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9 August 2007, 10:26 PM | #1 |
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Bezel for Rolex 1655
Someone is selling this item over at TZ @ USD2500. There is no mention if it is NOS, just that it is in good condition.
Is the asking price outrageous or is this the actual market rate for the bezel?
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9 August 2007, 10:51 PM | #2 |
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Henry, the vintage Rolex world is a lot different than the modern Rolex world.
US$2,500 for a genuine 1655 bezel is about right. Just try to find another one. Rolex doesn't even have then anymore. Last week an anchor for a 1665 SD (which was a trinket given by Rolex for many years to Sub and SD sales) sold for just under US$2,000. A used (although immaculate) dial for a 1665 DRSD sold a few months ago for US$10,000! Vintage Rolex boxes, now you're talking US$500+. And finally, very used original sword hand set for Rolex Military Submariner minimum GBP5,000 and original bezel insert for same minimum GBP5,000. Complete genuine MilSub would cost you US$80,000++. Crazy prices, but with limited parts, and plenty of collectors who want/need the parts, well the sky's the limit. John. |
9 August 2007, 11:03 PM | #3 |
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Thanks, John.
Why didn't my Dad leave me an heirloom consisting a few dozen pieces of this metal ring?
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10 August 2007, 11:35 AM | #4 |
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Well said JOHN. The vintage rolex scene is really hotting up, jus when you thought the prices couldn't get any scarier...
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