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jerrymoon · 20 January 2010, 12:11 PM

i have, what i am learning is a somewhat rare and valuable drsd. i bought the watch new in 1976. after reading almost every post under vintage rolex
it seems that having all original equipment is the optimum. i have trashed at least one band ( bracelet) and the one that is on my watch now is a (vd) which i had replaced in germany in the late 70s. according to greekbums very informative post is a 1979 . does this lessen the value of my watch and if so to what degree? thanks for any beta.

eparisini · 20 January 2010, 08:55 PM

Any pic please?

Tools · 21 January 2010, 01:54 AM

The value of any vintage Rolex is mostly in the dial and hands.. overall case condition is then next followed by the bracelet. A period correct replacement bracelet is generally not going to reduce the value by any appreciable amount..

eparisini · 21 January 2010, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

The value of any vintage Rolex is mostly in the dial and hands.. overall case condition is then next followed by the bracelet. A period correct replacement bracelet is generally not going to reduce the value by any appreciable amount..

Case, and dial are 90% of a Vintage

jerrymoon · 21 January 2010, 02:09 AM

if you mean the watch there are some photos on a couple of my other posts, these however don't show the bracelet very well. i will try to get some shots of the bracelet. thanks to all for the invaluable information.

Tools · 21 January 2010, 02:17 AM

Double Reds are worth from 20 to 35 thousand bucks... You can buy a lot of new ones for that...

jerrymoon · 21 January 2010, 02:29 AM

i understand that the drsd is worth a lot . i havn't worn this or any watch except for athletic timing for years. now that i realize what i have i am very leary about wearing it . how often do these sell and how difficult is it to get the full worth out of a watch. thanks.

Tools · 21 January 2010, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jerrymoon

i understand that the drsd is worth a lot . i havn't worn this or any watch except for athletic timing for years. now that i realize what i have i am very leary about wearing it . how often do these sell and how difficult is it to get the full worth out of a watch. thanks.

Apparently from your posts, the only intent is to try and sell your watch..

Read the Rules in the For Sale Board, and when you qualify.

20 January 2010, 12:11 PM	#1
jerrymoon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: colorado Posts: 12	bracelet and value i have, what i am learning is a somewhat rare and valuable drsd. i bought the watch new in 1976. after reading almost every post under vintage rolex it seems that having all original equipment is the optimum. i have trashed at least one band ( bracelet) and the one that is on my watch now is a (vd) which i had replaced in germany in the late 70s. according to greekbums very informative post is a 1979 . does this lessen the value of my watch and if so to what degree? thanks for any beta.

20 January 2010, 08:55 PM	#2
eparisini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emanuele Location: Italy Watch: 6263 FAP Posts: 795	Any pic please? __________________ EAT, DRINK AND BE MAUI

21 January 2010, 01:54 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	The value of any vintage Rolex is mostly in the dial and hands.. overall case condition is then next followed by the bracelet. A period correct replacement bracelet is generally not going to reduce the value by any appreciable amount.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 January 2010, 02:17 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Double Reds are worth from 20 to 35 thousand bucks... You can buy a lot of new ones for that... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 January 2010, 02:09 AM	#5
jerrymoon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: colorado Posts: 12	if you mean the watch there are some photos on a couple of my other posts, these however don't show the bracelet very well. i will try to get some shots of the bracelet. thanks to all for the invaluable information.

21 January 2010, 02:29 AM	#7
jerrymoon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: colorado Posts: 12	i understand that the drsd is worth a lot . i havn't worn this or any watch except for athletic timing for years. now that i realize what i have i am very leary about wearing it . how often do these sell and how difficult is it to get the full worth out of a watch. thanks.

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