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Lol-x · 29 June 2011, 01:24 PM

Admittedly this is a fairly rare find to have a Rolex Explorer II 1655 sticker on the box, but the price is very high and it hasn't even reached the reserve at $721

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ROLEX-165...item3368f7ae09

cruvon · 29 June 2011, 01:52 PM

lol, what's the world gotten to;)

Racer X · 29 June 2011, 02:02 PM

Crazy, especially when you consider that a big part of the price is the cheap paper sticker on the side of the box.

toph · 29 June 2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Racer X

Crazy, especially when you consider that a big part of the price is the cheap paper sticker on the side of the box.

at least half of it i reckon. the box is in good condition though, still about $300 would be usual

sleddog · 29 June 2011, 02:36 PM

A high price I agree.....
However, factor in the age and condition, plus the WIS in need of such an item to complete the set, my thought is the sky's the limit!

Just take a look at the FS section here for Rolex related items...The price is always what someone is willing to pay in the end!

sherwin · 29 June 2011, 02:45 PM

Amazing what a small price tag like sticker can do to the price.

Lol-x · 29 June 2011, 03:37 PM

These vintage boxes are special.....especially when you have regard to the green plastic/vinyl ones of today where there is a tendency for the lid to weld itself to the base and create an impenetrable tomb for your watch

Jason71 · 29 June 2011, 07:48 PM

That is just CRAZY. I guess if it is what you need to complete the package..........I can't believe the reserve hasn't been met.

HL65 · 29 June 2011, 08:51 PM

Well--it is high price indeed! The Seahorse box sets go for close to $500 alone though. People will do anything sometimes to put together their perfect set--let's hope the watch that goes inside is worth it as that is what matters to me...

dddrees · 29 June 2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

a high price i agree.....
However, factor in the age and condition, plus the wis in need of such an item to complete the set, my thought is the sky's the limit!

Just take a look at the fs section here for rolex related items...the price is always what someone is willing to pay in the end!

x2

mike · 30 June 2011, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Well--it is high price indeed! The Seahorse box sets go for close to $500 alone though. People will do anything sometimes to put together their perfect set--let's hope the watch that goes inside is worth it as that is what matters to me...

rolexpawn · 30 June 2011, 01:56 AM

The Vintage Rolex Market has some excellent prices on Rolex boxes compared to fleebay.

Frogman4me · 30 June 2011, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by steelerfan65

well--it is high price indeed! The seahorse box sets go for close to $500 alone though. People will do anything sometimes to put together their perfect set--let's hope the watch that goes inside is worth it as that is what matters to me...

+1

fusionstorm · 30 June 2011, 10:46 AM

It's a few hundred USD/EUR/quid more than a comparable "plain" inner and outer box set. But if it were to complete a grail quality 1655 with original punched papers, booklet, etc., the buyer would more than get that cost back if he were to sell the set at a future date.

hennabav · 30 June 2011, 12:29 PM

Well said Ken! Would that be the same style box for a 1680?

springer · 30 June 2011, 12:44 PM

The Seahorse boxes rather expensive. $750 is very high though. Normally they run around $400 - $500.

Lol-x · 30 June 2011, 12:47 PM

It didn't even meet the reserve

The seller was in the Netherlands. I've seen some high prices for vintage Rolex watches there before, but the quality has been high too

29 June 2011, 01:24 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	No watch.....just the box Admittedly this is a fairly rare find to have a Rolex Explorer II 1655 sticker on the box, but the price is very high and it hasn't even reached the reserve at $721 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ROLEX-165...item3368f7ae09 __________________ *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

29 June 2011, 02:36 PM	#5
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	A high price I agree..... However, factor in the age and condition, plus the WIS in need of such an item to complete the set, my thought is the sky's the limit! Just take a look at the FS section here for Rolex related items...The price is always what someone is willing to pay in the end! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

29 June 2011, 02:45 PM	#6
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	Amazing what a small price tag like sticker can do to the price. __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

29 June 2011, 03:37 PM	#7
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	These vintage boxes are special.....especially when you have regard to the green plastic/vinyl ones of today where there is a tendency for the lid to weld itself to the base and create an impenetrable tomb for your watch __________________ *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

29 June 2011, 07:48 PM	#8
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	That is just CRAZY. I guess if it is what you need to complete the package..........I can't believe the reserve hasn't been met. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

29 June 2011, 01:52 PM	#2
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	lol, what's the world gotten to;)

29 June 2011, 02:02 PM	#3
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Crazy, especially when you consider that a big part of the price is the cheap paper sticker on the side of the box.

29 June 2011, 08:51 PM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Well--it is high price indeed! The Seahorse box sets go for close to $500 alone though. People will do anything sometimes to put together their perfect set--let's hope the watch that goes inside is worth it as that is what matters to me... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

30 June 2011, 01:56 AM	#12
rolexpawn Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Chester Location: Bolton UK Watch: my Rolex(s) Posts: 479	The Vintage Rolex Market has some excellent prices on Rolex boxes compared to fleebay.

30 June 2011, 10:46 AM	#14
fusionstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Piedmont, CA Watch: various vintage Posts: 2,272	It's a few hundred USD/EUR/quid more than a comparable "plain" inner and outer box set. But if it were to complete a grail quality 1655 with original punched papers, booklet, etc., the buyer would more than get that cost back if he were to sell the set at a future date. __________________ 1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M

30 June 2011, 12:29 PM	#15
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	Well said Ken! Would that be the same style box for a 1680?

30 June 2011, 12:44 PM	#16
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	The Seahorse boxes rather expensive. $750 is very high though. Normally they run around $400 - $500. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

30 June 2011, 12:47 PM	#17
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	It didn't even meet the reserve The seller was in the Netherlands. I've seen some high prices for vintage Rolex watches there before, but the quality has been high too __________________ *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

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