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chris1973 · 27 April 2009, 11:58 PM

Hi,

I have bought a few vintage watches in the past Heuer, Omega but never Rolex. I have come across a 1977 Sub no date, in good condition with box papers etc for £3500. Can anybody advise if this is a good purchase?

Thanks alot,

Chris

Lol-x · 28 April 2009, 12:03 AM

If it has an original matt black dial with tritium markers and without the white gold surrounds and the overall condition is very good, then this might be a fair price, but photos might help.

abr68 · 28 April 2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris1973

Hi,

I have bought a few vintage watches in the past Heuer, Omega but never Rolex. I have come across a 1977 Sub no date, in good condition with box papers etc for £3500. Can anybody advise if this is a good purchase?

Thanks alot,

Chris

Hi Chris,
Does it have the matte dial or the glossy one with WG surroundings?
If all papers and the box is coming along with it the price is not bad

Could you maybe post some pics?

Axel

SLS · 28 April 2009, 12:37 AM

If its original it should have a matte dial, if it does not have a matte dial, I would pass and continue to look for one that did. As the others have mentioned, pics would be nice!
~Scott

chris1973 · 28 April 2009, 08:02 PM

Hi,

Thanks for the advice. I have been told by the dealer it has a Matt black dial with tritium markers and without the WG surrounds. I only have one picture please see attached as the watch is currently being serviced by Rolex. The watch is sold on the basis that if i don't like it for any reason I get a full refund within 7 days of purchase.

Cheers,

Chris

SLS · 28 April 2009, 08:44 PM

It could be my pre-coffee eyes, but that is not a matte dialed watch, it has the white gold surrounds. So if the seller is telling you it is a matte dial, then he/she is either lying to you or has no idea what they are talking about....neither one of those are good, pass on this watch.
~Scott

abr68 · 28 April 2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

It could be my pre-coffee eyes, but that is not a matte dialed watch, it has the white gold surrounds. So if the seller is telling you it is a matte dial, then he/she is either lying to you or has no idea what they are talking about....neither one of those are good, pass on this watch.
~Scott

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chris1973 · 28 April 2009, 10:27 PM

I think I have not been told the full truth by the dealer!! Thanks alot every body for their input.

Cheers,

Chris

27 April 2009, 11:58 PM	#1
chris1973 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: york Posts: 38	Vintage Submariner 5513 Hi, I have bought a few vintage watches in the past Heuer, Omega but never Rolex. I have come across a 1977 Sub no date, in good condition with box papers etc for £3500. Can anybody advise if this is a good purchase? Thanks alot, Chris

28 April 2009, 12:03 AM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	If it has an original matt black dial with tritium markers and without the white gold surrounds and the overall condition is very good, then this might be a fair price, but photos might help. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

28 April 2009, 12:37 AM	#4
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	If its original it should have a matte dial, if it does not have a matte dial, I would pass and continue to look for one that did. As the others have mentioned, pics would be nice! ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

28 April 2009, 08:02 PM	#5
chris1973 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: york Posts: 38	Hi, Thanks for the advice. I have been told by the dealer it has a Matt black dial with tritium markers and without the WG surrounds. I only have one picture please see attached as the watch is currently being serviced by Rolex. The watch is sold on the basis that if i don't like it for any reason I get a full refund within 7 days of purchase. Cheers, Chris Attached Images

28 April 2009, 08:44 PM	#6
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	It could be my pre-coffee eyes, but that is not a matte dialed watch, it has the white gold surrounds. So if the seller is telling you it is a matte dial, then he/she is either lying to you or has no idea what they are talking about....neither one of those are good, pass on this watch. ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

28 April 2009, 10:27 PM	#8
chris1973 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: york Posts: 38	I think I have not been told the full truth by the dealer!! Thanks alot every body for their input. Cheers, Chris

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