Is it really possible to buy a Genuine rolex for under $1k?

[Blademonster]

New here, I see ads both here and elsewhere for Rolexes (men and ladies) for just over a thousand bucks or sometimes even under that. Is this really possible i.e. are they legit?

[Frogman4me]

In almost every case no.

[kilyung]

No

[hsfrank]

If its too good to be true it isn't true!

[malarky_hk]

I'd say it's possible - depending on the condition of the watch.

[77T]

You could see a very distressed OP or DJ that's in need of service and many parts needing replacement for $1200-1800. These would have bad bracelets, balky or non-operational movements, dings, scratches and/or broken parts.

I have rehabbed similar pieces from the 70's and 80's within that range.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Blademonster

New here, I see ads both here and elsewhere for Rolexes (men and ladies) for just over a thousand bucks or sometimes even under that. Is this really possible i.e. are they legit?

Yes you can sometimes pick up watches like the OP from the 1950s even 1960s early 70s for around or under $1000.

[sea-dweller]

The watch would need major repair, likely.

[Keeperoftime]

There are some ref 5500 without bracelets for 1050 :-)

[Daniel Tan]

Yes... Model 6694 with so so condition... Confirm can get it

[Roller07]

anything is possible

[Watchflair]

I think the answer is yes. The next question would be can you pick up a Rolex worth buying for under $1000? The answer would be no. I think you need to hit that $1500+ really $1800+ mark to get into something actually worth buying.

[Ditch]

You can get genuine 1950s Precisions for around $1000, but they'll be 32mm (too small for many). I haven't seen many other options around that price point.

[WyoWatch]

Sure but you'll likely need another $1000 or more to get it back to good running condition / cosmetic shape.

[Grey.Coupe]

Yes. Whether you would want to buy/own what could be had for this price is another story.

[nauticajoe]

Nope.

[Ditch]

Originally Posted by Ditch

You can get genuine 1950s Precisions for around $1000, but they'll be 32mm (too small for many). I haven't seen many other options around that price point.

This basically:

[Rags]

I think you would need to go for 2K to get something that's not in need of major repair.

[psv]

Originally Posted by padi56

Yes you can sometimes pick up watches like the OP from the 1950s even 1960s early 70s for around or under $1000.

Exactly. Any newer sport model Rolex under $1,000 - not possible.

[homathetes]

I've had friends find 34mm Precisions for around 1k in good running condition off of eBay which were certainly genuine. It's possible but do your homework.

[homathetes]

There's not really any sport models under 3k these day which don't need major repairs.

Originally Posted by psv

Exactly. Any newer sport model Rolex under $1,000 - not possible.

[Trabant Dave]

Excuse the shaky picture, trying to manipulate a phone camera in electric light and avoiding reflections was a bit of a mission....

This is what £675 UK bought me, 1971 6694; came with an aftermarket bracelet and a leather strap too.

As you see, the face isn't perfect, but currently accurate to within 30 secs a day.

I've only had her two weeks and am getting into the nightly winding ritual!

Regards

Dave in London

[Beelzy]

Sure!.....Someone has a Boy's size Rolex Precision for sale for under 1k on VRF.

[jay1988]

5 Rolex's on chrono24 in the UK for less than £1000. All on straps and things like vintage air king. Something called a vintage "speedking" that I've never heard of as well.

[perpetualman88]

The long and the short of it is that Yes you can get a rolex for under 1000 bux

But

any rolex under 1000 bucks is not worth getting in terms of service/repair worn bracelet list goes on and on

[crowncollection]

yes but it will be old and have problems, and not a sports or popular model

[A.Sharp]

yes you can... obvi not modern ones. but it is possible.

[joe100]

For $500 more the doors open much wider. An AirKing, OP, OPD can be had, recently serviced for $1500-$1800. My AK was $1650 with tax, serviced from an AD...

[Rocco22]

I got a 1970 datejust 2 years ago for 850 it was in great condition and kept great time.not common but it does happen.

[nick c]

No way