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kdvu · 7 May 2011, 03:25 AM

Hello to all of the rolex fans and experts.

I have a question that maybe your can help...a local guy which was on Craigslist and which I have not yet met this person , he wants to trade his rolex ss/18k date just for my Omega....my Omega is a Seamaster James Bond 007 Limited Edition, purchased back in 09 , I think iI paid $ 3400 or $ 3600 plus tax , the watch is in 99.99 % new since the watch has not been worn, i have all boxes, warranty cards hang tag and everything that came with the watch..
and according to him the watch is in excellence condition, but he has no box , card or paper the watch is somewhere in mid 80 , but he said he will meet at rolex dealer to verified its authenticity if I am willing to trade ?

what do your guys think ? is that watch worth the money ? or worth to trade since the watch is almost 30 yrs old and no box and paper ?

Please help....any input will be greatly appreciated

thanks in advance

KV

Tools · 7 May 2011, 10:26 AM

Box and paper mean nothing on an early Datejust.. It is just not in the "collectors choice" category where these things mean something..

An 80's DJ is worth about 1200 to 2200 bucks depending on the condition, so make your decision on what you think your Omega is worth to you (it's not worth what you paid) to decide if the trade is worth it ......

SaddleSC · 7 May 2011, 10:40 AM

I would keep the Seamaster.

horseco · 7 May 2011, 11:20 AM

the condition of the Rolex is the most important factor...

chicfarmer1 · 7 May 2011, 11:34 AM

I think a Rolex dealer will charge to open the case and inspect it, so you have to work out who's paying for that.

That Rolex may need a service/overhaul, which would cost $$$, to be factored in. Hundreds of dollars.

Beyond that, your Omega sounds like the better end of the deal. And CL is a scarily risky venue I would never, ever consider.

wdalew5 · 7 May 2011, 11:36 AM

Keep yours.

boogiebot · 7 May 2011, 11:47 AM

to the op...i always am a little fishy with deal on CL. i have heard of so many horror stories, people getting robbed etc.

i think you should just keep your watch.

z0mghenry · 7 May 2011, 11:48 AM

Wear the beauty you already have!

Rolex2 · 7 May 2011, 11:56 AM

Check completed listings on ebay for both the Seamaster and the Rolex--if you want a price comparison. A Rolex ss/18kt datejust will go for $1500-3000, depending on age and condition.

Get the model and serial number of the case and the movement of the Rolex. If the watch does not have a model and serial number on the case between the lugs, walk away.

indeuce · 7 May 2011, 12:36 PM

personally, i'd avoid CL at all cost with respect to rolex purchases and/or trades.

7 May 2011, 03:25 AM	#1
kdvu "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: texas Posts: 72	Help with rolex pricing please Hello to all of the rolex fans and experts. I have a question that maybe your can help...a local guy which was on Craigslist and which I have not yet met this person , he wants to trade his rolex ss/18k date just for my Omega....my Omega is a Seamaster James Bond 007 Limited Edition, purchased back in 09 , I think iI paid $ 3400 or $ 3600 plus tax , the watch is in 99.99 % new since the watch has not been worn, i have all boxes, warranty cards hang tag and everything that came with the watch.. and according to him the watch is in excellence condition, but he has no box , card or paper the watch is somewhere in mid 80 , but he said he will meet at rolex dealer to verified its authenticity if I am willing to trade ? what do your guys think ? is that watch worth the money ? or worth to trade since the watch is almost 30 yrs old and no box and paper ? Please help....any input will be greatly appreciated thanks in advance KV

7 May 2011, 10:26 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Box and paper mean nothing on an early Datejust.. It is just not in the "collectors choice" category where these things mean something.. An 80's DJ is worth about 1200 to 2200 bucks depending on the condition, so make your decision on what you think your Omega is worth to you (it's not worth what you paid) to decide if the trade is worth it ...... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 May 2011, 10:40 AM	#3
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I would keep the Seamaster. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

7 May 2011, 11:36 AM	#6
wdalew5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Dale Location: ohio Watch: Rolex,omega,casio Posts: 508	Keep yours. __________________ " yes , I do wear the EVH 5150 shoes "

7 May 2011, 11:20 AM	#4
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	the condition of the Rolex is the most important factor...

7 May 2011, 11:34 AM	#5
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	I think a Rolex dealer will charge to open the case and inspect it, so you have to work out who's paying for that. That Rolex may need a service/overhaul, which would cost $$$, to be factored in. Hundreds of dollars. Beyond that, your Omega sounds like the better end of the deal. And CL is a scarily risky venue I would never, ever consider.

7 May 2011, 11:47 AM	#7
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	to the op...i always am a little fishy with deal on CL. i have heard of so many horror stories, people getting robbed etc. i think you should just keep your watch.

7 May 2011, 11:48 AM	#8
z0mghenry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Henry Location: GA Posts: 617	Wear the beauty you already have!

7 May 2011, 11:56 AM	#9
Rolex2 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PA, USA Posts: 164	Check completed listings on ebay for both the Seamaster and the Rolex--if you want a price comparison. A Rolex ss/18kt datejust will go for $1500-3000, depending on age and condition. Get the model and serial number of the case and the movement of the Rolex. If the watch does not have a model and serial number on the case between the lugs, walk away.

7 May 2011, 12:36 PM	#10
indeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SF Bay Area, Ca. Posts: 127	personally, i'd avoid CL at all cost with respect to rolex purchases and/or trades.

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