5
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Could you describe the 80-90% condition?

Bracelet, all links, sag, scratches. Condition of head. Service history.

Pictures would help!
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Old 25 October 2010, 02:18 AM   #6
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well. to me it looks like around 80 - 90 %.


What do you think by the pics?
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Old 25 October 2010, 02:19 AM   #7
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Any other thoughts? I'm the one considering to buy it. I wanna know what's a good price to buy such a watch with no box and no papers.
Well a genuine watch is far more important than any box or papers.The papers are only of any real use in the warranty period as for the box its just a box.As this watch is from around 1997/8 if no service history the a full service should be a priority, then you will have service papers from Rolex with a two year warranty.Picture looks good has been looked after would rate it 90 plus but thought you said no box.?????.
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Old 25 October 2010, 02:21 AM   #8
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Hard to tell in your pics. Do you have any close ups of the dial / case sides?? Are the lugs over polished?

To me 80% means its pretty beat up. I would think < $3300 USD
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Old 25 October 2010, 02:34 AM   #9
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Do you know the service history? Losing time? The watch looks great in the pics. Take into account $300-500 for a service. IMO, low to mid $3Ks.
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Yep, low to mid 3K range...
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Well a genuine watch is far more important than any box or papers.The papers are only of any real use in the warranty period as for the box its just a box.As this watch is from around 1997/8 if no service history the a full service should be a priority, then you will have service papers from Rolex with a two year warranty.Picture looks good has been looked after would rate it 90 plus but thought you said no box.?????.
yup, no box. I think that is not the original box.

I guess low 3k would be a fairly descent price. I just hope that it has been checked and serviced since it's a 1997/8 watch.


Thanks everybody, more opinions would be more than welcome!

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yup, no box. I think that is not the original box.

I guess low 3k would be a fairly descent price. I just hope that it has been checked and serviced since it's a 1997/8 watch.


Thanks everybody, more opinions would be more than welcome!

When in doubt, factor in an RSC service in the price you're willing to pay.

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Old 25 October 2010, 05:59 PM   #13
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When in doubt, factor in an RSC service in the price you're willing to pay.

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Yea, I'll have to factor it out for sure. The seller just said that it was serviced 2.5 years ago for a full cleaning. and He's offering it @ 3,200USD.

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Old 25 October 2010, 06:00 PM   #14
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Plus: The seller insists it's a T25. I wonder if it's worth it, are those worth more?

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Old 26 October 2010, 02:17 AM   #15
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Plus: The seller insists it's a T25. I wonder if it's worth it, are those worth more?

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by t25, you mean a tritium dial? not sure what you're referring to. in any event, value wise, there will be nothing unique about this sub - other than the fact that it is a great watch.

i'd say go for it... let the ceramic subs come down in value a little and get a pre-owned one for less. i forgot exactly how much the new subs are going for... but it is a price that is double or so of that 16610, and i don't think that it is twice-as-good of a watch.

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by t25, you mean a tritium dial? not sure what you're referring to. in any event, value wise, there will be nothing unique about this sub - other than the fact that it is a great watch.

i'd say go for it... let the ceramic subs come down in value a little and get a pre-owned one for less. i forgot exactly how much the new subs are going for... but it is a price that is double or so of that 16610, and i don't think that it is twice-as-good of a watch.

best of luck
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