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tkc324 · 18 May 2013, 05:28 AM

I am thinking about buying this vintage DJ for my wife. I really like the solid gold reference, and found a nice example in the sales forum. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=292488
however upon research, i really can't find much info on the 6903 reference. Is this a 26mm solid gold DJ? any issues or things that I need to watch out for? Thanks for any input.

crowncollection · 18 May 2013, 09:46 AM

Yes it has the bezel replaced it should be bark finish with a special band type also paved brick type.

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tkc324 · 18 May 2013, 09:58 AM

interesting... so this is basically a franken watch. Thanks for the input. Is this worth buying?

crowncollection · 18 May 2013, 04:15 PM

6903 looks like this. Note bezel and old style band with same finish as the bezel. Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368857714.985318.jpg
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It's Franken now unless you can find the bezel and band or just put it on a strap, however you need at least the bezel to make it right.

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tkc324 · 19 May 2013, 03:30 AM

Wow... crown collection, this is very helpful. I was thinking to just put this on a leather strap. I think it would be very hard to source a bezel like the original, but I do not mind what the seller currently has put on the watch, which is a flute bezel.

tkc324 · 20 May 2013, 03:12 AM

Can someone chime in on a fair value for this watch??

crowncollection · 20 May 2013, 08:08 AM

1500 in it's current state, hard to resell to a collector as it's franken, why not buy a regular 6917 which looks the same and is correct for the same price ? f you decide to sell no hassles later. 6917 gold is the same price range 1500-2000 and has the fluted bezel you like. just my thoughts

DrLindaPhD · 20 May 2013, 04:11 PM

$1500 is tops - even at 18k with the current gold market value and being a date watch, it is still only worth about $1,000 - $1500 and if I were going to pay $1,500 it would have to be serviced by a reputable watchmaster because if not, you can add about $300 to have it serviced. If you can find a NOS Rolex watchband (leather) to fit it, that would be a nice find. I have found some for my vintage watches. However, for a few hundred dollars more you can find a good oyster date ss and gold with all original parts, in very good condition.

DrLindaPhD · 20 May 2013, 04:17 PM

Did you see this one for sale on here?

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=296752

Vlad · 21 May 2013, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

Did you see this one for sale on here?

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=296752

But that's a two tone, not solid gold.

I do agree that $1900 is WAY too much for this watch. Even at $1500 I would not be interested. This watch should not bring more than $1200.

Vlad

tkc324 · 21 May 2013, 12:37 AM

Thanks everyone for the valuable input... really appreciate it.

18 May 2013, 05:28 AM	#1
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Vintage ladies DJ 6903 question I am thinking about buying this vintage DJ for my wife. I really like the solid gold reference, and found a nice example in the sales forum. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=292488 however upon research, i really can't find much info on the 6903 reference. Is this a 26mm solid gold DJ? any issues or things that I need to watch out for? Thanks for any input.

18 May 2013, 09:46 AM	#2
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Yes it has the bezel replaced it should be bark finish with a special band type also paved brick type. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

18 May 2013, 04:15 PM	#4
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	6903 looks like this. Note bezel and old style band with same finish as the bezel. It's Franken now unless you can find the bezel and band or just put it on a strap, however you need at least the bezel to make it right. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

20 May 2013, 08:08 AM	#7
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	1500 in it's current state, hard to resell to a collector as it's franken, why not buy a regular 6917 which looks the same and is correct for the same price ? f you decide to sell no hassles later. 6917 gold is the same price range 1500-2000 and has the fluted bezel you like. just my thoughts __________________ watches many

18 May 2013, 09:58 AM	#3
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	interesting... so this is basically a franken watch. Thanks for the input. Is this worth buying?

19 May 2013, 03:30 AM	#5
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Wow... crown collection, this is very helpful. I was thinking to just put this on a leather strap. I think it would be very hard to source a bezel like the original, but I do not mind what the seller currently has put on the watch, which is a flute bezel.

20 May 2013, 03:12 AM	#6
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Can someone chime in on a fair value for this watch??

20 May 2013, 04:11 PM	#8
DrLindaPhD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Linda Location: New York State Watch: Boys Tudor Sub Posts: 1,131	$1500 is tops - even at 18k with the current gold market value and being a date watch, it is still only worth about $1,000 - $1500 and if I were going to pay $1,500 it would have to be serviced by a reputable watchmaster because if not, you can add about $300 to have it serviced. If you can find a NOS Rolex watchband (leather) to fit it, that would be a nice find. I have found some for my vintage watches. However, for a few hundred dollars more you can find a good oyster date ss and gold with all original parts, in very good condition.

20 May 2013, 04:17 PM	#9
DrLindaPhD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Linda Location: New York State Watch: Boys Tudor Sub Posts: 1,131	Did you see this one for sale on here? https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=296752

21 May 2013, 12:37 AM	#11
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Thanks everyone for the valuable input... really appreciate it.

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