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dhmrs · 23 April 2018, 03:15 AM

I have the opportunity to buy this sub. Does everything look okay to you guys? Seller says it’s all original with nothing aftermarket. Also how much is a fair price for something like this? Thanks.

Matdaytona · 23 April 2018, 04:06 AM

insert and crown have been changed

wrap · 23 April 2018, 05:14 AM

Insert, crown and bracelet is wrong for the 5508. Dial has seen better days and the bezel looks surprisingly well preserved in comparison with the dial. Id stay away from the watch unless you are looking for a project to restore it to its glorydays.

But be prepared to invest some serious amount of time and funds if you choose to restore it.

cowboy music · 23 April 2018, 09:09 AM

I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure that the minute hand should reach the minute track. So at the least the minute hand has been replaced.

05carbondrz · 23 April 2018, 10:24 AM

Pass on this One.

Vlad · 24 April 2018, 03:03 AM

The case has obviously been polished - that much wear to the dial and a perfect case .... don't think so. without seeing it in person, I would question the authenticity of the bezel. Need to see the condition of the numbers and pitting on the case and case back.

dhmrs · 24 April 2018, 05:33 AM

I figured the case was polished, but thanks for shedding light on the insert. Any idea what this is worth as a project?

wrap · 24 April 2018, 05:40 AM

As a project it would be worth no more then the parts worth sold seperatly. Check VRM to get a clue of what the parts are worth assuming it is indeed original rolex.

alubin · 25 April 2018, 09:42 AM

No expert, but hands, crown and bracelet have for sure been changed, case has been recut. I'd run away from this one.

23 April 2018, 03:15 AM	#1
dhmrs 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: MI Posts: 632	Help - 5508 James Bond I have the opportunity to buy this sub. Does everything look okay to you guys? Seller says it’s all original with nothing aftermarket. Also how much is a fair price for something like this? Thanks.

25 April 2018, 09:42 AM	#9
alubin "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: All please! Posts: 1,042	No expert, but hands, crown and bracelet have for sure been changed, case has been recut. I'd run away from this one. __________________ Patek: 5711 and 5167 "Extra Sauce" Rolex:116520 White, WG Daytona Oysterflex, 1016 Gilt, 16750 Pepsi, 1803, Tudor Snowflake, 16613 Swiss Only Omega: 2998-4, Ck2998

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23 April 2018, 04:06 AM	#2
Matdaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mat Location: Somerset uk Watch: Rolex daytona Posts: 574	insert and crown have been changed

23 April 2018, 05:14 AM	#3
wrap "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: SWE Posts: 6	Insert, crown and bracelet is wrong for the 5508. Dial has seen better days and the bezel looks surprisingly well preserved in comparison with the dial. Id stay away from the watch unless you are looking for a project to restore it to its glorydays. But be prepared to invest some serious amount of time and funds if you choose to restore it.

23 April 2018, 09:09 AM	#4
cowboy music "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 136	I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure that the minute hand should reach the minute track. So at the least the minute hand has been replaced.

23 April 2018, 10:24 AM	#5
05carbondrz Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	Pass on this One.

24 April 2018, 03:03 AM	#6
Vlad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 813	The case has obviously been polished - that much wear to the dial and a perfect case .... don't think so. without seeing it in person, I would question the authenticity of the bezel. Need to see the condition of the numbers and pitting on the case and case back.

24 April 2018, 05:33 AM	#7
dhmrs 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: MI Posts: 632	I figured the case was polished, but thanks for shedding light on the insert. Any idea what this is worth as a project?

24 April 2018, 05:40 AM	#8
wrap "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: SWE Posts: 6	As a project it would be worth no more then the parts worth sold seperatly. Check VRM to get a clue of what the parts are worth assuming it is indeed original rolex.

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