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cbarile · 3 January 2008, 07:09 AM

My freind has a rolex 1995 gmt ll black dial, solid 18k yellolw gold, box papers,ect. The band is original hollow rivet oyster in 85% condition and the head is also in 85% but needs a crystal. I can buy the watch for $7,000.00. I really like the watch but in my opinion the band just does not look right on the watch. Do you guys think this is a good deal for the watch, and if I sell the original band and get a solid gold oyster band how much is the orinal band worth and how much can i pick up a solid 18k gold band for, original or aftermarket? Thanks for your comments.

Gaijin · 3 January 2008, 07:19 AM

Any chance you can get a picture or two? That would help a bunch with opinions.

cbarile · 3 January 2008, 07:21 AM

Sorry, but it is at the jewelry store on consignment

SPACE-DWELLER · 3 January 2008, 09:21 AM

Welcome to TRF!

First, the deal sounds fine to me, but I would keep the original (if it indeed IS original) bracelet.

I know that a YG bracelet for the Day-Date is US $ 11,000, so a YG bracelet for a GMT II would be around the same amount.

CPCC · 3 January 2008, 01:21 PM

Sounds very reasonable. Actually a little on the cheaper side. Keep in mind you may want to have $500 set aside for a service (probably has not had one).

Wolfgang427 · 3 January 2008, 02:06 PM

I think the price is very good if it's all original.

Most Gold-GMT's came with the jubilee band.

Tombstone · 3 January 2008, 02:22 PM

Go for it!

llamaofdoom · 3 January 2008, 03:47 PM

With a $7K purchase, plus $1-1.5K in service and repairs (high side), you'd be in the watch at $8.5K worst case.

That's a very good price for a solid 18K GMT II on a bracelet, assuming the bracelet has all its links.

And I'd keep the original bracelet on it.

If you must change it out, keep the original bracelet intact, and get some solid 18K aftermarket replacement...going the original Rolex route on the bracelet is way expensive.

Dan Pierce · 4 January 2008, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cbarile

My freind has a rolex 1995 gmt ll black dial, solid 18k yellolw gold, box papers,ect. The band is original hollow rivet oyster in 85% condition and the head is also in 85% but needs a crystal. I can buy the watch for $7,000.00. I really like the watch but in my opinion the band just does not look right on the watch. Do you guys think this is a good deal for the watch, and if I sell the original band and get a solid gold oyster band how much is the orinal band worth and how much can i pick up a solid 18k gold band for, original or aftermarket? Thanks for your comments.

Did a 1995 gold GMT come with a rivet bracelet?

dP

llamaofdoom · 4 January 2008, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Did a 1995 gold GMT come with a rivet bracelet?

dP

Rolex did do the rivets for a time in the 90s...a retro look kind of thing. Don't believe it was really common, but I have seen some.

3 January 2008, 07:09 AM	#1
cbarile "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2	opinions please My freind has a rolex 1995 gmt ll black dial, solid 18k yellolw gold, box papers,ect. The band is original hollow rivet oyster in 85% condition and the head is also in 85% but needs a crystal. I can buy the watch for $7,000.00. I really like the watch but in my opinion the band just does not look right on the watch. Do you guys think this is a good deal for the watch, and if I sell the original band and get a solid gold oyster band how much is the orinal band worth and how much can i pick up a solid 18k gold band for, original or aftermarket? Thanks for your comments.

3 January 2008, 09:21 AM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! First, the deal sounds fine to me, but I would keep the original (if it indeed IS original) bracelet. I know that a YG bracelet for the Day-Date is US $ 11,000, so a YG bracelet for a GMT II would be around the same amount. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

3 January 2008, 01:21 PM	#5
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Sounds very reasonable. Actually a little on the cheaper side. Keep in mind you may want to have $500 set aside for a service (probably has not had one). __________________

3 January 2008, 07:19 AM	#2
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Any chance you can get a picture or two? That would help a bunch with opinions.

3 January 2008, 07:21 AM	#3
cbarile "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2	Sorry, but it is at the jewelry store on consignment

3 January 2008, 02:06 PM	#6
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	I think the price is very good if it's all original. Most Gold-GMT's came with the jubilee band.

3 January 2008, 02:22 PM	#7
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Go for it!

3 January 2008, 03:47 PM	#8
llamaofdoom Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 417	With a $7K purchase, plus $1-1.5K in service and repairs (high side), you'd be in the watch at $8.5K worst case. That's a very good price for a solid 18K GMT II on a bracelet, assuming the bracelet has all its links. And I'd keep the original bracelet on it. If you must change it out, keep the original bracelet intact, and get some solid 18K aftermarket replacement...going the original Rolex route on the bracelet is way expensive.

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