Should I buy this for my birthday (9/14)?

[mdw3]

Originally Posted by harry in montreal

Its nice Linda. you have very strong negotiating power when you select a ladies model watch like this. i recommend you make an offer on it - a low one and go from there. you have to consider that you could get a nice pink dialed recent Air King for 2500. many would consider this a better buy because of its durability and accuracy. however, i am antique guy and i just think you have excellent taste. tell seller that you could get a comparable air king pink dial, and watch his price sink like a rock. this is what i recommend you do. at the very least explain that the endlinks are incorrect on the watch and would be scarce to source in pink gold. 600 custom part right there. in sum, great watch, i would not discourage, validate the dial issue, bargain hard.

The straight ends on the band are correct in this case. No need to replace.

Michael

[mdw3]

Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

Here are a few more pictures of my birthday present which I should be receiving on Tuesday or Wednesday (just shy of the 14th) and I hope and pray that I love it as much in person. I forgot to ask how wide it is but I'm thinking about 28mm.

24mm.

[TurboWatch]

Nice thick case with balanced lugs. The watch looks like it's been pampered all it's life.

$3250 for a 18K pink gold Rolex, you won't find that every day. Congrats

Wear it in the best of health.

And have a wonderful 18th birthday

[vintagewaferthin]

its a georgeous watch linda, glad you decided to pull the trigger on it. its also great that you have the 14 day return policy with it. enjoy the heck out of it in the best of health! now i just have to find myself a nice bubbleback 3131.

[harry in montreal]

wear it well!

[z32turbo]

Congrats Linda!!

[vintagewaferthin]

definatly post pics when you get it. it probably looks even better in person.

[Andy B]

Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

Dear Dream Crusher (just kidding) - why are you saying it has a poorly refinished dial? I called them and they said it is the original dial but they could be wrong. Here is a close up. I can't tell because I cannot enlarge it. I have 14 days to return it and I am going to bring it to the local Rolex repairman (he's been servicing Rolex watches for 30 years) and see what he says.

Hello Linda,

I am pretty sure it is a refinished dial as it looks very much like one, but that is only my opinion. The most important opinion though, is yours. You need to decide how you feel about it now that you have got it and if you love it and connect with it then that's all that matters. After reading your little back story, I just wanted to let you know what I thought because I am hoping you find the watch you really want and can be happy with based on a little knowledge and understanding of what you've bought.
Hope I didn't crush any dreams.

Andy.

[Kobayashi]

Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

I negotiated the dealer down from $4500 (he said "our price is $4500 but it should be $8500 for insurance purposes") and I offered $2900 but he would not take it. Then I thought about it and I realized that it was solid 18k pink gold and I knew it would go fast. He said he was taking a bunch of watches to Vegas next week for a big watch show and would be bringing that one if I didn't take it and he said I have 14 days to get it checked out and return it for a full refund so I bought it.

This seems like the ABC's of sales pitches. One, state the appraised value (which is usually higher than FMV) and offer an item at half the price. Two, create a sense of urgency. Three, provide the reassurance of a return. The guy has definitely been in sales awhile :).

Regardless of the sales pitches if you like the watch go for it! It seems to appeal to you and in the end, that's all that matters. Happy early b-day wishes and congrats on your selection!

[Awesome Jim]

I think that you should have it if you love it and it seems to be comfortable financially for you. That being said, I wouldn't purchase it if your future thought are to move it out profitably- lady's vintage is a tough market.
Should you self purchase your own birthday gift? Sadly yes, because I didn't get you anything:(. J

[mrarchiegoodwin]

Originally Posted by Awesome Jim

I think that you should have it if you love it and it seems to be comfortable financially for you. That being said, I wouldn't purchase it if your future thought are to move it out profitably- lady's vintage is a tough market.

Should you self purchase your own birthday gift? Sadly yes, because I didn't get you anything:(. J

Jim offers 3 good advices in one. I agree completely (but would not have thought of the last on my own--made me laugh).

PS: I am definitely in the "buy it if you love it and it's comfortable financially" camp. That's how I ended up with each one of my watches. They are items I like for specific reasons other than price or resale. I'm squeamish about negotiations so I can't do it. But now this thread has started me wondering what I could get for my favorite 22 year old watch.

[Awesome Jim]

Originally Posted by mrarchiegoodwin

Jim offers 3 good advices in one. I agree completely (but would not have thought of the last on my own--made me laugh).

PS: I am definitely in the "buy it if you love it and it's comfortable financially" camp. That's how I ended up with each one of my watches. They are items I like for specific reasons other than price or resale. I'm squeamish about negotiations so I can't do it. But now this thread has started me wondering what I could get for my favorite 22 year old watch.

That one very crazy, very cool watch. You would regret parting with it, guaranteed!

[gregorpal]

Linda, if you like it so much, go for it and make yourself happy, you deserve it. Enjoy it!!

[Warnsboy]

Linda....That's a great bubbleback. I would check that both the bracelet and watch are 18K. 14K models are more common and sell for about $1K less...... the diameter is 24MM w/o crown, which is the same as the modern lady datejust.

Charming find...Enjoy!!