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vserduchka · 28 January 2012, 01:47 PM

Hello everyone.

New user but long time lurker here.

I'm also new to the world of Rolex. "Best" I've owned so far have been an Omega and a Breitling.

I was at a Rolex AD the other day and they had a Datejust (Gold & Champagne dial) from the 70's on sale for $1295.

They're willing to go down to $1100, but there's a catch:

No box or papers. Also, the watch is on an aftermarket leather band. The watch is fully serviced, and comes with a two year warranty.

Is this worth it, or should I keep looking?

Turkeyboy · 28 January 2012, 02:16 PM

Stay with Omega and Breitling!!!!!

77T · 28 January 2012, 02:21 PM

If the case and crystal are decent - and you like the watch - that is a decent deal. You can always hunt for a vintage Jubilee bracelet with the money you save.

Noriki · 28 January 2012, 02:22 PM

Is ok if you like the watch.

Tools · 28 January 2012, 05:09 PM

I'm not sure what your misgivings are.. that isn't a bad price at all for a 70's, serviced Datejust..

As for "papers", you've been reading too many forums.. The Dealer will give you "papers" when you buy it. The idea that you might find any Rolex from the 70's with an original bit of paper are pretty far fetched... they are really quite rare...

Widows Son · 28 January 2012, 08:37 PM

Good advice so far. You'd be lucky to find a SS Airking in that pricerange. PS, a DJ looks great on a strap.

MonBK · 28 January 2012, 08:40 PM

I'd buy it.

Welcome to the forum.

dddrees · 28 January 2012, 09:37 PM

Welcome to TRF.

Sounds like a good deal to me.

If you like it, get it.

freddyttt · 28 January 2012, 10:41 PM

Id not buy it...

brownbear · 28 January 2012, 11:26 PM

I would go for it..
Is that a 14k and SS?

Watch Professor · 28 January 2012, 11:45 PM

Yes. I'd buy it.

Nalk7 · 28 January 2012, 11:47 PM

Go for it!

z32turbo · 28 January 2012, 11:52 PM

Sounds good to me if you like the look on leather.

Michael Jackson · 29 January 2012, 12:05 AM

I would suggest you to chose 16233 with jubilee bracelet.
Date just is a classic model (dress watch)

chicfarmer1 · 29 January 2012, 12:12 AM

I'd say it's a promising starter watch. Get it and get used to the brand, and I assure you you will want to upgrade it. It may take a little while for you to realize that, but it will happen.

So, if you don't mind an experimental phase, by all means. It will not scratch the itch completely.

azguy · 29 January 2012, 01:19 AM

To me it would be about funds

if you like the strap it's an OK deal. I don't like straps and would look for a watch with a jubilee is good condition so you would be closer to $2,500.....

vserduchka · 29 January 2012, 02:53 AM

First and foremost, thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

I'm still on the fence about this watch, as I really want a SS Datejust.

I'll keep you posted.

28 January 2012, 01:47 PM	#1
vserduchka "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 29	Is this Datejust a good deal? Hello everyone. New user but long time lurker here. I'm also new to the world of Rolex. "Best" I've owned so far have been an Omega and a Breitling. I was at a Rolex AD the other day and they had a Datejust (Gold & Champagne dial) from the 70's on sale for $1295. They're willing to go down to $1100, but there's a catch: No box or papers. Also, the watch is on an aftermarket leather band. The watch is fully serviced, and comes with a two year warranty. Is this worth it, or should I keep looking?

28 January 2012, 02:21 PM	#3
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	If the case and crystal are decent - and you like the watch - that is a decent deal. You can always hunt for a vintage Jubilee bracelet with the money you save. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

28 January 2012, 05:09 PM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	I'm not sure what your misgivings are.. that isn't a bad price at all for a 70's, serviced Datejust.. As for "papers", you've been reading too many forums.. The Dealer will give you "papers" when you buy it. The idea that you might find any Rolex from the 70's with an original bit of paper are pretty far fetched... they are really quite rare... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

28 January 2012, 09:37 PM	#8
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Welcome to TRF. Sounds like a good deal to me. If you like it, get it. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 January 2012, 11:45 PM	#11
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Yes. I'd buy it. __________________

28 January 2012, 02:16 PM	#2
Turkeyboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 166	Stay with Omega and Breitling!!!!!

28 January 2012, 02:22 PM	#4
Noriki "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangkok Watch: Mix Posts: 253	Is ok if you like the watch.

28 January 2012, 08:37 PM	#6
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	Good advice so far. You'd be lucky to find a SS Airking in that pricerange. PS, a DJ looks great on a strap.

28 January 2012, 08:40 PM	#7
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	I'd buy it. Welcome to the forum.

28 January 2012, 10:41 PM	#9
freddyttt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Howell, NJ Posts: 521	Id not buy it...

28 January 2012, 11:26 PM	#10
brownbear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: georgia Watch: it Bub Posts: 1,334	I would go for it.. Is that a 14k and SS?

28 January 2012, 11:47 PM	#12
Nalk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Miguel Location: East Lansing MI Watch: 114270,5508,124060 Posts: 562	Go for it!

28 January 2012, 11:52 PM	#13
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Sounds good to me if you like the look on leather. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

29 January 2012, 12:05 AM	#14
Michael Jackson "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 2	I would suggest you to chose 16233 with jubilee bracelet. Date just is a classic model (dress watch)

29 January 2012, 12:12 AM	#15
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	I'd say it's a promising starter watch. Get it and get used to the brand, and I assure you you will want to upgrade it. It may take a little while for you to realize that, but it will happen. So, if you don't mind an experimental phase, by all means. It will not scratch the itch completely.

29 January 2012, 01:19 AM	#16
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	To me it would be about funds if you like the strap it's an OK deal. I don't like straps and would look for a watch with a jubilee is good condition so you would be closer to $2,500.....

29 January 2012, 02:53 AM	#17
vserduchka "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 29	First and foremost, thanks for the warm welcome everyone! I'm still on the fence about this watch, as I really want a SS Datejust. I'll keep you posted.

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