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Henry T · 9 August 2007, 10:26 PM

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?

jac67 · 9 August 2007, 10:51 PM

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.

Henry T · 9 August 2007, 11:03 PM

Thanks, John.

Why didn't my Dad leave me an heirloom consisting a few dozen pieces of this metal ring?

problmchylde · 10 August 2007, 11:35 AM

Well said JOHN. The vintage rolex scene is really hotting up, jus when you thought the prices couldn't get any scarier...

jac67 · 10 August 2007, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henry T

Thanks, John.

Why didn't my Dad leave me an heirloom consisting a few dozen pieces of this metal ring?

Quote:

Originally Posted by problmchylde

Well said JOHN. The vintage rolex scene is really hotting up, jus when you thought the prices couldn't get any scarier...

I agree!

John.

9 August 2007, 10:26 PM	#1
Henry T "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 352	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? __________________ Fat cats need to be fed too. A cat has nine lives. Fat cats may have more.

9 August 2007, 11:03 PM	#3
Henry T "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 352	Thanks, John. Why didn't my Dad leave me an heirloom consisting a few dozen pieces of this metal ring? __________________ Fat cats need to be fed too. A cat has nine lives. Fat cats may have more.

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9 August 2007, 10:51 PM	#2
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	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.

10 August 2007, 11:35 AM	#4
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	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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